The Biden Administration directed U.S. agencies to begin considering the social cost of greenhouse gases when making purchase decisions and implementing their budgets.
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Job Growth Shows Strong Labor Market
The United States added 336,000 new jobs in September, according to the monthly report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Average hourly wages rose 4.2 percent from a year earlier and by 7 cents, or 0.2 percent, compared to August. The national unemployment rate remained at 3.8 percent, the same as in August. The …
One Year Later, Inflation Reduction Act Brings Clean Energy Investments and Job Growth
Here in Pennsylvania, the state has invested over $197 million in clean energy projects, and over 450 new, good-paying jobs have been created since the IRA’s passage, as of July 2023.
Despite the End of Title 42, Restrictions on Asylum Seekers are Expected to Continue Under Biden Administration
Its legacy of restricting asylum petitions may continue as President Joe Biden takes steps to reduce the flow of illegal immigration to the country.
Pa. to Share in $63M in Federal Aid to Support Community Schools
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.
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.’