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Reports show growth in housing units, nonresidential construction in Montgomery County

By Kevin Randolph  |   July 30, 2018   |   Featured

The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) recently released reports on completed housing units and non-residential construction in Montgomery County, which showed growth in both areas. Accor...

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Rep. Smucker urges his colleagues to support tax credit legislation

By Melina Druga  |   July 30, 2018   |   Federal

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) recently spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, urging his colleagues to support the USA Workforce Tax Credit Act that he introduced. The act would ...

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Lawmakers request action on proposed changes to Ellwood City Electric

By Kevin Randolph  |   July 27, 2018   |   Local

Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence Counties) and Sen. Elder Vogel Jr. (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence Counties) sent a letter this week to members of Ellwood City Borough Council urging them to ...

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Department of Conservation and Natural Resources releases second Shale Gas Monitoring Report

By Kevin Randolph  |   July 27, 2018   |   Featured

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) said in a report on Wednesday that shale gas development on state forest lands has not raised significant concerns about water ...

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Rep. Barletta votes for Senate amendment to career and education act

By Melina Druga  |   July 27, 2018   |   Federal

U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta (R-PA) recently voted for an amendment to the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, which strengthens and reauthorizes the Carl D. Perkins Caree...

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Senate Majority Policy Committee hosts discussion of economic impact of Pennsylvania breweries

By Kevin Randolph  |   July 26, 2018   |   Companies

The Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted four events this week to discuss the impacts of Pennsylvania breweries on local and state economies as well as on community revitalization. Participants ...

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Cybersecurity legislation “primed for a vote,” lawmakers say

By Kevin Randolph  |   July 26, 2018   |   Featured

A group of state representatives said Tuesday that the cybersecurity legislation they co-authored, House Bill 1704, should be voted on in the upcoming legislative session. “This issue needs to be...

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Center for Dairy Excellence releases survey on Pennsylvania Dairy Farms

By Melina Druga  |   July 26, 2018   |   News

The average herd size for a Pennsylvania dairy farm is approximately 100 cows, 83 of which are heifers, according to the Center for Dairy Excellence’s 2017 Pennsylvania Dairy Study Producer Survey. ...

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State Democrats hold retirement security meeting

By Melina Druga  |   July 25, 2018   |   News

State Reps. Mike Hanna (D-Clinton/Centre) and Mike Sturla (D-Lancaster) along with state legislators from throughout the state recently held a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on retirement s...

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CMI Energy brings large-scale shipment into Port of Erie to build more power generation

By Kevin Randolph  |   July 25, 2018   |   Companies

Erie, Pennsylvania-based engineering firm CMI Energy recently received an 86,890-square foot and 13,452,000-pound shipment of components for a Heat Recovery Steam Generator at the Port of Erie, which ...

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Sen. Casey applauds reauthorization of Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act

By Kevin Randolph  |   July 25, 2018   |   Featured

Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement Monday applauding the Senate’s advancement of a bill to reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education (CTE) Act. “This legislation is...

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Unemployment falls to 4.3 percent in Pennsylvania

By Melina Druga  |   July 24, 2018   |   News

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate fell two-tenths of a percentage point to 4.3 percent in June, the lowest rate in 11 years, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. June's...

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Rep. McNeill tours Coplay Aggregates Quarry following reports of suspected soil contamination

By Kevin Randolph  |   July 24, 2018   |   Companies

State Rep. Jeanne McNeill (D-Lehigh County) recently toured the Coplay Aggregates Quarry and met with the owners of the facility, following complaints from residents and the issuance of an Environment...

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Manufacturers’ Accountability Project releases reform principles to protect against climate change lawsuits

By Kevin Randolph  |   July 24, 2018   |   Featured

The National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) Manufacturers’ Accountability Project (MAP) recently released principles for reform aimed at protecting manufacturers from climate change-related l...

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House advances interior and environment spending bill with Perry amendment

By Kevin Randolph  |   July 23, 2018   |   Federal

The House of Representatives recently advanced the Fiscal Year 2019 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, HR 6147. The $35.3 billion proposal includes fu...

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Rep. Moul meets with White House official to discuss small businesses, regulations

By Kevin Randolph  |   July 23, 2018   |   Featured

Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams) participated last week in a roundtable discussion in Harrisburg with Tom Rossomando, manufacturing and technology advocate at the U.S. Small Business Administration. Rossoma...

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Cumberland County maintains AAA rating

By Melina Druga  |   July 23, 2018   |   Local

Cumberland County has maintained its AAA rating, according to the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners. The county has had an AAA rating since 2008. Only four Pennsylvania counties achieved the...

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Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania releases report on hospitals’ economic impact

By Kevin Randolph  |   July 20, 2018   |   News

The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) recently released a report on the economic impact of hospitals in Pennsylvania, which found they contribute $128.9 billion to the econom...

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Report details economic impacts of Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway navigation system

By Kevin Randolph  |   July 20, 2018   |   Local

The Great Lakes Seaway Partnership announced Wednesday the release of a study of the economic impacts of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway navigation system, titled Economic Impacts of Maritime Ship...

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State representatives oppose change in school funding

By Melina Druga  |   July 20, 2018   |   Featured

Several state representatives oppose Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed change to the Basic Education Funding Formula, which went into effect during the 2015-2016 school year. Announced during a recent eve...

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