Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on July 11 signed into law an almost $47.6 billion state budget for fiscal year 2024-25 that includes important measures to strengthen the state’s economy. “Penns...
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Legislation recently approved by the state Senate would streamline and improve tracking continuing education requirements for licensed Pennsylvania professionals. Senate Bill 1242 would give the Pe...
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The state House of Representatives recently adopted a resolution that would require the state to investigate why thousands of students are being turned away from career and technical education (CTE) p...
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On July 1, state lawmakers relaunched the bipartisan, bicameral Pennsylvania Nuclear Energy Caucus in an effort to help facilitate the commonwealth’s nuclear future. Caucus co-chairs, Pennsylva...
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U.S. Reps. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) recently offered a bipartisan bill in Congress that would temporarily suspend duties on imports of titanium sponge, an essential raw material used...
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Gov. Josh Shapiro recently signed into law Senate Bill 1084, which modernizes the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). The bill, now Act 41 of 2024, amends Title 13 (the commercial code) and Title 20 (de...
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New Jersey-based Eos Energy Enterprises, a zinc-based long duration energy storage systems provider with manufacturing facilities in Turtle Creek, recently launched commercial production on its first ...
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on June 28 awarded formula grants totaling roughly $4.34 million to the State of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block ...
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The majority of Pennsylvania’s general acute care hospitals operated at a loss during fiscal year (FY) 2023, according to recent financial analysis by the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment C...
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American Petroleum Institute Pennsylvania (API PA) recognized “Natural Gas and Oil Day” Tuesday to highlight the commonwealth’s energy advantage and advocate for policies that strengthen its rob...
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The Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee unanimously advanced legislation Tuesday that would provide more predictability in yearly funding for career and technical education programs. Senate Bill ...
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Midland-based Mawson Infrastructure Group, a digital infrastructure company, completed on Tuesday its planned expansion of its Midland digital infrastructure and bitcoin mining facility. The 20 meg...
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The state House of Representatives Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee approved Wednesday legislation establishing the legal and regulatory framework for potential carbon dioxide c...
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More than 50 local chambers of commerce and economic development agencies statewide recently sent a letter to state lawmakers urging them to address the child care crisis. Gaps in Pennsylvania's c...
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro recently toured the 26-story FNB Financial Center, F.N.B. Corp.’s new headquarters. "By investing heavily in Pittsburgh and building its new headquarters there — ...
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The U.S. Congress recently approved a resolution lifting commercial driver’s license (CDL) restrictions for 18- to 20-year-olds. Removing the restriction would allow 18- to 20-year-olds to partic...
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Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation into law last week that will strengthen the advanced manufacturing industry in Pennsylvania. “This law not only bolsters cooperation between state universities ...
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Pennsylvania American Water recently filed an application with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) seeking approval to purchase the East Dunkard Water Authority’s (EDWA) water system as...
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In 2023, Bradford County received more than $4.3 million in impact fee revenue derived from Pennsylvania natural gas producers while municipalities in the county received more than $7.6 million. ...
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The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) reported that the state’s tax on natural gas production generated $179.6 million in 2023. Over the past 13 years, it has generated more than $2.7 ...
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