Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Rural Infrastructure in Altoona

Senate committee holds hearing on rural infrastructure in Altoona

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Senate Transportation Committee held a public hearing about rural infrastructure and its impact on the economy. The eight lawmakers heard testimonies from officials in different sectors on their needs to aid residents in rural communities. Leaders in these rural communities have heard about their constituents struggling to find ways around the area. "You don't have the infrastructure. You don't have Uber," …

TOMORROW: Ward to Host Hearing on Rural Infrastructure and Economy - Senator Ward, J

HARRISBURG – Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, is holding a public hearing to collect testimony on Rural Crossroads of Infrastructure and Economy on Wednesday, May 28, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Railroaders Memorial Museum, 3rd Floor, located on 9th Ave., Altoona. The hearing will highlight the state of infrastructure – highways and bridges, freight and passenger rail and airports – in rural Pennsylvania and it…