Infrastructure
Technology
$204 million in federal broadband funding is on its way to Pennsylvania
The Broadband Development Authority announced Thursday the American Rescue Plan dollars will fund 53 broadband projects in 42 counties
U.S. Congress
John Fetterman introduces federal Whole-Home Repairs legislation
The bipartisan bill mirrors the home improvement bill passed in Pennsylvania in 2022
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania gets $20 million to boost broadband and device accessibility
The federal grant program is part of $279 million in broadband funding distributed through the Capital Projects Fund
Energy
Microgrids bringing maximum impact to PA’s energy landscape
Localized distributed energy systems are helping protect Pennsylvanians against power outages and high energy costs.
Technology
Following PA water system cyberattack, Congress still debating course of action
While some officials want the EPA to play a stronger role, others emphasized that local systems are best suited to defend themselves.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure ‘boot camps’ help cities like Bethlehem win federal grants
The Local Infrastructure Hub has helped participating cities win millions of dollars to address pressing needs in transportation, climate, flood mitigation, rails, broadband and more
News & Politics
On the Agenda 2024: State and local issues to watch
Here are the biggest challenges state and local government leaders will confront in the new year.
Policy
Two recent cyberattacks on water systems highlight vulnerability of critical infrastructure
Pro-Iran hackers allegedly hit a system near Pittsburgh, causing it to replace its Israeli-made equipment as a precaution
Business
Pennsylvania stands alone on clarifying BEAD plan
States will have to adhere to existing law to meet the $42.5 billion broadband program requirements
Infrastructure
Opinion: The pressure is on to improve Pennsylvania’s water infrastructure
The consequences of poor, aging infrastructure are all too real – and costly.
Business
PA officials react to feds easing capital requirement for broadband funding
The rule, which required internet companies to put down millions of dollars upfront, would have excluded all but the biggest providers
Economic Development
Do opportunity zones work? Erie is beginning to find out
The jury is still out, but recent research has provided new insights into the tax incentive meant to lure investment to distressed areas
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Education
State public education funding’s teachable moment
Following the landmark ruling that the state's public education funding system is unconstitutional, state lawmakers are learning just how difficult it will be to change it.
Philadelphia
Philly officials introduce Rental Improvement Fund for small landlords to repair properties
The program provides forgivable and 0%-interest loans to small landlords in exchange for rent stability
Economic Development
The Whole-Home Repairs program is remaking the housing landscape
The landmark initiative is helping Pennsylvanians with costly fixes.
Infrastructure
Federal dollars, forward progress: How transportation and transit projects are picking up speed
Pennsylvania leaders are preparing to take full advantage of a once-in-a-generation infrastructure investment.
News & Politics
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