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.
With the state budget now more than 100 days overdue, Wheeler highlighted that the county has been forced to cover essential human service programs using local funds, at a cost of approximately $10 million per month.
Airport officials have not announced an official date yet, but have promised it will be before Thanksgiving travel. A sneak peek of the terminal was given Oct. 10 to several thousand selected members of the public to great fanfare from those who attended.
