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Penn State Altoona receives $1M gift commitment to establish engineering fund

By Melina Druga  |   November 7, 2019   |   Investment

Richard Singer, a retired Penn State Altoona instructor in the electro-mechanical engineering program, and his wife, Dr. Jeane Violon Singer, have gifted the university with a gift commitment of $1 mi...

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Rep. Driscoll introduces legislation to protect Pennsylvania employers, workers from payroll processing fraud

By Kevin Randolph  |   November 6, 2019   |   Investment

State Rep. Mike Driscoll (D-Philadelphia) recently announced that he introduced legislation to help protect Pennsylvania employers and workers from payroll processing fraud and mistakes on the part of...

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Pennsylvania unveils PA Business One-Stop Shop Registration Tool

By Kevin Randolph  |   November 6, 2019   |   Companies

Gov. Tom Wolf announced Monday the creation of the PA Business One-Stop Shop Registration Checklist, which small businesses and entrepreneurs can use to quickly access necessary licenses, permits, for...

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Biotherapeutics company enters partnership to design future clinical programs

By Melina Druga  |   November 6, 2019   |   Companies

East Norriton-based Tmunity Therapeutics, a private clinical-stage biotherapeutics company focused on next-generation T-cell immunotherapy, recently entered into a partnership with Oncora Medical. ...

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DEP offering funding for environmental cleanup, economic development projects at abandoned mine sites

By Kevin Randolph  |   November 5, 2019   |   Investment

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently announced funding availability for environmental cleanup projects related to economic development or community revitalization at ...

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House Insurance Committee approves legislation to protect consumers from surprise medical balance bills

By Kevin Randolph  |   November 5, 2019   |   Featured

The state House Insurance Committee recently approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) that aims to protect consumers from surprise medical balance bills. ...

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House advances bill requiring licensing of home inspectors

By Melina Druga  |   November 5, 2019   |   News

The state House of Representatives recently approved House Bill 21, requiring the licensing of home inspectors. The bill would require the State Board of Real Estate Appraisers to set qualification...

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Pennsylvania first stop on Build Together tour

By Melina Druga  |   November 5, 2019   |   Federal

Build Together recently hosted a press conference in Bensalem, Pa., as the first stop on a nationwide listening tour intended to build grassroots support for federal infrastructure investments. Spe...

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Career and technical education bill signed into law

By Melina Druga  |   November 4, 2019   |   News

Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law Wednesday House Bill 265, which amends the Public School Code of 1949 to improve career and technical education (CTE) and fill open manufacturing positions. In August,...

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Rep. Turzai applauds committee for advancing workers’ comp bill

By Melina Druga  |   November 4, 2019   |   Investment

Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) recently applauded the House Labor and Industry Committee for advancing House Bill 1234, which amends the Workers' Compensation Act of...

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Consumer Energy Alliance report highlights emissions reductions amid increased energy production

By Kevin Randolph  |   November 4, 2019   |   Companies

Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) recently released an analysis, which shows that emissions in Pennsylvania since 1990 have decreased as the Commonwealth’s energy demand and production have grown. â...

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Republican lawmakers express support of Pennsylvania’s petrochemical industry

By Kevin Randolph  |   November 1, 2019   |   Companies

Republican lawmakers representing Pennsylvania districts spoke out in support of southwestern Pennsylvania’s petrochemical industry this week, highlighting the economic growth and jobs it provides. ...

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Pennsylvania launches work zone pilot program

By Melina Druga  |   November 1, 2019   |   Local

The Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) pilot program launches next week in Pennsylvania, aiming to change driver behavior to reduce work zone speeds and improve work zone safety. It is a...

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Senate committee approves occupational licensure reform bill

By Kevin Randolph  |   November 1, 2019   |   Companies

The Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee unanimously approved Wednesday legislation that aims to extend second chances for rehabilitated individuals seeking meaningful emplo...

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Senate advances bill to reauthorize Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council

By Kevin Randolph  |   November 1, 2019   |   News

The state Senate voted Wednesday to advance a bill sponsored by Sen. Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) that would reauthorize the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4). PHC4 collects an...

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Shale Support to expand partnership with Shale Rail in Wysox area

By Kevin Randolph  |   October 31, 2019   |   Companies

Shale Support Global Holdings, LLC, which provides frac-sands and logistical solutions to the oil and gas proppant market, recently announced that it signed an extension to continue working with Shale...

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Senate advances bill to provide tax abatement for improvements, new construction on blighted properties

By Kevin Randolph  |   October 31, 2019   |   Featured

The State Senate advanced a bill Tuesday that would allow local taxing authorities to provide a tax exemption for up to 10 years for improvements and new construction on blighted properties. Senat...

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Workshop development boards urged to apply for $2.5M in grants

By Melina Druga  |   October 31, 2019   |   Companies

Pennsylvania’s 22 statewide workforce development boards are encouraged to apply for $2.5 million in new Business-Education Partnership grants through the Department of Labor and Industry. Fundi...

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Senate advances legislation to allow transfer of digital assets

By Kevin Randolph  |   October 30, 2019   |   News

The State Senate recently advanced legislation that would enable Pennsylvanians to transfer digital assets and property in the same way they can transfer tangible property, according to Sen. Scott Mar...

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Stakeholders gather to discuss innovation economy at Penn State Harrisburg

By Kevin Randolph  |   October 30, 2019   |   Companies

Business, industry, and government leaders from across Pennsylvania recently gathered at Penn State Harrisburg to discuss innovation and the Pennsylvania economy. Grow PA, a statewide initiative th...

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