Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2023-01-31/environment/pa-receives-federal-funds-to-plug-abandoned-wells/a82659-1 January 31, 2023 – Danielle Smith, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window New funds will help plug abandoned oil and gas wells in the Keystone State, and should boost the region’s economy in the … Continued
From ReImagine Appalachia (https://reimagineappalachia.org/): We all know that Appalachian communities need federal investments to fix our outdated infrastructure, repair our communities, and build our bright visions for the future. We also know that the communities that have the least resources … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-09-21/budget-policy-and-priorities/an-asset-for-distressed-rural-communities-in-pa/a80487-1 September 21, 2022 – Danielle Smith, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window A little-known facet of the CHIPS and Science Act, passed in Congress this summer to boost the semiconductor industry, could benefit areas … Continued
From ReImagine Appalachia (https://reimagineappalachia.org/): Join ReImagine Appalachia on Wednesday, September 7th at 4 p.m. for a Letter-to-the-Editor Workshop! We passed historic climate bills- the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act and we need your help educating the public on … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-01-11/budget-policy-and-priorities/pas-new-broadband-development-authority-overseeing-internet-expansion/a77328-1 January 11, 2022 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Pennsylvania stands to gain at least $100 million to improve broadband access from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The Pennsylvania … Continued
On December 31 the FCC launched the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). This longer-term program was created by Congress in the Infrastructure and Jobs Act, and replaces the Emergency Broadband Benefit program. This investment in broadband affordability will help ensure households can afford … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-12-10/budget-policy-and-priorities/pa-food-banks-get-cash-to-improve-cold-storage-capability/a76905-1 December 10, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window READING, Pa. — Food banks in Pennsylvania have been a lifeline to families during the pandemic. Now, state officials are using an … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-12-06/budget-policy-and-priorities/infrastructure-mine-reclamation-funds-promising-for-pa/a76809-1 December 6, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window ASHLEY, Pa. — The trillion-dollar infrastructure bill passed by Congress last month includes $11.3 billion for abandoned-mine reclamation and cleanup over the … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-12-02/budget-policy-and-priorities/infrastructure-bills-broadband-funds-to-support-rural-pennsylvanians/a76769-1 December 2, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window MILL CREEK, Pa. — The trillion-dollar infrastructure bill passed by Congress last month includes $65 billion to provide better internet access to … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): We hope you’ve seen the news because right now congress is on its way to making HISTORIC investments in child care and other critical programs for families and we need YOUR voice to get this WIN … Continued