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Lancaster County-based AHF Products to expand into new headquarters

By Kevin Randolph  |   May 13, 2019   |   Companies

AHF Products, a manufacturer of solid and engineered hardwood flooring products headquartered in Lancaster County, will move its headquarters to a new location in West Hempfield Township to accommodat...

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PUC approves Valley Energy gas pipeline expansion plan

By Kevin Randolph  |   May 13, 2019   |   Companies

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) recently approved a natural gas pipeline expansion plan for Bradford County-based Valley Energy Inc. under which the company will construct a pipeline ...

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Senate Finance Committee advances legislation to combat blight, support mine reclamation

By Melina Druga  |   May 13, 2019   |   News

The state Senate Finance Committee advanced last week a tax bill to fight state blight as well as a bill to support the state’s threatened coal refuse jobs. The first bill extends the Coal Refuse...

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House advances two bills to reduce Pennsylvania’s debt

By Kevin Randolph  |   May 10, 2019   |   Featured

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently advanced two bills aimed at reducing the commonwealth's debt and protecting Pennsylvania taxpayers. House Bill 24, sponsored by Rep. John Lawrence...

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Five new low-interest loans approved through Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority

By Kevin Randolph  |   May 10, 2019   |   Companies

Gov. Tom Wolf announced Wednesday five new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) for five businesses in Berks, Cumberland, Lancaster, Somerset, a...

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Bill revises language in Public School Code

By Melina Druga  |   May 10, 2019   |   News

The state Senate this week approved bipartisan legislation that would revise language in the Public School Code. If the bill becomes law, it will replace references to “vocational-technical schoo...

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Three Mile Island

Exelon says Three Mile Island Unit 1 to shut down by Sept. 30

By Kevin Randolph  |   May 10, 2019   |   Companies

Exelon Generation confirmed Wednesday that Three Mile Island Generating Station Unit 1 (TMI) in Middletown, Pa., will shut down by Sept. 30, as previously announced in May 2017. “With only three...

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Federated Investors, Inc. to acquire certain investment-management assets from the PNC Financial Services Group

By Kevin Randolph  |   May 9, 2019   |   Companies

Pittsburgh-based Federated Investors, Inc. and the PNC Financial Services Group announced Tuesday that they reached a definitive agreement for Federated to acquire certain components of PNC Capital Ad...

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Senate Education Committee approves bill to expand job training opportunities

By Kevin Randolph  |   May 9, 2019   |   News

The Senate Education Committee approved on Tuesday a bill aimed at expanding job training opportunities to more Pennsylvania residents. Under current law, Private Licensed Schools can only create b...

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Senate advances “Farming First” bill package

By Melina Druga  |   May 9, 2019   |   Featured

The state Senate approved five bills included in the “Farming First” legislative package. The bill package includes Senate Bill 478 that would provide a personal income tax credit for landowne...

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Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure receives grant to increase public engagement on automated vehicles

By Kevin Randolph  |   May 8, 2019   |   Local

The City of Pittsburgh Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) recently received a major new foundation grant to increase public engagement and outreach related to the testing and deployment ...

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Sens. Blake, Hughes introduce legislation to provide financial incentives to small businesses

By Kevin Randolph  |   May 8, 2019   |   Companies

State Sens. John Blake (D) and Vincent J. Hughes (D) unveiled on Monday a package of two bills that would create financial incentives to help small businesses succeed. One bill would create tax-def...

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Penn State Altoona offers nation’s only bachelor of science program in rail transportation engineering

By Melina Druga  |   May 8, 2019   |   Local

Penn State Altoona is the only university in the United States to offer a bachelor of science degree program in rail transportation engineering. The program meets the standards set by the Accredit...

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WernerCo to hold 200 safety training events in support National Safety Stand-Down initiative

By Kevin Randolph  |   May 7, 2019   |   Companies

Werner, a manufacturer of ladders, climbing products, and fall protection equipment based in Greenville, Pa., will be holding more than 200 safety training events in support of the Occupational Safety...

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Gov. Wolf suggests placing excess revenue in Pennsylvania’s Rainy Day Fund

By Kevin Randolph  |   May 7, 2019   |   News

Gov. Tom Wolf recently suggested that Pennsylvania consider placing all excess revenue in the Commonwealth’s Rainy Day Fund, which is among the smallest in the nation. The Department of Revenue r...

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Event highlights barriers to health care access

By Melina Druga  |   May 7, 2019   |   Featured

An event last month highlighted the significant barriers to technology and telemedicine access caused by the lack of connectivity to broadband internet. Lisa Davis, Pennsylvania Office of Rural Hea...

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Site Selection Names LVEDC One of Top 20 Economic Development Corporations in United States

By Kevin Randolph  |   May 6, 2019   |   Companies

Site Selection magazine recently recognized the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC) as one of the Top 20 economic development organizations in the United States. LVEDC was the on...

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Gov. Wolf attends groundbreaking for process tech education center at Community College of Beaver County

By Kevin Randolph  |   May 6, 2019   |   Local

Gov. Tom Wolf recently attended the Phase II groundbreaking ceremony for the Shell Center for Process Technology Education at the Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) where he congratulated the c...

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AmeriHealth Caritas presented with workplace diversity award

By Melina Druga  |   May 6, 2019   |   Companies

The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus recently presented AmeriHealth Caritas with a special citation for its work with small and minority-owned businesses. The citation also commends the compa...

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Rep. Toohil’s abandoned manufacturing site registry part of “Energize PA” bill package

By Kevin Randolph  |   May 3, 2019   |   Local

Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) revealed this week a bill to establish a registry for abandoned manufacturing sites as part of the “Energize PA” bill package. House Bill 1104, of which Toohil is ...

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