The state House of Representatives recently advanced House Bill 1745, bipartisan legislation that would expand the 529 TAP Tax Credit, which encourages work force development. Under the bill, an in...
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U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) asked U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm to attend an upcoming town hall so she can explain a proposed rule that threatens steel jobs in Butler. ...
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On Thursday, U.S Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) said he supports six bills in Congress that would lead to more affordable energy for Pennsylvanians. Thompson said the bills would lower energy...
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The National Association of Manufacturers, the largest manufacturing association in the United States, recently released a statement addressing the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new automo...
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Premier Tech, a Canadian-based agriculture technology company, recently held a grand opening ceremony for its Williamsport facility. The facility will house Premier Tech Water and Environment, the ...
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A Pennsylvania project to repurpose 2,700 acres of former coal mines into a solar farm has received $90 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), officials said Thursday. Part o...
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Four space industry leaders recently joined Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic, a lunar logistics company. “These hires add substantial experience and leadership that will help lead Astrobotic’s next...
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Duquesne Light Co. (DLC) recently requested a regulatory review from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) of a proposed rate increase to modernize the electrical grid in Allegheny and Beav...
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Tech economy fundraising in Pittsburgh resulted in $3.12 billion in aggregate funding in 2023, a 203.3 percent spike from the year before, according to a recent report released by Ernst & Young LLP an...
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The Pennsylvania House State Government Committee recently advanced two bills addressing domestic manufacturing and steel jobs. H.B. 2013, the Underground Utility Line Protection Law, would require...
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A package of bills designed to support startup initiatives across Pennsylvania were introduced in state House Republicans Wednesday. Sponsored by Reps. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk), Valerie Ga...
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Cranberry Township-based Westinghouse Electric Co. recently surpassed 1,000 fuel flow plates manufacturing it is using Additive Manufacturing (AM). This marks first safety-related AM components t...
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Pittsburgh International Airport is forecasted to increase airline capacity, a term referring to scheduled seats, 13 percent during the second quarter compared to the same period a year ago, according...
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Gov. Josh Shapiro recently sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, expressing support for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ bid to host the NFL Draft in 2026 or 2027. “As the birthplace of Amer...
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The Appalachian Methane Initiative (AMI), a coalition of U.S. natural gas companies engaged with independent monitoring providers, technical consultants, and universities, recently completed its pilot...
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On Monday, state and local chambers of commerce in 36 states joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in calling on President Joe Biden to reverse his administration’s decision to ban new liquified natur...
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On Monday, Pennsylvania House Republican leaders denounced Gov. Josh Shapiro’s energy plan, saying it would do little to help the state’s energy economy. PA House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler...
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Canonsburg-based CONSOL Energy, a producer and exporter of high-Btu bituminous thermal coal and metallurgical coal, recently released its 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report, "Here Today AND Tomorrow...
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Malvern-based CertainTeed Siding, a building products provider, recently achieved a 96 percent reduction in Scopes 1 and 2 emissions from the manufacturing of polymer shakes, vinyl trim, millwork, and...
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U.S. Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) announced on Friday he had introduced legislation in Congress to prevent President Joe Biden from manipulating the Defense Production Act (DPA). Two bills, the Bullets...
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