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Pennsylvania to Receive $1.16 Billion in Federal Broadband Funding
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced yesterday that the Commonwealth will receive more than $1.16 billion in federal funds to expand broadband in unserved and underserved areas to make sure every Pennsylvanian has access to affordable, high-speed internet. This funding is through…
Township Officials, Residents Encouraged to Complete Broadband Survey, Participate in Community Conversations on Broadband
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority is conducting outreach to help guide where upcoming efforts should be focused as the Authority works to complete plans for providing broadband access across the commonwealth, including a 5-Year Action Plan for universal broadband service and a Digital…
Senate Confirms Cabinet Secretaries
Yesterday, the state Senate voted to confirm Khalid Mumin as the Secretary of Education; Michael Humphreys as Insurance Commissioner, and Thomas Cook as the first Senate-confirmed State Fire Commissioner for Pennsylvania. Click here for the press release.
Alternative Fuels Grant Opportunity
The state Department of Environmental Protection will accept applications for the Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) Program beginning June 30. Townships and municipal authorities are eligible to apply for funding through this program. Approximately $3 million in grant funding is…
Reminder: Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program Grants Available
The U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration is accepting applications for funding via the Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program. This pilot program was created under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to protect motorists and wildlife by reducing the number of Wildlife…
U.S. Postal Service Expected to Increase Rates July 9
The U.S. Postal Service is expected to impose a 3-cent stamp increase on July 9 to offset inflation. A first-class stamp would increase from 63 to 66 cents, metered first class mail would increase from 60 to 63 cents, and…
Senate Confirms Cabinet Secretaries
Yesterday, the state Senate voted to confirm Laurel Harry as the Secretary of Corrections and first woman to lead the Department. Click here for the press release.
Township Officials, Residents Encouraged to Complete Broadband Survey
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority is conducting a survey about resident access to broadband internet services, how much those services cost, whether it is a burden on the resident, and if the resident has the devices needed to access the…
Senate Confirms Cabinet Secretaries
Yesterday, the state Senate voted to confirm Dr. Latika Davis-Jones as the Secretary of Drug and Alcohol Programs and Nancy A. Walker as Secretary of Labor and Industry. Click here for the press release.
Shapiro Announces Cabinet Members, Executive Staff Have Completed Ethics Training
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced yesterday that more than 1,800 commonwealth employees, including all cabinet members and their deputies, all Governor’s Office executive staff, and senior managers in the commonwealth, have completed mandatory in-person ethics and integrity training. Click here for…
