PA Senate advances utility reform bill
The Pennsylvania State Senate recently advanced legislation introduced by state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) that would update several laws related to public utilities. “This is commonsense ...
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North American Höganäs High Alloys to expand operations, create jobs in Cambria County
Gov. Tom Wolf announced Wednesday that North American Höganäs High Alloys, LLC (Höganäs), which manufactures powdered metal products, will expand its operations in Cambria County, supporting the c...
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Legislation would allow Lancaster communities to opt out of video gaming terminals
The state House recently passed legislation that would allow Lancaster County municipalities to prohibit video gaming terminals (VGTs) at local truck stops. A 2017 law authorized VGTs as the expans...
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Legislation would expand job training programs
The state Senate approved a bipartisan bill this week expanding job-training programs by allowing Private Licensed Schools to create branch campuses in different counties. Currently, technical scho...
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House advances bill to create consolidated permit for remediation of contaminated industrial sites
The House advanced a bill Tuesday authored by Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Hempfield) to create a consolidated permit to encourage the remediation and reuse of abandoned sites previously contaminated by indust...
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PA House advances General Appropriations bill
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives advanced the General Appropriations bill, House Bill 790, Tuesday by a vote of 140-62. The $33.9 billion budget includes no new or increased taxes and devo...
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Resolution urges federal government to make infrastructure a priority
The state House recently advanced a resolution that urges the federal government to make the resiliency of the country’s infrastructure a priority. The resolution asks the federal government to r...
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House Appropriations Committee advances 2019-20 General Fund budget
The House Appropriations Committee advanced Monday the 2019-20 General Fund budget introduced by the House Republican Caucus. The proposal features no new taxes, tax increases or additional fees an...
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Rep. Turzai applauds UPMC, Highmark agreement
Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) said he is pleased with the announcement Monday of a long-term resolution between UPMC and Highmark that will give many H...
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State awards $1.7M in grants to business projects
Gov. Tom Wolf’s Manufacturing PA initiative recently awarded $1.7 million in grants to 26 projects intended to spark new processes and technology in the manufacturing sector. The projects focus o...
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Carnegie Mellon University researchers receive grant to protect electric grid using blockchain
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently awarded two researchers from Carnegie Mellon University with a $400,000 grant to study the use of blockchain to improve grid security. Rahul Panat is an...
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PA House advances bill aimed at protecting coal jobs
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently advanced legislation authored by Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) designed to protect coal jobs during periods of economic downturn. House Bill...
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Rep. Burns introduces bill to use budget surplus to lower property taxes
State Rep. Frank Burns (D-Cambria) recently introduced legislation to use the majority of Pennsylvania's $800 million budget surplus for property tax relief. “In Cambria County and across Pennsyl...
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Gov. Wolf applauds House of Representatives advancement of PA Farm Bill
Gov. Tom Wolf recently praised the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for advancing 10 bills related to the governor’s PA Farm Bill, a proposal to provide support for and investments in Pennsylva...
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Rep. Gillespie supports licensing legislation
House Bill 1172, legislation that would make it easier for out of state-licensed professionals to obtain a license in Pennsylvania, recently passed the House and is awaiting a vote in the Senate. R...
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House advances Rep. Owlett bill to create Dairy Investment Program
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously approved Wednesday legislation authored by Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) that would provide financial support to the state’s dairy...
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Senate committee advances bills aimed at protecting residents of communities affected by natural gas pipelines
The Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee approved Wednesday two bills designed to protect the residents of communities affected by natural gas pipelines. Senate Bill 284,...
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New Century Careers expands machinist training program
New Century Careers (NCC), a nonprofit organization devoted to providing workplace development skills, has expanded its machinist training program to Westmoreland County. The year-round program wil...
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PA Secretary of Community and Economic Development Dennis Davin
PA Secretary of Economic Development highlights role of colleges, universities in economic and community development
Colleges and universities play an important role in strengthening communities and driving economic and community development, Pennsylvania Secretary of Community and Economic Development Dennis Davin ...
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Northampton Community College receives grant for manufacturing training program
Gov. Tom Wolf announced Tuesday the approval of a $199,781 grant for the Northampton Community College (NCC) to help unemployed and underemployed workers gain entry-level skills required for in-demand...
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