# Pennsylvania’s Bold Budget and Broadband Moves | Pittsburgh News

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Podcast: [Pittsburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439)
Published: 2026-07-06T09:41:52+00:00
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Pennsylvania lawmakers are racing to slash electric bills by capping utility profits — a move that could ease household strain but risks straining the state budget. Simultaneously, housing bills aim to boost affordability while wrestling over local control, all as broadband expansion stumbles amid federal wage disputes and shifting funding priorities. Governor Shapiro’s tax credit overhaul seeks to simplify the system by eliminating niche credits, sparking backlash from advocates who argue those very credits should be expanded. Meanwhile, broadband funding is pivoting toward satellite providers after some companies walked away from cost-cutting demands, and the state is eyeing new legislation to combat fraud — a tool other states use to recover billions — hoping to unlock federal dollars and protect taxpayer resources. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3fa4ad31daf4f333

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