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Gov. Shapiro touts $50M proposal for home repairs program in Philadelphia
Lawmakers said demand for the Whole-Homes Repair Program far outweighs current funding
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.
Capitol Beat
Five for Friday: Breaking down the RGGI rulings and what they mean
How this week’s rulings against the greenhouse gas initiative will impact the commonwealth.
Special Reports
A Q&A with state Sen. Tracy Pennycuick
The Communications & Technology Committee chair speaks about the future of AI in the government space
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.
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
John Fetterman and Susan Wild join Mack Truck workers on picket line in Macungie
The U.S. senator comes to Macungie Tuesday after previously joining UAW workers in Bucks County and Michigan
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
Interviews & Profiles
Q&A with PPA Executive Director Rich Lazer
The executive director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority talks about workforce issues and fixing the agency’s reputation
Capitol Beat
Q&A with PA Chief Transformation and Opportunity Officer Ben Kirshner
The head of the state’s newest office speaks on efforts to bring businesses to the commonwealth
Jobs
A Q&A with L&I Secretary Nancy Walker
City & State speaks with Walker on workforce challenges across the state
Health Care
Q&A with state Rep. Rick Krajewski
A keynote speaker at the Greater Philadelphia Healthcare Summit previews the event and his policy priorities
Nonprofits
Google makes largest donation to date to Philadelphia reentry nonprofit
The funding will support services for women at Ardella’s House
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Education
A Q&A with Dave Argall
The Republican state senator and chair of the chamber’s education committee discusses the education funding trial and the state’s path forward
Capitol Beat
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
Economic Development
Opinion: Investing in clean energy will benefit communities and the climate
Pennsylvania is set to benefit environmentally from two major bills approved by Congress.
Economic Development
Shapiro announces $400M workforce training program
The initiative will dole out grants to companies that commit to training new employees.
Business
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
How Pennsylvania plans to deploy $1.16B allocated for broadband expansion
Officials hope to deploy those resources over the next five years.
Technology
