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General Assembly approves legislation calling for temporary COVID-19 liability assistance

By Debra Flax  |   November 20, 2020   |   Companies

The Republican-led Pennsylvania General Assembly approved House Bill 1737, which offers temporary liability protections for healthcare providers, schools, businesses, manufacturers, and others from un...

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Sen. Manchin requests update on Appalachian Storage Hub

By Melina Druga  |   November 20, 2020   |   Local

U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), Energy and Natural Resources Committee ranking member, recently sent a letter to Dan Brouillette, U.S. Secretary of Energy, seeking an update on the proposed Appalachian ...

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Resolution urges Congress to exempt CARES funds from taxation

By Melina Druga  |   November 20, 2020   |   Companies

A resolution recently introduced in the state House urges the U.S. Congress to exempt federal CARES Act small business relief from taxation. Earlier this year, the state General Assembly allocated ...

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Central Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association announces plans for new training facility

By Debra Flax  |   November 19, 2020   |   Companies

The Manufacturers’ Association, the regional industry trade association for manufacturers in central Pennsylvania, announced plans to launch a “Manufacturing Center of Excellence for Apprenticeshi...

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Rep. Struzzi resolution opposing RGGI advanced by House environmental committee

By Debra Flax  |   November 19, 2020   |   Companies

The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee has advanced a resolution formally opposing Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to enter Pennsylvania into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). I...

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State approves Miller Fabrication Solution’s apprenticeship program

By Melina Druga  |   November 19, 2020   |   Investment

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) recently approved Miller Fabrication Solutions’ apprenticeship program. Approval means the program meets DLI standards and is eligible to r...

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84 Lumber reaches $4B in annual sales

By Melina Druga  |   November 19, 2020   |   Companies

84 Lumber Co., based in Washington County, reached $4 billion in annual sales for the first time in the company's 65-year history. "84 Lumber is proud to be an American company focused on putting A...

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NETL commits to prioritizing natural gas utilization in Appalachian region

By Debra Flax  |   November 18, 2020   |   Investment

National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) said it is committed to prioritizing natural gas utilization, leveraging its capabilities and expertise to identify more uses for natural gas and bring val...

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Clearly Clean Products wins excellence award

By Melina Druga  |   November 18, 2020   |   Companies

The Northeast Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Employers Association recently awarded Clearly Clean Products, a recyclable food tray manufacturer based in Schuylkill County, the 2020 Manufacturers and E...

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Pennsylvanians oppose government-run health care

By Melina Druga  |   November 18, 2020   |   Featured

According to a Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry poll, the majority of likely voters in Pennsylvania oppose a public option in health care. A public option means the number of individua...

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PNC acquires Spain’s BBVA U.S. operations for $11.6B

By Debra Flax  |   November 17, 2020   |   Companies

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC), one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, announced Monday that the company has signed a definitive agreement w...

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West Penn Power completes maintenance in preparation for winter

By Melina Druga  |   November 17, 2020   |   Companies

West Penn Power recently completed inspecting and performing maintenance on weather-sensitive equipment in preparation for winter. "Our preparations do not end with inspecting electrical infrastruc...

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Braskem invests $10M in Pittsburgh innovation center

By Melina Druga  |   November 17, 2020   |   Companies

Braskem, a petrochemical company, recently invested $10 million to expand its U.S. Innovation and Technology (I&T) Center located in Pittsburgh. The facility, a polymer research center, is the comp...

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Contura agrees to divestment of Pennsylvania operations, including Cumberland Mine

By Debra Flax  |   November 16, 2020   |   Companies

Contura Energy, Inc., a leading U.S. supplier of metallurgical products for the steel-making industry based in Bristol, Tenn., signed a definitive agreement with Iron Senergy Holding, LLC last week fo...

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Aramark launches management solution

By Melina Druga  |   November 16, 2020   |   Companies

Aramark, a company that provides uniforms and facilities management, recently launched a building and asset management solution designed for owners and operators. Aramark Intelligent Workplace Expe...

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Low-priced natural gas saves customers in the tristate area $107.5B

By Melina Druga  |   November 16, 2020   |   Local

Families and businesses in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey saved more than $107.5 billion in energy bills from 2008-2018, according to the Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA). Residential users...

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Talen Energy to stop burning coal at Montour facility by end of 2025

By Debra Flax  |   November 13, 2020   |   Companies

Talen Energy Corporation said this week it will cease burning coal at its Montour power generation facility in Pennsylvania by the end of 2025, while also investing in renewable energy and battery sto...

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Labor & Industry Department approve new apprenticeship programs in Southern Pennsylvania

By Melina Druga  |   November 13, 2020   |   Companies

The Department of Labor & Industry’s Apprenticeship and Training Office (ATO) recently approved three new apprenticeship programs in Southcentral and Southeastern Pennsylvania. In partnerships wi...

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AmerisourceBergen enters into deal for COVID-19 vaccination program

By Melina Druga  |   November 13, 2020   |   Companies

AmerisourceBergen, a pharmaceutical company based in Valley Forge, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently agreed to include Good Neighbor Pharmacy and Elevate Provider ...

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Braskem announces latest sustainability goals, achieve carbon neutrality by 2050

By Debra Flax  |   November 12, 2020   |   Companies

Braskem, the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and leading producer of biopolymers in the world, announced Tuesday its most recent sustainability goals to deliver a 15 percent reduction in ...

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