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The Rural Population Revitalization Commission wants to streamline grant requirements and improve technical support to help rural areas overcome development challenges.

A state public utilities judge approved an emergency request from Pennsylvania’s Office of Consumer Advocate to put Rock Spring Water Company under new management.

A Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission administrative law judge is considering whether an emergency takeover of Rock Spring Water Company is necessary.

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s spending plan also invests in rural communities by promoting agriculture advancements and boosting outdoor recreation.

The Office of Consumer Advocate made the plea after a Centre County judge said he didn’t have the jurisdiction to take the matter out of regulators’ hands.

As deteriorating infrastructure plagues Rock Spring Water Company, its lawyers have asked a county judge to order a municipal takeover. But the Pa. utility commission argues only its regulators have jurisdiction.

Like other rural hospitals, Bucktail Medical Center in rural Clinton County has faced financial and operational challenges.

Lawyers have asked a Centre County court to intervene and allow a municipal-run water authority to take over operations of the privately owned company.

Pennsylvania’s municipal water and wastewater authorities have local control over operations, but they don’t go unchecked.

The August storm washed out parts of Tioga County. While federal aid has assisted recovery efforts, elected officials want to find a way to prevent future damage.