Article Summary – The U.S Department of Transportation has announced a $317 million grant for Pennsylvania to buy up to 200 new rail cars for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). The funds are part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law by President Joe Biden in
Article Summary – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has included a Chicago-to-Seattle passenger rail route through Montana in its list of 15 routes set for restoration. This marks the second time the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority’s (BSPRA) efforts to expand passenger train service in Montana have been recognized by
Article Summary – During her visit to Pittsburgh, Vice President Kamala Harris announced more than $5.8 billion funding for the upgrading and repair of water infrastructure across the US. The main source of this investment, allocated for the removal of all lead pipes in the country, is the Infrastructure Investment
Article Summary – Gays Mills, Wisconsin, a village known for apple orchards and persistent flooding, is hoping to redefine its identity with the help of the state’s new Thrive Rural program. The program, which will provide up to $25,000 in grants and technical assistance in planning and grant writing for
Article Summary – Pennsylvania’s Department of Education is offering $75 million in grants for school environmental repairs and upgrades through the Public School Environmental Repairs Grant Program. The funding aims to tackle issues such as asbestos, lead, and mold in school buildings. A further $100 million in grants is also
Article Summary – During a visit to Pittsburgh’s West Penn Hospital, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen praised the Biden administration’s actions to improve healthcare and grow the economy. Yellen emphasized the administration’s efforts to make healthcare more affordable, including expanding tax credits for families paying healthcare premiums through the 2021 American
Article Summary – The FCC has stopped accepting applications for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides subsidized internet access to nearly 23 million Americans, due to its funding only extending to April 2024. The program, created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides a monthly discount on internet services
Article Summary – Michigan lawmakers are reintroducing a film incentive program to attract film production companies to the region. The Multimedia Jobs Act will create a tax credit scheme, replacing the former 42% rebate of production costs, to encourage local job creation and boost customer traffic for small businesses. However,
Article Summary – On February 4, over 150 House Republicans called upon President Joe Biden to reverse a halt in permitting exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG), which they described as “economically and strategically dangerous and unnecessary”. The Biden administration announced the pause on January 26, citing concerns about outdated
Article Summary – The newly established Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP) aims to improve the state’s educational outcomes from preschool through college. The department is focused on making education from prekindergarten onwards more accessible and affordable, with initiatives such as universal free pre-K for all 4-year-olds
Access to the internet is crucial for Americans, but costs can be prohibitive. Thanks to President Biden’s 2021 Infrastructure Law, over 20 million households benefit from the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), reducing bills by up to $30 monthly.
Article Summary – The Appalachian Regional Commission has granted $10 million to aid small and mid-sized manufacturers in southwestern Pennsylvania in their expansion into green technology and clean energy. The commission, a collaboration between the federal government and 13 states, was established in 2022 as part of the Infrastructure Investment
