The PA Broadband Development Authority voted unanimously to adopt the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Broadband Plan that will focus on four challenge areas and explore opportunities for universal broadband access in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania gets C- for infrastructure from civil engineers
The Pennsylvania Council of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2022 Report Card for Pennsylvania's Infrastructure Wednesday with 15 categories of infrastructure receiving an overall grade of a “C-”.
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Pa. sees billions in federal dollars one year after Bipartisan law
Since being signed by President Joe Biden in 2021, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has provided Pennsylvania with billions of dollars in support for projects.
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HNTB chosen to lead state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure project
HNTB's Pennsylvania office in Allentown will develop and implement the state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
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Met-Ed to upgrade York County distribution system
Met-Ed is upgrading its distribution system in York County to help prevent or minimize service disruptions.
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York County approves recommendations for broadband expansion
Lit Communities received approval this week to expand the broadband infrastructure in underserved portions of York County.
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Grant deadline extended to aid Cumberland County businesses and mental health organizations
The deadline to apply for Cumberland County Recovery Grants has been extended to July 1.
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Six south central Pennsylvania projects among 56 to be competed with state funds
Gov. Tom Wolf today said $47.8 million in funding through the Multimodal Transportation Fund will be used to fix 56 highway, bridge, transit, and bike and pedestrian projects in 28 counties, including six in south central Pennsylvania.
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Wolf administration highlights $297 million infrastructure projects slated for southcentral region
Wolf Administration officials today highlighted 133 infrastructure projects anticipated to start or continue this year in the southcentral Pennsylvania region due to the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).
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Harrisburg International plans to use federal infrastructure funds to expand its freight-handling capacity
Harrisburg International Airport is working to increase cargo capacity by 30% - and looking to funds included in the recently passed federal infrastructure bill to keep the project on schedule.
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PennDOT accepting proposals for unsolicited public-private partnerships
Privately owned businesses have until the end of the month to submit unsolicited proposals to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Office of Public-Private Partnerships (P3).
Read More »‘We have a deal’: Biden announces infrastructure agreement
President Joe Biden declared on Thursday that “we have a deal,” announcing a bipartisan agreement on a $953 billion infrastructure plan that would achieve his top legislative priority and validate his efforts to reach across the political aisle.
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Across the Midstate the demand for warehousing and logistics grows
Like the rest of the state and the country, the situation remains dire for the retail, restaurant, hospitality, accommodation, tourism and recreation sectors. Industries that are hiring include healthcare, construction, warehousing, distribution and manufacturing, all of which were having problems finding workers before the pandemic.
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To close the digital divide, make high-speed internet a public utility, experts say
Bridge Tower Media and City Age presented “Connected Communities Episode 2 Smart City Futures” during a webinar Nov. 12. Moderated panels of experts from the public and private sectors spoke to the challenges of smart cities. This was the second webinar in a series.
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US Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., proposes a new New Deal to fix infrastructure, spur job growth
A spending program reminiscent of the Depression-era Works Progress Administration would help rebuild the country’s crumbling infrastructure, Casey said, from bridges and highways to the locks and dams on Pittsburgh area rivers that are vital to commercial shipping.
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