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New IBEW Appointee Has Veterans' Backs (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/a-qa-with-mike-smith-new-ibew-appointee-has-veterans-backs/?ref=ew

Interview with Mike Smith, newly appointed IBEW official, discussing his commitment to supporting veteran electricians and improving veteran services within the union - source: ibew.org
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AI Boom Boosting Demand for Electricians, Just Not in This City

https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/technology/ai-boom-great-for-electricians-outside-industry-hub-in-sf/article_b9ccdb75-2b19-4cce-89fb-c3ed25fdfd37.html

While AI infrastructure development creates massive demand for electricians nationwide, San Francisco ironically sees limited local opportunities despite being a tech hub, with most electrical work happening in surrounding areas - source: sfexaminer.com
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Pittsburgh Regional Building Trades Council Joins Energy Future PA

https://pennwatch.org/allegheny-conference-pittsburgh-regional-building-trades-council-join-energy-future-pa/#google_vignette

Pittsburgh Regional Building Trades Council partners with Energy Future PA initiative to advance clean energy projects and secure union jobs in Pennsylvania's energy transition - source: pennwatch.org
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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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