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The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has approved $48.7 million in provisional funding to expand broadband access in the 50th Senate District, according to an announcement from Sen.

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court has denied the permit application by Tri-County Industries to reopen and operate a municipal waste landfill on 99 acres in Liberty and Pine Townships, Mercer County.

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Management of Companies and Enterprises employers across Shenango Valley News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Rep. Tim Bonner from Mercer and Butler counties expressed his dissatisfaction with the state’s inability to pass a new budget by the constitutional deadline of June 30.

All H-1B petitions filed by an employer classified under the Utilities industry located across Shenango Valley News publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Legislation introduced by Senator Michele Brooks aimed at enhancing Pennsylvania’s emergency response capabilities is advancing toward becoming law.

Rep. Tim Bonner announced that communities in the 17th Legislative District will receive over $450,000 from Marcellus Shale impact fees.