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Trump signs memo supporting hydraulic fracturing to protect jobs, national security

By Debra Flax  |   November 3, 2020   |   Featured

During his final campaign rally in Pennsylvania Saturday night, President Donald Trump announced that he signed an executive memorandum dedicated to protecting jobs, economic opportunities, and nation...

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Rep. Reschenthaler joins letter commending executive order seeking to end American dependence on foreign resources

By Melina Druga  |   November 3, 2020   |   Federal

A group of 52 Congress members, including U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), recently sent a letter to President Donald Trump congratulating him on Executive Order 13953. The order authorizes the ...

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Pennsylvania lawmakers advocate for stronger rural broadband access in state

By Debra Flax  |   November 2, 2020   |   Featured

As the need for better rural broadband access continues to grow throughout Pennsylvania and the country, state lawmakers are prioritizing action to meet the requirement. In Pennsylvania, state Rep....

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FERC approves Partial Notice to Proceed for Adelphia Gateway project

By Debra Flax  |   October 28, 2020   |   Companies

Adelphia Gateway LLC, a subsidiary of New Jersey Resources, said this week that it has received a Partial Notice to Proceed with construction on the first phase of the pipeline project from the Federa...

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Rep. Joyce introduces legislation to combat threats posed by China

By Debra Flax  |   October 26, 2020   |   Featured

Rep. John Joyce (R-PA) introduced legislation to protect American interests by combating growing threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party. Rep. Joyce joined House Republican Leader Kevin McCart...

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Pennsylvania American Water president joins labor coalition

By Melina Druga  |   October 26, 2020   |   Companies

Mike Doran, Pennsylvania American Water president and senior vice president of American Water’s Mid-Atlantic Division, recently joined the Pittsburgh Works Together board of directors. Pittsbur...

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US Labor Secretary highlights Pa. workforce development in visit to Johnstown, Mechanicsburg

By Debra Flax  |   October 15, 2020   |   Companies

U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia traveled this week to Johnstown and Mechanicsburg, Pa., two industry-heavy cities, to highlight workforce development within the region. During his ...

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Federal bill would address country’s PPE needs

By Melina Druga  |   October 14, 2020   |   Federal

Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would help make the country more prepared for pandemics. The Managing American Knowledge and Equipment to Prevent Pandemic Emerg...

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McKean Defense Group awarded naval contracts

By Melina Druga  |   October 13, 2020   |   Companies

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWC PD) recently awarded McKean Defense Group with two five-year contracts totaling more than $65 million. The first contract is for $31 mil...

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Western Pa. leaders highlight importance of natural gas industry in letter to Trump, Biden

By Debra Flax  |   October 9, 2020   |   Companies

Board of Commissioners leadership from Butler, Washington, and Beaver counties sent correspondence Wednesday to President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe B...

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PIDA announces three new loan approvals

By Melina Druga  |   October 9, 2020   |   Companies

The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) recently approved three low-interest loans totaling more than $4 million. PIDA approved a 15-year $2.25 million real estate loan and a 10-ye...

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US Department of Energy report highlights benefits of oil, natural gas sectors

By Debra Flax  |   October 8, 2020   |   Featured

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy released a new report Monday, acknowledging the critical role of advanced energy technology innovation in providing a sustainable domestic ene...

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China Task Force releases report on countering threat posed by Chinese Communist Party

By Debra Flax  |   October 2, 2020   |   Federal

The congressional China Task Force, a task force comprised of Republican lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives charged with assessing the growing threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party, ...

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Sen. Killion introduces legislation seeking to lower prescription drug costs

By Debra Flax  |   September 16, 2020   |   Federal

Sen. Tom Killion (R-Chester/Delaware) introduced legislation last week to substantially lower the cost of prescription medications for Pennsylvania residents. The Prescription Drug Cost Reduction A...

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Western Pennsylvania awarded two federal transportation grants

By Melina Druga  |   September 14, 2020   |   Federal

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded western Pennsylvania two Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Discretionary Grants. Butler County was a...

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Consumer Energy Alliance reports nearly $14B threatened by pipeline delays, cancellations

By Debra Flax  |   September 10, 2020   |   Companies

A new report by the Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) found that delayed or canceled pipeline infrastructure projects are risking at least $13.6 billion in economic activity, more than 66,000 jobs, and r...

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Constellis opening Grove City location

By Melina Druga  |   September 8, 2020   |   Companies

Constellis, a risk management and mission support services company, recently announced it will open a location in Grove City, which will be part of the company’s National Security Operations – Inv...

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Mountain Valley Pipeline files request with FERC to allow two-year extension

By Debra Flax  |   September 2, 2020   |   Companies

Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC (MVP) has requested that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) grant a two-year extension to complete the pipeline. In its Aug. 25 request, MVP noted that, d...

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce recognizes Rep. Meuser

By Melina Druga  |   August 28, 2020   |   Federal

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently selected U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser (R-PA) for the Spirit of Enterprise Award. The award honors members of Congress who support pro-business legislation and show bip...

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USDA invests more than $300,000 in Pennsylvania farms

By Melina Druga  |   August 27, 2020   |   Companies

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently awarded three Pennsylvanian farms and one business $310,768 through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). The program is designed to help ...

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