Legislation introduced to expand military leave for federal employees
Two Virginia congressmen are leading bipartisan legislation to increase military leave for federal employees serving in the reserves or National Guard.
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Labor union leaders ask Harris to fully fund, expand higher education
Eleven national labor unions gathered Monday in Philadelphia, calling on Vice President Kamala Harris for help in solving the future of higher education in the United States.
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Texas legislative committee proposes ways to protect, expand LNG industry
A state legislative committee is proposing ways to expand Texas’ liquified natural gas (LNG) industry after the Biden administration announced it was pausing pending applications for LNG exports... Read More.
Amtrak spending reaches record levels with plans to expand even more
Amtrak recently announced it awarded a contract for a $6 billion capital project, its largest ever, to build a tunnel in Baltimore.
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With $200,000 in New Funding, School Food Centers Look to Expand Throughout Broome County
Elmira, N.Y. --Food insecurity is defined as an entire household lacking consistent access to nutritious food in order to live a healthy life."Food insecurity is a reality for hundreds of families across Broome County,” Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo remarked in a press conference held yesterday,... Read More.
Southern Tier Regional Board takes lead to expand high-speed broadband
Jen Gregory, Executive Director of the Southern Tier 8 Regional Board (“Southern Tier 8”) has announced “Project Connect,” a major initiative to connect the agency’s entire eight-county region to high-speed broadband. High-speed broadband is the critical infrastructure needed to drive major economic revitalization and... Read More.
Rep. Owlett to introduce legislation to force PennDOT to reopen rural DMV sites
WELLSBORO, Pa. – Frustrated by PennDOT’s ongoing failure to commit to restoring the full array of driver and vehicle services to rural communities like the ones he represents, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/ Bradford/ Potter) will soon introduce legislation forcing the agency into action."For more... Read More.
COVID-19 Vaccination eligibilty will expand April 16 to include all Pennsylvanians
Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Health (DOH) in conjunction with the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced Wednesday the start of the special initiative to vaccinate targeted industry workers and to accelerate the vaccination timetable for those in Phases 1B, 1C and 2. All Pennsylvanians... Read More.
NYS OASAS Announces Funding to Expand Binghamton Addiction Treatment Facility
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) today announced $13 million in capital funding for the expansion of an addiction treatment facility in the Southern Tier. Binghamton Evaluation Center will add 50 new stabilization and rehabilitation beds, operated by Helio Health.
$16M to Expand COVID-19 Testing Upstate; Only $253K to Southern Tier Counties
U.S. Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand have announced $16,790,380 in federal funding to help health centers in Upstate New York respond to and contain the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. Specifically, this funding will help health centers purchase,... Read More.
