Infrastructure
Business
Nippon Steel files two lawsuits over Biden decision to block U.S. Steel sale
The lawsuits come after President Joe Biden blocked the proposed $14.9B sale of U.S. Steel.
News & Politics
What to know about Joe Biden’s decision to block U.S. Steel sale
Critics say Biden’s decision to block the sale was politically motivated.
Capitol Beat
What to watch for in Harrisburg in 2025
As lawmakers prepare for a new legislative session, many already have plenty of ideas for what they want to tackle in 2025.
Capitol Beat
Ask The Experts: Youth Voter Engagement
City & State talks with Pennsylvania political leaders about how they’re connecting with young voters in 2024.
Transportation
Philly Mayor Parker, feds mark landmark bridge reopening
The Montgomery Avenue Bridge is the first project to be completed using Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds
Capitol Beat
Shapiro asks administration to develop statewide housing action plan
The governor signed an executive order Thursday aimed at addressing housing shortages in Pennsylvania.
Events
Energizing the economy
PA leaders convene in Harrisburg for CSPA summit focused on economy, workforce issues
Infrastructure
Major federal bridge grants jump-start long-stalled projects, including I-83 in Harrisburg
The Biden administration announced $5 billion to build major bridge replacements, including several grants that were among the largest received by states in their history.
Events
Roll Call: The City & State 2024 Building Infrastructure Summit
The City & State Building Infrastructure Summit in pictures
Events
The CSPA Q&A: Michael Carroll
Philadelphia’s deputy director for infrastructure spoke with City & State ahead of the 2024 Building Infrastructure Summit
Events
‘We can move the needle’: Leaders converge in Harrisburg for 2024 PA Energy Summit
Lawmakers, labor leaders and energy industry stakeholders met for the half-day conference.
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
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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
