Rep. Abigail Salisbury, Construction Junction, PA Solar Center, and EIS Solar will host an Oct. 17 forum in Pittsburgh on how solar energy can help residents gain energy independence and reduce energy costs.

Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection has launched a data center permit tracker showing locations and progress of environmental permits for proposed data center projects.

Data center backlash grows into flashpoint in state and federal races

Alex Brown reports that in a single election cycle, opposition to data centers has shifted from local meetings to a national issue, with voters in at least three dozen jurisdictions considering bans in November.

Pennsylvania's skill games ban begins at midnight tonight after lawmakers failed to enact a regulatory framework by today's deadline, per Post-Gazette reporting.

Franklin County coroner reports measles-associated death of unvaccinated woman

Franklin County coroner Jordan F. Conner stated a 39-year-old unvaccinated woman with underlying conditions died after measles diagnosis, marking Pennsylvania's sixth measles-associated death this year.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill says she will name new lieutenant governor by Nov. 9

Gov. Mikie Sherrill said she has begun vetting names for lieutenant governor and will make a choice by Nov. 9, setting expectations after Dale Caldwell's resignation.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill says there is a path forward for School Employees’ Health Benefits Program

Gov. Mikie Sherrill said she thinks there is a path forward for the School Employees’ Health Benefits Program, which has been on the brink of collapse for months.

Washington Township spent opioid settlement funds on SUVs and cameras instead of youth programs

Washington Township spent $170,446.70 in opioid settlement funds on two 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs and 15 Flock surveillance cameras, contrary to its claims of spending on drug education.

House · Second Consideration (watchlist)

House · Second Consideration (keyword: public utilities)

House · Resolutions (keyword: data center)

Senate · Third Consideration (keywords: data center, data centers)

Schumer warns Democrats need more cash to win Senate

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Democrats face a massive cash disadvantage that could blunt gains despite strong candidates and favorable environment.

Heinrich faces tribal backlash over NHPA changes in permitting bill

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee ranking member Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) faces opposition from tribes over changes to the National Historic Preservation Act.

Brooke Rollins paused avian flu poultry vaccination over RFK Jr. concerns

Secretary Brooke Rollins pulled back USDA's avian flu vaccination plan for poultry due to concerns about HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine views, worrying staff.

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission said PJM Interconnection's plan for curtailing large loads without matching new generation intrudes on state jurisdiction and appears discriminatory.

About 170,000 customers in Florida and Alabama remained without power Monday morning after Hurricane Isaias made landfall Friday night as a Category 2 storm near Destin, Florida, with peak outages at approximately 950,000.