WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Grants from Appalachian Regional Commission will help communities affected by job losses in coal mining, coal powerplant operations, and coal-related supply chain industries 21 projects across the Commonwealth are receiving more than $18.4 million for economic development Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced funding for 21 projects in Pennsylvania coal communities, including workforce training, busi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Funding will support projects that help ensure clean drinking water, as well as improve water and sewage infrastructure across the Commonwealth Infrastructure law has delivered more than $688 million for clean drinking water in Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey announced that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) approved $149,739,802 worth of projects across the Commonwealt  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Private equity owners seek to shut down Pyrex plant that has been a keystone of Charleroi, PA for 132 years In recent years, Wall Street has gutted companies and communities in a seemingly never-ending quest to make a quick buck off the backs of hardworking Americans In light of new report, Casey is pressing FTC to pursue measures to stop the plant closure pending a full investigation into private  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Pat Ryan and House Democratic Veterans Slam Election-Denying Republicans for Attempts to Disenfranchise Active Duty Servicemembers, Ask Secretary of Defense Austin to Guarantee Troops' Voting Rights Are Protected Last week, 6 Republican Members of Congress from Pennsylvania, who all refused to certify the 2020 election, filed a lawsuit to strip voting rights away from U.S. citizens living abroad, i  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2024: CARNEGIE, PA -- Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that since taking office in January 2023, the people, businesses, and workers of Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District have received more than $2.29 billion dollars of federal grants and contracts. This is an increase of more than $655 million from the data collected as of July 2024 ($1.63 billion). "Since I was   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced he secured a $800,000 federal investment to repair a partially collapsed section of Old William Penn Highway in Penn Hills and stave off further collapse and structural failure. The federal funds will support a safer road and easier traffic flow for residents, commuters, and worshippers at the nearby Sri Venkateswara Hindu Temple. "W  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: San Jose, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced a significant new federal investment in a local semiconductor manufacturer through the landmark CHIPS and Science Act. The $93 million federal investment awarded to Infinera will support the expansion and modernization of both a new semiconductor fabrication plant, or Fab, in South San Jose and a new Advanced Test and Packaging (  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2024: Turtle Creek, PA - Today, Rep. Summer L. Lee (D-PA) introduced the Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act at a press conference in the heart of the Mon Valley, where she was joined by local leaders from Turtle Creek Valley COG, Allegheny County Economic Development, and PennEnvironment. This groundbreaking legislation is designed to address the pressing need for enhanced safety measures   more