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Marcellus Shale Coalition applauds Trump’s executive action on energy infrastructure

By Kevin Randolph  |   April 19, 2019   |   Federal

Marcellus Shale Coalition President David Spigelmyer recently applauded an executive order issued by President Trump aimed at promoting energy infrastructure development. “President Trump’s exe...

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Lulus opening distribution center in Palmer Township

By Melina Druga  |   April 19, 2019   |   Companies

Lulus, an apparel brand for women, plans to open a 250,000-square-foot distribution facility in Palmer Township, Northampton County. The company will be investing at least $6 million into the proje...

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State House advances bill to ensure timely action on economic development project funding

By Kevin Randolph  |   April 18, 2019   |   News

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently approved legislation that would require the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to conduct business six times per year to ensure timely action on...

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PA Chamber urges DEP to carefully consider carbon cap, trade proposal

By Kevin Randolph  |   April 18, 2019   |   Featured

The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry on Tuesday urged the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to “fully and carefully” evaluate a rulemaking petition that aims ...

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Jigsaw Cloud to open American headquarters in Newtown

By Melina Druga  |   April 18, 2019   |   Companies

Jigsaw Cloud, based in Windsor, England, is expanding into the Americas and has selected Newtown for its headquarters. Jigsaw Cloud, founded in 2004, provides sales, services and support...

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Walmart expects to spend $83M in Pennsylvania store improvements, innovations in 2019

By Kevin Randolph  |   April 17, 2019   |   Companies

Walmart said recently that it expects to spend an estimated $83 million this year in Pennsylvania on the remodeling of 15 stores as well as the launch and expansion of several “customer-focused inn...

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Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board says casinos generated record-setting gaming revenue in March

By Kevin Randolph  |   April 17, 2019   |   News

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported Monday that revenue from the combined play of slot machines and table games reached a record monthly high of $309,125,131 during March. March was the...

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Phoenix Contact receives Department of Commerce recognition

By Melina Druga  |   April 17, 2019   |   Companies

The U.S. Department of Commerce recently recognized Blomberg, Germany, based Phoenix Contact for contributing to job creation and economic growth in the United States. The manufacturer of automat...

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House Majority Policy Committee hosts roundtable discussion in Tioga County

By Kevin Randolph  |   April 16, 2019   |   Local

The House Majority Policy Committee recently held a roundtable policy discussion at the Penn Wells Hotel in Wellsboro, Tioga County which focused on the deployment of rural broadband, highway infrast...

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Makin Metal Powders to open first US manufacturing operation in Clearfield County

By Kevin Randolph  |   April 16, 2019   |   Companies

Gov. Tom Wolf announced recently that Makin Metal Powders Ltd., a United Kingdom-based manufacturer of metal powders, will locate its first U.S. manufacturing operation in Clearfield County, Penn. ...

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Sen. Mensch speaks at chamber of commerce event

By Melina Druga  |   April 16, 2019   |   News

State Sen. Bob Mensch (R- Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties) recently spoke at the Upper Bucks Chamber of Commerce “State of the State” event. Mensch discussed the re-introduction of severa...

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania approves $210,000 in investments in manufacturers

By Kevin Randolph  |   April 15, 2019   |   Local

The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Board of Directors recently approved $210,000 in investments in manufacturers to support regional economic development. Ben F...

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Sen. DiSanto announces legislation providing financial support to communities facing power plant closures

By Kevin Randolph  |   April 15, 2019   |   Featured

State Senator John DiSanto (Dauphin/Perry) recently announced legislation that aims to provide financial assistance to communities adversely impacted by power plant closures within their jurisdiction...

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Wolf announces $2.6M in Teacher in the Workplace grants

By Kevin Randolph  |   April 12, 2019   |   Featured

Gov. Tom Wolf announced Wednesday approximately $2.6 million in Teacher in the Workplace grants supporting 59 grants programs across Pennsylvania. “These grants enable teachers to visit local em...

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Bill package addresses environmental hazards

By Melina Druga  |   April 12, 2019   |   News

The Zero Waste PA bill package, recently introduced by House Democrats, aims to reduce the environmental impacts of the world’s modern "throwaway" society. “We can no longer ignore the growing...

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FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Utilities complete purchase of Solar Photovoltaic Alternative Energy Credits

By Kevin Randolph  |   April 11, 2019   |   Companies

Three FirstEnergy Corp. Pennsylvania utilities recently successfully solicited contracts for Solar Photovoltaic Alternative Energy Credits (SPAECs) covering the 2020 and 2021 energy years. Metropo...

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Civil engineering firm Herbert, Rowland & Grubic expanding to King of Prussia

By Kevin Randolph  |   April 11, 2019   |   Companies

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG), a civil engineering firm with offices in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, recently announced that it is opening a new office in King of Prussia, Penn. “...

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Bill would allow more options for building inspections

By Melina Druga  |   April 11, 2019   |   News

The state House recently advanced legislation that would amend the 20-year-old Pennsylvania Construction Code Act to require municipalities to use at least two or more companies for inspection servic...

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Sens. Toomey, Murphy announce bill to support investment in startups

By Kevin Randolph  |   April 10, 2019   |   Federal

U.S. Sens. Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) recently announced the introduction of legislation that aims to provide support to small businesses by removing restrictions from individuals who ...

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Senators offer alternative to governor’s Restore PA plan

By Kevin Randolph  |   April 10, 2019   |   Featured

Sens. Camera Bartolotta (R-Beaver/Washington/Greene Counties) and Pat Stefano (R-Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland Counties) recently offered an alternative to Gov. Wolf’s Restore PA plan. The plan ...

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