Legislation recently introduced in the state Senate would make it easier for consumers to switch electric and natural gas service providers and would increase transparency on costs. Senate Bill 136...
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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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Commonwealth Cornerstone Group plans to build 98 mixed-income rental housing units and a shopping complex in North Philadelphia. The group recently completed a federal New Markets Tax Credit tran...
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Ashley Furniture Industries recently installed 28,776 roof-mounted solar panels on its Leesport advanced-manufacturing and distribution facility. The panels were purchased from SunPeak, a Wisconsin...
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Pennsylvania business leaders are urging their colleagues to band together and take a leadership role in getting the state back to a new normal after being largely derailed by the coronavirus pandemic...
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The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) recently voted to forgive approximately $27.7 million in license fees in 2021 for retail licensees impacted by the pandemic. Licensees still will be req...
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Saladworks, a create-your-own salad restaurant, plans to expand in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including locations in Fort Washington, Media, Quakertown, Royersford, Springfield, and Trexlertown. ...
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The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s (BFTP/NEP) Board of Directors recently approved $407,130 in regional economic development investments. Funding was divided be...
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Bayer, a global supplier of medical devices, recently announced it will build a 220,000-square-foot distribution center to support its global radiology business near its Saxonburg manufacturing site. ...
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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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Ansys, an engineering simulation software company headquartered south of Pittsburgh, recently purchased Analytical Graphics (AGI), a mission-driven simulation, modeling, testing, and analysis software...
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Wren Manufacturing, a privately-owned British designer, manufacturer, and retailer of custom kitchen cabinets, recently announced it will open its North American headquarters and manufacturing center ...
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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has processed 19,971 permit applications and authorizations since telework began in March. For applications covered by the Permit Decis...
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Legislation aiming to reform and secure the state’s pension systems is now headed to Gov. Tom Wolf's desk for signature. House Bill 1961 would require the State Employees’ Retirement System (SE...
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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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The state House of Representatives recently approved legislation that would create a statewide commerce court. House Bill 332, originally introduced during the last legislative session as House Bi...
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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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Acting Secretary of Banking and Securities Richard Vague highlighted the importance of financial institutions in supporting business, workers and communities in the wake of Pennsylvania’s recovery f...
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A bill that would create a joint agency taskforce to address the misclassification of employees passed the Senate Tuesday and moves to Gov. Tom Wolf for his signature. House Bill 716 would amend th...
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Legislation that would remove barriers to expanding broadband internet service into rural areas has moved to Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk for his signature. If House Bill 2438 becomes law, it will allow...
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