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U.S. Sen. Bob Casey recently said Pennsylvania will receive more than $20 million to expand broadband and high-speed internet access in the Southern Alleghenies region. It is part of a number of efforts statewide to extend high-speed internet in a more equitable way. Last summer, the Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units and Penn State Extension conducted …

Pennsylvania to receive ‘hundreds of millions’ to help fund rural internet expansion Read More »

Within the current state budget cycle, governors across the country are investing more heavily in higher education. This is encouraging to those of us who firmly believe that colleges and universities have the power to elevate individuals, as well as society overall. Progress is born from innovative ideas, diverse perspectives and access to the right …

Eric Barron: University innovation, investment keys to Pa. growth Read More »

Consumer prices rose at the fastest annual rate in more than 40 years in February, according to Labor Department data released Thursday. Inflation steamed ahead for yet another month, pushing the cost of living even higher after more than a year of accelerating price growth. While the burst of inflation began with a small group …

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On Tuesday — in the face of converging crises of war, the ongoing global pandemic and an uneven economic recovery — President Biden acknowledged that this is a tough time for all Americans. But here’s the truth: Families with children under five are struggling more than everybody else. From housing to diapers, families with young children face …

For a full recovery, the US must address its child care crisis Read More »

Pennsylvania led the pack of natural gas-producing states in growth last year. A recent report from the state’s Independent Fiscal Office shows total Pennsylvania production recorded the strongest year-over-year growth of any top-five gas producing state through November of last year at 7.9%. The state still ranked second in the amount of gas collected, behind Texas. Production …

Pennsylvania led gas-producing states in production in 2021, report says Read More »