ICYMI: HOW THE BIDEN AGENDA DELIVERED FOR PENNSYLVANIA THIS WEEK

PENNSYLVANIA — Thanks to President Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda, including the life-changing tax cut for working families and the historic investments set to come from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal that passed the U.S. Senate last week, Pennsylvania’s economy is coming back. Pennsylvanians are reading about the relief that cities, towns and families across the commonwealth have received through the ARP, expanded Child Tax Credit, and the continued efforts to ensure middle-class economic growth.  

See below for local coverage:

Pittsburgh Post Gazette: ‘Something we must do’: Pennsylvania Democrats voice support for federal infrastructure bill 

The Philadelphia Inquirer: People in rural Pennsylvania are desperate for internet. Biden’s infrastructure bill could help.

South Philly Review: Making the case for infrastructure investment

Daily Local News: Infrastructure bill will provide big win for Americans

Pittsburgh City Paper: What the infrastructure bill could bring to Pittsburgh, according to Allegheny County Executive    

The Morning Call: Sen. Bob Casey returns to the Lehigh Valley after pandemic pause, talking about how pandemic makes it even more urgent to end childhood hunger, make child care affordable

WPXI: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Democrats praise $1T infrastructure bill 

The Bucks County Herald: $500 million in Emergency Rural Health Care Grant funding available through American Rescue Plan 

Pennsylvania Business Report: Child Tax Credit added more than $693M to state economy – Pennsylvania Business Report 

Pittsburgh Business Times: Pennsylvania says $20 million in pandemic relief grants now available to salons, hair care professionals – Pittsburgh Business Times 

6ABC: Pa. state lawmakers announce $20 million funding for personal, hair care professionals

The Tribune Democrat: Penn Highlands to distribute more than $800K to students

NEPA Scene: NEPA music and entertainment venues receive $10.7 million in COVID-19 relief funds

Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Economist’s view: Expanded child tax credit could be a game-changer for Pittsburgh families   

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