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Gov. Shapiro taps Rainy Day Fund to balance $53B proposed budget for next fiscal year

By Tracy Rozens  |   February 3, 2026   |   Featured

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday unveiled a $53.3 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026-27 that relies on taking $4.6 billion out of the state’s Rainy Day Fund for emergencies and on...

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S&T Bank to open Pittsburgh branch, office space

By Melina Druga  |   February 2, 2026   |   Companies

Indiana, Pa.,-based S&T Bank recently announced plans to open a new full-service branch and to expand its Pittsburgh office space. The new location will strengthen the bank’s Pittsburgh-area presenc...

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As PA budget looms, energy coalition urges Shapiro to hold the line on new taxes

By Kim Riley  |   January 30, 2026   |   Featured

Ahead of the governor’s upcoming fiscal year 2026-2027 budget address on Feb. 3, the Stop New Energy Taxes Coalition urged state policymakers to avoid new or increased energy taxes and to continue s...

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State Sen. Robinson hosts hearing on requiring local labor hired for public works projects

By Liz Carey  |   January 27, 2026   |   Featured

Pennsylvania State Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-Bridgeville) held a hearing recently to discuss his legislation to require contractors on public works projects to hire local labor. Robinson, chair of t...

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Department of Community and Economic Development awards $3.3M in manufacturing training grants

By Melina Druga  |   January 26, 2026   |   Investment

The Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) recently awarded $3.3 million in Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career (MTTC) Program to 21 schools, training providers and o...

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Bipartisan legislation to support entrepreneurs introduced

By Liz Carey  |   January 21, 2026   |   Featured

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA) joined U.S. Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) to introduce legislation that would reduce barriers for early-stage entrepreneurs from using crowdfunding The Amendment for Crowdfu...

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Orrstown Financial Advisors opens Chambersburg office

By Melina Druga  |   January 15, 2026   |   Companies

Orrstown Financial Advisors (OFA), a division of Harrisburg-based Orrstown Bank, one of the largest independent community banks headquartered in central Pennsylvania, is holding a grand opening and ri...

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Energy at a crossroads: Industry leaders size up surging U.S. demand

By Kim Riley  |   January 15, 2026   |   Featured

With energy demand surging at home and abroad, the American Petroleum Institute (API) on Jan. 13 brought together top industry executives, policymakers, and market analysts for its annual State of Ame...

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New $50M life sciences fund launched at University of Pennsylvania

By Kim Riley  |   January 13, 2026   |   Featured

The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia-based Osage University Partners (OUP), and Germany’s BioNTech SE last week launched the $50-million Penn-BioNTech Innovative Therapeutics Seed Fund (PxB ...

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Penn College Workforce Development, Allentown School District partner to offer pre-apprenticeship program

By Melina Druga  |   January 12, 2026   |   Companies

The Penn College Workforce Development recently partnered with the Allentown School District to create a paid pathway from classroom learning to apprenticeship and family-sustaining careers in advance...

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Limerick nuclear generating station gets an upgrade

By Kim Riley  |   January 8, 2026   |   Companies

A newly approved license amendment request from Constellation Energy Corp. will bolster the company’s work to preserve and expand nuclear generation at Pennsylvania’s Limerick Clean Energy Center,...

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Wabtec receives $386M add-on order from MTA

By Pennsylvania Business Report  |   January 8, 2026   |   Companies

New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) recently placed a $386 million follow-on order with Pittsburgh-based Wabtec Corp., an equipment and rail services provider, for an additional R...

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State Sen. Yaw, PJM Interconnection lead event focused on the future of the electricity grid

By Kim Riley  |   January 8, 2026   |   Featured

Pennsylvania State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently helped lead an event focused on the evolving electricity market landscape during a meeting with Ohio lawmakers and leaders from PJM Interconnection LLC...

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Pittsburgh’s new mayor signs first executive order to speed up permitting

By Kim Riley  |   January 7, 2026   |   Featured

Following his inauguration on Monday, newly appointed Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor on Tuesday signed his first executive order to start a revamp of the city’s permitting, licensing, design, and...

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Manufacturers, lawmaker praise Treasury deal exempting U.S. firms from global minimum tax

By Kim Riley  |   January 7, 2026   |   Companies

The U.S. Treasury Department’s move to exempt U.S.-headquartered multinational companies from the OECD’s Pillar Two global minimum tax framework drew strong praise from manufacturers and a Pennsyl...

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Pittsburgh Urban Initiatives receives $60M in New Markets Tax Credits

By Melina Druga  |   January 2, 2026   |   Companies

Pittsburgh Urban Initiatives, a Community Development Entity certified company, was recently awarded $60 million in New Markets Tax Credits. “The NMTC program has attracted significant capital to...

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Yaw to keep focus on energy sector, competitive economy and rural communities in 2026

By Liz Carey  |   January 2, 2026   |   Featured

Pennsylvania Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Williamsport) said in 2026 he would continue to focus on the energy sector, keeping Pennsylvania competitive for businesses and making sure rural communities get what the...

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State hospitals seeking solutions amid challenges, report finds

By Melina Druga  |   December 31, 2025   |   Companies

Pennsylvania hospitals, in response to work force shortages and rising patient demand, have instituted new approaches to patient services and work force initiatives, according to a new American Hospit...

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PUC seeks public input for proposed rate changes

By Liz Carey  |   December 31, 2025   |   Companies

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is seeking public input on a proposed rate change by Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC). The PUC will hold 10 in-person and telephonic hear...

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PA-based Select Medical buys Georgia hospital

By Liz Carey  |   December 30, 2025   |   Companies

Mechanicsburg, Pa.-based Select Medical Corporation announced earlier this month it had acquired Landmark Hospital of Savannah, Ga. The 50-bed long-term acute care hospital in Savannah was previou...

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