News & Politics
Policy
Understanding public-private partnerships in Pennsylvania
How P3s are used to improve transportation infrastructure in the commonwealth.
News & Politics
Policy
Lawmakers renew calls for rail safety reforms after state’s latest train derailment
The accident has intensified the attention of state and federal officials.
Policy
Policy
PA DEP receives $3M for development of building code training programs
The award will help fund training programs at career and technical schools and community colleges.
Energy
Opinion
Opinion: Hydrogen energy sounds too good to be true – because it is
Although it is touted as a viable alternative to fossil fuels, research shows that it is not the climate change cure-all many have made it out to be.
Energy
Opinion
Opinion: Community solar will create jobs and boost PA's economy
Lawmakers in the General Assembly should act on community solar legislation.
Environment
Politics
Pennsylvania officials declare ‘Code Red’ air quality alert due to Canada fires
Smoke from wildfires smothered the East Coast on Wednesday, with officials urging residents to limit time outside.
Environment
Policy
Report: Pennsylvania ranked fourth nationally in greenhouse gas emissions in 2020
The southwestern region of the state accounts for nearly half of the commonwealth’s pollution
News & Politics
Politics
New York legislator’s Twitter hacked after appearance before PA House committee
Anna Kelles’ account was taken over after her testimony to the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.
News & Politics
Politics
DEP to host environmental justice town halls throughout April
The meetings will take place in communities disproportionately impacted by climate change.
Policy
Politics
Norfolk Southern has spent millions on lobbying and political donations. Will it pay off?
Lawmakers in Harrisburg and Washington, D.C. are pushing reforms to railroad laws as Norfolk Southern faces scrutiny over recent train derailments.
Agriculture
Policy
The ‘swatting’ threats against Pennsylvania schools, explained
The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating false reports of violence that were called into 911 centers on March 29.
Agriculture
Policy
‘We need to redouble our efforts’: Josh Shapiro renews his fight against the bird flu
The governor and Sen. Scott Martin met with farmers to discuss the latest measures to prevent the spread of the disease.
Policy
Politics
In Senate testimony, Norfolk Southern’s Alan Shaw promises he will ‘make this right’
Shaw explained the chain of events that day as lawmakers pushed for details that led to the train derailment.
News & Politics
Policy
East Palestine was ‘H.G. Wells War of the Worlds stuff’
The February train crash along the Pennsylvania-Ohio border has people worried about their health and the future of their communities.
Transportation
Politics
State and local officials press to increase rail safety regulations after Norfolk Southern derailments
Lawmakers want railroads to tell local emergency responders if hazardous materials are going through their towns.
Nonprofits
Policy
How a group of nonprofits offers a nontraditional approach to stemming violence in Philadelphia.
Advocates in the arts and culture sector are calling attention to their programs as a solution to curbing the chaos.
Environment
Policy
Into the wasteland: Meet the defenders of Allegheny County’s waterways
Meet the activists trying to foil a new landfill.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Wolf signs $2 billion tax credit package that boosts natural gas industry
The bill was negotiated behind closed doors and drew ire from both sides of the aisle.
Policy
Policy
Pennsylvania’s last-minute $2 billion tax credit proposal, explained
A look at the ‘PA EDGE’ proposal approved by lawmakers
Business
Policy