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Governor Shapiro Visits Johnstown

Governor Josh Shapiro says access to high-speed internet is a necessity during a stop at the Cambria County Library to highlight 45 million in funding for high-speed internet at community hubs across the Commonwealth.

That funding includes a $2 million grant to the library to expand internet access there and create a new learning lab and WiFi accessible spaces on the first floor.

Other community hubs receiving similar funding include places like schools and community health centers.

Gov. Shapiro talked about the importance of making internet access more affordable.

“We understand the critical importance of getting the pricing right as well as connecting people to the internet that they deserve. We understand that by reducing that price from over 100 bucks to under 50 bucks, that’s going to save the average person in Cambria County about $600 a year,”

“With this monumental gift and funding, we will be able to advance our mission to connect our community with resources that educate, entertain, and empower. We have so much to look forward to and we can’t wait to live in a future that is more connected and more accessible,”

The state funding has been approved for 49 projects in 27 counties across Pennsylvania.

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