The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) benefited 9,874 small businesses and retained 108,307 jobs in Pennsylvania’s 7th District, according to U.S. Rep. Susan Wild (D-PA). Wild cosponsored the bip...
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Twelve alternative energy projects were approved this week through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) that will provide millions in funding to utilize, develop, and construct alternative energ...
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The Senate Majority Policy Committee recently released a report on committee meetings regarding the economic impacts of Gov. Tom Wolf’s executive order to shut down businesses. There were four ...
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U.S. Reps. Fred Keller (R-PA) and Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) were among nine Congress members who are urging House Leadership to provide additional relief to the hardwood industry. The industry i...
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U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) introduced last week the Essential Workforce Parity Act, H.R. 7538, which seeks to extend the paid leave required by the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) to he...
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A bipartisan tax credit for Pennsylvania’s energy and petrochemical sector was awaiting Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature Wednesday after being approved by the state House of Representatives. The Local...
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The state House recently approved legislation that would add a member to the Mining Reclamation and Advisory Board (MRAB) to encourage the clean up of toxic waste areas that pollute local waterways. ...
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Following the negative impact COVID-19 has had on the state’s economic and business climate, Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) recently introduced legislation to amend the backlog of unemp...
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A bipartisan tax credit for Pennsylvania’s energy and petrochemical sector was nearing final passage by the state House Tuesday after the Senate approved the measure the night before. The Local R...
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U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA) recently said he will co-sponsor five bills aimed at boosting the nation’s medical supply chain. “We saw the risks early on in this crisis as state and local of...
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The application period for rental and utility assistance in Allegheny County has opened and runs through Sept. 30. Funding is through the county’s CARES Rent Relief Program, which was created in ...
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Pittsburgh Works Together, a coalition of labor, business, and civic leaders, released a five-part policy agenda outlining the steps needed to make western Pennsylvania a powerhouse for the nation’s...
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The Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative (FFFI) recently received $10 million as part of the PA CARES appropriation being distributed to eligible food retailers in the form of one-time grants....
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Republicans in the General Assembly recently presented Gov. Tom Wolf with a resolution that would end the state’s COVID-19 emergency declaration. The Wolf administration previously had tried to b...
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The House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to advance House Bill 2025, which would require legislative authorization before Pennsylvania could enter into any multi-state program, such as the Regi...
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Allentown–based Air Products and two business partners recently signed a $5 billion agreement to build a green hydrogen-based ammonia production facility powered by renewable energy in Saudi Arabia....
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U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) and U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA) recently introduced bicameral legislation that would assist small-business owners whose establishments were damaged by civil unrest follow...
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Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) announced Monday his plan to reintroduce legislation guaranteeing a reform of the election of appellate judges that would more accurately reflect the diversity of Pennsylvania ...
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Legislation recently introduced in the state House would potentially cut down on the delays associated with receiving jobless benefits. Under the bill, General Assembly legislative staff would have...
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The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) recently opened applications for a new program offering renters and homeowners impacted by the coronavirus pandemic financial aid. The agency will pro...
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