LANCASTER, Pa., Oct. 2, 2024 – The City of Lancaster will host its annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration this Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m. at Binns Park and Ewell…
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Shapiro Administration Gets Stuff Done: Pennsylvania Repaired More Poor-Condition Bridges Than Any Other State Last Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, October 3, 2024 Contact: ra-gvgovpress@pa.gov The Commonwealth saw a larger drop in the number of poor-condition bridges from 2023 to 2024 than any state in the nation…
PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund: Application Round Now Open
Source: PennDOT PennDOT has begun accepting applications for the next round of funding grants under the Multimodal Transportation Fund. Applications are due by 4:00 on November 5, 2024. Grant recipients…
Shapiro-Davis Administration Spotlights Major Investments in Workforce Development, Expanded Job Training, and Vo-Tech Initiatives at Beaver County Career & Technology Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 26, 2024Contact: ra-gvgovpress@pa.gov In Governor Shapiro and LG Davis’ first two budgets, an additional $61 million was secured for vo-tech, career and technical education (CTE),…
DHS Announces $279.9 million in Grant Funding for the Fiscal Year 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Office of Public Affairs First-of-Its-Kind Cybersecurity Grant Program Enters Third Year WASHINGTON- Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced the availability of $279.9…
EPA Announces $117 Million for Grants Focused on Recycling and Wasted Food Prevention
The EPA has announced three new funding opportunities, totaling approximately $117 million, to improve recycling infrastructure and consumer education and outreach on wasted food prevention and composting. Two are Solid…
U.S. Senator Bob Casey’s Office: Disaster Preparedness Webinar for Local Governments with NWS, PEMA, and FEMA
Monday, September 23, 12 PM – 1 PMRegistration Link: https://sen.gov/LVQRO Join U.S. Senator Bob Casey’s office, the National Weather Service (NWS), the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), and the Federal…
ICYMI: Housing Advocates, Legislators Praise Governor Shapiro’s Executive Order to Expand Affordable Housing, Address Homelessness, and Boost Competitiveness
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT:Governor’s Press Office, ra-gvgovpress@pa.gov “Housing costs are rising and the housing need is growing. We need to focus on a comprehensive solution… and policies that address…
Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating Pennsylvania’s First Housing Action Plan to Increase Affordable Housing, Address Homelessness, and Make Commonwealth More Competitive
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT:Governor’s Press Office, ra-gvgovpress@pa.gov Governor Josh Shapiro recognizes that affordable housing is key to economic development and growth across the Commonwealth First-Ever Comprehensive Housing Action…
Shapiro-Davis AdministrationAnnounces $56.5 Million in Grant Funding to Combat Gun Violence and Create More Afterschool and Out-of-School Opportunities for Our Kids
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2024 Contact: Governor’s Press Office: ra-gvgovpress@pa.gov PCCD: Ali Gantz, algantz@pa.gov Available funding includes $45 million for Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) grants and $11.5 million for first-ever Building Opportunity through…