Pennsylvania Archives - Page 4 of 10

Lawsuits target regional gas pipeline backed by Trump

Wednesday, November 19 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Green groups are suing to block a proposed natural gas pipeline that would run through sections of New Jersey to New York City after Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul gave a green light to the previously rejected project. ... Read More.

‘Ghost projects’ haunt power grid planners and taxpayers

Wednesday, November 19 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - As the country braces for a surge in electricity demand driven by large energy users like data centers, two questions lie at the center of the debate over the grid's future: can it remain reliable and who will pay for... Read More.

‘Not a criminal justice issue’ say those against bans on public sleeping

Tuesday, November 18 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Just as homelessness rates across the country reached record highs, the impact of a June 2024 U.S. Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for a town in Oregon to criminalize sleeping in public. ... Read More.

Commercial truck driver wanted for terrorism licensed in Pennsylvania

Tuesday, November 18 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - A suspected terrorist arrested in Kansas earlier this month is a licensed truck driver in Pennsylvania, according to federal authorities. Akhror Bozorov fled his native... Read More.

Did clean energy optimism backed Democrats’ election wins?

Tuesday, November 18 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Cost of living dominated voter concerns in this year's elections, and clean energy policies may have shaped outcomes in several states where candidates made them central to their platforms - albeit emphasizing affordability over climate impact. ... Read More.

‘Consequential’ day ahead for future household electricity costs

Tuesday, November 18 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - PJM's Board of Directors is preparing to make one of the most consequential decisions of this decade, says a coalition of state legislators from the grid operator's region. ... Read More.

Families will see $193M tax credit in 2026

Monday, November 17 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Monday that the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit included in the new state budget will be available to residents filing for the 2025 tax year. ... Read More.

Nuclear power poised for a new start

Monday, November 17 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - New nuclear energy development seemed unlikely in Pennsylvania just a few short years ago. Whether because of costs, safety or environmental challenges, many investors backed... Read More.

Assessment results for 2024-2025 school year released

Friday, November 14 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - As the dust finally settles around the state budget, the Pennsylvania Department of Education has announced the results of assessments for last school year. Results... Read More.

Pennsylvania issues full SNAP benefits

Friday, November 14 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Following the passage of the Congressional budget, federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits have been reinstated across the country. The state Department of Human Services... Read More.

Call for AI regulations in health care grows louder

Friday, November 14 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - As legislators try to get their arms around the rapid development of artificial intelligence, bills taking a variety of different approaches have made their way into the General Assembly. ... Read More.

Cyber charters brace for funding reform impact

Thursday, November 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Pennsylvania schools were among the biggest winners in the fight for funding in the 135-day-late budget that passed Wednesday. On top of a $565 million... Read More.