Policy
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Millions of federal dollars slated for 54 EV charging projects across Pennsylvania
Fifty-four projects in 35 counties selected for $33.8 million in conditional awards for the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program
Capitol Beat
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Plan to distribute $1.16B in federal broadband funds approved by state officials
The commonwealth is slated to receive more than $1 billion through the federal Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program
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Fund with numbers: Basic Education Funding Commission to go on tour
Lawmakers will meet in Allentown on Sept. 12 to kick off the statewide tour.
Pittsburgh
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Unless states act soon, the ‘AI rich’ will ‘only get richer’
A $62.7 million grant is going to a coalition of universities, philanthropic organizations and companies in southwestern Pennsylvania to increase workforce training in robotics and AI
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PA State Police announce body camera pilot program
Troopers in Carlisle are testing out the body cameras ahead of a statewide rollout.
Economic Development
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The Whole-Home Repairs program is remaking the housing landscape
The landmark initiative is helping Pennsylvanians with costly fixes.
Business
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Steel city startups are set to send new tech to the moon
Local and state officials want to play a key part in the future of America’s space exploration
Budget
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State budget passes after Senate return and Shapiro signature
The budget was signed into law more than a month after the June 30 deadline
Economic Development
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Shapiro announces $400M workforce training program
The initiative will dole out grants to companies that commit to training new employees.
Infrastructure
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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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Understanding public-private partnerships in Pennsylvania
How P3s are used to improve transportation infrastructure in the commonwealth.
Capitol Beat
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Ward says budget talks ongoing, Senate to return in August
Republicans are ‘actively negotiating’ with Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration.
Capitol Beat
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Five for Friday: Legislators’ fall focus
What issues Harrisburg lawmakers left on the table for the fall
Business
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Fetterman introduces bill to allow striking workers to collect SNAP benefits
The bill comes amid ongoing strikes from the locomotive industry to entertainment
Capitol Beat
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What state leaders are saying about the ongoing budget impasse
The PA Senate’s top-ranking Republican said the chamber could return next month, but other obstacles remain.
Capitol Beat
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Shapiro touts federal broadband funding in visit to Erie County
The governor said the improved internet access will boost the economy and improve student outcomes.
Policy
Policy
As PA sees record number of SNAP recipients, advocates call for a minimum wage increase
More than 2 million Pennsylvanians received food assistance in June.
Education
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PASSHE leaders vote to freeze tuition for fifth straight year
Tuition will remain at $7,716 for in-state students.
News & Politics
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Lawmakers renew calls for rail safety reforms after state’s latest train derailment
The accident has intensified the attention of state and federal officials.
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