President Trump and Sen. Dave McCormick will announce $70 billion in AI and energy investments for Pennsylvania at the inaugural Energy and Innovation Summit at Carnegie Mellon University. The investments include a $25 billion Blackstone project for data-center and energy infrastructure development in Northeast Pennsylvania, expected to create 6,000 construction jobs annually and 3,000 permanent positions.
Opinion piece arguing that Pittsburgh is positioned to lead America's second industrial revolution, driven by its strategic location, energy resources, and technology infrastructure. The commentary highlights the city's potential to become a major hub for AI and energy innovation.
California-based energy storage innovator Verne Inc. will open its first manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania's Lycoming County. The $4.5 million project will create at least 61 new full-time jobs, with the Commonwealth investing $1.27 million to support the project. The facility will produce hydrogen storage vessels for clean energy applications.
Congress passed Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" after Republican holdouts reversed course, allowing the sweeping 887-page package of tax cuts, spending cuts, and immigration reforms to proceed to the president's desk ahead of the July 4th deadline.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro warns that many state residents will face negative impacts from the federal "Big Beautiful Bill," particularly through proposed cuts to Medicaid, food assistance programs, and clean energy funding that could affect thousands of Pennsylvanians.
Governor Shapiro signed legislation authorizing funding to replace a regional transit maintenance facility described as "woefully inadequate," providing resources to upgrade critical public transportation infrastructure across Pennsylvania.
Amazon's historic $20 billion investment in Pennsylvania will create two major data center complexes, one next to the Susquehanna nuclear power plant and another in Fairless Hills. The project is expected to create 1,250 high-skilled jobs while supporting Pennsylvania's clean energy transition.
Construction progresses on a mixed-use development in Sewickley that will house retail space, residential condominiums, and serve as headquarters for an orbital engineering company, representing Pennsylvania's growing aerospace and technology sector.
ChristianaCare is set to open its new West Grove, Pennsylvania campus next month, expanding healthcare services and creating new jobs in the region while providing enhanced medical care access for southeastern Pennsylvania residents.
A York-based construction company received recognition for excellence in completing a major Maryland infrastructure project, highlighting the growing reputation of Pennsylvania construction firms in regional development projects.