5G access bill signed into law
Gov. Tom Wolf recently signed House Bill 1621 into law, increasing access to 5G technology by deploying small wireless facilities, which can be attached to an existing utility pole and be as small as ...
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Gov. Wolf signs law providing farmers with limited civil liability protection
Gov. Tom Wolf recently signed House Bill 101 into law, providing farmers limited civil liability protections while opening their farms to the public for a fee. Act 27 of 2021 applies to any enterpr...
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State budget includes data center tax incentive
Gov. Tom Wolf recently signed a state budget bill that includes a computer data center tax incentive. The exemption would apply to the purchase of computer data center equipment and is viewed as an...
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Pa. legislators secure reopening of Taiwan trade office as part of budget
State legislators utilized Pennsylvania’s 2021-22 state budget to secure funding to reopen the state’s Office of Trade and Investment in Taiwan, previously closed by the Wolf Administration. Wi...
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USDOT awards $49M infrastructure grant to Port of Philadelphia
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded the Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) a $49 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant to construct a multi-use berth to accommod...
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Sen. Fontana applauds 2021-22 budget’s inclusion of film industry jobs
State Sen. Wayne Fontana (D-42) applauded the recognition of short-series streaming shows in the Film Production Tax Credit included in the state’s 2021-2022 budget. The tax credit will help pro...
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Pa. governor to enact $40 billion state budget; state overtime rule repealed
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf plans to sign into law this week a nearly $40 billion state budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year after the Republican-controlled Legislature passed a spending plan that does...
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Banking system bill heads to Gov. Wolf
House Bill 859, supporting the state’s banking system, recently advanced the state Senate and heads to Gov. Tom Wolf for his signature. The bill amends the Department of Banking and Securities Co...
Read MoreLegislation would close sales tax loophole
Legislation recently introduced in the state House of Representatives would close a loophole in the sales tax law. Under current law, major online retailers calculate taxes based on the location of...
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Committee advances legislation streamlining government
The state Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee recently advanced legislation to streamline government decisions and processes. Senate Bill 717 amends the Environmental Hearing Board ...
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State calls on businesses to help stop the spread of spotted lanternfly
As part of a statewide effort to control the invasive spotted lanternfly, state officials are asking Pennsylvania businesses to step up and help out. During a press conference held Tuesday at Ches...
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Sen. Boscola supports Senate passage of 5G wireless infrastructure bill
The state Senate recently advanced a bipartisan bill regulating 5G wireless infrastructure deployment, a move applauded by state Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh/Northampton counties). “This new infra...
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Workforce development boards receive $8.2M in L&I grants
The Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) recently awarded four local workforce development boards statewide $8.2 million in Near Completer Demonstration Project (NCDP) grants. The grants assist job...
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Senate advances bill addressing blighted properties
The Senate recently advanced legislation that would fund the demolition of blighted and abandoned properties. Senate Bill 439 amends the Recorder of Deeds Fee Law of 1982 to further provide for cou...
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PHFA accepting bids for purchase of mixed-use development tax credits
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) announced Monday that it would be accepting bids for the purchase of $3 million in mixed-use development tax credits. The funds collected from succes...
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Senate advances legislation seeking to make permanent “Ready-to-Drink cocktails”
The state Senate advanced legislation Wednesday to make permanent changes made during the COVID-19 pandemic that benefit the restaurant industry. House Bill 1154 would make permanent the sale of mi...
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Pennsylvania Reps. Lamb, Fitzpatrick introduce bridge legislation
U.S. Reps. Conor Lamb (D-PA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced this week legislation to better fund repairs and maintenance of Pennsylvania’s off system bridges. The Support for Community ...
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Range board announces natural gas pilot program in Southwestern Pennsylvania
Fort Worth-based Range Resources announced Tuesday that it enter into a pilot program to certify responsibly sourced natural gas by monitoring two pad locations in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The p...
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Legislation seeks to expand high-speed internet access
The state House Consumer Affairs Committee recently advanced legislation that would address the challenge of expanding access to high-speed internet in unserved and underserved areas. Senate Bill 4...
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Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee advances environmental bills
The state Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee recently advanced three bills sponsored by Committee Chairman Gene Yaw (R-Bradford County). Senate Bill 284 would require the Environme...
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