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Legislators Object to Pending Cuts in Afterschool Programs
Some SHINE (Schools and Homes in Education) and Schuylkill ACHIEVE programs in Schuylkill, Carbon, and Luzerne counties will be shuttered in June after being denied funding by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Both programs introduce students in grades K-8 to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) concepts. [Read More]
Public Sewer Extension in North Manheim Township Receives State Funding
The North Manheim Township Authority received a low interest loan for over $2.3 million from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today to extend their sewer system to 55 new properties on Garfield Avenue. [Read More]
Wastewater Treatment Plant in Tamaqua Awarded State Funding for Modernization
The Tamaqua Borough Authority was awarded $20 million from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) today to make significant upgrades to the borough’s wastewater treatment plant. Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) worked with borough officials to secure this highly competitive funding. [Read More]
Public hearing on Grow PA – post-secondary and career preparation reform
Senate Education Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
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