PIDA approves $4.3 million in loans
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 would establish statewide licensure requirements for electricians
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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Initiative aims to make Pennsylvania more affordable
Pennsylvania House Republicans recently launched an initiative aimed at providing tax relief and lowering costs. The Freedom Through Affordability initiative includes targeted proposals designed to...
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Natural gas power hub involving $17B investment planned for Pennsylvania
A major natural gas generation project in southwest Pennsylvania is moving forward as part of a broader U.S.-Japan investment initiative aimed at boosting domestic energy supply and supporting growing...
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Natural gas expansion project in Bradford County receives nearly $878K in funding
The Commonwealth Financing Authority recently awarded Leatherstocking Gas Co. a $877,918 grant through the Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE) for a natural gas expansion project in Bradford County. Th...
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Commonwealth Financing Authority approves two grants totaling $1.5M
The Commonwealth Financing Authority, an independent agency that administers Pennsylvania’s economic stimulus packages, recently approved two grants through the Pipeline Investment Program totaling ...
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Pennsylvania Senate passes vehicle choice bill
The Pennsylvania Senate passed legislation this week that would prohibit future vehicle mandates in that state. Sponsored by state Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-Washington), S.B. 990 would ensure Penn...
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PA industrial competitiveness hindered by tariffs, workforce and policy, witnesses say
Tariffs, energy policies and workforce development are major obstacles to Pennsylvania’s continued industrial competitiveness, witnesses said during a House Republican Policy Committee hearing on Tu...
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Electricity Ratepayer Protection Act filed in state House
Pennsylvania State Rep. Craig Williams (R- Chadds Ford) introduced legislation that would prevent the state’s Public Utility Commission from enacting state energy policy without legislative action. ...
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State investing $5.7M in Northumberland County industrial site
The Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites (PA SITES) program recently invested $5.7 million toward the development of a new pad-ready site to attract businesses to Northumberland County....
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State sees strong spikes in natural gas production, drilled wells during 2025
Pennsylvania natural gas production rose more than 5 percent in 2025 compared to the prior year, marking the strongest increase in annual production since 2021, the state Independent Fiscal Office (IF...
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State PUC votes to investigate natural gas rate increase request
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission voted unanimously to suspend and investigate the natural gas rate increase proposed by UGI Utilities, Inc. – Gas Division. The proposed increase would ...
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Economic engine: U.S. Steel drives $5.6B into Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh-based United States Steel Corp. plays a powerful and growing role in advancing the state’s economy, workforce, and communities, according to its new economic impact report released Feb. 1...
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Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority approves three loans totaling nearly $3M
The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) recently approved three low-interest loans totaling nearly $3 million. “These new PIDA loans will help accelerate business growth, drive j...
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State House passes nuclear power bill
The state House of Representatives recently passed legislation that would allow for the construction of nuclear small modular reactors (SMRs) and microreactors to add to Pennsylvania’s energy grid. ...
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State Senate passes bill to address electric generation shortages in PJM grid
The state Senate recently approved legislation that would address electricity generation shortages in the PJM grid and expand energy development by speeding up site preparation. Senate Bill 704 dir...
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Yaw tells Pennsylvania Chemical Industry Council his focus is on energy, economy
Pennsylvania state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) said his focus for the coming legislative session would be energy, the environment and the economy. During an address to the Pennsylvania Chemical Ind...
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Gov. Shapiro taps Rainy Day Fund to balance $53B proposed budget for next fiscal year
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday unveiled a $53.3 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026-27 that relies on taking $4.6 billion out of the state’s Rainy Day Fund for emergencies and on...
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As PA budget looms, energy coalition urges Shapiro to hold the line on new taxes
Ahead of the governor’s upcoming fiscal year 2026-2027 budget address on Feb. 3, the Stop New Energy Taxes Coalition urged state policymakers to avoid new or increased energy taxes and to continue s...
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State Sen. Robinson hosts hearing on requiring local labor hired for public works projects
Pennsylvania State Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-Bridgeville) held a hearing recently to discuss his legislation to require contractors on public works projects to hire local labor. Robinson, chair of t...
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