U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia traveled this week to Johnstown and Mechanicsburg, Pa., two industry-heavy cities, to highlight workforce development within the region. During his ...
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House Republicans introduced Wednesday a legislative package, including four bills and one resolution, designed to foster Pennsylvania’s economic recovery following the impact of the COVID-19 pandem...
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The Regional Industrial Development Corp. (RIDC) recently received $300,000 through the Industrial Sites Reuse Program to perform environmental remediation on the three main bay cranes at Mill 19 in P...
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Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would require Amtrak to transfer ownership of the Keystone East Line to Pennsylvania. Under the Keystone Line for the Commonweal...
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Gentex Corporation, an advanced manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE), announced last week plans to expand operations at its headquarters in Fell Township, Lackawanna County, creating 60...
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Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would help make the country more prepared for pandemics. The Managing American Knowledge and Equipment to Prevent Pandemic Emerg...
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The Statewide Small Business Assistance (SBA) program recently awarded $4.5 million in COVID-19 relief funding to 258 small businesses in and around the 2nd Senate District. Grants range from $5,00...
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UGI Corporation, a distributor and marketer of energy products and services based in Valley Forge, Pa., recently announced the company’s positive progress with its strategic Environmental, Social, a...
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WEDnetPA, an alliance of educational providers serving the state’s business community, provided more than $6.5 million in training assistance to 715 companies during fiscal year 2019-20. Funding ...
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The Factory LLC, a Bethlehem-based investor and operator of food, beverage, and pet health companies in Lehigh Valley, will be hosting its second annual StartUp Lehigh Valley event virtually Nov. 18 f...
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The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWC PD) recently awarded McKean Defense Group with two five-year contracts totaling more than $65 million. The first contract is for $31 mil...
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Board of Commissioners leadership from Butler, Washington, and Beaver counties sent correspondence Wednesday to President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe B...
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The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) recently approved three low-interest loans totaling more than $4 million. PIDA approved a 15-year $2.25 million real estate loan and a 10-ye...
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The state Senate recently approved legislation that would help increase the earning potential of workers with disabilities. Senate Bill 890 would create a new classification called Workers with Jo...
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy released a new report Monday, acknowledging the critical role of advanced energy technology innovation in providing a sustainable domestic ene...
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The state Senate recently approved legislation that would allow milk processors more flexibility in labeling. Senate Bill 1330 amends Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes...
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The Senate recently voted to approve legislation that would strengthen, secure, and consolidate information technology (IT) across state agencies. The bill would create the Office of Information Te...
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Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a global manufacturer of semiconductors and passive electronic components based in Malvern, Pa., introduced this week a new epoxy-coated NTC thermistor for use in automot...
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The Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association (PMA) blasted the ongoing state audit of Gov. Tom Wolf’s COVID-19 business closure plan, alleging that Auditor General Eugene DePasquale was holding up ...
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The state recently awarded an additional $96 million in grants to 5,373 small businesses statewide impacted by the COVID-19 business closure order. Funding is through the COVID-19 Relief Statewide ...
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