The state House recently advanced a resolution that urges the federal government to make the resiliency of the country’s infrastructure a priority. The resolution asks the federal government to r...
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The House Appropriations Committee advanced Monday the 2019-20 General Fund budget introduced by the House Republican Caucus. The proposal features no new taxes, tax increases or additional fees an...
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Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) said he is pleased with the announcement Monday of a long-term resolution between UPMC and Highmark that will give many H...
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Gov. Tom Wolf’s Manufacturing PA initiative recently awarded $1.7 million in grants to 26 projects intended to spark new processes and technology in the manufacturing sector. The projects focus o...
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently awarded two researchers from Carnegie Mellon University with a $400,000 grant to study the use of blockchain to improve grid security. Rahul Panat is an...
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The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently advanced legislation authored by Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) designed to protect coal jobs during periods of economic downturn. House Bill...
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State Rep. Frank Burns (D-Cambria) recently introduced legislation to use the majority of Pennsylvania's $800 million budget surplus for property tax relief. “In Cambria County and across Pennsyl...
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Gov. Tom Wolf recently praised the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for advancing 10 bills related to the governor’s PA Farm Bill, a proposal to provide support for and investments in Pennsylva...
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House Bill 1172, legislation that would make it easier for out of state-licensed professionals to obtain a license in Pennsylvania, recently passed the House and is awaiting a vote in the Senate. R...
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The Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously approved Wednesday legislation authored by Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) that would provide financial support to the state’s dairy...
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The Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee approved Wednesday two bills designed to protect the residents of communities affected by natural gas pipelines. Senate Bill 284,...
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New Century Careers (NCC), a nonprofit organization devoted to providing workplace development skills, has expanded its machinist training program to Westmoreland County. The year-round program wil...
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Colleges and universities play an important role in strengthening communities and driving economic and community development, Pennsylvania Secretary of Community and Economic Development Dennis Davin ...
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Gov. Tom Wolf announced Tuesday the approval of a $199,781 grant for the Northampton Community College (NCC) to help unemployed and underemployed workers gain entry-level skills required for in-demand...
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Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed House Bill 800 Tuesday, which Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) said fails to provide families with alternative educational choices. House Bill ...
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State Sen. John Yudichak (D-Luzerne/Carbon) and Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D – Luzerne) announced Monday a $100,000 Historic Preservation Tax Credit from the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Ec...
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The Pennsylvania House of Representatives advanced Monday legislation by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) that aims to enhance Pennsylvania’s ability to respond quickly and effectively t...
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Tekni-Plex recently purchased three manufacturing facilities from Amcor's Flexible Packaging business unit. Headquartered in Wayne, Tekni-Plex develops and manufactures products for multiple indust...
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Chester County representatives are seeking additional from Lockheed Martin and preparing plans to protect the local economy following the announcement that the company plans to close its Sikorsky heli...
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Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne), Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) and Joshua Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) highlighted the benefits of the proposed Energize PA legislative package at a recent press c...
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