The Trump administration has announced a final rule that clarifies a key section of the U.S. Clean Water Act (CWA) that should now speed up the approval of energy infrastructure projects. The Envir...
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State senators’ recent adoption of House Concurrent Regulatory Review Resolution 1, disapproving the state Department of Labor and Industry’s proposal to significantly expand overtime eligibility ...
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House Republicans recently passed a resolution that would end the business shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The businesses were closed March 17 by Gov. Tom Wolf’s emergency declaration. ...
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Legislation recently introduced in the House would require the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to construct, operate, and maintain the Southern Beltway Projects. House Bill 2556 would require the ...
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As the nation begins to get back to work after largely shutting down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one energy workforce expert said there’s an opportunity for energy jobs to be at the forefront of t...
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The House advanced Wednesday legislation seeking to ensure responsible oversight of the conventional oil and gas industry in a way that would both protect the environment and safeguard industry stabil...
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Pennsylvania business and healthcare leaders, along with the Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform, called on Gov. Tom Wolf and the state legislature Thursday to implement liability protecti...
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U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) recently sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, inviting her to Erie to discuss improvement plans and witness the city’s economic revitalization. ...
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Dauphin County Commissioners recently approved a resolution waiving penalties for real estate taxes and extending the face period for 2020. The changes are in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
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The House Consumer Affairs Committee advanced this week legislation seeking to ensure that pipeline companies carrying natural gas liquids through highly populated areas provide emergency response pla...
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A bill recently introduced in the state House would end the state’s control of wine and spirit sales. House Bill 2547 would close state stores, creating private outlets for liquor, and privatizin...
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Aramark, a global leader in food, facilities management, and uniforms, recently released its plans for creating a safe dining experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has established Ar...
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Senate Democrats announced last week a call to use $550 million of funding provided to Pennsylvania through the federal CARES Act for their Main Street Business Initiative – a grant program aimed at...
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A bipartisan group of 39 attorneys general, including Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, recently sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging lawmakers to ensure all Americans, especially t...
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PPL Electric Utilities’ workforce is prepared for a more active than average hurricane season, the company said. The hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. This season, there is the l...
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The Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a virtual public workshop on Tuesday to discuss the safe reopening of western Pennsylvania’s economy following the COVID-19 pandemic. “Governor Wo...
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PJM Interconnection, the country’s largest electric grid operator, said it is prepared to meet summer demand, forecasting summer peak demand for electricity will be approximately 148,000 megawatts. ...
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Gov. Tom Wolf signed House Bill 327, now known as Act 21 of 2020, into law last week, allowing the temporary sale of cocktails-to-go from bars, restaurants, or hotels with a liquor license. The la...
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The Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association (PIOGA) recently demonstrated the importance of plastics, made from natural gas distillates like ethane and propane, for Pennsylvania’s medical...
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A group of 76 Democrats in the state Senate and House recently sent a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf, asking him to allow curbside pick-up at all retail stores. Small retailers have been negatively impact...
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