Technology
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
Business
Black Tech Nation Ventures vows to help startups with marginalized founders thrive after closing $50 million inaugural fund
There’s also a goal to bring companies to Pittsburgh, cofounder Kelauni Jasmyn told Technical.ly
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
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.
Policy
Shapiro unveils $40M tech-centric plan to stimulate Pennsylvania’s economy
Robotics, agriculture, energy, life sciences and manufacturing are focuses of the new Statewide Economic Development Strategy
Technology
The new chair of Philly City Council’s tech committee wants to use data to help reduce gun violence
Councilmember Rue Landau pushes to modernize Philly’s search for solutions
Josh Shapiro
Pennsylvania among the states vying for leadership role on AI
The commonwealth is taking significant steps toward investment in artificial intelligence
Capitol Beat
PA becomes first state to partner with OpenAI on AI pilot program
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the state will participate in a generative AI pilot program with OpenAI
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
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
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Ethics
Pa. Supreme Court will consider whether officials’ Facebook posts are public records
A Crawford County lawyer sought school board members’ posts about an LGBTQ+ book display
Business
PA officials react to feds easing capital requirement for broadband funding
The rule, which required internet companies to put down millions of dollars upfront, would have excluded all but the biggest providers
Technology
Roboregulation: 5 ways lawmakers are working to regulate AI
… and 5 options they should consider
Technology
A Q&A with PA Secretary of State Al Schmidt
The commonwealth’s chief elections officer discusses AI and its impact on election operations, among other concerns.
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.
Special Reports
