U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (R-PA) recently hosted a roundtable discussion addressing the impact of a freeze that struck Pennsylvania on April 20-21. Attendees included U.S. Secretary of Agricult...
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Pennsylvania Rep. Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) sent a letter to the PJM Interconnection leadership asking for major reforms to the regional capacity market to ensure states are held accountable for their ene...
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposal to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour could eliminate jobs, increase consumer prices, and hurt small businesses, according to the Commonwealth ...
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Legislation recently introduced in the state House of Representatives would source short-term funding for farmers in agricultural emergencies. House Bill 2521 would permit the Agricultural Busine...
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The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) recently approved three low-interest loans totaling $3.4 million. Collectively, the projects will retain 128 existing jobs, create 135 full-...
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Southeastern Pennsylvania leaders announced a new effort to grow jobs and strengthen economic competitiveness in the region with the formation of the Greater Philadelphia Growth Partnership. Offic...
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The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry joined Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, chair of the Aerospace States Association, and the Keystone Space Collaborative to host the state’s third annual Aeros...
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Pennsylvania's turbulent foray into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative reduced investment in the state's electricity generation, resulting in a loss of energy projects and billions of dollars in r...
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State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) held a hearing recently to look into escalating concerns about the state’s electric grid amid rapidly changing demands. The Senate Environmental Resources and En...
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro joined PA Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Jessica Shirley to announce a $267 million investment that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower energy ...
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that manufacturing company Mondi Bags will expand its operations in Pennsylvania, investing in a new facility in Allegheny County. The 200,000-square-foot ...
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The Shapiro administration is asking the Indiana County Court of Common Pleas to approve a consent decree that would allow the Keystone and Conemaugh Generating Stations to continue operating beyond t...
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The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a $53.3 billion budget proposal, advancing a plan that immediately drew skepticism from Republicans in the Pennsylvania State Senate, who wa...
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The Pennsylvania House Energy Committee voted three bills out of committee that will, if passed, expand energy generation and improve grid efficiency. The bills--H.B. 2076, Geothermal Energy Devel...
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U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) recently visited 6K Additive’s Burgettstown facility to discuss the importance of establishing a robust, domestic supply chain for refractory metal powders essenti...
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The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement recently awarded Pennsylvania $29.5 million in Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program ...
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Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the state House of Representatives would strengthen Pennsylvania’s skilled trades work force and expand post-secondary opportunities. House Bill 2308...
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The Harrisburg Regional Chamber said it has been working to advance the priorities of the regional business community through its engagement on specific state and federal legislation. The chamber, wh...
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The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) recently approved five new low-interest loans totaling more than $4.3 million to support businesses in Carbon, Delaware, Lancaster, Philadelphi...
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Legislation recently introduced in the state Senate would establish statewide licensure requirements for electrical contractors and electricians. Municipalities currently establish licensure requirem...
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