Community school programs in eastern and western Pennsylvania are among the 42 institutions that will share in $63 million in federal grant money aimed at expanding or establishing community school programs nationwide, the Biden administration said this week.
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Act Invests Millions of Dollars on EV Charging Infrastructure in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is getting around $172 million in federal funding over five years dedicated to expanding electric charging infrastructure across the state.
New Bill Reduces the Cost of Health Care for Millions of Americans
On August 12, the House passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) sending the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law. This historic legislation will significantly reduce the cost of prescription drugs and healthcare in the US.
The Inflation Reduction Act’s Impact on Climate Change
The bill, a key part of the President’s agenda, allots the largest federal clean energy investment in U.S. history.
The Inflation Reduction Act Addresses Many Americans’ Concerns
Pennsylvania’s US Senator Bob Casey voted in favor of the bill, while Sen. Toomey voted against it.
Companies Increase Investment as Biden Signs Law Boosting US Semiconductor Industry
Micron Technology said in an announcement, ‘With the anticipated grants and credits made possible by the CHIPS and Science Act, this investment will enable the world’s most advanced memory manufacturing in America.’
Senate Democrats Pass Historic Climate and Health Care Bill Over Unanimous GOP Opposition
Every Republican in the Senate voted against the Inflation Reduction Act.
With Robust Job Numbers and Falling Gas Prices, Consumer Concerns About Inflation Ease
The improvements in consumer outlook come along with other positive indicators about the overall health of the U.S. economy.
Pennsylvania Small Businesses to Receive $267.8 Million from Biden Administration
This money is part of the first round of $1.5 billion funding for small business development under Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act.
National Unemployment Stabilizes as Pennsylvania Unemployment Continues to Fall
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its June jobs report, showing that the U.S. added 372,000 new jobs.