January 14, 2025 - Johnstown, PA

ADVISORY - In Cambria County, Governor Shapiro Highlights $45 Million Investment in High-Speed Internet at Community Hubs Across the Commonwealth

Governor Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon Carson, and Representative Frank Burns visited the Cambria County Library in Johnstown to highlight the Shapiro Administration's progress in providing more residents with affordable high-speed internet access at local community centers through the Multi-Purpose Community Facilities Program.

The PBDA recently approved $45 million in Multi-Purpose Community Facilities Program grants for 49 projects in 27 counties across Pennsylvania to provide high-speed internet at public facilities such as schools, local libraries, and community health centers. The grants will be used for construction and infrastructure improvements to ensure Pennsylvanians have access to reliable, affordable, high-speed internet.

"In the 21st century, access to high-speed, affordable internet isn't a luxury, it's a necessity - and places like the Cambria County Library System help thousands of Pennsylvanians get online and access opportunity," said Governor Josh Shapiro. "When people are connected to reliable, affordable internet, they have better health outcomes, better education outcomes, and better economic outcomes. My Administration is working to connect every Pennsylvanian to the internet, and we'll continue moving quickly to get tens of millions of dollars out to our local communities in order to get this done."

Speaker list:
Ashley Flynn, Executive Director, Cambria County Library
Brandon Carson, Executive Director, PA Broadband Development Authority
Representative Frank Burns
Governor Josh Shapiro

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