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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the termination of its Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, a grant initiative designed to enhance disaster preparedness …
FEMA Halts BRIC Program, Redirects $882M in Disaster Funds – What It Means for Preparedness Read More
CHRISTIANA, PA — Pennsylvania’s infrastructure is undergoing a transformation, and the impact is felt across both bustling cities and quiet rural towns. On Wednesday, in Lancaster County, PennDOT Secretary Mike …
How the Shapiro Administration Fixed Over 1,000 Bridges and Transformed Pennsylvania’s Roads Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator John Fetterman is delivering for Pennsylvania, announcing over $52 million in federal funding for essential infrastructure upgrades that promise to reshape communities from Philadelphia to rural counties. …
Fetterman Brings Home Over $52 Million to Transform Pennsylvania’s Infrastructure Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is stepping up its reclamation efforts with an infusion of $19.6 million directed at repairing abandoned mine lands (AMLs) that have plagued communities and ecosystems for decades. …
Pennsylvania’s Mining Scars Are Healing—$19.6M Pushes Environmental Restoration Forward Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is racing toward a cleaner, electrified future with the launch of two new federally-funded Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations. Located along two key corridors, I-81 in Lebanon …
A Green Revolution Accelerates in Pennsylvania with New EV Charging Stations Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled more than $194 million in funding to support economic development projects across 14 states, Puerto Rico, and Tribal communities. …
USDA Announces $194 Million in Investments for Rural Development Projects Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has announced the commencement of its first round of applications for the $1.16 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. This …
Pennsylvania Unveils $1.16 Billion Plan to Bring High-Speed Internet to Every Community Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a landmark investment aimed at revitalizing rail infrastructure, Southeastern Pennsylvania is set to benefit from $407,884,020 in federal funding secured through the Federal Railroad Administration’s Federal-State Partnership …
Federal Funding Boosts Rail Infrastructure in Southeastern Pennsylvania with Over $407 Million Investment Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Southeastern Pennsylvania will benefit from $11,393,644 in federal funding aimed at upgrading crucial railway infrastructure. This investment, allocated through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant …
Federal Investment Boosts Rail Safety in Southeastern Pennsylvania Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey has successfully secured $245,082,772 to address the long-standing issue of abandoned mine lands across the state. This funding, part of the third round …
Senator Casey Secures $245 Million for Abandoned Mine Cleanup in Pennsylvania Read More