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Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp. subsidiary to supply U.S. Navy with pumps

By Melina Druga  |   December 1, 2021   |   Companies

Fincantieri Marinette Marine, a shipbuilding company serving commercial and government customers, recently selected Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp.’s wholly-owned subsidiary Air & Liquid Systems Corp.’s Bu...

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Governors urge passage of semiconductor legislation

By Melina Druga  |   November 12, 2021   |   Federal

A bipartisan group of nine governors, including Gov. Tom Wolf, recently sent a letter to the leadership of the U.S. House and Senate, urging the passage of the Creating Helpful Incentives for the Prod...

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Rep. Thompson disapproves of Biden’s OSHA vaccine mandate

By Liz Carey  |   November 8, 2021   |   Federal

U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) said he disapproved of President Joe Biden’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) vaccine mandate in a statement Thursday. Last week,...

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MSA Safety to produce respirators for federal agency

By Melina Druga  |   November 8, 2021   |   Companies

Cranberry Township-based MSA Safety recently signed a $4 million contract to produce elastomeric air-purifying respirators for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The respirators will...

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Manufacturing jobs expected to increase 75 percent compared to 2019

By Melina Druga  |   November 4, 2021   |   Featured

Manufacturers expect employment to increase by 1,146 over the next 12 months, according to the annual Manufacturing Wage & Salary report. This figure is more than double what was cited in the 202...

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Gas industry groups call on Congress to withdraw methane fee from federal budget

By Dave Kovaleski  |   October 28, 2021   |   Featured

Leading gas industry groups are calling on Congress to withdraw a new tax on natural gas – referred to as a “methane fee” -- from the proposed federal budget reconciliation bill. The American...

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Sens. Phillips-Hill, Bartolotta ask Congress to block Feds from accessing private bank accounts

By Liz Carey  |   October 20, 2021   |   Featured

Pennsylvania Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and Camera Bartolotta (R-Beaver/Washington/Greene) introduced a resolution Monday that would call on the U.S. Congress to oppose efforts by the Biden ...

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Rep. Wild combats price gouging, anti-competitive practices in shipping sector

By Liz Carey  |   October 15, 2021   |   Federal

U.S. Rep. Susan Wild (D-PA) and 14 of her colleagues wrote to the chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission Wednesday, urging the commission to take stronger action against price-gouging and anti-co...

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Federal legislation would improve water infrastructure

By Melina Druga  |   October 13, 2021   |   Federal

U.S. Reps. Matt Cartwright (D-PA) and Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH) recently introduced legislation that would improve the safety, water efficiency and reliability of the country’s plumbing systems. Th...

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U.S. Rep. Lamb introduces student debt legislation

By Liz Carey  |   October 13, 2021   |   Featured

U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb (D-PA) introduced legislation in the House designed to tackle the student debt crisis, his office announced Friday. The Pay Down, Upskill Act would direct the U.S. Department ...

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Attorneys general seek opinion on Postal Service plan

By Melina Druga  |   October 12, 2021   |   Federal

A group of 20 attorneys general, including Pennsylvania’s Josh Shapiro, recently sent the federal Postal Regulatory Commission a formal complaint to order the U.S. Postal Service to request an advis...

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Sen. Bob Casey

Senators introduce bill to help fossil fuel workers in changing energy industry

By Liz Carey  |   October 12, 2021   |   Featured

U.S. Sens. Bob Casey (D-PA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Tina Smith (D-MN) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introdu...

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Pennsylvania celebrates National Manufacturing Day

By Liz Carey  |   October 1, 2021   |   Companies

Pennsylvania, home to the eighth-largest manufacturing industry in the United States, is celebrating National Manufacturing Day on Oct. 1 by highlighting the many career opportunities in the sector. ...

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Rep. Fred Keller

Federal legislation would help job seekers

By Melina Druga  |   September 24, 2021   |   Federal

U.S. Rep. Fred Keller (R-PA) recently introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that would help job seekers find new career opportunities. The Strengthening Knowledge, Improving L...

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Rep. Fred Keller

Federal resolution would recognize financial industry

By Melina Druga  |   September 20, 2021   |   Companies

U.S. Rep. Fred Keller (R-PA) recently introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives that would recognize the role of community banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions in ...

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Rep. Brendan Boyle

U.S. Rep. Boyle’s tax credit included in reconciliation package

By Melina Druga  |   September 17, 2021   |   Federal

The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee recently advanced a reconciliation package that includes a bill U.S. Rep. Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA) introduced. The Innovative Energy Manufacturing Act would r...

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ReImagine Appalachia urges Manchin to support “Build Back Better”

By Liz Carey  |   September 16, 2021   |   Federal

ReImagine Appalachia, an organization of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia labor leaders, policy experts and community leaders, urged U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) to support President Joe...

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Federal legislation would expand credit unions’ loaning capabilities

By Melina Druga  |   September 14, 2021   |   Companies

U.S. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) recently introduced legislation that would expand credit unions’ lending ability from $50,000 to $100,000. The Member Business Loan...

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PA energy, business, labor, manufacturing groups join push against federal methane tax

By Kim Riley  |   September 9, 2021   |   Companies

The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, the Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association, and the Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association joined 130 energy, manufacturing, business and ...

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Business leaders oppose federal drug bill

By Melina Druga  |   September 8, 2021   |   Companies

A group of 30 business leaders from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware recently sent a letter to their states’ Congressional delegations opposing H.R. 3. H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower D...

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