FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 1, 2023MEDIA CONTACT: ra-gvgovpress@pa.gov ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Creates First-in-the-Nation Workforce Training Program to Invest $400 Million in On-the-Job Training and Create 10,000 New Jobs “We…
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Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order Creating New, First-in-the-Nation Workforce Training Program to Take Advantage of Historic Federal Infrastructure Funding
The Commonwealth Workforce Transformation Program is the first program of its kind in the nation and will expand Pennsylvania’s workforce, create opportunity, accelerate infrastructure projects, and grow the economy The…
Army Corps of Engineers – Two Funding Opportunities
These opportunities are available to economically disadvantaged communities. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Amy Guise, Planning Division Chief for the Baltimore District (410-227-5144; amy.m.guise@usace.army.mil), or Michelle…
Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Announces Public Comment Period for Commonwealth’s BEAD Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Contact: Penny Ickes, dcedpress@pa.gov Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Announces Public Comment Period for Commonwealth’s BEAD Plan Feedback will be gathered from July 26…
Governor Shapiro and DCED Secretary Siger Visit Union City Senior Center to Share Administration’s Plans to Expand Broadband to Communities Across the Commonwealth
The Shapiro Administration has a plan of action to expand broadband access to unserved and underserved Pennsylvania communities with $1.16 billion in federal funding. Union City, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro and Department…
Governor Shapiro Delivers $1 Million Community Relief Fund from Norfolk Southern to Western PA
At Governor Shapiro’s Direction, Darlington Township and Lawrence County Receive $1 Million from Norfolk Southern for Community Relief Governor Shapiro Continues to Hold Norfolk Southern Accountable as Company Makes Further Payments to Western Pennsylvania Communities…
Disaster Leadership Award Nominations
Source: LeadersLink LeadersLink is a nonprofit that provides support and peer-to-peer mentoring to elected officials whose communities are impacted by disaster. LeadersLink is accepting nominations for its annual LeadersLink Disaster Leadership…
Advancing Climate Resiliency in Pennsylvania Webinar
Date- Aug 8, 2023 Time- 11am-12pm ET Title- Advancing Climate Resiliency in Pennsylvania Zoom link- https://tpl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7716IrenQcqwSQk-nw-owQ Description- Investing in ‘blue and green zones’–trails built along waterways such as streams, rivers,…
Register Today: 7/25 SCDN Policy Connection: Activating Municipal Sustainability Teams to Attract Funding
Join Sustainable Pittsburgh, the PA GreenGov Council, the PA Dept. of Environmental Protection, and the PA Dept. of Community and Economic Development for the SCDN Policy Connection: Activating Municipal Sustainability Teams to Attract…
ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Highlights Lessons From I-95 Collapse, Vision for Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure in New Op-Ed in The Washington Post
“The eyes of the nation were on the rebuilding of I-95. I hope Americans can use some of its lessons in taking advantage of the opportunity to safely, quickly and…