Congress passed Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" after Republican holdouts reversed course, allowing the sweeping 887-page package of tax cuts, spending cuts, and immigration reforms to proceed to the president's desk ahead of the July 4th deadline.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro warns that many state residents will face negative impacts from the federal "Big Beautiful Bill," particularly through proposed cuts to Medicaid, food assistance programs, and clean energy funding that could affect thousands of Pennsylvanians.
Governor Shapiro's proposed RESET Board would streamline permitting for large-scale electricity generation projects, sparking legislative debate over centralized oversight versus local control. Source: alleghenyfront.org
Opinion piece advocates for Pennsylvania Renewable Energy Standard to accelerate wind and solar development across the Commonwealth through policy framework. Source: readingeagle.com
Editorial argues Pennsylvania must seize current opportunities to expand solar energy access and affordability for all residents to remain competitive in clean energy transition. Source: indianagazette.com
Bipartisan bill aims to incentivize solar panel installation on warehouse rooftops across Pennsylvania, expanding renewable energy capacity while utilizing existing commercial infrastructure. Source: paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com
Whiting-Turner begins construction on Geisinger Medical Center's 11-story tower expansion featuring enlarged emergency room, additional patient beds, and modernized facilities in Danville. Source: constructiondive.com
Shapiro Administration launches six new electric vehicle charging stations across Pennsylvania using federal funding to expand clean transportation infrastructure statewide. Source: pa.gov
Pennsylvania is offering $323.7 million in municipal bonds to finance capital improvements at hospitals across the state. The bond issuance will provide funding for infrastructure upgrades, medical equipment purchases, and facility expansions to enhance healthcare delivery statewide.
The Pennsylvania House Finance Committee is examining legislation to eliminate state taxes on overtime pay for workers. The proposal aims to provide financial relief to employees working extra hours and could represent a significant change to the state's tax policy affecting working families.