Pennsylvania Lawmakers Battle Over Skill Games Tax as Budget Deadline Looms, Amazon Announces $20B AI Investment
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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Battle Over Skill Games Tax as Budget Deadline Looms, Amazon Announces $20B AI Investment
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On the legislative front, the Pennsylvania House recently passed Governor Shapiro’s proposal for $292 million in new mass transit funding, a plan intended to strengthen infrastructure and create jobs for nearly one million daily riders across all 67 counties. Shapiro urged the Senate to approve the bipartisan measure, which will also channel funds into road and bridge repairs, emphasizing the economic and public safety benefits of strong transit systems. The House and Senate are in session with the aim of finalizing the budget by the end of the month, according to the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association.
In other policy news, the House moved forward with a bill that raises the minimum wage to $15 in most counties and $12 in smaller ones by 2028, with Philadelphia set to reach the threshold by 2026, followed by annual cost-of-living adjustments. While the Senate’s final position remains unclear, some Republican lawmakers have signaled willingness to negotiate a phased increase. Additionally, efforts to increase government transparency advanced with bills that would impose new rules on record retention and ban technologies that hinder public record-keeping. Proposals to reduce the number of inactive state boards and establish clear liability standards for the misuse of artificial intelligence are also under consideration.
On the business front, Governor Shapiro and Amazon announced a $20 billion investment to develop artificial intelligence infrastructure, including two major data centers and statewide workforce programs. City & State Pennsylvania reports that this is the largest private-sector investment in the state’s history and is expected to generate thousands of jobs and cement Pennsylvania’s role in the emerging AI economy. Meanwhile, hundreds of IRS workers previously laid off in Philadelphia returned to work following a court order, though their long-term job security remains uncertain due to ongoing federal restructuring, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.
In community news, the Philadelphia Board of Education renewed 12 charter school licenses but called for more information from six others due to concerns about academic performance, as reported by WHYY. These decisions reflect continuing efforts to ensure accountability and educational quality in the district.
On the environmental front, there have been no major weather disasters this week, but infrastructure remains a priority as lawmakers push for transit and road funding to address longstanding needs.
Looking ahead, Pennsylvania listeners can expect continued budget negotiations in Harrisburg, with the outcome likely to affect everything from public transit to education and small business support. The state’s evolving stance on gaming regulation and its ambitious plans for AI-driven economic development will also be key topics in the weeks ahead. Thank you for tuning in and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.