Turkey Hill, an ice cream and refrigerated drinks manufacturer and distributor, recently acquired an ice cream and novelty production facility from Yarnell Ice Cream that is located in Searcy, Ark. ...
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The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced Tuesday the unanimous approval of the permanent implementation of the cashless, All-Electronic Tolling (AET) system instituted March 16 to mitigate the s...
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Under the Manufacturing PA Innovation Program, four faculty research projects in the Penn State Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering have received funding for ...
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The Appalachia Partnership Initiative (API) has given an effective boost to vocational training and education in technology in Pennsylvania, thanks to invaluable support from the Chevron Corp. The ...
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Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry President and CEO Gene Barr expressed his support with the House’s May 29 adoption of Resolution 836, which terminates the business closure portion of G...
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Six Northumberland County lawmakers recently sent a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf, requesting the county transition to the green phase of the governor’s three-phase re-opening plan. Snyder and Montour ...
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The House Consumer Affairs Committee recently voted to advance two bills that would address broadband access in rural communities. House Bill 2438 would speed up the deployment of broadband network...
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The Trump administration has announced a final rule that clarifies a key section of the U.S. Clean Water Act (CWA) that should now speed up the approval of energy infrastructure projects. The Envir...
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State senators’ recent adoption of House Concurrent Regulatory Review Resolution 1, disapproving the state Department of Labor and Industry’s proposal to significantly expand overtime eligibility ...
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House Republicans recently passed a resolution that would end the business shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The businesses were closed March 17 by Gov. Tom Wolf’s emergency declaration. ...
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Legislation recently introduced in the House would require the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to construct, operate, and maintain the Southern Beltway Projects. House Bill 2556 would require the ...
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The House advanced Wednesday legislation seeking to ensure responsible oversight of the conventional oil and gas industry in a way that would both protect the environment and safeguard industry stabil...
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Pennsylvania business and healthcare leaders, along with the Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform, called on Gov. Tom Wolf and the state legislature Thursday to implement liability protecti...
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U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) recently sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, inviting her to Erie to discuss improvement plans and witness the city’s economic revitalization. ...
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Dauphin County Commissioners recently approved a resolution waiving penalties for real estate taxes and extending the face period for 2020. The changes are in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
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The House Consumer Affairs Committee advanced this week legislation seeking to ensure that pipeline companies carrying natural gas liquids through highly populated areas provide emergency response pla...
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A bill recently introduced in the state House would end the state’s control of wine and spirit sales. House Bill 2547 would close state stores, creating private outlets for liquor, and privatizin...
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Aramark, a global leader in food, facilities management, and uniforms, recently released its plans for creating a safe dining experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has established Ar...
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Senate Democrats announced last week a call to use $550 million of funding provided to Pennsylvania through the federal CARES Act for their Main Street Business Initiative – a grant program aimed at...
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A bipartisan group of 39 attorneys general, including Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, recently sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging lawmakers to ensure all Americans, especially t...
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