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Water and Sewage System Safety: Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development Awards $3.5 Million in New Funding to Three Counties

September 2, 2023September 1, 2023 - by MyChesCo

PENNSYLVANIA — Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger this week announced nearly $3.5 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to ensure safe water and sewage …

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Governor Shapiro Unveils PA Office of Outdoor Recreation, Makes Historic Investment in State Parks and Forests

September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 - by MyChesCo

PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro this week visited Yough River Park in Connellsville to launch Pennsylvania’s Office of Outdoor Recreation and highlight the significant budget investment in state parks and …

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USDA Grants $72.9M to Boost U.S. Specialty Crop Producers; Reaches $1B Milestone in Program Investments

August 31, 2023August 28, 2023 - by MyChesCo

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) recently announced $72.9 million awarded to 55 states and territories through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The grant …

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U.S. Department of Agriculture Invests $150M to Connect Underserved, Small Acreage Forest Landowners to Emerging Climate Markets

August 31, 2023August 28, 2023 - by MyChesCo

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is making $150 million from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the largest climate investment in history, available …

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$23 Million Granted by HHS to Fuel Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs

August 30, 2023August 28, 2023 - by MyChesCo

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office of Population Affairs (OPA), recently announced approximately $23 million in funding to foster innovation, provide new research, and expand …

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Medicare Shared Savings Program: Saving Medicare Over $1.8 Billion in 2022 while Delivering High-quality Care

August 30, 2023August 28, 2023 - by MyChesCo

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced recenlty that the Medicare Shared Savings Program saved money for Medicare while continuing to support high-quality care. Specifically, the program saved …

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Grants $64 Million to Support Mental Health Services and Training

August 30, 2023August 28, 2023 - by MyChesCo

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced that it has awarded, more than $64 million in funding to address the nation’s mental health crisis through the …

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This Life Forever Inc. Receives $175K Loan to Expand Lehigh County Distillery

August 30, 2023August 29, 2023 - by MyChesCo

LEHIGH COUNTY, PA — Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger this week announced the approval of a $175,000 loan to help This Life Forever Inc. expand …

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NextGen Project Awards $1.4 Billion to Shape the Future of COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics

August 30, 2023August 28, 2023 - by MyChesCo

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), recently awarded more than $1.4 billion for Project NextGen to support the …

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$50 Million in BRIC Grants Awarded by FEMA to Boost Resiliency Projects in PA and VA

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 - by MyChesCo

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is announcing more than $50 million in funding for two flood mitigation projects – one in Philadelphia and one in Virginia …