Governor Shapiro unveiled his higher education blueprint in January after working with higher education leaders from across the Commonwealth to improve access and opportunity for Pennsylvania students. Governor Shapiro believes that now is the time to invest – and his plan ensures higher education will be an economic driver for Pennsylvania, support students, and address […]
Reading, PA — Today, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited Reading to highlight grants available to plant trees in underserved cities and towns across the Commonwealth. The grants add to a budget commitment to maintain and improve Pennsylvania’s natural places. Governor Shapiro’s 2024-25 budget proposal includes another strong investment in the stewardship of Pennsylvania’s […]
Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced today that the PA Agricultural Business Development Center is taking applications for $500,000 in PA Farm Bill Farm Vitality Planning Grants, funded in the 2023-24 budget. The grants fund strategic business planning to expand or diversify farms or transition of ownership. Governor Josh Shapiro proposed continued funding for Farm Vitality Grants and other […]
Eligible small diverse businesses can apply for funding grants to assist with working capital, inventory, equipment, marketing, and costs to support ongoing operations. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro is delivering on a major budget priority, opening the application window for small diverse businesses across the Commonwealth to apply for a total of $10.5 million in federal […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his 2024-25 Budget Address to the General Assembly. The following is the address as prepared: Thank you. Lieutenant Governor Davis, Madam Speaker McClinton, Madam President Pro Tem Ward… Leader Pittman, Leader Costa, Leader Bradford, Leader Cutler… Thank you for convening this special session and giving me the honor of addressing […]
Testing For Radon Is One Of The Easiest Actions Pennsylvanians Can Take To Keep Their Homes Safe And Families Healthy Harrisburg, PA – January is National Radon Action Month, marking a time of increased outreach and public awareness for this serious health hazard. Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that occurs naturally through the breakdown […]
Contractor to repair barrier at Strickler Road bridge Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that a lane restriction will be in place tomorrow night on westbound Route 283 in Lancaster County so barrier can be repaired at Strickler Road (Route 4045) bridge in Rapho Township. Weather permitting, the right lane of […]
Settlement Resolves Lifeline and Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Investigation As Well As a 2020 Enforcement Action WASHINGTON—The Federal Communications Commission announced on November 29, 2023 that the Enforcement Bureau reached a settlement with TracFone Wireless (a Verizon subsidiary) to resolve an investigation into whether it violated the Commission’s rules for its Lifeline and/or Emergency Broadband […]