Infrastructure Investment
Debate Heats Up Over Starlink's Potential $20B Subsidy from BEAD Program
Elon Musk's Starlink could get billions from the BEAD program, risking a digital divide with its "good enough" tech.
LCCC receives $199,700 MTTC grant to enhance Mechatronics training
The MTTC grant funds advanced mechatronics training for 20 workers annually at LCCC, boosting skills in the Lehigh Valley's manufacturing sector.
Insights into Electric Vehicle Charging and Infrastructure Development
Electric vehicles are powered by electric motors. Level 2 chargers provide 3-19 kW AC; DC fast chargers offer 50 kW+ DC.
Urban Broadband Gains, ACP Loss Widen U.S. Digital Divide, Says Ookla
Urban broadband expansion exceeds rural, deepening the digital divide. Loss of ACP may contribute, Ookla reports.
Governor Shapiro Proposes $50M PA Innovation Program for 2025-26 Budget
Governor Shapiro's 2025-26 budget proposes $50M for PA Innovation, boosting biotech and job growth, positioning Pennsylvania as a leader in economic development.
NY's Positive Federal Payments Balance May End as Pandemic Aid Stops
Federal relief funds gave NY a positive balance with DC in FFY 2023, ranking 42nd per capita, per a DiNapoli report.
Italy and US Reject Discriminatory Digital Services Taxes in Joint Statement
Italy and the U.S. reject "discriminatory" digital taxes, hinting at policy shifts amid tensions over tech levies.
North America's Sustainable Aviation Fuel Efforts: Challenges and Growth
Sustainable aviation fuel is crucial for decarbonizing aviation. The U.S. leads in scaling production, while Canada builds a policy base.
Hershey Opens New State-of-the-Art Chocolate Facility in Pennsylvania
Governor Shapiro celebrates Hershey's new facility, a $1B expansion creating 125 jobs, highlighting PA's competitive edge and streamlined permitting process.
Homer City Station transforms into gas-powered data center campus
The Homer City Generating Station's transformation into a gas-powered data center campus highlights brownfield reuse.
