Capitol Beat
Politics
Shapiro’s first press club luncheon address: working with a divided legislature, RGGI, school funding and more
The governor said his ‘get stuff done’ attitude helped his administration hit the ground running
Energy
Policy
House panel considers how hydrogen hubs can help meet climate goals
‘Without strong standards, Pennsylvania’s hydrogen hubs will increase carbon emissions and air pollution,’ Rachel Fakhry of the National Resource Defense Council said
Capitol Beat
Policy
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.
News & Politics
Policy
Five For Friday: PA leaders react to Biden’s hydrogen hub announcement
Politicos, policymakers and other parties weigh in on the alternative energy investment
Energy
Policy
With billions in clean energy grants on the way, states get a leg up on applications
To help school districts come up with the rest of the money they’ll need to take advantage of the federal funds, state Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler is proposing setting aside enough state money to pay half of the cost of solar panels
Transportation
Policy
Fetterman and Casey urge Norfolk Southern to join close call reporting system
The railroad said in March it would join the system but hasn’t yet done so
Policy
Policy
Millions of federal dollars slated for 54 EV charging projects across Pennsylvania
Fifty-four projects in 35 counties selected for $33.8 million in conditional awards for the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program
News & Politics
Policy
Understanding public-private partnerships in Pennsylvania
How P3s are used to improve transportation infrastructure in the commonwealth.
News & Politics
Policy
Lawmakers renew calls for rail safety reforms after state’s latest train derailment
The accident has intensified the attention of state and federal officials.
Policy
Policy
PA DEP receives $3M for development of building code training programs
The award will help fund training programs at career and technical schools and community colleges.
Energy
Opinion
Opinion: Hydrogen energy sounds too good to be true – because it is
Although it is touted as a viable alternative to fossil fuels, research shows that it is not the climate change cure-all many have made it out to be.
Energy
Opinion
Opinion: Community solar will create jobs and boost PA's economy
Lawmakers in the General Assembly should act on community solar legislation.
Environment
Politics
Pennsylvania officials declare ‘Code Red’ air quality alert due to Canada fires
Smoke from wildfires smothered the East Coast on Wednesday, with officials urging residents to limit time outside.
Environment
Policy
Report: Pennsylvania ranked fourth nationally in greenhouse gas emissions in 2020
The southwestern region of the state accounts for nearly half of the commonwealth’s pollution
News & Politics
Politics
New York legislator’s Twitter hacked after appearance before PA House committee
Anna Kelles’ account was taken over after her testimony to the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.
News & Politics
Politics
DEP to host environmental justice town halls throughout April
The meetings will take place in communities disproportionately impacted by climate change.
Policy
Politics
Norfolk Southern has spent millions on lobbying and political donations. Will it pay off?
Lawmakers in Harrisburg and Washington, D.C. are pushing reforms to railroad laws as Norfolk Southern faces scrutiny over recent train derailments.
Agriculture
Policy
The ‘swatting’ threats against Pennsylvania schools, explained
The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating false reports of violence that were called into 911 centers on March 29.
Agriculture
Policy
‘We need to redouble our efforts’: Josh Shapiro renews his fight against the bird flu
The governor and Sen. Scott Martin met with farmers to discuss the latest measures to prevent the spread of the disease.
Policy
Politics
In Senate testimony, Norfolk Southern’s Alan Shaw promises he will ‘make this right’
Shaw explained the chain of events that day as lawmakers pushed for details that led to the train derailment.
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