INFRASTRUCTURE

The 4% increase takes effect on Jan. 4 and affects all turnpike users, including passenger and commercial vehicles on the turnpike’s mainline section and its various extensions.

The Trump administration has canceled millions in broadband funding earmarked for Pennsylvania, aimed to help a range of groups who face challenges using the internet, including older adults, veterans, and low-income households, as well as racial and ethnic minorities.

Pennsylvania American Water Co. filed the rate request last month, citing $1.2 billion in ongoing system improvements. The publicly traded company serves about 2.4 million people in 37 counties.

The updated ID has been required since May, but passengers without it have so far been allowed to clear security with additional screening and a warning.

After a months-long state budget impasse that resulted in no new recurring funding for mass transit agencies, Shapiro announced that he’s sending an additional $220 million to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to fund repairs and infrastructure projects meant to improve safety. 

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman was one of seven Democrats who voted in favor of the measure.

While Pennsylvania trails behind many other states in energy efficiency, new investments and financial incentives could signal a shift toward prioritizing clean energy in the Commonwealth.  

Airlines serving three major airports frequented by Pennsylvanians will be limiting their flights Friday following an order from the Federal Aviation Administration.

The U.S. government shutdown has now dragged on for over a month, and shortages of air traffic controllers are straining operations — with flight disruptions piling up nationwide.

Each has already picked 130 acres to include in a City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (known as a CRIZ), where certain types of local and state tax dollars will be returned for investment in special projects.