Vision Solar opening Reading location
Vision Solar, a Philadelphia-based renewable energy company, is expanding and opening a Reading location. The company is investing $500,000 in the expansion and has hired more than 30 employees. I...
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Reps. Farry, Thomas announce senior property tax freeze legislation
State Reps. Frank Farry (R-Langhorne) and Wendi Thomas (R-Richboro) recently announced plans to introduce legislation to freeze property or eligible homeowners who are 65 years of age or older. “...
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Sen. Yaw discusses severance tax, other legislative issues at UpStreamPA2019 Conference
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Susquehanna/Union Counties) recently discussed the proposed natural gas development severance tax and other legislative issues during the luncheon key...
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Legislation would create statewide Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program
The recently introduced bipartisan The Family Care Act would establish a statewide family and medical leave insurance program. If the bill becomes law, employees will make small contributions from ...
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State initiatives stepping in to fill much-needed skilled manufacturing job openings
Pennsylvania suffers from a lack of skilled labor to fill numerous manufacturing job openings, a rising number that stakeholders across the Commonwealth say has resulted in a cap on the state’s econ...
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Nuclear subsidy legislation draws concern for future of Pennsylvania energy framework
State legislation introduced last month that seeks to bring in government subsidies to keep local nuclear power plants from closing is being heavily criticized by The Heritage Foundation, which has ca...
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House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee advances bill exempting milk trucks from weather-related commercial vehicle travel bans
The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recently approved legislation which would exempt milk trucks from weather-related commercial vehicle travel bans. Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McK...
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Marcellus Shale Coalition applauds Trump’s executive action on energy infrastructure
Marcellus Shale Coalition President David Spigelmyer recently applauded an executive order issued by President Trump aimed at promoting energy infrastructure development. “President Trump’s exe...
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Lulus opening distribution center in Palmer Township
Lulus, an apparel brand for women, plans to open a 250,000-square-foot distribution facility in Palmer Township, Northampton County. The company will be investing at least $6 million into the proje...
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State House advances bill to ensure timely action on economic development project funding
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently approved legislation that would require the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to conduct business six times per year to ensure timely action on...
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PA Chamber urges DEP to carefully consider carbon cap, trade proposal
The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry on Tuesday urged the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to “fully and carefully” evaluate a rulemaking petition that aims ...
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Jigsaw Cloud to open American headquarters in Newtown
Jigsaw Cloud, based in Windsor, England, is expanding into the Americas and has selected Newtown for its headquarters. Jigsaw Cloud, founded in 2004, provides sales, services and support...
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Walmart expects to spend $83M in Pennsylvania store improvements, innovations in 2019
Walmart said recently that it expects to spend an estimated $83 million this year in Pennsylvania on the remodeling of 15 stores as well as the launch and expansion of several “customer-focused inn...
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Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board says casinos generated record-setting gaming revenue in March
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported Monday that revenue from the combined play of slot machines and table games reached a record monthly high of $309,125,131 during March. March was the...
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Phoenix Contact receives Department of Commerce recognition
The U.S. Department of Commerce recently recognized Blomberg, Germany, based Phoenix Contact for contributing to job creation and economic growth in the United States. The manufacturer of automat...
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House Majority Policy Committee hosts roundtable discussion in Tioga County
The House Majority Policy Committee recently held a roundtable policy discussion at the Penn Wells Hotel in Wellsboro, Tioga County which focused on the deployment of rural broadband, highway infrast...
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Makin Metal Powders to open first US manufacturing operation in Clearfield County
Gov. Tom Wolf announced recently that Makin Metal Powders Ltd., a United Kingdom-based manufacturer of metal powders, will locate its first U.S. manufacturing operation in Clearfield County, Penn. ...
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Sen. Mensch speaks at chamber of commerce event
State Sen. Bob Mensch (R- Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties) recently spoke at the Upper Bucks Chamber of Commerce “State of the State” event. Mensch discussed the re-introduction of severa...
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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania approves $210,000 in investments in manufacturers
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Board of Directors recently approved $210,000 in investments in manufacturers to support regional economic development. Ben F...
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Sen. DiSanto announces legislation providing financial support to communities facing power plant closures
State Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) recently announced legislation that aims to provide financial assistance to communities adversely impacted by power plant closures within their jurisdiction...
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