Franklin County Lawmakers Welcome Funding for Improved Broadband Service
HARRISBURG - Franklin County lawmakers, Reps. Rob Kauffman, Rich Irvin, and Paul Schemel, expressed their appreciation for the $4.2 million in Broadband Infrastructure Program grant funding awarded to the county. The legislators emphasized the importance of the funding in enhancing broadband services for underserved areas."This funding is essential to improving broadband service for residents and businesses in underserved areas of the county," the lawmakers collectively stated. They highlighted the significance of reliable internet access in various aspects of daily life,...
Mastriano Announces $13.6 Million in Broadband Internet Grants for Adams and Franklin Counties
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) announced today that the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) will be awarding over $13.6 million in grants to expand access to reliable, high-speed internet in Adams and Franklin counties. Mastriano expressed his satisfaction with the development, stating, "I`m pleased that these underserved areas of Adams County and Franklin County will now have the infrastructure needed to ensure faster internet connection.” He also emphasized the importance of high-speed internet in today's economy, noting, “In today’s competitive economic...
Mastriano Announces $1.3 Million to Preserve 520 Acres of Farmland in Adams and Franklin Counties
HARRISBURG – Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) has revealed plans for a significant investment of over $1.3 million to preserve 520 acres of farmland in Adams and Franklin counties. The initiative aims to safeguard the agricultural heritage of Pennsylvania and ensure food security for its residents.The funding will be allocated towards purchasing development rights for the farms, protecting them from potential future residential or commercial development. The State Agricultural Land Preservation Board has approved conservation easement purchases for the farms, in collaboration...
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