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Rep. Thompson supports bills in Congress supporting affordable energy

By Liz Carey  |   March 26, 2024   |   Featured

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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National Association of Manufacturers comments on new EPA auto standards

By Melina Druga  |   March 26, 2024   |   Federal

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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Pennsylvania receives funding for solar development on former mine land

By Liz Carey  |   March 25, 2024   |   Featured

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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State chambers of commerce urge Biden administration to lift LNG export ban

By Liz Carey  |   March 20, 2024   |   Featured

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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Rep. Perry introduces bills to prohibit manipulation of Defense Production Act

By Liz Carey  |   March 19, 2024   |   Featured

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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FDA grants approval of Madrigal Pharmaceuticals liver drug

By Melina Druga  |   March 18, 2024   |   Companies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted accelerated approval for Rezdiffra, a drug for the treatment of adults with noncirrhotic, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) with moderate...

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Federal legislation would limit Mexican steel imports

By Melina Druga  |   March 15, 2024   |   Federal

Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the U.S. Senate would limit the number of Mexican steel imports into the United States. The Stop Mexico’s Steel Surge Act would reinstate the 25 perc...

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Majority of Pennsylvanians oppose LNG export moratorium

By Melina Druga  |   March 13, 2024   |   Featured

The majority of Pennsylvanians, 58 percent, oppose President Joe Biden’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export moratorium, according to an Axis Research poll conducted online in late February of 601 Pe...

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U.S. Chamber wins NLRB lawsuit over Joint Employer Rule

By Liz Carey  |   March 12, 2024   |   Featured

On Friday, a judge overturned the National Labor Relations Board’s recent rule on determining joint employer status. U.S District Judge J. Campbell Barker of the Eastern District of Texas vacate...

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Reps. Fitzpatrick, Thompson introduce skills training legislation

By Liz Carey  |   March 6, 2024   |   Featured

On Monday, U.S. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) introduced legislation that would help workers access skills training. Joined by U.S. Reps. Derek Kilmer (D-WA) an...

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Rep. Smucker introduces legislation to fund workforce training initiatives

By Liz Carey  |   March 1, 2024   |   Featured

On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) introduced legislation to fund workforce training initiatives with federal funding. The legislation, the Reduce Duplication and Improve Access to Work ...

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Iovance’s AMTAGVI receives accelerated approval from FDA

By Liz Carey  |   February 23, 2024   |   Companies

Iovance Biotherapeutics announced recently its AMTAGVI, a therapy for advanced melanoma had received U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approval for intravenous infusion. The company said AMTA...

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Lawmakers urge U.S. Treasury to allow critical mining tax credits

By Melina Druga  |   February 21, 2024   |   Federal

A group of nine U.S. senators, including Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), recently sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, urging the Biden Administration to allow critical mineral mining and pro...

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Philadelphia International Airport receives $20.4M federal grant

By Melina Druga  |   February 21, 2024   |   Federal

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) a $20.4 million Airport Terminal Program grant. The airport will use funding to upgrade the HVAC ...

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Legislation would expand school career counseling services

By Melina Druga  |   February 20, 2024   |   Federal

Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would expand K-12 career counseling services. The Counseling for Career Choice Act would provide additional resources...

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Rep. Kelly votes to depoliticize liquid natural gas exports

By Liz Carey  |   February 20, 2024   |   Featured

U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) announced Thursday he had voted in favor of bipartisan legislation depoliticizing the export of American liquified natural gas by eliminating U.S. Department of Energy (DOE...

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Philadelphia software company receives clearance for diagnostic tool

By Melina Druga  |   February 20, 2024   |   Companies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently gave Philadelphia-based Proscia, a software company, clearance for its Concentriq AP-Dx digital pathology solution. “This regulatory milestone...

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PA Chamber leads coalition urging lawmakers to ensure reliable energy supply

By Liz Carey  |   February 16, 2024   |   Featured

On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Energy led the Stop New Energy Taxes coalition in urging Gov. Josh Shapiro and state law makers to ensure a robust and reliable energy supply for...

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Federal grant will support Philadelphia’s Plug In Philly initiative

By Melina Druga  |   February 14, 2024   |   Federal

The U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation recently awarded Philadelphia’s Plug In Philly initiative a $1.47 million Ride and Drive Electric program grant. Plug In Philly is a two-year pi...

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Federal legislation would benefit pre-apprenticeship programs

By Melina Druga  |   February 14, 2024   |   Federal

U.S. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Bipartisan Building Trades Caucus co-chairmen, recently introduced the bipartisan Pre-Apprenticeships To Hardhats (PATH) Act that would ...

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