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Toll roads have existed in one form or another for the past 4,000 years, in order to help facilitate the movement of goods and people. The 1937 opening of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, a toll facility, had the private sector play a significant role in financing the construction. Around the same time, the Pennsylvania Turnpike was in its early design stages. The high risk and uncertainty of such a large project gave pause to many post-Depression Era bankers, who feared their investments would not bear fruit.

Clarion, PA – This week, U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)approved a$1.5 million grant to Indiana County, for the County Broadband Deployment Initiative. The project will deploy over 100 miles of fiber optic cable and establish 8 wireless telecom sites, providing high-speed broadband access to approximately 825 households and 75 businesses.

Clarion, PA—Today, U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) hosted a field hearing of a working group of Congressional and Pennsylvania State Legislators, entitled Local Voices: Examining PennDOT's P3 Major Bridge Tolling Proposals at the Clarion County Administrative Building.

The purpose of the hearing was to examine the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's Major Bridge Tolling Proposal and receive testimony from PennDOT's Secretary Yassmin Gramian.

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson met with PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian and representatives from Governor Wolf's office to answer questions regarding PennDOT's P3 Major Bridge Tolling Proposal.

"We must restore the rule of law to our southern border. In the 57 days since President Biden has taken office, we have witnessed a surge in illegal border crossings, causing a humanitarian and national security crisis. The Administration, through executive order, has chosen to terminate the Migrant Protection Protocols, axe asylum agreements, and promote ‘catch and release.' The Administration is directly responsible for these policy changes and they must take responsibility.

Howard, PA—The office of Congressman Glenn 'GT' Thompson is now accepting entries for the 2021 Congressional Art Competition. Since 1982, the Congressional Art Competition has provided Members of Congress the opportunity to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of young constituents. Over the years, more than 650,000 students have participated.

Washington, D.C. — Republican Leader of the House Agriculture Committee Glenn ‘GT' Thompson (PA-15) and Congressman Antonio Delgado (NY-19) have introduced a bill to allow for unflavored and flavored whole milk to be offered in school cafeterias.

The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2021 highlights the many benefits milk provides to young Americans. From providing numerous essential nutrients to multiple health benefits, milk remains critical to youth development.