The Pennsylvania House Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee June 2 passed House Bill 501, a central piece of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s broader “Lightning Plan” energy strategy. ...
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More than 70 local chambers of commerce and economic development agencies recently sent a letter to state lawmakers urging them to address the child care teacher shortage. Current gaps in the child...
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With more than 1.5 million Pennsylvanians owning cryptocurrencies, the state should develop clear regulatory guidelines for blockchain technology and digital assets, said State Rep. Torren Ecker (R-19...
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The high consumer costs of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s two climate-related energy proposals will have a damaging effect on the state’s economy, according to the Commonwealth Foundation, which develops and...
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State Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) released a co-sponsorship memo May 23 seeking support for legislation he plans to introduce that would update and expand the existing Pennsylvania Waterfront Developm...
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More than 9,500 new jobs were added statewide since Gov. Josh Shapiro took office in 2023, according to Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) analysis. In addition, there has been mo...
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The Pennsylvania Intermodal Cargo Growth Incentive Program (PICGIP) incentivizes shippers to move cargo through Pennsylvania ports by providing participating ocean carriers up to $1 million annually. ...
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State Sen Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming County) said his bill to provide residents with energy choices was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Local Government Committee. Yaw’s bill, Senate Bill 311, t...
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With oral arguments completed Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court now begins its review of the constitutionality of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), the first cap-and-invest regional...
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In a hearing convened by state Sens. Gene Yaw (R- Lycoming County) and Pat Stefano (R- Connellsville), the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and the Senate Consumer Protection and Pr...
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Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would allow taxpayers to include solid American manufactured hardwood products under the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit. ...
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A pending bipartisan bill led by Republican U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) would lead to job creation and reduce reliance on safety net programs, according to a new study released by the Allegis Grou...
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The Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee on Wednesday approved several bills that stand to affect the state’s natural gas industry and the proposals now move to the full ...
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Legislation recently advanced by the state House Finance Committee would create tax credits that support the future development of energy production. House Bill 500 would update existing PA EDGE Ta...
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Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced on Tuesday 11 projects would receive $64 million as part of the first round of PA SITES grants. The PA Sites ...
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The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry and Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Pennsylvania launched a joint campaign on May 5, urging Congress to make permanent the small business provisions of...
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State Republican lawmakers and industry leaders on Thursday urged aggressive action to unlock Pennsylvania’s natural gas reserves, warning that regulatory barriers and delays are driving away jobs a...
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Bipartisan legislation soon to be introduced in the state House of Representatives would ensure accelerated permits for data center projects that commit to equal, or higher, environmental performance....
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Legislation soon to be introduced in the state House will address Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority’s (SEPTA) budget deficit by privatizing the transportation authority’s busing operatio...
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on Monday unanimously approved a settlement between the Shapiro administration and PJM Interconnection LLC to resolve price hikes planned by the regiona...
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