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PA Awards $22.5M In Solar for Schools Grants

https://penncapital-star.com/briefs/pa-awards-22-5-million-in-solar-for-schools-grants-to-help-73-schools-reduce-energy-costs/

Pennsylvania distributes $22.5 million in Solar for Schools grants to 73 educational institutions, helping reduce energy costs while creating construction opportunities for solar installations - source: penncapital-star.com
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House Budget Bill Poised to Slash PA Schools' Solar Savings

https://whyy.org/articles/pennsylvania-schools-house-budget-bill-solar/

Proposed Pennsylvania House budget bill threatens to reduce solar energy savings for schools, potentially impacting future renewable energy construction projects in the education sector - source: whyy.org
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Middletown Affordable Housing Project Gets Approval

https://levittownnow.com/2025/06/10/affordable-housing-project-gets-approval/#google_vignette

Middletown officials approve new affordable housing development project, bringing construction jobs and increased housing options to the local community - source: levittownnow.com
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Amazon Plans Largest Capital investment Ever in PA: $20B for AI, Cloud Computing

https://www.poconorecord.com/story/news/state/2025/06/09/amazon-pa-investment-20-billion/84116906007/

Amazon announces record $20 billion investment in Pennsylvania to expand AI and cloud computing infrastructure, creating thousands of construction and tech jobs across the state - source: poconorecord.com
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Pres Cooper: Serving All Our Veterans

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/serving-all-our-veterans/?ref=ew

IBEW International President Kenneth W. Cooper addresses the union's commitment to supporting veterans in the electrical industry. The article highlights programs and initiatives designed to help military veterans transition into electrical careers, emphasizing the value of their skills and experience in the IBEW workforce.
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