U. S. Steel to build AI applications
Pittsburgh-based United States Steel Corp. (U. S. Steel) recently announced it will be building applications using Google Cloud’s generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) technology to improve ef...
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Gov. Shapiro’s budget already in the red, report finds
A new report from the Commonwealth Foundation has found that Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s inaugural budget, while still incomplete, is already projecting a $900 million deficit. On Wednesday...
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House Majority Policy Committee holds hearing on business diversity
The House Majority Policy Committee recently held a hearing on how supplier diversity and supporting minority-owned businesses will strengthen the supply chain. “The region, state and nation is b...
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Miller Fabrication Solutions celebrates 60th anniversary
Brookville-based Miller Fabrication Solutions recently marked 60 years in operation. Founded in 1963 by David R. Miller, Miller Fabrication Solutions is a strategic fabrication partner for original...
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Sen. Casey applauds Biden executive order to screen investments in national security
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) applauded an executive order signed by President Joe Biden to screen U.S. investments in national security sectors that are made in countries of concern, like China. “T...
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PENN Entertainment, ESPN to offer sports betting
Wyomissing-based PENN Entertainment, a provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences, recently entered into an exclusive, 10-year U.S. online sports betting agree...
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L&I awards more than $397,000 to apprenticeship programs
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) recently awarded five registered pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs more than $397,000 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act gra...
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Channellock adds new products
Meadville-based Channellock, a manufacturer of pliers and hand tools, recently added new professional screwdrivers, pry bars, and soft-sided tool tote bags to its product offerings, one of the largest...
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WhiteHawk Energy enters acquisition facility to speed acquisition of natural gas assets
On Monday, Philadelphia-based WhiteHawk Energy, LLC announced it had entered into an agreement with an investor to fund its acquisition of mineral and royalty assets. The company said an acquisiti...
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Health Partners Plans rebranded as Jefferson Health Plans
Philadelphia-based Health Partners Plans has changed its corporate marketing name to Jefferson Health Plans. The new name, which went into effect on July 1, reflects the company’s owner Jefferso...
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Officials speak on importance of Ag Progress Days
State Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-Beaver County), Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee chairman, and Rick Roush, Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences dean, recently spoke about the impor...
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Republican legislators host community revitalization summit in Carbon County
Pennsylvania Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-122) joined leaders from Carbon County to discuss ways to strengthen the regional economy last week. Meeting at the Mauch Chunk Opera...
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Federal legislation would extend section of the tax code
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) recently introduced bipartisan legislation that would permanently extend Section 199A of the Internal Revenue Code. Section 199A, which was adopted as part of the 201...
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Sciens acquires Allentown-based Eastern Time, Inc.
Sciens Building Solutions announced Thursday it had acquired Allentown-based Eastern Time, Incorporated, the third Pennsylvania business in its portfolio. Officials said the acquisition would allo...
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Corrugated Partners Group investing in Franklin County facility
Corrugated Partners Group, a company manufacturing material for boxes, plans to build a manufacturing facility in Franklin County. The $52.7 million, 420,000-square-foot facility in Chambersburg wi...
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Gov. Shapiro signs main budget, but lawmakers work to complete final steps
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday signed into law the main part of a $45.45 billion budget for fiscal year 2023-24, ending a month-long impasse that will prevent interruptions to many critica...
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Pennsylvania Council on the Arts expands Creative Business Loan Fund
The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) recently expanded its Creative Business Loan Fund to include Rising Tide Community Loan Fund, a community development financial institution (CDFI) that is a ...
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Harrisburg chamber president to serve on ACCE board
The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), an association of chamber professionals from chambers of commerce throughout the United States, recently elected Ryan Unger, Harrisburg Region...
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PGT Trucking establishes dedicated zero-emission equipment route
Pittsburgh-based PGT Trucking, Inc. announced Wednesday they had established the first dedicated transportation service using Class 8 zero-emission equipment. The route to Pittsburgh’s Steel Dyn...
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Legislators from Pennsylvania, Ohio discuss grid reliability
Legislators from Pennsylvania and Ohio met this week to discuss the reliability of the mid-Atlantic power grid on Monday. Members of the Pennsylvania State Senate and the Ohio General Assembly met...
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