Good morning Wednesday, dear seekers.
If you’ve been on the road lately, you’ve probably noticed highway workers wearing yellow reflective vests and red road flags sprouting up like mushrooms after a spring rain.
This has a lot to do with the fact that the weather is getting warmer and the construction season traditionally begins. But it also has something to do with the fact that the $1.6 billion in bridge repair funds the state received under the bipartisan infrastructure bill has already been used to benefit the Commonwealth.
New analysis from progressives American Progressive Action Fund Center provides a numerical overview of how some of the government’s money is spent. It also highlights some of the more notable projects across the state.
“Bridges like this Fern Bridge [in Pittsburgh]Which he fell at the end of January and will begin reconstruction in Aprilare now greenlit to make improvements using [federal] financing after being previously suspended or at risk of being completely cut off,” the analysis notes.
The analysis shows that local officials such as Cheryl Moon-Sirianni, director of PennDOT District 11 “We have noticed the instrumental role IIJA has played in various infrastructure projects this year saying that: “These projects were on our needs list. Infrastructure law allows us to meet our needs.”
Buckle up. The summary begins below.
According to HAT analysis:
According to the CAP analysis, here are some of the more significant regional projects:
In Philadelphia: $9.8 million in federal infrastructure funding will be used for construction a pair of SEPTA bus hubs in south philadelphia – Capital-Star previously reported. The projects are included in a $409 million allocation under the modern federal infrastructure bill that will cover costs 70 transportation projects in 39 states, Biden administration announced last month.
In the Lehigh Valley: The infrastructure bill would provide $20 million to the region in fiscal year 2022, LehighValleyLive published a report in February. And bridges are at the top of the shopping list, with Bridge on Wyścigowa Street on the Lehigh River; the Richmond Bridge on Route 611 in Northampton County and Route 33 bridges over Bushkill Creek, everyone in line for a fiscal injection from the law, LehighValley Live reported.
In Western Pennsylvania: The city of Pittsburgh received $30 million for mass transit, while “ Monessen – California area received approximately $983,000, a Uniontown-Connellsville the area received approximately $900,000 in public transportation funds. “Funding also included more than $11 million for rural areas or counties in Appalachia and $2.5 million to improve mobility for seniors and people with disabilities in communities with fewer than 200,000 people,” the report said. The Tribune-Review reported in February.
However, this does not ignore the lend a hand that the law provides Amtrak service expansion between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh. Democrat in February Wolf The administration announced it was working on a deal Norfolk South to finally add a second one a day Amtrak trip, Capital-Star was previously reported.
IN NEP: Lackawanna County Mass Transit Agency, KILNwill receive over $2 million in improvements, WNEP-TV reported in February. The bill will also pump in $266 million over five years PennDOT District 4which includes Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming counties. Of that amount, more than $30 million was spent on renovations and repairs to Route 6, This was reported by WNEP-TV in March.
With a hard midterm election on the horizon and control of Capitol Hill and the Governor’s Office at stake, Pennsylvania’s legislative and congressional Democrats have spent the past several months holding press events praising what they say is the administration’s achievements.
Ultimately, however, it may be the construction zone sign that will be the best advertisement for the Democratic campaign.
Our stuff.
If Roe v. Wade declines, access to abortion will depend on where you live. And these blue states they are preparing to become abortion havensour friends in Stateline.org write in a special report.
In an unsigned, one-page order issued Tuesday, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania prevented the country from joining the regional greenhouse gas pact, Stephen Caruso reports.
The The Biden administration announced the plans on Tuesday creating a national research action plan that could provide answers for public health officials trying to diagnose and treat so-called long Covid-19 disease, Capital Star Washington reporter Jennifer Shutt reports.
Republican Party candidate for the State House David Buellwhich is running in a modern headquarters in central Pennsylvania, he said someone was impersonating him in racist tweets and also set up websites that were intended to harm his campaign, reporter David WennerWith PennLiveI’m writing.
Investigation conducted by Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office stated that there were “probably hundreds of cases” in the event that more than one ballot was placed in the ballot box last fall – a violation of state election law, Correspondent Katherine Reinhard reports.
Community groups and education advocates they have their own opinion on incoming Philadelphia School District Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr.our partners in Philadelphia Tribune report.
This morning on our comments page: If construction companies need workers, they should turn to trade unionswrites a labor advocate in an article first published on our sister site, the Minnesota reformers. AND Patryk BeatyWith FairDistricts PA, has some thoughts on Harrisburg’s current polarization.
Elsewhere.
Prosecutors have settled their bribery case against the city of Philadelphia Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson With exchange of words with one of your witnesses, Inquirer reports.
A resident of western Pennsylvania he got house arrest for his role in the Capitol riot Grandstand overview reports.
Car repair shops would play a role in solving hit and run accidents according to a modern proposal from the state Senate, PennLive reports.
Office of the State Attorney General appealed a Lancaster County judge’s ruling on evidence in a case involving the forfeiture of drugs worth PLN 500,000. dollars, Lancaster on the Internet reports.
USA Today’s Pennsylvania Capital Office talks to Potential GOP Governor Charlie Gerow.
Country Rep. Peter Schweyer, D-Lehigh, is contesting the nomination petitions filed by his primary challenger, Enid Santiago, Morning call reports.
Voice of Citizens talks to local car dealers on the demand for electric vehicles.
Anti-abortion groups in Pennsylvania they tout the withdrawal of abortion pillsbut there is no evidence that it actually works, WITF-FM reports.
The accused shooter in Tuesday’s incident at Erie High School is under 15 years senior and will be responsible for minors, Go Erie reports.
GOP U.S. Senate candidates Mehmet Oz AND David McCormick respectively the best matchups in internal polls, PoliticsPA reports.
State and local leaders disagree on banning subsidies for local elections, City and State of Pa. reports.
Here’s your #Pittsburgh Instagram of the Day:
What’s going on
The Senate will deliberate today at 11:00.
9:30, Main Capitol 461: Senate Committee on Environmental Resources and Energy
10:00, 8E-B East Wing: State Senate Government Committee
10:00, 461 Capitol Main: Senate Transportation Committee
At home:
9 a.m., Philadelphia: House Democratic Policy Committee
10:00, 515 Irvis: House State Government Committee
What’s Going On (Naked Political Edition)
8 a.m.: Breakfast for Senator David Argall
8:30: Breakfast for Senator Christine M. Tartaglione
17:00: Reception for a candidate for the Pa. Senate Rep. Greg Rothman
Drive around the track and give it your all and you’ll lose a completely absurd $10,000 today.
Wolf watch
Governor Tom Wolf hosts a newscast in State College at 2:15 p.m. to talk about his plan to distribute federal aid to diminutive businesses.
You say it’s your birthday
Ultra-mega best wishes go to Capital-Star’s Stephen Carusowhich today makes another journey around the sun. If you see him somewhere else, give him cake.
Heavy rotation
Here’s one of Jamiroquai which will never fit the atmosphere of this city. His ‘Virtual madness.’
Wednesday free hockey call
Karolina I dropped one in Buffalo on Tuesday, lost 4-2 to the Sabersgiving away part of the land in Subway.
And now you’re up to date.
