U.S. Congress
Campaigns & Elections
Congressional cash: A look at fundraising in four of PA’s congressional districts
City & State takes a look at the candidates with a financial advantage heading into April 23.
Campaigns & Elections
Straw poll from Pennsylvania Leadership Conference offers early look at future GOP nominees
The annual conservative conference concluded after three days of speakers and panels
Technology
How Philadelphia plans to spend $80M in EDA Tech Hub funding
A consortium of over 100 regional organizations outlined how the "precision medicine" hub would operate
Joe Biden
President Biden calls on GOP to extend funding for affordable internet program
The Affordable Connectivity Program serves more than 763,000 Pennsylvanians
Capitol Beat
Polling memo shows Stelson with 20-point lead in PA-10 Democratic primary
However, the poll shows that 31% of voters are still undecided.
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
U.S. Congress
Opinion: Congress should match food retailers’ commitment to women, infants and children
A program that helps millions of families access healthy food could face a $1 billion shortfall – if Congress fails to act.
Campaigns & Elections
Ashley Ehasz picks up Emily’s List endorsement in 1st Congressional District race
Ehasz is seeking to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in this year’s election.
Transportation
SEPTA to receive $317 million federal grant to replace Market-Frankford Line fleet
The federal funding comes amid SEPTA’s financial struggles and transit funding discussions in Harrisburg
Transportation
PHL International Airport gets $20.4 million grant through bipartisan infrastructure bill
The federal grant funding will be used to make energy efficiency improvements in terminals
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
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News & Politics
Eight Democrats looking to unseat Perry meet in first candidates’ forum
The candidates mostly agreed on voting, abortion rights and health care.
Philadelphia
Federal funds are needed for Philly to become our nation’s biggest green city
Urban forestry initiatives have begun benefitting underserved communities
Interviews & Profiles
Q&A with John Fetterman
The first-term U.S. Senator discusses cannabis law and what’s holding up federal legalization
Special Reports
Bob Casey talks ‘robot bosses’ and the need to regulate AI
Pennsylvania’s senior senator discusses the challenges posed by artificial intelligence and who should be responsible for regulating it.
Education
Report: Student loan repayments will likely crimp tax revenue
States and cities will likely get less in sales tax revenue. Because borrowers will have less discretionary income, states and cities will likely see less tax revenue, a recent Pew report says.
News & Politics
Five For Friday: PA leaders react to Biden’s hydrogen hub announcement
Politicos, policymakers and other parties weigh in on the alternative energy investment
Transportation