NEWS ARCHIVES
Mon, Dec 21, 2009
Route 3037 Bridge Project Completed in Wayne County
PennDOT Engineering District 4 today announced that an $800,000 bridge improvement project in Wayne County has been completed. The project is financed by federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.
Fri, Dec 18, 2009
DEP Offers Application Assistance for Green Energy Revolving Loan Fund
Financial institutions interested in administering Pennsylvania's new Green Energy Revolving Loan Fund can receive guidance and assistance on how to apply for $12 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding during an informational conference call from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Monday, Dec. 21. Learn more.
Tue, Dec 15, 2009
DEP Offers Application Assistance for Green Energy Works! Wind Grants - Dec. 17
Potential large-scale wind energy project developers looking for guidance and assistance on how to apply for $19.8 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds are invited to take part in an informational conference call for the Green Energy Works! Wind grant program from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Dec. 17. Learn more.
Thu, Dec 10, 2009
Pennsylvania Creates Green Energy Revolving Loan Fund to Finance Energy Efficient Projects and Long-Term Job Creation
The commonwealth will use up to $12 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to create a new revolving loan fund to support energy-saving projects and develop clean, renewable energy resources that put Pennsylvanians to work. View guidelines or submit application (by Jan. 6, 2010).
Wed, Dec 9, 2009
Nearly $20 Million in Federal Funding Available to Spur Wind Energy Projects, Generate Orders for Manufacturers
$19.8 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding is now available for large-scale wind projects that will generate clean energy, spur new orders for the Keystone State's green energy manufacturers, and put Pennsylvanians back to work. View guidelines and apply (by Dec. 31, 2009).
Tue, Nov 24, 2009
Pennsylvania Minority Business Enterprise Center ARRA Advocacy and Outreach Initiative Co-hosts Pittsburgh MBE Procurement Summit
The Pennsylvania Minority Business Enterprise Center ARRA Advocacy and Outreach Initiative , Allegheny County and other partners are co-hosting a procurement summit for minority business enterprises interested in pursuing American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) contract opportunities. The Pittsburgh Procurement Summit will be held on Friday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania, located at 337 Fourth Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh. Learn more.
Fri, Nov 20, 2009
PennDOT announces completion of resurfacing work on over 20 miles of roadways in Susquehanna County
PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced that work to resurface over 20 miles of roadway in Susquehanna County has been completed. The projects were financed by federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.
Tue, Nov 17, 2009
$22 Million Investment in Energy Conservation Projects
Pennsylvania's Conservation Works! grant program will save more than 570 million kilowatt hours of electricity, generate an additional 14.4 million kilowatt hours, and reduce natural gas use by 2.1 million thousand cubic feet over the lifetimes of the various projects. View project list.
Wed, Nov 11, 2009
Minority Business Enterprise ARRA Expo Set for Nov. 13 in Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania Minority Business Enterprise Center ARRA Advocacy and Outreach Initiative is co-sponsoring a procurement summit with the Sharing the Wealth Technology Consortium. The Expo Forum will be held on Friday, Nov. 13, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Commonwealth Keystone Building, 400 North St., Harrisburg Capitol Complex, Harrisburg, PA. Learn more.
Wed, Oct 28, 2009
Governor Rendell Signs Executive Order Ensuring Recovery Act Funding Opportunities for Small, Disadvantaged Businesses
Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed an executive order that formalizes existing practices to ensure small and disadvantaged businesses receive fair opportunities to compete for state-administered funds through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more. View executive order.
Wed, Oct 28, 2009
Governor Rendell Announces $1.1 Million Investment of Recovery Act Funds to Train Weatherization Workforce
Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that more than 1,000 Pennsylvanians seeking to become weatherization installers, crew chiefs and auditors will receive training through an investment of $1.1 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds. Learn more.
Fri, Oct 23, 2009
Labor & Industry Calls for Workforce Development Grants Applications
The Department of Labor & Industry is seeking applications for $8 million in grants service providers interested in helping employers and creating education, training and employment opportunities for job seekers. Nov. 13 is the deadline to apply for the funding provided through the federal Workforce Investment Act and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.
Wed, Oct 21, 2009
PA Submits State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application to U.S. Dept of Education
PA submits state fiscal stabilization fund application to U.S. Dept of Education. View application.
Fri, Oct 16, 2009
Federal Recovery Funds Helping to Reduce Diesel Emissions, Improve Air Quality
The commonwealth is investing more than $1.2 million through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to upgrade diesel vehicles with emission reduction technology that will improve air quality in the region. Learn More. View additional project.
Fri, Oct 16, 2009
PA Applies for $11 Million in Recovery Funds for HVAC, Water Heater Rebate Program
Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that Pennsylvania has applied for $10.9 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to create a rebate program that will make non-electrical heating, air conditioning and water heating equipment more affordable. Learn More. View application.
Thu, Oct 15, 2009
Citizens' Update Now Available to Help Pennsylvanians Understand Progress and Impact of Recovery Act
Fri, Oct 9, 2009
Federal Recovery Funds are Putting Pennsylvanians to Work, Boosting the Economy
Thousands of people are working in Pennsylvania because of funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and millions are receiving direct benefits that help put food on their tables and keep their families afloat, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today. Just six months into the 36-month stimulus initiative, Pennsylvania has nearly 40 percent of the funds that will be available invested or in progress. A U.S. House committee ranks Pennsylvania 7th among states for putting transportation funding to work. Learn more. View reports.
Mon, Oct 5, 2009
Department of Labor & Industry Extends Application Period for Weatherization Training Provider Grants; New Deadline is Oct. 16
The Department of Labor & Industry today extended the application deadline for as many as seven $150,000 grants available to prospective training providers of home weatherization products and installers, crew chiefs and auditors. Oct. 16 is the new deadline to apply for the funding provided through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.
Mon, Oct 5, 2009
Federal Recovery Funding is Available for Solar Energy Projects
Applications are being accepted for funding for large-scale solar projects designed to develop green energy production and jump-start the economy. View guidelines. Submit application (by Nov. 5).
Mon, Oct 5, 2009
Pennsylvania Applies for $3.1 Billion for High-Speed Rail Projects
Wed, Sep 30, 2009
LABOR & INDUSTRY ANNOUNCES GRANTS FOR WEATHERIZATION TRAINING PROVIDERS
The Department of Labor & Industry today announced that as many as seven $150,000 grants are available to prospective training providers of home weatherization products and installers, crew chiefs and auditors. Learn more.
Tue, Sep 29, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL ANNOUNCES HOTLINE TO PROMOTE STIMULUS ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY
A newly established hotline will help ensure accountability and transparency of Pennsylvania's share of American Recovery and Reinvestment funds, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today. Learn more.
Tue, Sep 22, 2009
FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDING IS AVAILABLE FOR BIOGAS ENERGY PROJECTS
Large-scale projects that generate electricity from biological materials such as yard, food processing and animal wastes are eligible for up to $5 million in federal funding through Pennsylvania's Green Energy Works! program. View guidelines. Application period ended Oct. 23.
Thu, Sep 17, 2009
$22 MILLION IN RECOVERY FUNDS WILL HELP FIGHT HOMELESSNESS, PROVIDE STABLE HOUSING
Hundreds of Pennsylvania families who are struggling financially will receive critical financial and housing assistance thanks to $22 million in new federal stimulus funds. Learn More.
Thu, Sep 10, 2009
DCED MODIFIES CDBG-R ACTION PLAN
The Department of Community and Economic Development modified its action plan and proposed projects for Community Development Block Grant-Recovery (CDBG-R) funds and resubmitted it to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. View plan. Project list.
Tue, Sep 8, 2009
FEDERAL FUNDING FOR DIVERSE, RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCED
Green Energy Works! is now accepting application for $11 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding for combined heat and power projects, which generate power and thermal energy from a single source. Application Guidelines Deadline: Oct. 9.
Wed, Sep 2, 2009
PA WIND FARMS RECEIVE RECOVERY ACT INVESTMENTS
Wind farms in Cambria and Schuylkill counties are among a dozen clean energy projects that will receive funding under an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act program that provides cash assistance to energy production companies in place of earned tax credits. Learn more.
Tue, Sep 1, 2009
PENNDOT TO START $4.2 MILLION ECONOMIC RECOVERY PROJECT TO IMPROVE ROUTE 30 (EXTON BYPASS) IN CHESTER COUNTY
PennDOT District 6 announced today that construction will begin Tuesday night, Sept. 8, on a $4.2 million economic recovery project to repair and resurface Route 30 (Exton Bypass) between the Route 202 and Business Route 30 interchanges in East Whiteland, West Whiteland and East Caln townships, Chester County. Learn more.
Tue, Sep 1, 2009
RESURFACING CONTRACT AWARDED IN PIKE COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced today it has awarded a $1 million contract for the resurfacing of Route 739 in Pike County. The project is financed by federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.
Wed, Aug 26, 2009
FEDERAL TAX REFUND APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR CLEAN ENERGY MANUFACTURERS
Investments in manufacturing facilities that support clean energy generation and conservation may qualify for a tax credit from the federal government thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger today encouraged Pennsylvania businesses to take advantage of the Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit program. Learn more.
Wed, Aug 12, 2009
DEP SEEKS COMMENT ON NEW PROGRAMS TO INCREASE ENERGY EFFICIENCY, REDUCE ENERGY COSTS
The Department of Environmental Protection seeks public comments on guidelines for a new grant offering under the new PA Green Energy Works! program, which is aimed at reducing energy costs for consumers, businesses and local governments. Learn more. View guidelines: General, Biogas, Combined Heat and Power, Solar. Comment period ended Aug. 24.
Mon, Aug 10, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL: INVESTING IN CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS CREATES JOBS, STRENGTHENS THE ECONOMY, CLEANS THE ENVIRONMENT
Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced $20.7 million of investments in 25 projects to generate and conserve enough energy to power more than 26,000 homes, reducing carbon emissions equivalent to removing more than 17,000 cars from our roadways. Learn more.
Mon, Aug 10, 2009
INVESTING IN CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS CREATES JOBS, STRENGTHENS THE ECONOMY, CLEANS THE ENVIRONMENT
Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced $20.7 million of investments -- including $10 million from the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act -- in 25 projects to generate and conserve enough energy to power more than 26,000 homes, reducing carbon emissions equivalent to removing more than 17,000 cars from our roadways. Learn more.
Fri, Aug 7, 2009
FEDERAL TAX REFUND APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS
Pennsylvania businesses pursuing renewable energy projects that qualify for federal tax credits are encouraged to apply for a direct refund from the federal government. The U.S. Department of Energy and the Department of Treasury announced the plan to support the development of approximately 5,000 renewable energy production facilities. Learn more. Submit application.
Thu, Aug 6, 2009
BERKS COMPANY RECEIVES RECOVERY FUNDS FOR NEXT GENERATION BATTERIES, ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger today lauded East Penn Manufacturing Co. in Lyon Station, Berks County, for receiving a $32.5 million grant under the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.
Thu, Aug 6, 2009
PENNDOT BEGINS ANOTHER TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECT IN ARMSTRONG COUNTY - AUGUST 2009
PennDOT District 10 announced today that work will soon begin on another construction project in Armstrong County that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.
Thu, Aug 6, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS ECONOMIC RECOVERY CONTRACT TO REBUILD CURB RAMPS IN BERKS COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 5 announced today the award of a transportation contract in Berks County that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.
Wed, Aug 5, 2009
PENNDOT BEGINS WORK ON THE FINAL TWO TRANSPORTATION RECOVERY PROJECTS IN INDIANA COUNTY
PennDOT District 10 announced today that work will soon begin on two construction projects in Indiana County that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.
Wed, Aug 5, 2009
WORK COMPLETED ON ECONOMIC RECOVERY PROJECT IN SOMERSET COUNTY
PennDOT District 9 announced today that the Route 30 resurfacing project in Jenner Township and Jennerstown Borough, Somerset County that was financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) has been completed over one month ahead of schedule. Learn more.
Wed, Aug 5, 2009
WORK COMPLETED ON ECONOMIC RECOVERY PROJECT IN FULTON COUNTY
PennDOT District 9 announced today that the Route 30 resurfacing project in Brush Creek Township, Fulton County that was financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) has been completed over two months ahead of schedule. Learn more.
Mon, Aug 3, 2009
RECOVERY FUNDS HELP QUADRUPLE INVESTMENT IN CRITICAL REPAIRS, UPGRADES TO WATER SYSTEMS
Funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act have helped Pennsylvania dramatically increase the amount of money available for repairs and upgrades to failing sewer and wastewater treatment systems, while helping ratepayers in struggling communities better manage the costs for improved water services, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today. Learn more.
Mon, Aug 3, 2009
PA DISTRIBUTING $42 MILLION IN RECOVERY FUNDS TO LOCAL AGENCIES HELPING FAMILIES IN NEED
Forty-four community-based agencies throughout the state will get a $41.9 million boost from the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to create economic opportunities and provide assistance to struggling families, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today. Learn more. View HHS Approval. View CSBG plan.
Mon, Aug 3, 2009
BRIDGE PROJECT AWARDED IN SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced today that a contract has been awarded to replace a bridge in Susquehanna County. Learn more.
Mon, Aug 3, 2009
INTERSTATE 84 RESURFACING CONTRACT AWARDED IN PIKE COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced today that an interstate resurfacing project in Pike County was recently awarded. Learn more.
Fri, Jul 31, 2009
PA TO DISTRIBUTE $42 MILLION IN FEDERAL STIMULUS FUNDS TO COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT COMMONWEALTH, GOVERNOR RENDELL SAYS
The federal government has approved Pennsylvania's plan to allocate $41.9 million in federal recovery funds for job-creation and economic development efforts throughout the commonwealth, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today. The plan calls for the funds to be allocated to the 44 existing agencies that distribute the regular, yearly community services block grant to Pennsylvania's 67 counties. Learn more.
Fri, Jul 31, 2009
PAINTING OF US 22 BRIDGES OVER PA 191/MONOCACY CREEK AND NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAIL ROAD TO BEGIN SUNDAY NIGHT
PennDOT Engineering District 5 announced today work will begin Sunday (Aug. 2) to paint the US 22 Bridge over PA 191/Monocacy Creek and the US 22 Bridge over Norfolk Southern Rail Road. Both bridges are in Bethlehem Township, Northampton County. This project is being financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Fri, Jul 31, 2009
ROUTE 220 RESURFACING PROJECT IN SULLIVAN COUNTY
PennDOT District 3 announced today that a project to resurface nearly five miles of Route 220 in Sullivan County will soon be underway. The contract is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Thu, Jul 30, 2009
PENNDOT STARTS $21.7 MILLION ECONOMIC RECOVERY PROJECT TO INSTALL INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM COMPONENTS ON I-95 AND I-676
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation today announced that preliminary work will begin Monday (Aug. 3) on a $21.7 million economic recovery project to install Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) components on Interstate 95 in Philadelphia and Bucks counties and Interstate 676 in Philadelphia. Learn more.
Thu, Jul 30, 2009
ERIE COUNTY INTERSTATE 79 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO BEGIN
PennDOT District 1 announced today that a contract for concrete patching, bridge rehabilitation and roadway resurfacing on Interstate 79 in Erie County will begin this week. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Wed, Jul 29, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS ROUTE 22 ARRA PROJECT IN LEBANON COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 8 recently awarded a $5,986,836 contract to Pennsy Supply, Inc. of Hummelstown, Dauphin County, to repair and resurface over three miles of Route 22 from just east of Lincoln School Road in East Hanover Township to Lancaster Street in Swatara Township, Lebanon County. Learn more.
Wed, Jul 29, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS 2ND ROUTE 30 ARRA PROJECT IN YORK COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 8 recently awarded a $7,372,575 contract to Kinsley Construction Inc. of York to repair and resurface two-and-a-half miles of Route 30 from I-83 in Manchester Township to Route 24 in Springettsbury Township, York County. Learn more.
Wed, Jul 29, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS ROUTE 222 ARRA PROJECT IN LANCASTER COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 8 recently awarded a $3,027,354 contract to Pennsy Supply, Inc. of Hummelstown, Dauphin County, to repair and resurface five-and-a-quarter miles of Route 222 from Route 372 in Quarryville Borough to Brenaman Road in Strasburg Township, Lancaster County. Learn more.
Wed, Jul 29, 2009
PROJECT UPDATE ON ROUTE 12 BRIDGE OVER THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER
PennDOT Engineering District 5 announced today lane restrictions have been temporarily lifted on the PA 12 Bridge over River Road and the Schuylkill River in the City of Reading and Wyomissing Borough, Berks County. A project to paint the Bridge began July 22 and is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Wed, Jul 29, 2009
UPDATE ON PAINTING OF SIX BRIDGES IN NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 5 today provided an update on an economic recovery contract for painting six state bridges in Northampton County. This project is being financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Tue, Jul 28, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL RECOVERY TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS FUNDED WITH LOW BID SAVINGS
Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the addition of 52 projects to Pennsylvania's list of highway and bridge improvements that are being funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more. View application/project list.
Mon, Jul 27, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS ANOTHER RECOVERY PROJECT TOTALING $4.2 MILLION IN ARMSTRONG COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 10 announced today that another American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) project totaling $4.2 million has been awarded in Armstrong County. Learn more.
Mon, Jul 27, 2009
STATE WEATHERIZATION PLAN OPEN FOR COMMENT
The commonwealth's plan for using federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to weatherize tens of thousands of housing units and put nearly a thousand people to work is now open for public comment, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today. Learn more. View plan. Contact local agency. (Comment period closed Aug. 6.)
Mon, Jul 27, 2009
8-BRIDGE PAINTING CONTRACT IN LYCOMING COUNTY SET TO START AUGUST 3
PennDOT District 3 announced today that it has awarded a $900,000 contract for painting eight bridges across Lycoming County. The contract is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Fri, Jul 24, 2009
EDUCATION SECRETARY URGES PROPER USE OF FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDING TO BOOST STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, AVOID PROPERTY TAX INCREASES
Pennsylvania must properly use federal recovery funding to continue its targeted investments in student achievement and to avoid local property tax increases, Education Secretary Gerald L. Zahorchak said today. Learn more.
Fri, Jul 24, 2009
DEP TO HOST 'CONSERVATION WORKS!' TRAINING FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT, NON-PROFIT LEADERS
To help local government officials and non-profit organizations apply for funds through PA Conservation Works!, a new competitive grant program funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Southwest Regional Office will host training sessions Wednesday, Aug. 5. Learn more.
Fri, Jul 24, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS BRIDGE CONTRACT IN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY
PennDOT District 3 today announced the award of an economic recovery contract in Northumberland County financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Thu, Jul 23, 2009
SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM PUTS MORE THAN 9,200 TO WORK
Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that more than 9,200 young people across the state are working this summer in jobs funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act exceeding the original goal of 8,600. Learn more.
Thu, Jul 23, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS ECONOMIC RECOVERY PROJECT IN BROOKHAVEN BOROUGH, DELAWARE COUNTY
PennDOT District 6 today announced the award of a $203,158 municipal traffic signal improvement project in Brookhaven Borough, Delaware County that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.
Thu, Jul 23, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS ECONOMIC RECOVERY PROJECT TO ENHANCE SAFETY AT INTERSECTION
PennDOT District 6 today announced the award of a $129,291 municipal traffic signal improvement project in Newtown Township, Delaware County, and Easttown Township, Chester County, that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.
Wed, Jul 22, 2009
DEP ANNOUNCES 'CONSERVATION WORKS' GRANT WEBINAR
Local governments and nonprofit groups seeking to develop energy efficiency projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act are urged to participate in a free online webinar for the new PA Conservation Works! program from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, July 27. Learn more. Register now.
Wed, Jul 22, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS BRIDGE TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT IN LUZERNE COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 4 today announced the award of an additional transportation contract financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.
Wed, Jul 22, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS PAVING CONTRACT IN LUZERNE & LACKAWANNA COUNTIES
PennDOT Engineering District 4 today announced the award of an additional paving contract financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.
Wed, Jul 22, 2009
THREE TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECTS OPENED TWO MONTHS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE IN CLARION COUNTY
PennDOT District 10 announced today that three bridge projects in Clarion County that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) are now open, two months ahead of schedule. Learn more.
Tue, Jul 21, 2009
ECONOMIC RECOVERY CONTRACT AWARDED FOR THE REHABILITATION OF FIVE BLAIR COUNTY BRIDGES
PennDOT District 9 today announced the award of a $1,676,166 contract to Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., of State College, for a design/build project to rehabilitate five bridges in Tyrone Borough and Snyder and Antis Townships, Blair County. Learn more.
Tue, Jul 21, 2009
ECONOMIC RECOVERY CONTRACT AWARDED FOR TWO BRIDGES IN BEDFORD COUNTY
PennDOT District 9 today announced the award of a $1,441,847 contract to Clearwater Construction Inc., of Mercer, to replace the superstructures on two existing bridges carrying Route 915 over Sandy Run in Hopewell Borough and Broadtop Township, Bedford County. Learn more.
Tue, Jul 21, 2009
NEW SCHEDULE FOR ROUTE 12 BRIDGE PAINTING
PennDOT Engineering District 5 announced today work to paint the PA 12 Bridge over River Road and the Schuylkill River in the City of Reading and Wyomissing Borough, Berks County will now begin Monday, July 27. Learn more.
Tue, Jul 21, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL ANNOUNCES $355 MILLION INVESTMENT IN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the investment of $355 million in 111 green infrastructure, drinking water and wastewater projects in 47 counties. Learn more.
Mon, Jul 20, 2009
SOMERSET COUNTY ECONOMIC RECOVERY CONTRACT AWARDED
PennDOT District 9 today announced the award of a contract for another economic recovery project in south central Pennsylvania that is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Mon, Jul 20, 2009
DETOUR REMOVED ON RIBOLD AND SHANNON ROAD BRIDGE STIMULUS PROJECTS IN BUTLER COUNTY
PennDOT District 10 announced today that traffic detours have been removed on two projects in Butler County that were financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Mon, Jul 20, 2009
ECONOMIC RECOVERY CONTRACT AWARDED FOR TWO LORETTO ROAD BRIDGES
PennDOT District 9 today announced the award of an $878,253 contract to Cottle's Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. of Everett for a design/build project to rehabilitate two structures on Route 1001 (Manor Drive) over the RJ Corman Railroad in Allegheny Township, Cambria County. Learn more.
Mon, Jul 20, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL ANNOUNCES FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS FOR STATE ENERGY PLAN
Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced Pennsylvania has received $38.8 million of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding for innovative, job-creating energy projects in every corner of the state. Learn more.
Fri, Jul 17, 2009
PUBLIC COMMENT SOUGHT ON RECOVERY ACT-FUNDED DRINKING WATER, WASTEWATER PROJECTS
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority and the Department of Environmental Protection will accept public comment on proposed drinking water and wastewater projects slated to be funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, DEP Secretary John Hanger announced today. Learn more. Submit comment. (by Aug. 3)
Fri, Jul 17, 2009
ROUTE 15 BRIDGE REPAIR AND RESURFACING PROJECT GETS UNDERWAY IN ADAMS COUNTY
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will begin an $11.3-million construction project on Monday, July 20, to repair five mainline bridges and four overhead bridges on the Route 15 corridor through Adams County. Learn more.
Fri, Jul 17, 2009
CAMBRIA COUNTY ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECT AWARDED
PennDOT District 9 today announced the award of another economic recovery project in south central Pennsylvania that is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Fri, Jul 17, 2009
ECONOMIC RECOVERY PROJECT TO IMPROVE US 222 OUTER BYPASS IN BERKS COUNTY TO BEGIN MONDAY
PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced that a project to improve the US 222 Outer Bypass in Wyomissing Borough, Bern, Maiden Creek, Muhlenberg, Ontelaunee and Spring Townships, Berks County will begin Monday, July 20. Learn more.
Fri, Jul 17, 2009
ECONOMIC RECOVERY PROJECT TO REHABILITATE PA 412 IN NORTHAMPTON COUNTY TO BEGIN MONDAY
PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced that a project to rehabilitate PA 412 in the City of Bethlehem, Hellertown Borough and Lower Saucon Township in Northampton County will begin Monday, July 20. Learn more.
Fri, Jul 17, 2009
PAINTING OF ROUTE 12 BRIDGE OVER THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER TO BEGIN WEDNESDAY
PennDOT Engineering District 5 announced today work will begin Wednesday (July 22) to paint the PA 12 Bridge over River Road and the Schuylkill River in the City of Reading and Wyomissing Borough, Berks County. Learn more.
Thu, Jul 16, 2009
PENNSYLVANIA IDENTIFIES POTENTIAL HIGH-SPEED RAIL PROJECTS FOR $8 BILLION IN RECOVERY FUNDING
Pennsylvania has submitted to the federal government a list of projects to be considered as candidates for portions of the $8 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act high-speed rail funding, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today. Learn more. View pre-application.
Thu, Jul 16, 2009
PENNDOT TO REPLACE 410 CURB RAMPS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
PennDOT District 6 announced today that a project to replace 410 curb ramps in Montgomery County is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 20. Learn more.
Thu, Jul 16, 2009
PENNDOT TO REPLACE 202 CURB RAMPS IN BUCKS COUNTY
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that construction is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 20, on a project to replace 202 curb ramps in Bucks County. Learn more.
Thu, Jul 16, 2009
HUD APPROVES RECOVERY ACT PLANS TO REVITALIZE 35 PENNSYLVANIA COMMUNITIES AND CREATE JOBS
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today approved plans for 35 Pennsylvania communities to use $25.9 million in federal grants to help stabilize and revive local neighborhoods, rehabilitate affordable housing, and improve key public facilities. Funded through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program will support state and local community development while stimulating employment. Learn more.
Wed, Jul 15, 2009
BRIDGE PROJECTS TO GET UNDERWAY NEXT WEEK IN WYOMING COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced today that two bridge projects in Wyoming County will begin the week of July 20. Learn more.
Wed, Jul 15, 2009
INTERSTATE 81 RESURFACING PROJECT SET TO START IN LUZERNE COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced today that another interstate resurfacing project in Luzerne County will begin the week of July 20. Learn more.
Wed, Jul 15, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL ANNOUNCES RECOVERY FUNDS TO UPGRADE DIESEL TECHNOLOGY AND RETAIN JOBS
Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that the commonwealth has been successful in attracting nearly $5 million in competitive grants through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to reduce diesel pollution and protect jobs. Learn more.
Wed, Jul 15, 2009
BRIDGE REPAIRS SET TO BEGIN IN UPPER ALLEN AND LOWER ALLEN TOWNSHIPS
On Monday, July 20, construction crews are scheduled to begin a project to repair the bridges that carry Route 15 over Route 114 in Upper Allen Township and Rossmoyne Road over Route 15 in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County under a $3.1 million contract financed by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.
Tue, Jul 14, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL ANNOUNCES $22.2 MILLION FOR SMALL GOVERNMENT ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECTS
Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced a new grant program for local government and non-profit entities seeking to conserve or reduce energy use. PA Conservation Works! will provide up to $250,000 for individual projects and $500,000 for joint projects designed to increase energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption and reduce energy costs by at least 25 percent. Application deadline: Aug. 14, 2009. Learn more. View guidelines.
Tue, Jul 14, 2009
VENANGO COUNTY SR 3025 BRIDGE AND CRAWFORD COUNTY SR 1020 BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS TO BEGIN
PennDOT announced today that a project to replace the State Route (SR) 3025 (Deep Hollow Rd) bridge in Venango County and the SR 1020 (Fremont St) bridge in Crawford County will begin July 27, 2009. Learn more.
Mon, Jul 13, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL ANNOUNCES APPLICATION TO BOLSTER FIREFIGHTING EFFORTS AT FT. INDIANTOWN GAP
Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that the commonwealth is applying for $3.2 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to renovate the Fort Indiantown Gap Fire Department located at the headquarters of the Pennsylvania National Guard. Learn more. View application.
Mon, Jul 13, 2009
PENNDOT BEGINS TWO ADDITIONAL TRANSPORTATION RECOVERY PROJECTS IN CLARION COUNTY, JULY 13
PennDOT District 10 announced today that work is planned to begin on two more construction projects in Clarion County that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Mon, Jul 13, 2009
FOREST COUNTY SR 66 RESURFACING PROJECT TO BEGIN
PennDOT District 1 announced today that a contract to resurface State Route (SR) 66 in Jenks Township, Forest County will begin this week. Learn more.
Fri, Jul 10, 2009
PENNDOT BEGINS TWO ADDITIONAL TRANSPORTATION RECOVERY PROJECTS IN CLARION COUNTY
PennDOT District 10 announced today that work is planned to begin on two more construction projects in Clarion County that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Fri, Jul 10, 2009
ADA RAMP CONSTRUCTION DURING NEXT TWO WEEKS IN WEST CHESTER BOROUGH
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that construction is scheduled during the next two weeks in West Chester Borough under a project to install ADA curb ramps. The work is part of a project that began July 6 to replace 1,074 ADA curb ramps in Chester County, under a $4.4 million contract financed by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.
Thu, Jul 9, 2009
MERCER COUNTY RESURFACING PROJECT TO BEGIN
PennDOT District 1 announced today that a resurfacing project on State Route (SR) 3011 (Keel Ridge Road) in Shenango Township and the City of Hermitage will begin next week. Learn more.
Thu, Jul 9, 2009
RESURFACING OF SEVERAL STATE ROUTES IN MERCER COUNTY TO BEGIN
PennDOT District 1 announced today that a contract to resurface several state routes in the Mercer County will begin next week. Learn more.
Thu, Jul 9, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS ANOTHER TRANSPORTATION ARRA CONTRACT IN SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 4 today announced that it has awarded a resurfacing contract in Susquehanna County financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Wed, Jul 8, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL TESTIFIES ON PA'S RECOVERY ACT EFFORTS
Governor Rendell testified today before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform regarding Pennsylvania's efforts to track Recovery Act funding and prevent waste, fraud and abuse. View testimony.
Wed, Jul 8, 2009
BEDFORD COUNTY STIMULUS PROJECT BEGINS
PennDOT announced today that on Monday, July 13, C.H. & D. Enterprises, Inc. of New Stanton, Westmoreland County, will begin work on a $249,797 project to rehabilitate two structures on Route 1032 over Potter Creek in Bloomfield Township and Route 2029 over Shaffer Creek in Monroe Township, Bedford County. Learn more.
Wed, Jul 8, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS ECONOMIC RECOVERY CONTRACT TO IMPROVE PA 33 IN MONROE COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced the award of a contract to improve PA 33 in Hamilton, Ross and Stroud townships, Monroe County. Learn more.
Wed, Jul 8, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS ECONOMIC RECOVERY CONTRACT TO IMPROVE PA 924 AND PA 61 IN SCHUYLKILL COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced the award of a contract to improve PA 924 in Frackville Borough and West Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County. Learn more.
Tue, Jul 7, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS I-279 FORT DUQUESNE BRIDGE PRESERVATION PROJECT
PennDOT Engineering District 11 announced today that the contract for the Interstate 279 Fort Duquesne Bridge Preservation Project, the second American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) project to begin in Allegheny County, was awarded on June 24. Learn more.
Mon, Jul 6, 2009
WORK SET TO START ON ANOTHER CENTRE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION RECOVERY PROJECT
PennDOT Engineering District 2 announced today that work on a Route 322, Centre County bridge preservation project will begin July 10. Learn more.
Mon, Jul 6, 2009
WORK SET TO START ON ANOTHER CENTRE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION RECOVERY PROJECT - JULY 6
PennDOT Engineering District 2 announced today that work on a Route 322, Centre County bridge preservation project will begin July 10. Learn more.
Wed, Jul 1, 2009
PENNDOT ARRA TRANSPORTATION PROJECT SET TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK, JULY 1
PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced today that work for the construction of paved roadway shoulders in Lackawaxen, Blooming Grove, Milford and Dingman townships, Pike County, will start on July 7. Learn more.
Wed, Jul 1, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS BRIDGE CONTRACT IN NORTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
PennDOT District 3 today announced the award of an economic recovery contract in north central Pennsylvania financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Wed, Jul 1, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS ANOTHER TRANSPORTATION RECOVERY PROJECT IN INDIANA COUNTY, JULY 1
PennDOT Engineering District 10 announced today that another American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) project has been awarded in Indiana County. Learn more.
Wed, Jul 1, 2009
PA SEEKS $6.1 MILLION IN RECOVERY FUNDS FOR CLEANUP OF LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS
Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that Pennsylvania is applying for $6.1 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to clean up 71 leaking underground storage tanks in 40 counties. Learn more. View application.
Tue, Jun 30, 2009
PENNDOT BEGINS ANOTHER TRANSPORTATION RECOVERY PROJECT IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, JUNE 30
PennDOT District 10 announced today that work is planned to begin on another construction project in Jefferson County that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Tue, Jun 30, 2009
RESURFACING PROJECT SET TO START IN INDIANA COUNTY
PennDOT District 10 announced today that work is scheduled to begin on a resurfacing project in Indiana County that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Tue, Jun 30, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS JEFFERSON COUNTY RESURFACING PROJECT
PennDOT Engineering District 10 announced today that another American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) project has been awarded in Jefferson County. Learn more.
Tue, Jun 30, 2009
RESURFACING PROJECT SET TO START IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
PennDOT District 10 announced today that work is planned to begin on a resurfacing project in Jefferson County that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Tue, Jun 30, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS THREE TRANSPORTATION ECONOMIC RECOVERY PROJECTS IN PHILADELPHIA REGION
PennDOT District 6 today announced the award of three transportation economic recovery projects in southeastern Pennsylvania that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Tue, Jun 30, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS ANOTHER TRANSPORTATION RECOVERY PROJECT IN BUTLER COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 10 announced today that another American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) project has been awarded in Butler County. Learn more.
Mon, Jun 29, 2009
PA CONSERVATIONS WORKS! UPDATE
On June 27, the Pennsylvania Bulletin Notice announced the availability of guidelines for the new PA Conservation Works! program. These guidelines are currently being finalized and will be available the week of July 6. Please check back to this site for updates. The Department of Environmental Protection will begin accepting applications for the program July 17.
Mon, Jun 29, 2009
ERIE COUNTY SR 20 RESURFACING PROJECT TO BEGIN THIS WEEK
PennDOT District 1 announced today that a resurfacing project on State Route (SR) 20 in Erie County will begin this week. Learn more.
Mon, Jun 29, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS THREE TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTS IN NORTHEASTERN PA
PennDOT Engineering District 4 today announced the award of three additional transportation contracts financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Mon, Jun 29, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS TWO ARRA TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTS IN SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
PennDOT District 12 announced today that two economic recovery contracts in Westmoreland County have been recently awarded. Learn more.
Mon, Jun 29, 2009
PENNDOT WORK STARTS ON TWO MORE TRANSPORTATION RECOVERY PROJECTS
PennDOT Engineering District 2 announced today that work on the State Route 970 project in Clearfield County will begin tomorrow, June 30. Work on a second Route 220/ Clinton County project began in mid-June. Learn more.
Fri, Jun 26, 2009
PA SUBMITS STATE FISCAL STABILIZATION FUND APPLICATION
Pennsylvania submitted its federal stimulus State Fiscal Stabilization Fund application today, prior to the June 30 deadline. Of Pennsylvania's total 2009-10 allocation of $953 million, the application uses approximately 18 percent, as allowed by federal law, to provide general budget relief ($173 million to help meet mandated correction costs). The remainder is intended for education, and the state will dedicate:
- $418 million for the second year of Pennsylvania's school funding formula in order to keep local property taxes down;
- $77 million to restore proposed cuts to the State System of Higher Education, community colleges, and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology; and
- $285 million in one-time grants to school districts to help districts close their budget shortfalls and make one-time investments.
The federal application can be amended when the final state budget is enacted. View application.
Fri, Jun 26, 2009
PA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION FUNDS
Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that Pennsylvania is seeking local governments and nonprofit partner organizations to join the commonwealth in applying for federal funds to stabilize and revive local neighborhoods and housing markets with heavy concentrations of foreclosed properties. Application period closed July 8. Learn more.
Fri, Jun 26, 2009
ROUTE 54 PROJECT IN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY SET TO START JUNE 29
PennDOT District 3 announced today that a project to resurface Route 54 from Elysburg to Natalie in Northumberland County will soon be underway. Learn more.
Fri, Jun 26, 2009
PAINTING OF RAUBSVILLE ROAD BRIDGE OVER SAUCON CREEK TO BEGIN TOMORROW
PennDOT Engineering District 5 announced today work will begin tomorrow to paint the Raubsville Road Bridge over the east branch of Saucon Creek in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County. Learn more.
Thu, Jun 25, 2009
ECONOMIC RECOVERY FUNDING WILL ENERGIZE BUCKS COUNTY RESEARCH PARK
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger today toured The Bridge Business Center in Bristol Township, Bucks County, where $1 million in federal recovery funds are being used to install a modern energy system in a former Rohm & Haas laboratory. Learn more.
Wed, Jun 24, 2009
VENANGO AND CRAWFORD COUNTY BRIDGE PROJECTS AWARDED
PennDOT District 1 announced today that two bridge rehabilitation projects in Venango and Crawford counties have been awarded. Learn more.
Wed, Jun 24, 2009
UNION, MONTOUR COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS SET TO START JUNE 25
PennDOT District 3 announced today that a project to resurface sections of Interstate 80 in Union and Montour counties will soon be underway. Learn more.
Wed, Jun 24, 2009
PENNDOT ARRA TRANSPORTATION PROJECT SET TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK, JUNE 24
PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced today that work to repair a slope on Route 267 in Choconut Township, Susquehanna County will start on June 29. Learn more.
Tue, Jun 23, 2009
OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION RECEIVES $23.1 MILLION IN RECOVERY FUNDING
Public Comment Sought on Investment Plan to Boost Independent-Living Programs
The Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, or OVR, received more than $23.1 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to support the Vocational Rehabilitation State Grants program. The investment plan for the ARRA funding is available for public comment until July 7 at www.paworkforce.state.pa.us under "Recovery Act Workforce Information & Initiatives." Learn more. Comment period closed July 7.
Tue, Jun 23, 2009
DEP HOSTS SOLICITATION WORKSHOPS
Staff to Explain Guidelines for Recovery Funding
Engineers, municipal entities, contractors, and disadvantaged, women-owned and minority-owned businesses are scheduled to attend workshops around the state this week to learn about guidelines for bidding state- and federally-funded projects. Learn more. Workshop details.
Tue, Jun 23, 2009
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECEIVES RECOVERY FUNDS FOR NEW HEALTHY HOMES PROGRAM
The Department of Health has received a grant for nearly $900,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD, to implement a new program aimed at improving the environmental safety of foster homes in Erie and Philadelphia. Learn more.
Tue, Jun 23, 2009
VENANGO COUNTY RESURFACING PROJECT TO BEGIN
PennDOT announced today that a project to resurface State Route (SR) 8 and SR 62 in Venango County will begin this week. Learn more.
Tue, Jun 23, 2009
ERIE COUNTY BRIDGE PROJECTS AWARDED
PennDOT announced today that two bridge projects on State Route (SR) 955 in Harborcreek Township, Erie County have been awarded. Learn more.
Tue, Jun 23, 2009
ERIE COUNTY RESURFACING PROJECT AWARDED, JUNE 23
PennDOT District 1 announced today that a resurfacing project on State Route (SR) 20 in Erie County has been awarded. Learn More.
Tue, Jun 23, 2009
WORK TO GET UNDERWAY FOR ROUTE 222 PROJECT NORTH OF LANCASTER CITY
PennDOT District 8 announced today that work gets started today on a project to repair and resurface a section of Route 222 north of the City of Lancaster. Learn more.
Tue, Jun 23, 2009
MERCER COUNTY RESURFACING PROJECT AWARDED, JUNE 24
PennDOT announced today that a resurfacing project on various state routes in Mercer County has been awarded. Learn more.
Tue, Jun 23, 2009
ROUTE 274 PROJECT IN PERRY COUNTY STARTS JUNE 29
PennDOT Engineering District 8 announced today that a project to repair and resurface Route 274 in Perry County is to begin on June 29. Learn more.
Tue, Jun 23, 2009
MERCER COUNTY GROUP RESURFACING PROJECT AWARDED
PennDOT District 1 announced today that a contract to resurface several state routes in the Mercer County has been awarded. Learn more.
Tue, Jun 23, 2009
MERCER COUNTY RESURFACING PROJECT AWARDED, JUNE 23
PennDOT District 1 announced today that a resurfacing project on State Route (SR) 3011 (Keel Ridge Road) in Shenango Township and the City of Hermitage has been awarded. Learn more.
Tue, Jun 23, 2009
PENNDOT ARRA TRANSPORTATION PROJECT SET TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK
PennDOT Engineering District 4 announced today that work to replace the Cleveland Street Bridge in Plains Township, Luzerne County will start on June 29. Learn more.
Tue, Jun 23, 2009
VENANGO COUNTY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECTS AWARDED
PennDOT District 1 announced today that two bridge projects on State Route (SR) 428 in Oakland Township, Venango County have been awarded. Learn more.
Mon, Jun 22, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS ANOTHER TRANSPORTATION RECOVERY PROJECT IN INDIANA COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 10 announced today that another American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) project has been awarded in Indiana County. Learn more.
Mon, Jun 22, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS ECONOMIC RECOVERY CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO US 209 IN CARBON COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced the award of a contract to improve US 209 in Mahoning Township, Jim Thorpe Borough and Lehighton Borough in Carbon County. Learn more.
Mon, Jun 22, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS ECONOMIC RECOVERY CONTRACT TO IMPROVE PA 33 IN NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced the award of a contract to improve PA 33 in Bushkill and Plainfield townships, Northampton County. Learn more.
Mon, Jun 22, 2009
PENNDOT TO START WORK ON PORT ROYAL BRIDGE TRANSPORTATION RECOVERY PROJECT
PennDOT Engineering District 2 announced today that work on the State Route 75, Port Royal Bridge rehabilitation project will begin on June 24. Learn more.
Fri, Jun 19, 2009
COUNTIES URGED TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS
Counties have the opportunity to add full- and part-time assistant public defenders and assistant district attorneys to process juvenile cases because of federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding available through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, or PCCD. Learn more. Apply for grant (by July 24).
Fri, Jun 19, 2009
COMMENTS SOUGHT ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT RECOVERY FUNDS
The Department of Community and Economic Development is accepting comments on its action plan and proposed projects for Community Development Block Grant-Recovery (CDBG-R) funds until Thursday, June 25, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today. Learn more. View plan. Comment period closed.
Fri, Jun 19, 2009
PENNDOT BEGINS ANOTHER TRANSPORTATION RECOVERY PROJECT IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
PennDOT District 10 announced today that work is planned to begin on another construction project in Jefferson County that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Fri, Jun 19, 2009
USDA INVESTS IN PA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
Governor Edward G. Rendell said that agricultural research and food safety efforts in Pennsylvania will be enhanced by the award today of $20.1 million to the Eastern Regional Research Center in Montgomery County through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for research projects. Learn more.
Thu, Jun 18, 2009
EDUCATION SECRETARY ANNOUNCES NEARLY $2.9 MILLION IN RECOVERY GRANTS FOR SCHOOL FOOD SERVICES
Tens of thousands of students across Pennsylvania will continue to benefit from quality nutrition services through the help of nearly $2.9 million in new grants to purchase food service equipment, Education Secretary Gerald L. Zahorchak said today. Learn more.
Wed, Jun 17, 2009
DCED SEEKING COMMENT ON RFP FOR AGENCIES TO IMPLEMENT WEATHERIZATION PLAN
The Department of Community and Economic Development is now accepting comments on a draft request for proposal it will issue to the commonwealth's 42 weatherization agencies to solicit participation in the state's expanded weatherization program under the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today. DCED will accept comments on its draft RFP through Wednesday, June 24, and issue the RFP July 1, with proposals due Aug. 1. The announcement of awards will be Sept. 15. Learn more. View draft RFP. Comment period closed.
Wed, Jun 17, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS $21.7 MILLION TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECT IN PHILADELPHIA REGION
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation today announced the award of a $21.7 million Intelligent Transportation System project in Philadelphia and Bucks counties that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Mon, Jun 15, 2009
PENNDOT BEGINS STIMULUS PROJECT TO PAINT SIX BRIDGES IN NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced a transportation stimulus project to paint six state bridges in Northampton County will begin tomorrow. This project is being financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Fri, Jun 12, 2009
PENNDOT BEGINS STIMULUS PROJECT TOTALING $5 MILLION IN BUTLER COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 10 announced today that work will start on another construction project in Butler County that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Fri, Jun 12, 2009
ROUTE 30 PROJECT IN EASTERN YORK COUNTY TO START JUNE 21
PennDOT Engineering District 8 announced today that a project to repair and resurface Route 30 in eastern York County is slated to begin on June 15. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.
Thu, Jun 11, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL REVIEWS ECONOMIC RECOVERY PROGRESS DURING VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN'S VISIT
Pennsylvania has already invested $1 billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act putting people to work on roads and bridges, upgrading water systems, investing in alternative energy and providing health care, Governor Edward G. Rendell today told Vice President Joseph R. Biden. Learn more. Watch it.
Thu, Jun 11, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL SEEKS FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDING TO IMPROVE WIC NUTRITION PROGRAM
Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced Pennsylvania applied for nearly $500,000 through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act to enhance and modernize the state's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, or WIC, administered by the Department of Health. Learn more.
Thu, Jun 11, 2009
EDUCATION SECRETARY JOINS LOCAL OFFICIALS TO URGE PROPER USE OF STIMULUS FUNDING TO AVOID PROPERTY TAX INCREASES
State could lose additional federal funding if it does not properly invest stimulus dollars
Pennsylvania must properly use federal stimulus funding to continue its targeted investments in student achievement and to avoid local property tax increases, Education Secretary Gerald L. Zahorchak said today during a visit to Easton Area Middle School. Learn more.
Thu, Jun 11, 2009
PENNDOT BEGINS ANOTHER TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECT IN ARMSTRONG COUNTY
PennDOT District 10 announced today that work has started on another construction project in Armstrong County that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Thu, Jun 11, 2009
BLAIR COUNTY STIMULUS PROJECT AWARDED
PennDOT District 9 today announced the award of another transportation stimulus project in south central Pennsylvania that is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Thu, Jun 11, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS ECONOMIC STIMULUS CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO FIFTH STREET HIGHWAY IN BERKS COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced the award of a contract to improve Fifth Street Highway (Business Route 222) in the City of Reading, Muhlenberg and Ontelaunee townships in Berks County. The contract is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Wed, Jun 10, 2009
THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES WILL GET DOWN PAYMENT HELP; AFFORDABLE HOUSING; 3,000 NEW JOBS WITH $380 MILLION IN RECOVERY FUNDS
Governor Edward G. Rendell today said 1,000 families will receive thousands of dollars to help make down payments on new homes, more than 5,000 families in dozens of communities across Pennsylvania will find affordable housing, and some 3,000 workers will have jobs with the award today of more than $380 million in federal economic recovery funds. Learn more.
Wed, Jun 10, 2009
WORK BEGINS ON THE ROUTE 22 RESURFACING PROJECT IN HUNTINGDON COUNTY
PennDOT announced today that work will begin on a resurfacing project in District 9, financed with funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Tue, Jun 9, 2009
$2.8 MILLION IN GRANTS TO PENNSERVE PROGRAMS WILL CREATE MORE THAN 500 AMERICORPS MEMBER POSITIONS STATEWIDE
More than 500 additional AmeriCorps positions in 10 community-based programs will be created over the next year by $2.8 million in grants Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today from the federal American Recovery & Reinvestment Act. Learn more.
Tue, Jun 9, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS THREE MORE TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECTS IN DISTRICT 2
PennDOT has awarded three additional projects in the nine-county District 2 area financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Tue, Jun 9, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS CONTRACT IN NORTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
PennDOT District 3 today announced the award of another transportation stimulus contract in north central Pennsylvania financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Tue, Jun 9, 2009
TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECT AWARDED TO REPAIR 11 BRIDGES IN SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
PennDOT Engineering District 8 recently awarded a $1.9 million contract to Buckley & Company, Inc. of Philadelphia for a project to repair 11 bridges in south central Pennsylvania including: four bridges in Lancaster County, three bridges in York County, two bridges in Cumberland County and one each in Adams and Franklin counties. Learn more.
Tue, Jun 9, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL TO HELP MORE FAMILIES FIND HOUSING WITH RECOVERY FUNDS
Governor Edward G. Rendell will announce a measure to put more Pennsylvania families into stable, affordable housing with the help of federal recovery funds at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, at the Felton Building Apartments, intersection of South Third and Walnut streets, Steelton. Learn more.
Mon, Jun 8, 2009
SNYDER & UNION COUNTY TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECT SET TO START JUNE 15
Prime contractor Eastern Industries, Inc. from Winfield, Union County will start roadway rehabilitation work on Route 235 in Snyder and Union counties beginning June 15. The $1.9 million project is funded with stimulus dollars from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Mon, Jun 8, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS TWO TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS CONTRACTS IN NORTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA, JUNE 8
PennDOT District 3 today announced the award of two transportation stimulus contracts in north central Pennsylvania financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Mon, Jun 8, 2009
PROJECT TO REPLACE ROUTE 34 BRIDGE STARTS JUNE 11
PennDOT Engineering District 8 announced today that the Route 34 bridge replacement project over the Conodoguinet Creek is slated to begin on June 11. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.
Fri, Jun 5, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS STIMULUS PROJECT IN SOMERSET COUNTY
PennDOT District 9 today announced the award of another transportation stimulus project in south central Pennsylvania that is funded with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Fri, Jun 5, 2009
ROUTE 222 TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECT IN LANCASTER COUNTY AWARDED
PennDOT Engineering District 8 recently awarded an $11,565,486 contract to Reading Materials, Inc. of Skippack, Montgomery County, to repair and resurface over seven miles of Route 222 from Bushong Road in Manheim Township to Mohler Church Road in Ephrata Township, Lancaster County. Learn more.
Fri, Jun 5, 2009
TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECT AWARDED TO REPAIR 11 BRIDGES IN NORTHERN DAUPHIN COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 8, June 1, awarded a $4,803,500 contract to G.A. & F.C. Wagman, Inc. of York, York County, for a project to repair 11 bridges in northern Dauphin County. Learn more.
Fri, Jun 5, 2009
ROUTE 30 TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECT EAST OF YORK AWARDED
PennDOT Engineering District 8 recently awarded a $3,169,974 contract to J.D. Eckman, Inc. of Atglen, Chester County, for a project to resurface five miles of Route 30 from the Hellam interchange to the Susquehanna River in Hellam Township, York County. Learn more.
Thu, Jun 4, 2009
WARREN COUNTY SR 3005 RESURFACING PROJECT TO BEGIN JUNE 15
PennDOT announced today that a resurfacing project on SR 3005 (Pleasant Road) in Pleasant Township, Warren County, will begin June 15. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Thu, Jun 4, 2009
CRAWFORD COUNTY SR 77 RESURFACING PROJECT TO BEGIN JUNE 22
PennDOT announced today that the resurfacing project on SR 77 (Hickory Street) in Crawford County will begin June 22, 2009. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Thu, Jun 4, 2009
ERIE COUNTY RESURFACING PROJECT AWARDED
PennDOT District 1 announced today that a contract for a resurfacing project on SR 8 in Venango and Millcreek Townships and the City of Erie, Erie County, has been awarded. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Wed, Jun 3, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS STIMULUS PROJECT IN CAMBRIA COUNTY
PennDOT District 9 today announced the award of another transportation stimulus project in south central Pennsylvania that is funded with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Wed, Jun 3, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS TWO TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS CONTRACTS IN NORTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
PennDOT District 3 today announced the award of two transportation stimulus contracts in north central Pennsylvania financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Wed, Jun 3, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS ROUTE 422 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
First ARRA Transportation Project in Lawrence County
PennDOT Engineering District 11 announced today that the contract for the Route 422 (Benjamin Franklin Highway) Improvement Project, the first American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) project to begin in Lawrence County, was awarded on May 29. Learn more.
Mon, Jun 1, 2009
REPAIRS BEGIN ON ROUTE 30 ECONOMIC STIMULUS PROJECT EAST OF CHAMBERSBURG
PennDOT Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E., today announced the start of a project to repair and resurface Route 30 east of Chambersburg, Franklin County. Learn more.
Mon, Jun 1, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS ANOTHER TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECT IN WAYNE COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 4 today announced that it has awarded its third bridge project in Wayne County financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Mon, Jun 1, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL SEEKS FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDING TO EXPAND THE STATE'S BIOFUEL INDUSTRY
As part of Pennsylvania's effort to expand the use of biodiesel and alternative fuel vehicles, the commonwealth has applied to the U.S. Department of Energy for $15 million through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today. The funds will be used for Alternative Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicles Pilot Grants. Learn more.
Fri, May 29, 2009
PENNDOT WORKING ON TWO TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECTS IN CENTRE COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 2 announced today that work has begun on one project and will soon start on another in Centre County, financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Fri, May 29, 2009
WESTMORELAND COUNTY TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECTS SET TO START
PennDOT Engineering District 12 announced today that work on Route 30 will begin the week of June 8. This contract is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Thu, May 28, 2009
ECONOMIC STIMULUS FUNDING WILL HELP INCREASE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF WILLIAMSPORT HOSPITAL
In a demonstration of federal recovery funds already at work conserving energy and creating jobs in Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger today helped celebrate the completion of the new energy service center at Susquehanna Health's Williamsport Hospital and Medical Center. Learn more.
Thu, May 28, 2009
FINAL PUBLIC MEETING ON BROADBAND STIMULUS FUNDS TO BE HELD JUNE 3 IN PHILADELPHIA
Thu, May 28, 2009
WORK BEGINS ON THE ROUTE 1010 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT CONTRACT
PennDOT Engineering District 9 announced today that work will begin on the Route 1010 (Penn Street Extension) bridge replacement project that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) on June 1. Learn more.
Thu, May 28, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS TWO TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS CONTRACTS IN NORTHEASTERN PA
PennDOT Engineering District 4 today announced the award of two additional transportation contracts involving a total of three bridge projects in northeastern Pennsylvania that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Wed, May 27, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL ANNOUNCES START OF $10 MILLION INVESTMENT IN BEAVER COUNTY INFRASTRUCTURE
Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the start of the $10 million investment to rehabilitate and preserve the Route 51 Beaver-Rochester Bridge, the first project started in the region with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, or ARRA, funding. Learn more. View a photo from the event.
Wed, May 27, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS ROUTE 22/30/60 INTERCHANGE PROJECT
PennDOT Engineering District 11 announced today that the contract for the Route 22/30/60 Interchange Improvement Project, the first American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) project to begin in Allegheny County, was awarded on May 26. Learn more.
Wed, May 27, 2009
CITY OF ERIE ADA CURB CUT RAMP PROJECT BEGINS
PennDOT Engineering District 1 announced today that the City of Erie ADA curb cut ramp project will begin June 1, 2009. The project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Fri, May 22, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL SEEKS COMMENTS ON PLAN TO USE STIMULUS FUNDS TO HELP LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS
$42 Million Available to Assist With Housing Services, Job Training
Pennsylvania's plan to empower low-income families and communities with $42 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, or ARRA, is now available for public review and comment through May 28, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today. Learn more. View plan. Comment period closed.
Fri, May 22, 2009
PENNDOT BEGINS FIVE TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECTS IN BUTLER COUNTY
PennDOT District 10 announced today that work has started on the first five projects in Butler County that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Fri, May 22, 2009
PENNDOT BEGINS TWO TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECTS IN ARMSTRONG COUNTY
PennDOT District 10 announced today that work has started on the first two of five projects in Armstrong County that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Fri, May 22, 2009
PENNDOT BEGINS THREE TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECTS IN CLARION COUNTY
PennDOT District 10 announced today that work has started on the first three transportation projects in Clarion County that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Fri, May 22, 2009
WORK BEGINS ON THE ROUTE 1001 PLEASANT VALLEY BOULEVARD RESURFACING CONTRACT
PennDOT Engineering District 9 announced today that work will begin on the Route 1001(Pleasant Valley Boulevard) and Route 36 (Logan Boulevard) resurfacing project that is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) on May 27. Learn more.
Thu, May 21, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS ECONOMIC STIMULUS CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO PA 329 IN LEHIGH COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced the award of the second roadway rehabilitation contract in east central Pennsylvania financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Wed, May 20, 2009
ROUTE 30 REPAIRS TO START MAY 27
PennDOT Engineering District 8 announced today the repairs to Route 30 are slated to begin on May 27. Learn more.
Wed, May 20, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL CERTIFIES ARRA TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed documents certifying that more than $1 billion in federal stimulus funds will be used for transportation projects that have been vetted by local and state officials, deemed worthy of public investment and comply with federal highway standards.
Wed, May 20, 2009
PENNSYLVANIA TO RECEIVE $45 MILLION IN RECOVERY ACT GRANTS TO BENEFIT PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE-RELATED EFFORTS
Pennsylvania will receive more than $45 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, or ARRA, funds to maintain and increase public safety statewide, while creating or retaining jobs within the law enforcement community, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency said today. Learn more.
Wed, May 20, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL SAYS PA STILL SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON FEDERAL BROADBAND STIMULUS FUNDS
There is still time for the public to offer input on how Pennsylvania can best use federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to deploy broadband throughout the state, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today. Learn more.
Wed, May 20, 2009
PENNDOT TO START STIMULUS-FUNDED $12.2 MILLION IMPROVEMENT OF ROUTE 422 IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will start construction Tuesday (May 26) to rehabilitate and improve a deteriorated 4.5-mile section of Route 422 in Montgomery County under a $12.2 million project that is financed by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Wed, May 20, 2009
PENNDOT'S MONTHLY EMPLOYMENT REPORT TO THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
PennDOT's monthly Employment report to the Federal Highway Administration. View report.
Tue, May 19, 2009
PA POSTS REVISED PRELIMINARY STATE FISCAL STABILIZATION FUND APPLICATION TO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PA posts revised preliminary state fiscal stabilization fund application to U.S. Department of Education. View the application.
Mon, May 18, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $39.5 MILLION IN STIMULUS FUNDS FOR TRANSIT
Mon, May 18, 2009
PA SUBMITS PLAN TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS USING STIMULUS FUNDS
After incorporating public comment, Pennsylvania submitted its plan to provide struggling families with stable housing with $23.4 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.
Fri, May 15, 2009
PENNDOT DISTRICT 9 BEGINS WORK ECONOMIC STIMULUS PROJECT TO PAINT 20 BRIDGES ACROSS DISTRICT 9
PennDOT announced today that work will begin on a project in District 9 financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Fri, May 15, 2009
DAUPHIN COUNTY TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECTS SET TO START MAY 18
PennDOT Engineering District 8 announced today that work on Route 147 and Route 25 is slated to begin on May 18. Learn more.
Fri, May 15, 2009
DEP EXTENDS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON NEW PROGRAM TO HELP COMMUNITIES CUT ENERGY COSTS
The public has two additional weeks to comment on a new grant program that will help local governments and non-profit groups reduce energy costs and promote conservation. Learn more. View draft guidelines. Comment period closed May 29.
Fri, May 15, 2009
PENNDOT REPORT TO THE U.S. HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
PennDOT Report to the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. View Report.
Thu, May 14, 2009
CITY OF ERIE ADA CURB CUT RAMP PROJECT AWARDED
PennDOT Engineering District 1 announced today that the City of Erie ADA curb cut ramp project has been awarded. The project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Thu, May 14, 2009
CITY OF MEADVILLE ADA CURB CUT RAMP PROJECT TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK
PennDOT announced today that work will begin on the City of Meadville ADA curb cut
ramp project next week. Learn more.
Thu, May 14, 2009
FOREST COUNTY RESURFACING PROJECT AWARDED
PennDOT announced today that a resurfacing project on SR 66 in Jenks
Township, Forest County has been awarded. Learn more.
Thu, May 14, 2009
PA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY SEEKS COMMENT ON IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS
PA Housing Finance Agency Seeks Comment on Implementation Plan for Low Income Housing Tax Credits. View plan. Comment.
Wed, May 13, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS 5 PROJECTS TOTALING $7.08 MILLION IN CLARION COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 10 announced today that five American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) projects totaling $7.08 million have been awarded in Clarion County. Learn more.
Wed, May 13, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS 5 PROJECTS TOTALING $1.3 MILLION IN BUTLER COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 10 announced today that 5 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) projects totaling $1.3 million have been awarded in Butler County. Learn more.
Wed, May 13, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS 2 PROJECTS TOTALING $1.55 MILLION IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 10 announced today two American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) projects totaling $1.55 million have been awarded in Jefferson County. Learn more.
Wed, May 13, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS FIVE TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS CONTRACTS IN NORTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
PennDOT District 3 today announced the award of five transportation stimulus contracts in north central Pennsylvania financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Wed, May 13, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS ANOTHER PROJECT TOTALING $5 MILLION IN BUTLER COUNTY
PennDOT Engineering District 10 announced today that another American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) project totaling $5 million has been awarded in Butler County. Learn more.
Wed, May 13, 2009
PENNDOT'S PROJECT PLAN REPORT TO THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
PennDOT's Project Plan Report to the Federal Highway Administration. View report.
Tue, May 12, 2009
WEATHERIZATION STATE PLAN SUBMITTED TO THE DEPT. OF ENERGY
Weatherization State Plan Submitted to the Dept. of Energy Learn more.
Mon, May 11, 2009
DEPARTMENT OF AGING AWARDS $1.2 MILLION IN STIMULUS FUNDS FOR OLDER ADULT JOB TRAINING
More than 100 additional Pennsylvania residents aged 55 and older can take advantage of on-the-job training thanks to $1.2 million in federal stimulus funds provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.
Mon, May 11, 2009
PENNDOT BEGINS WORK ON FIRST ECONOMIC STIMULUS PROJECT IN DISTRICT 9
PennDOT Engineering District 9 announced today that work will start on May 13 to resurface nearly four miles of Route 30 in Jenner Township and Jennerstown Borough, Somerset County. This is the first project in District 9 to go to construction using funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Mon, May 11, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS THREE MORE TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECTS IN PHILADELPHIA REGION
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation today announced the award of the three additional transportation stimulus projects in southeastern Pennsylvania that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Mon, May 11, 2009
FULTON COUNTY STIMULUS PROJECTS UNDERWAY
PennDOT announced today that work has begun on two additional projects in District 9, financed with funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Mon, May 11, 2009
CONTRACT AWARDED FOR PENNDOT DISTRICT 11'S FIRST ECONOMIC RECOVERY PROJECT
PennDOT announced today that the contract for the Route 51 Beaver-Rochester Bridge Rehabilitation -- the first American Recovery and Reinvestment Act(ARRA) project to begin in District 11 , was awarded on May 6. Learn more.
Mon, May 11, 2009
THREE ADDITIONAL STIMULUS PROJECTS AWARDED IN DISTRICT 9
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation today announced the award of three transportation stimulus projects in south central Pennsylvania that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Mon, May 11, 2009
CENTRE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECT SET TO START MAY 18
PennDOT Engineering District 2 announced today that on May 18 work will start on the Marsh Creek bridge project along Route 1001 in Curtin Township. This project is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Fri, May 8, 2009
CRAWFORD COUNTY RESURFACING PROJECT AWARDED
Resurfacing Project Funded by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
PennDOT announced today that resurfacing project on SR 77 (Hickory Street) in Crawford County has been awarded. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Learn more.
Fri, May 8, 2009
CITY OF MEADVILLE ADA CURB CUT RAMP PROJECT REWARDED
Project Funded by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
PennDOT announced today that the City of Meadville ADA curb cut ramp project has been awarded. The project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Fri, May 8, 2009
DISTRICT-WIDE RAIL CROSSING PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT BEGINS THIS WEEK
Project Funded by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
PennDOT announced today that the district-wide railroad crossing pavement marking project started on May 4, 2009 and is expected to be completed by the end of August 2009. The project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Fri, May 8, 2009
PennDOT AWARDS ANOTHER TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS CONTRACT IN NORTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
PennDOT Engineering District 3 announced today that a project to resurface a section of I-80 in Montour County has been awarded. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn More.
Fri, May 8, 2009
VENANGO COUNTY RESURFACING PROJECT AWARDED
PennDOT announced today that resurfacing project on SR 8 and SR 62 in Venango County has been awarded. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Learn More.
Fri, May 8, 2009
WARREN COUNTY RESURFACING PROJECT AWARDED
PennDOT announced today that resurfacing project on SR 3005 (Pleasant Road) Warren County has been awarded. This project is being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn More.
Fri, May 8, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS TWO TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECTS IN NORTHEASTERN PA, MAY 8
PennDOT Engineering District 4 today announced the award of the two additional transportation projects in northeastern Pennsylvania that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Fri, May 8, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS FIRST ROADWAY REHABILITATION CONTRACT IN ENGINEERING DISTRICT 5 TO USE ECONOMIC STIMULUS FUNDING
PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced the award of the first roadway rehabilitation contract in east central Pennsylvania financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Thu, May 7, 2009
PA SEEKS DIESEL TECH GRANT TO IMPROVE PITTSBURGH'S AIR QUALITY, BOLSTER ECONOMY
The commonwealth has applied for a $1.5 million Clean Diesel Emerging Technology grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to upgrade two marine diesel engines in the Pittsburgh area, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today. Learn more. View application.
Thu, May 7, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS FIVE TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECTS IN SOUTH CENTRAL PA
PennDOT Engineering District 8 today announced the awards of the first five transportation stimulus projects in south central Pennsylvania that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Wed, May 6, 2009
COMMENTS INVITED ON PLAN TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS USING STIMULUS FUNDS
More than $23 Million Available to Help Counties Provide Emergency Rental Assistance, Move Homeless into Stable Housing
Pennsylvania's plan to provide struggling families with stable housing with $23.4 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is now available online, according to Governor Edward G. Rendell, who noted that the public may offer written comments on it through May 13. Learn more. Review HPRP Plan. Comment period closed.
Wed, May 6, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS TWO PROJECTS UTILIZING TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS FUNDS
PennDOT Engineering District 12 today announced the award of the first two projects being financed with federal funding provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Wed, May 6, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS TWO MORE TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECTS IN CENTRE COUNTY
PennDOT has awarded two more projects in the nine-county District 2 area financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Tue, May 5, 2009
PENNSYLVANIA SEEKS NEARLY $100 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL STIMULUS FUNDS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
Initiatives to improve law enforcement and public safety, strengthen counterdrug training and ease prison overcrowding would get a significant boost if grant applications for more than $95 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding are approved. Learn more. View applications.
Tue, May 5, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS FOUR TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECTS IN EAST CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced the award of the first four transportation stimulus projects in east central Pennsylvania that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Tue, May 5, 2009
PennDOT AWARDS FOURTH TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS CONTRACT IN NORTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
PennDOT today announced the awarding of the fourth transportation stimulus contract in north central Pennsylvania financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Mon, May 4, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS TWO TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECTS IN NORTHEASTERN PA
PennDOT Engineering District 4 today announced the award of the first two transportation projects in northeastern Pennsylvania that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more.
Fri, May 1, 2009
PENNDOT BEGINS THREE TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECTS IN DISTRICT 2
PennDOT announced today that work has started on the first three projects in the nine-county District 2 area that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Fri, May 1, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS SIX TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECTS IN DISTRICT 9-0
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation today announced the award of the first six transportation stimulus projects in south central Pennsylvania that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Fri, May 1, 2009
STATEWIDE PUBLIC MEETINGS ON FEDERAL BROADBAND STIMULUS FUNDS SET
A series of public meetings will be held this month to discuss plans and collect public comments on how the commonwealth can best use funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to deploy broadband service throughout the state, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today. Learn more. Meeting notice.
Thu, Apr 30, 2009
WEATHERIZATION PLAN FOR FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDS READY FOR COMMENT
Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that the commonwealth's proposed plan for federal weatherization assistance funding through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is now available online and will be open to public testimony, May 5, during a hearing in Harrisburg. Written comment is also encouraged. Learn more. Review plan.
Wed, Apr 29, 2009
DEP SEEKS COMMENTS ON NEW ENERGY GRANT PROGRAM FOR LOCAL COMMUNITIES and NON-PROFITS
The commonwealth will begin accepting comments on a new grant program made possible throughARRA that will help local governments and non-profit entities make shovel-ready, energy efficient or conservation projects a reality. Learn more. Review guidelines. Comment period closed May 29.
Wed, Apr 29, 2009
DEP POSTS ENERGY GRANT GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC REVIEW
Wed, Apr 29, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL SAYS PA SEEKING ADDITIONAL RECOVERY FUNDS TO UPGRADE DIESEL ENGINE TECHNOLOGY, KEEP EMPLOYEES WORKING
Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that the commonwealth has applied for more than $11 million in grants through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for three innovative projects that will invest in businesses, keep Pennsylvanians working, and improve the state's air quality. Learn more.
Wed, Apr 29, 2009
PennDOT AWARDS FIRST THREE TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECTS IN NORTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
PennDOT today announced the award of contracts for the first three transportation stimulus projects in north central Pennsylvania that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Tue, Apr 28, 2009
PENNDOT AWARDS THREE TRANSPORTATION STIMULUS PROJECTS IN GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation today announced the award of the first three transportation stimulus projects in southeastern Pennsylvania that are financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more.
Sat, Apr 25, 2009
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM'S PROPOSED STATE PLAN--PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Sat, Apr 25, 2009
DCED POSTS WEATHERIZATION PLAN FOR PUBLIC REVIEW
Fri, Apr 24, 2009
PA SUBMITS PRELIMINARY STATE FISCAL STABILIZATION FUND--APPLICATION TO U.S. DEPT OF EDUCATION
Thu, Apr 23, 2009
VP BIDEN LETTER ON ARRA IMPLEMENTATION STATUS
Thu, Apr 23, 2009
GAO REPORT TO CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES ON ARRA ACCOUNTABILITY
Thu, Apr 23, 2009
GAO TESTIMONY BEFORE THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Thu, Apr 23, 2009
GAO REPORT ON PENNSYLVANIA
Mon, Apr 20, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL ANNOUNCES $530 MILLION INVESTMENT IN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the commonwealth's investment of $530 million in nearly 60 green infrastructure, drinking water and wastewater projects in more than 30 counties. Learn More
Mon, Apr 20, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL ANNOUNCES $74 MILLION IN RECOVERY FUNDING FOR JOB TRAINING, YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
Unemployed workers and youth seeking summer jobs will get a boost from approximately $74 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, or ARRA, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today. Funding chart. Learn More.
Mon, Apr 20, 2009
LETTER TO GOVERNORS FROM U.S. TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY RAY LAHOOD
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
PENNDOT OPENS CONSTRUCTION BIDS ON DISTRICT 11'S FIRST ECONOMIC RECOVERY PROJECT
PennDOT announced today that bids for the Route 51 Beaver-Rochester Bridge Rehabilitation -- the first American Recovery and Reinvestment Act project to begin in District 11 -- were opened on Thursday, April 16. Learn more.
Thu, Apr 16, 2009
LOW BID FOR ROUTE 30 PROJECT EAST OF CHAMBERSBURG COMES IN AT $2.4 MILLION
PennDOT announced today that the apparent low bidder for the Route 30 repair and resurfacing project east of Chambersburg in Guilford and Greene townships, Franklin County, is Valley Quarries, Inc. of Chambersburg, Franklin County, with a bid of $2,369,563.88. Learn more
Thu, Apr 16, 2009
PENNSYLVANIA WELCOMES PRESIDENT OBAMA'S ENDORSEMENT OF HIGH SPEED RAIL INVESTMENT
A number of Pennsylvania rail projects could benefit from President Barack Obama's strong endorsement today for additional investment in high speed rail corridors. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, or ARRA, $8 billion has been set aside for high speed rail projects across the nation. Learn more.
Thu, Apr 16, 2009
PA PUC: PUC INITIATES INVESTIGATION TO ENSURE STATE'S COMPLIANCE WITH PORTIONS OF FEDERAL STIMULUS ACT, ELIGIBILITY FOR ENERGY-RELATED STIMULUS FUNDING.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today initiated an investigation into future Commission action needed to ensure the state's compliance with and eligibility for specific energy-related funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Learn more.
Tue, Apr 7, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL SAYS PA APPLYING FOR STIMULUS FUNDS TO ADVANCE PROJECTS ON SUSQUEHANNA RIVER. PLANS TO BUILD THREE FISH PASSAGES, REMOVE 10 TRIBUTARY DAMS COULD CREATE NEARLY 270 JOBS
As part of the effort to aggressively pursue stimulus funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that the commonwealth is applying to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for stimulus funds to build fish passages at three locations on the Susquehanna River and remove 10 dams on the tributaries that connect to it. Learn more...
Fri, Apr 3, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL SIGNS LETTERS TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR WATER AND SEWER STIMULUS PROJECTS
Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed documents certifying that Pennsylvania is prepared to use federal stimulus funds for immediate repairs to water and sewer infrastructure. Learn more.
Tue, Mar 31, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL NAMES ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICER, CONTINUES TO PROMOTE TRANSPARENCY FOR FEDERAL STIMULUS INVESTMENTS STIMULUS OVERSIGHT COMMISSION HOLDS FIRST MEETING
In his continuing effort to ensure jobs are created and federal stimulus funds are spent wisely, Governor Edward G. Rendell today appointed Ronald J. Naples of Montgomery County to serve as Chairman of the Governor's Working Group for Stimulus Accountability and Chief Accountability Officer for Pennsylvania's share of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Learn more | Watch It
Fri, Mar 27, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL CREATES SIMULUS OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
To ensure that federal stimulus dollars are spent wisely, transparently and in a manner that ensures accountability, Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed an executive order creating the Pennsylvania Stimulus Oversight Commission. Learn more...
Mon, Mar 23, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL SAYS STIMULUS FUNDS ALREADY WORKING TO
CREATE GREEN JOBS, SPARK RECOVERY
While visiting a Bucks County window manufacturing plant that expects to grow because of incentives in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced five projects that are putting the stimulus funds to work implementing advanced energy measures and creating green collar jobs. Learn more... | Watch It
Tue, Mar 17, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL SIGNS LETTERS FOR STIMULUS PROJECTS CREATING TENS OF THOUSANDS OF JOBS SAYS STATE, FEDERAL FUNDING PROVIDES $2.8 BILLION ECONOMIC BOOST
Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed documents certifying that more than $1 billion in federal stimulus funds will be used for transportation projects that have been vetted by local and state officials, deemed worthy of public investment and comply with federal highway standards. Learn more... | Watch It
Mon, Mar 16, 2009
PENNDOT RELEASES FINAL LIST OF PROJECTS FOR $1 BILLION FEDERAL RECOVERY INITIATIVE
State Investments Add $1.8 Billion to Improve Roads, Bridges, Create Jobs
Wed, Mar 11, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL CALLS FOR PROMPT ACTION ON ECONOMIC RELIEF AND RECOVERY AGENDA
Statewide Policy Address Focuses on Jobs, Health Care, Tuition Relief
In an unprecedented statewide policy address, Governor Edward G. Rendell today called for urgent action by the General Assembly on his agenda for economic relief and recovery in order to help Pennsylvania lead the nation's economic turnaround. Learn more... | Watch it
Wed, Mar 4, 2009
PENNSYLVANIANS WILL RECEIVE DIRECT BENEFITS FROM STIMULUS
During his news conference today, Governor Rendell outlined the direct benefits Pennsylvanians will receive from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more...
Wed, Mar 4, 2009
CHART WITH DETAILED DISTRIBUTION OF PENNSYLVANIA RECOVERY & RELIEF FUNDS
Governor Rendell used a bar chart during his news conference today to show the breakdown of Pennsylvania Recovery & Relief Funds. Learn more...
Wed, Mar 4, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL UNVEILS RECOVERY FUND TRACKING SYSTEM
The public will be able to monitor and provide feedback on how our federal recovery dollars are being used. Find out the location, progress and number jobs created or saved by each project. Learn more...
Wed, Mar 4, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL SIGNS TWO CERTIFICATION LETTERS
Wed, Mar 4, 2009
GOVERNOR RENDELL OUTLINES PA'S PLANS FOR STIMULUS SPENDING, EMPHASIZES ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY FOR RESIDENTS TO PROVIDE INPUT, TRACK PROGRESS
Making what he called the first of many regular reports to the people of Pennsylvania, Governor Edward G. Rendell today outlined his administration's plans to ensure that federal stimulus dollars are spent wisely, transparently and in a manner that ensures accountability. Learn more... | Watch it
Tue, Mar 3, 2009
GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES PLAN TO RESTORE HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING, TRANSPARENCY MEASURES ALLOWING RESIDENTS TO TRACK STIMULUS FUNDS
In an effort to ensure that as many Pennsylvanians are put to work as quickly as possible, Governor Edward G. Rendell met last week with President Obama and key secretaries in the Obama Administration to carefully review the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more...
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The Stimulus Oversight Commission reviews, monitors and advises PA’s plans for stimulus spending to assure that citizens get the best from the program. Learn more.
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Concerned about suspected illegal or irresponsible actions regarding Recovery spending? Call 877-888-7927. Learn more.
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Do you want to view Recovery project contracts?
Contracts awarded for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds by state agencies are posted online through the Pennsylvania Treasury’s office. Search for ARRA contracts.
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