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Shapiro Administration Helps Train Workforce that Will Improve Broadband Infrastructure Across the Commonwealth with New Apprenticeship Grant Funding

August 23, 2023

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) today announced nearly $800,000 in grant funding to registered pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs that will help train more workers with the skills needed to build broadband infrastructure and extend access to reliable, affordable high-speed internet across the Commonwealth. According to the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority’s (PBDA) […]

Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Approves Comprehensive Five-Year Action Plan To Expand Access Across the Commonwealth

August 15, 2023

After meeting with hundreds of Pennsylvania residents, businesses and industry partners, PBDA incorporates feedback and finalizes plan to expand broadband infrastructure using $1.16 billion in federal funding Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon Carson announced the approval of the five-year action plan to expand internet access across the Commonwealth using $1.16 billion in […]

Governor Shapiro and DCED Secretary Siger Visit Union City Senior Center to Share Administration’s Plans to Expand Broadband to Communities Across the Commonwealth

July 25, 2023

The Shapiro Administration has a plan of action to expand broadband access to unserved and underserved Pennsylvania communities with $1.16 billion in federal funding. Union City, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro and Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger visited the Union City Senior Center in Erie County to highlight the Shapiro Administration’s […]

Governor Shapiro Visits Northern Cambria Senior Center to Highlight Administration’s Plans to Expand High-Speed, Affordable Internet Access to Communities Across the Commonwealth

July 20, 2023

With $1.16 billion in federal funding, the Shapiro Administration has a plan of action to expand broadband access across the Commonwealth and create economic opportunity for unserved and underserved Pennsylvania communities Northern Cambria, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon Carson visited the Northern Cambria Senior Center in […]

From Beaver Falls to Pittston, Governor Shapiro Highlights His Administration’s Plans to Expand Broadband Access Across the Commonwealth

July 13, 2023

“Accessible, reliable, affordable broadband is important for every community and every family across this Commonwealth – no matter your ZIP code.” Harrisburg, PA – Over the last two weeks, Governor Josh Shapiro traveled to Beaver and Luzerne counties to highlight his Administration’s plans to expand broadband infrastructure across the Commonwealth – ensuring every community has access […]

In Luzerne County, Governor Shapiro Highlights Administration’s Plans to Bring High-Speed, Affordable Broadband to Every Pennsylvania Community

July 12, 2023

Pennsylvania will receive more than $1.16 billion in federal funding to expand broadband and the PBDA will create a five-year plan to implement that funding to connect every Pennsylvanian to high-speed affordable internet Pittston, PA – Today, during a visit to the Pittston Memorial Library in Luzerne County, Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive […]

Governor Shapiro Highlights Administration’s Plans to Expand Broadband Access Across Pennsylvania During Visit to Beaver County

July 7, 2023

Last week, Governor Shapiro announced that Pennsylvania will receive more than $1.16 billion in federal funding to expand broadband across the Commonwealth to ensure every Pennsylvanian has access to affordable, high-speed internet Beaver Falls, PA – Today, during a visit to the Carnegie Free Library in Beaver Falls, Governor Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) […]

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