The state Senate recently voted to approve legislation that would help businesses transition to employee ownership. Senate Bill 478 would establish within the Department of Community and Economic D...
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Dominance Financing announced it would invest up to $4.2 billion that would help lower energy costs in Pennsylvania. The investment, in the form ...
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A resolution recently introduced in the state House of Representatives designates Friday as Manufacturing Day in Pennsylvania. The resolution is in conjunction with national efforts that recognize...
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Rapidly growing electricity demand — driven largely by data centers — could create serious reliability risks across the state and the broader region unless power supply keeps pace, according to a ...
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State lawmakers on Monday scrutinized Pennsylvania’s ability to remain competitive in the Mid-Atlantic energy market during a Pennsylvania House Republican Policy Committee field hearing, where they...
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Pennsylvania House Republicans are preparing a 10-bill package that would target business taxes, energy costs, housing supply, and other affordability issues as lawmakers work to make the state more c...
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Pennsylvania could lower electricity costs, bolster grid reliability, and attract investment by expanding energy production, witnesses told lawmakers Aug. 26 at a state House Republican Policy Committ...
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The House Human Services Committee held a public hearing on Aug. 18 to discuss House Bill 1939, bipartisan legislation that would increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for direct support professionals...
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Legislation recently introduced in the state Senate would repeal a prohibition on using seat-belt evidence in civil lawsuits. Under current law, evidence that an individual was not wearing a seat b...
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Legislation recently introduced in the state Senate would ensure the licensing and permitting processes would not be a barrier for homeowners who want to start or operate a small business. “This ...
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A resolution soon to be introduced in the state Senate would designate Oct. 2 as Manufacturing Day. Manufacturing Day is held annually throughout the United States on the first Friday of October w...
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Hanwha Philly Shipyard Inc. (HPSI), headquartered in Philadelphia, joined TOTE Services, LLC in announcing their completion of a fourth National Security Multi-Mission Vessel, the LONE STAR STATE . ...
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The rate of payment errors under Pennsylvania's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have been falling, but without further improvement, the state is at risk for hundreds of millions in ne...
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U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) said Pennsylvania will receive more than $1.5 million in funding for forestry businesses. Thompson said the grants will support forestry management, increa...
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Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 349, now Act 44 of 2026, into law this month. The bill ensures responsible solar development and offers better protections for landowners. The act established d...
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Gov. Josh Shapiro signed into law on Monday legislation that promotes nuclear development in Pennsylvania by making it more affordable to build smaller, more efficient nuclear reactors. House Bill 20...
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Legislation supporting nuclear development in Pennsylvania passed through the General Assembly this week and is headed to the desk of Gov. Josh Shapiro The legislation, H.B. 2017, would make the c...
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Pennsylvania lawmakers approved a series of energy policy measures as part of the 2026-27 state budget that Pennsylvania Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) said will bolster the state's energy industry, improve ele...
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Pennsylvania Senate Republicans are claiming victory after Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the state's $50.85 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27 on Sunday, saying they reshaped the governor's original sp...
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Pennsylvania state Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield) said recently he is working on legislation affecting environmental permitting as part of an 11-bill package designed to lower energy costs and expa...
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