Melina Druga

2 days ago | transportationtodaynews.com | Melina Druga

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently awarded five public use airports $10 million in Aviation Transportation Assistance Program funds for facility improvements, infrastructure preservation, and development. “Pennsylvania’s aviation industry provides good-paying jobs while linking communities to a larger transportation system that moves goods and people around the world,” PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll said. “These investments are another example of Gov.

2 days ago | transportationtodaynews.com | Melina Druga

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) recently announced it will award nearly $52 million in Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grants over the next four years to support 44 projects in 33 counties that will improve safety for bicycle and pedestrian traffic. The program funds projects defined as transportation alternatives.

2 days ago | pennbizreport.com | Melina Druga

Legislation recently introduced in the state Senate would create a regulatory sandbox. Regulatory Sandbox: Making PA the Home of Dynamic Innovation would establish a regulatory sandbox program within the governor’s office. The program would be run by an advisory committee comprised of legislators and business community representatives.

2 days ago | pennbizreport.com | Melina Druga

The U.S. Army recently awarded Pittsburgh-based HEBI Robotics, a flexible modulator provider for building custom robots, a Small Business Innovation Research grant to develop smart robotic actuation hardware and building blocks. The technology must be safe to use in workspaces where flammable vapors or fluids may be present. The program encourages domestic small businesses to engage in federal research/research and development with the potential for commercialization.

2 days ago | financialregnews.com | Melina Druga

Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would amend the Securities Act of 1933. The Securities Research Modernization Act would ensure businesses have better visibility, draw more investor interest, and have a greater chance of a successful public offering. Currently many small and mid-sized businesses are excluded from research coverage during the IPO process. U.S. Reps. Cleo Fields (D-LA) and Roger Williams (R-TX) introduced the bill.