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Shapiro’s electricity proposals threaten state’s role in regional transmission, says alliance
Alongside the growing reliance on electricity from Pennsylvania’s PJM Interconnection, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s electricity proposals could further destabilize the PJM grid, which supplies power to 65 million people and more than 20 percent of the U.S. economy, according to a newly released report from Pittsburgh Works Together (PWT). Concurrently, fossil fuel plants are being forced […] The post Shapiro’s electricity proposals threaten state’s role in regional transmission, says alliance appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
State officials, industry stakeholders applaud implementation of Max Manufacturing Initiative
Pennsylvania Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and several other attendees Sept. 3 celebrated implementation of the enacted Max Manufacturing Initiative Act, which promotes innovation and economic growth by facilitating collaboration between universities and engineering firms. “This new law not only bolsters cooperation between state universities and engineering firms, but it also fosters business partnerships, and drives […] The post State officials, industry stakeholders applaud implementation of Max Manufacturing Initiative appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Check in with veterans in your life, participate in a candle lighting tradition
Harrisburg, Pa. — According to the latest data from the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, suicide is the 13th leading cause of death for veterans overall, and the second leading cause of death among veterans under age 45. On average, 132 U.S. citizens take their own lives every day, and 17 to 22 of them are veterans. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and the DMVA is using the occasion to remind Pennsylvanians to check in on the veterans in their lives. For the veterans...
State Of Pennsylvania Increases Contracts To Black-Owned Businesses By 30%
More minority-owned businesses in Pennsylvania are receiving state contracting dollars. Of the nearly $700 million received under Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis for 2022-23, the state government spent $136 million with Black-owned and Hispanic-owned businesses. That is a 30% increase from the $104 million reported last year. These figures, revealed in a news release, come months after Gov. Shapiro signed an executive order to create the Pennsylvania Advisory Council for Inclusive Procurement (PACIP). The 16-member council advises state agencies on ways to make state contracting opportunities more inclusive. More funding for small and small diverse businesses helps ensure everyone...
SEPTA plans to raise fares to address $222M deficit as it awaits a state funding deal
SEPTA is planning to eliminate fare discounts as the transit agency addresses a $222 million budget deficit. TransPass and TrailPass prices would remain the same, but the cost of most individual Regional Rail rides would rise by about $1.
Compromise Elusive on Reforming 2016 Law That Led to Higher Water Bills Across Pa.
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up for our north-central Pa. newsletter, Talk of the Town, at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/talkofthetown. HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania legislature appears unlikely to address a 2016 law that has led to higher utility bills for communities across the state despite customer frustrations and concerns from the commonwealth’s consumer advocate. Act 12 allows investor-owned utilities to bake the costs of buying public water and wastewater systems into rate increase requests, and it became law with few objections. However, upon implementation, the law has...
See Which Four Private High Schools in Bucks County Ranked Among 50 Best in Pennsylvania for 2023
George School Library. Bucks County is home to four of the 50 best private high schools in Pennsylvania for 2023, according to a recent report. Bucks County is home to four of the 50 best private high schools in Pennsylvania for 2023, according to a new report published by Niche.
Coaches lament, look ahead in the wake of the Keystone Division’s ‘Big Four’ field hockey teams being separated
Field hockey in the Mid-Penn Conference, particularly in what was the Keystone Division, is renown both statewide and nationwide for its excellence. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
New study shows lead in PA schools’ drinking water
A new study shows the vast majority of Pennsylvania schools ‘regularly’ expose students to lead in their drinking water. PennEnvironment collected data from nine school districts across the commonwealth through right-to-know requests. These schools were selected based on factors including size and location. The study said Bethlehem, Norristown, Upper Darby, and West Chester school districts […]
Prepare for fog in part of Pennsylvania until Thursday morning
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Thursday at 4:46 a.m. for fog until 8:45 a.m. for Northern Clinton, Northern Centre, Southern Centre, Northern Lycoming, Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming as well as McKean, Potter, Elk, Cameron, Clearfield, Cambria, Blair, Huntingdon, Somerset, Bedford, Fulton, Franklin, Tioga, Sullivan, Union, Snyder, Montour, Northumberland, Columbia, Perry, Dauphin, Cumberland and Lancaster counties.
With Pa.'s archery season approaching, here's your checklist to be ready for that buck
Pennsylvania’s archery season is less than a month away, meaning it’s time to make sure you have everything you need when you head to the woods. The statewide early archery season begins Oct. 5 and runs through Nov. 22. It includes one Sunday, Nov. 17. For those hunting in Wildlife Management Units 2B,...
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