Joe Biden
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.
Campaigns & Elections
12 for Friday: PA pols’ reax to the presidential debate
We gather responses from politicos from around the commonwealth
Satire/Odd News
City & State’s Great Debate Watch/Don’t Watch Guide
How to watch – or not watch – Thursday’s presidential debate
News & Politics
Five for Friday: Presidential campaigns in the commonwealth
Both the major party and third party candidates are seeking to make an impression in the Keystone State
U.S. Congress
What’s next for the 23 million households no longer receiving monthly federal internet subsidy
The Affordable Connectivity Program has officially run out of money, but more than a dozen internet providers have pledged to offer plans at $30 or less through 2024 for low-income households.
Campaigns & Elections
President’s latest Philly visit focuses on Black voter engagement
Wednesday’s visit to Philly is President Joe Biden’s seventh trip to Pennsylvania this year
Campaigns & Elections
Biden visits Philadelphia to energize Black voter engagement efforts
Wednesday’s visit to Philly is the president’s seventh trip to Pennsylvania this year
Campaigns & Elections
VP Harris continues Biden campaign focus on courting union voters in Philadelphia visit
The vice president addressed the SEIU a day after it elected its first Black woman president
U.S. Congress
With only three weeks to go, lawmakers weigh ways to save federal internet subsidy
Congress is exploring several options to fund it. All face long odds of success despite widespread and bipartisan support for the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Campaigns & Elections
Kennedy family members endorse President Joe Biden in Philadelphia
Biden stopped in Philly Thursday on the third leg of Pennsylvania trip
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
Joe Biden
President Biden calls on GOP to extend funding for affordable internet program
The Affordable Connectivity Program serves more than 763,000 Pennsylvanians
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News & Politics
Five for Friday: Pennsylvania’s presidential power
Biden’s State of the Union and campaign plans have the commonwealth written all over them
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
Q&A with House Environmental Resources and Energy Chair Greg Vitali
The Delaware County Democrat spoke to City & State on the future of energy in the commonwealth
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
Business
Pennsylvania stands alone on clarifying BEAD plan
States will have to adhere to existing law to meet the $42.5 billion broadband program requirements
Interviews & Profiles
Q&A with John Fetterman
The first-term U.S. Senator discusses cannabis law and what’s holding up federal legalization
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
