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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Transit Administration awarded about $96 million to Pittsburgh Regional Transit and SEPTA to help replace aging rail vehicles whose maintenance and reliability problems affect riders …
Pennsylvania Transit Systems Win $96 Million for New Trains Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Dave McCormick and John Fetterman introduced bipartisan legislation this week to expand federal workforce funding for addiction prevention, treatment and recovery services as Pennsylvania seeks …
McCormick, Fetterman Target Addiction Workforce Shortage Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation that would make spotted lanternflies a high-priority research focus for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, a …
Fetterman, McCormick Push Federal Lanternfly Research Bill Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A U.S. Senate committee has advanced bipartisan water infrastructure legislation that includes provisions championed by U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) aimed at expanding recreation, watershed planning and …
Senate Panel Advances Water Bill With Fetterman Priorities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators has introduced legislation requiring the Federal Communications Commission to review its broadband mapping and challenge process, an effort aimed at improving …
Senate Bill Targets FCC Broadband Maps to Refine Funding Decisions Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Democrats have reintroduced legislation that would remove cannabis from the federal list of controlled substances, reviving an effort to end the federal prohibition of marijuana while …
Senate Democrats Renew Push to End Federal Cannabis Ban Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation has selected a steel plaque honoring the state’s industrial heritage for inclusion in the America 250 Congressional Time Capsule, linking the commonwealth’s steelmaking legacy …
Pennsylvania Chooses Steel Plaque for America 250 Time Capsule Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has released nearly $13.5 million in disaster recovery funding for Pennsylvania, including about $13 million for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center …
FEMA Releases $13.5M for Pennsylvania Recovery Efforts Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania’s privately funded pavilion earned a Best in Show honor Friday at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, giving the Commonwealth national recognition during …
Pennsylvania Pavilion Wins Best in Show at National Fair Read More
BRADDOCK, PA — The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $25 million BUILD grant Wednesday to modernize the Colebrookdale Railroad in Berks and Montgomery counties, funding rail improvements aimed at …
DOT Awards $25M for Colebrookdale Rail Project in Pa. Read More