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Water infrastructure projects in 12 counties receive $60 million investment

By Debra Flax  |   May 18, 2018   |   Featured

Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced the approval of a $60 million investment for 12 water infrastructure projects across 12 counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST...

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William B. Hawk

Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors elects new president

By Debra Flax  |   May 17, 2018   |   News

William B. Hawk, a supervisor for Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County, was recently elected to serve as the president of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS). Hawk w...

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Pennsylvania Farm Bureau advocates for improved rural broadband access throughout commonwealth

By Debra Flax  |   May 17, 2018   |   Featured

At the recent Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s (PFB) State Legislative Conference in Harrisburg, PFB and approximately 300 farmers urged members of the state General Assembly to support commonwealth effor...

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Eight Universities approved as certified medical marijuana research centers

By Debra Flax  |   May 16, 2018   |   Featured

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has approved eight universities as Certified Academic Clinical Research Centers in the commonwealth’s marijuana program, Gov. Tom Wolf announced this week. â...

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State cycling improvements, benefits touted during Bike to Work Week

By Debra Flax  |   May 16, 2018   |   News

Following an executive bike ride around Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, by several cabinet members, other officials, and staff, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced plans to upd...

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Gov. Wolf signs high tunnel farm bill into law

By Debra Flax  |   May 15, 2018   |   News

While high tunnel use to grow produce in Pennsylvania has been faced with state regulation burdens intended for commercial and residential development, Gov. Tom Wolf signed House Bill 1486 to mitigate...

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New funding approved for machine, welding training program expansion in northwest Pennsylvania

By Debra Flax  |   May 15, 2018   |   News

New funding to the Precision Manufacturing Institute (PMI) in Crawford County was recently approved in an attempt to enhance the institute’s manufacturing training programs, Gov. Tom Wolf announced ...

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Bill to improve handling of complaints in residential communities signed into law

By Debra Flax  |   May 15, 2018   |   Featured

Legislation seeking to improve the process for how certain complaints within residential communities are handled was signed into law last week by Gov. Tom Wolf. House Bill 595, now Act 17 of 2018,...

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Jim Struzzi

Struzzi endorsed for State House by ChamberPAC

By Debra Flax  |   May 14, 2018   |   Companies

ChamberPAC announced last week its endorsement of Jim Struzzi for the state’s 62nd legislative House District. ChamberPAC represents the political arm of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and ...

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Gov. Wolf announces award of $2 million in Business Education Partnership grants

By Debra Flax  |   May 14, 2018   |   News

Gov. Tom Wolf announced Thursday the award of $2 million in Business Education Partnership grants to 18 projects throughout Pennsylvania to provide students with educational opportunities and experien...

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PA Volkswagen Settlement to fund new air pollution reduction program

By Debra Flax  |   May 14, 2018   |   Featured

Gov. Tom Wolf announced Thursday the launch of new grant and rebate programs to reduce air pollution and improve air quality throughout Pennsylvania funded by a $118 million settlement with the Volksw...

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PAsmart proposal highlighted at Franklin County Career and Technology Center

By Debra Flax  |   May 11, 2018   |   News

Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Deputy Secretary for Workforce Development Eileen Cipriani highlighted Gov. Tom Wolf’s PAsmart proposal to boost opportunities for career and technical education...

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Cumberland County commissioners urge PennDOT action regarding I-81 safety, congestion

By Debra Flax  |   May 10, 2018   |   Local

Following several crashes along I-81 between exits 42 and 52, the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution last week calling on the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Pen...

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Approved abandoned mine reclamation projects to create jobs, improve safety and environment statewide

By Debra Flax  |   May 10, 2018   |   Featured

The Wolf Administration announced Tuesday the approval of $55.6 million in funding aimed at supporting approximately 150 abandoned coal mine reclamation projects throughout Pennsylvania. The proje...

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Legislation aims to limit over-prescription of pain medications under Workers’ Comp system

By Debra Flax  |   May 9, 2018   |   Featured

Sens. Don White (R-41st District) and Kim Ward (R-39th District) introduced legislation last week that seeks to require prescription guidelines and effective utilization reviews under Pennsylvania’s...

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Pennsylvania DEP releases call for innovative fuel technology projects applications following Wolf Administration support

By Debra Flax  |   May 9, 2018   |   News

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced last week that it is now accepting applications for innovative, advanced fuel, and vehicle technology projects that will develop...

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First-in-the-nation transparency tool garners global award for Pennsylvania Treasury

By Debra Flax  |   May 8, 2018   |   News

The Pennsylvania Treasury Department recently received a 2018 CIO 100 award for its Transparency Portal, a first-in-the-nation tool that allows state residents the ability to review Pennsylvania’s b...

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Gov. Wolf signs double taxation bill into law after vetoing similar bill 18 months before

By Debra Flax  |   May 8, 2018   |   News

Gov. Tom Wolf signed legislation (H.B. 866) last week prohibiting local school districts and municipalities from imposing double taxation following his veto of identical legislation (H.B. 245) in Nove...

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Legislation introduced in House, Senate to help school districts in financial crisis

By Debra Flax  |   May 8, 2018   |   Featured

While school districts in throughout the state are facing overwhelming losses of property tax revenue, state Reps. Tim Hennessey (R-North Coventry) and Tom Quigley (R-Royersford) introduced legislatio...

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Winners announced for first student video contest awards highlighting manufacturing

By Debra Flax  |   May 4, 2018   |   Local

Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin and the Department of Labor and Industry Secretary Jerry Oleksiak announced on behalf of Gov. Tom Wolf the winners of the stateâ...

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