Alcoa introduces new aluminum products
Alcoa, a global provider of aluminum, alumina, and bauxite products, recently announced the introduction of new products. The company has expanded its Sustana line to include the EcoSource line of ...
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Senate passes farmland preservation bill
The state Senate recently passed a bill that would boost Pennsylvania’s farmland preservation efforts. Senate Bill 881 would direct a portion of existing farmland preservation funding to private ...
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Hearing examines water authority bill
The House Consumer Affairs Committee recently held a hearing at the state Capitol on a bill that would block the sale of the Chester Water Authority (CWA) without ratepayer approval. CWA provides d...
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Legislation would assist farms reduce pollution
A bill recently introduced in the state Senate would increase conservation and technical assistance for farmers to reduce the impact of pollution on local creeks and streams. Under the bill, local ...
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Application period begins for welding training programs
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) recently issued a request for proposals to develop training programs that teach high-tech welding skills applicable in the energy sector. ARC is a partner ...
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Doylestown biotech center begins expansion
The nonprofit Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center (PABC) in Doylestown recently began a $19 million expansion project. A total of 41 companies work at the location, but there are more than 70 member ...
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PennDOT highlights achievements of highly automated vehicles
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently highlighted leadership in Highly Automated Vehicles (HAV). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration contacted PennDOT to j...
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Gov. Wolf calls on General Assembly to provide additional funding for front-line workers
Gov. Tom Wolf called on the General Assembly last week to provide an additional $225 million in federal CARES Act funding for the COVID-19 Hazard Pay Program, which supports front-line workers in life...
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House committee advances legislation to help restaurant owners
The House Commerce Committee recently advanced legislation that would assist restauranteurs struggling financially because of the coronavirus pandemic. There were more than 25,000 restaurants, emp...
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Monroe County compressed natural gas fueling station opens
A Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling station recently held its grand opening in Swiftwater, Monroe County. The station is part of a 20-year, $84.5 million statewide Public Private Partnership (P3...
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Legislation would help struggling businesses
A bill recently introduced in the state Senate would help struggling businesses by providing direct financial assistance through Pennsylvania’s share of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Econ...
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Lawmakers express disappointment with state EQB approval of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Following the Pennsylvania Environmental Quality Board’s (EQB) vote Tuesday approving Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), Republican representatives from...
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House advances pension system bills
The state House recently advanced three bills that aim to reform the state’s pension system. A Public Pension Management and Asset Investment Review Commission’s report made recommendations to ...
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Sen. Killion introduces legislation seeking to lower prescription drug costs
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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DEP releases annual oil and gas report, highlighting 2020 goals
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently released its 2019 Oil and Gas Annual Report, which highlights the DEP Office of Oil and Gas Management’s accomplishments in 201...
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State to make available $41M for housing projects
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) recently opened the application period for projects to improve the availability and affordability of housing. More than $41 million will be availabl...
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Federal court declares governor’s shutdown orders unconstitutional
A federal court judge on the District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania ruled Monday that Gov. Tom Wolf’s and Health Secretary Rachel Levine’s state shutdown orders in response to the...
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Alvernia University joins Ben Franklin Technology Partners to offer support for incubators
Alvernia University is partnering with the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/NEP) to provide incubator support and explore investment opportunities for innovative pro...
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Pennsylvania Farm Bureau supports agritourism legislation
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) recently hosted a press conference in support of House Bill 1348, a bill providing protections for farms conducting agritourism activities. Agritourism activities inc...
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Gov. Wolf calls on General Assembly to provide additional funding for small business relief
Gov. Tom Wolf has called on the General Assembly to provide additional financial relief for small businesses that have suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The COVID-19 pandemic is a public he...
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