Trump promotes tech and energy investments in Pennsylvania
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Lawmakers at the state Capitol have been chipping away at some policy changes to make next year’s events a success, but significant state funding still needs to be secured.
Data center and energy firms have pledged to invest $90 billion in the US state of Pennsylvania to help build out its digital infrastructure following a summit attended by President Donald Trump.
The National Weather Service notes that while a formal flood watch has not been issued, the potential for sudden flooding remains high.
President Donald Trump joined some of the world’s leading technology and energy leaders at Carnegie Mellon University on Tuesday, announcing what he said would amount to billions in planned projects for Pennsylvania.
Sen. Chris Gebhard and Sen. Doug Mastriano are proposing a constitutional amendment to eliminate school property taxes in Pennsylvania.
The historic legislation includes key campaign pledges like no tax on tips but also cuts Medicaid and food stamps by $1.2 trillion.
Lawmakers want to make the commonwealth more attractive to data center developers, and are proposing incentives and new regulations to lure them.
The former secretary of a rural Pennsylvania township has admitted to treating public money like a slush fund for sports betting and personal purchases. Pamela Hackenburg, 56, of Union County, pleaded guilty Monday to three felony charges of theft,
Pa. State Sen. Katie Muth (D-44th dist.) has announced that she intends to introduce a bill to require all drivers in the state to have two license plates -- on the front and rear of vehicles -- in order to improve identification in hit-and-run incidents.