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San Francisco opens city’s first $5 million taxpayer-funded free food market

San Francisco opened its first $5.5 million free food “market”, where approved residents can show a benefits eligibility card, put what they want in their carts, check out... Read More.

Pennsylvania has third year of $244 million for reclaiming mine lands

Thursday, June 6 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Infusions of federal money has accelerated mine cleanup projects in Pennsylvania and across Appalachia. As it stands, almost $4 billion is expected to come... Read More.

Border experts: Biden plan will bring another 2 million into country a year

Tuesday, June 4 by The Center Square

Former Border security leaders serving under multiple presidents and whose careers span decades in law enforcement say President Joe Biden’s “border security” announcement Tuesday won’t... Read More.

6 states, 3 tribes to receive $130 million to rehab for abandoned mine land

Tuesday, June 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Kentucky, Pennsylvania and West Virginia will each receive $28.7 million in funding through the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization plan in fiscal year 2024. ... Read More.

Sen. Schumer announces $400 million for Lockheed Martin’s Combat Rescue Helicopter program

Wednesday, May 29 by Pat McDonald

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer on Tuesday visited Lockheed Martin’s Owego plant, on the heels of delivering $400 million for its vital Combat Rescue Helicopter (CHR) program, which had faced major potential cuts in the last appropriations cycle to highlight the facility’s... Read More.

Village of Waverly receives $4.5 million from NY Forward grant program

Tuesday, May 28 by Pat McDonald

The Village of Waverly has received a $4.5 million grant from NY Forward. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced earlier this month that Waverly was one of the communities throughout the state to receive funding from the program.NY ForwardBuilding on the momentum of the State's successful... Read More.

Pennsylvania issues $2 million to food banks

Sunday, May 26 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Dozens of food banks, soup kitchens, and other emergency food groups are set to receive grants from the Department of Agriculture. ... Read More.

Senator objects to $50 million grant to Climate Justice Alliance over views on Palestine

Friday, May 24 by The Center Square

A U.S. Senator has raised concerns about a $50 million grant the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded to the Climate Justice Alliance, a group that advocates for action... Read More.

Research arm of Congress asks for $916 million, says it provides $70 billion in benefits

Thursday, May 9 by The Center Square

The U.S. Government Accountability Office, the research arm of Congress, wants $916 million for fiscal year 2025, a fraction of the $70.4 billion in financial benefits the GAO... Read More.

Opioid trust approves most county projects, $41 million unspent

Thursday, May 2 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — The public is getting a glimpse of what the Pennsylvania Opioid Trust does behind closed doors as it approved 55% of almost 400 opioid-related... Read More.

Justice Department pays $138.7 million for FBI failures in Nassar case

Tuesday, April 23 by The Center Square

The Justice Department said Tuesday it would pay $138.7 million to settle 139 claims over federal failures involving sexual abuse committed by former physician and USA Gymnastics doctor... Read More.

More than 1.7 million illegal entries in first six months of fiscal 2024

Tuesday, April 23 by The Center Square

More than 1.7 million foreign nationals have illegally entered the U.S. in the first six months of fiscal 2024, the greatest number for this time period in U.S.... Read More.