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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The state Senate recently advanced legislation that would allow employers to be reimbursed for expenses paid to an employee for a workplace injury when a settlement or award of damages is obtained aga...
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Pennsylvania’s public coffers just got a natural gas-powered boost. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on Monday announced that $146.3 million in impact fees will be distributed in 2021. ...
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The state Senate has passed a bill that would prevent Pennsylvania joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) without first getting the approval of the state legislature. The Pennsylvani...
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The Pennsylvania General Assembly voted Thursday to end Gov. Tom Wolf’s COVID-19 emergency declaration while ensuring existing regulatory flexibilities provided for under the order remain in effect ...
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The state Senate Finance Committee recently advanced legislation to provide employers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with critical assistance, Senate Bill 368 is part of the Prioritize Pennsylv...
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A concurrent resolution soon to be introduced in the state Senate would create a bicameral, 18-month commission focused on the state’s education system. The 2030 Commission on Education and Econo...
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