Nine members of the Pennsylvania delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter last week to House leadership urging the inclusion of the RESTAURANTS Act in future COVID-19 relief legis...
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A group of four Republican lawmakers recently sent a letter to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission expressing serious concerns about Environmental Quality Board (EQB) Regulation #7-559, propo...
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The state Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee recently voted to send a letter to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission urging it to thoroughly review concerns about the Regional...
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OneValley, a global entrepreneurship platform that supports entrepreneurs, recently launched the Pittsburgh Startup Challenge. Pittsburgh-based startups apply for a chance to share more than $50,0...
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Gov. Tom Wolf’s $40 billion proposed budget for the coming fiscal year promises a major push on education funding to be paid for by increasing income taxes for some upper-income Pennsylvanians, cutt...
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The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recently awarded $1.3 million in grants to eight organizations for 27 projects critical to sustaining and growing the agriculture industry. Projects focus...
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Gov. Tom Wolf’s latest proposal to change the way natural gas production is taxed in Pennsylvania was met with a familiar chilly reception from the industry and from some members of the General Asse...
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The state Senate approved Wednesday a comprehensive $912 million COVID-19 relief package to assist restaurants, schools, employers, and tenants impacted by the pandemic. Senate Bill 109 specificall...
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Legislation recently introduced in the state House of Representatives would provide additional financial support to small businesses impact by the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill, authored by State Rep...
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FirstEnergy Corp.'s Pennsylvania utilities recently completed more than $120 million in major projects that upgrade the electric distribution system and infrastructure. Upgrades included installin...
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Legislation recently introduced in the state Senate would create a program to help restaurants and bars devastated by COVID-19 closings and restrictions. The bill would establish a $145 million Hos...
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Senate Bill 2, a proposed constitutional amendment to limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations, was approved Tuesday by the state Senate with a vote of 28-20. Specifically, the me...
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State Rep. Daryl D. Metcalfe (R-Butler County) recently sent a memorandum to members of the House of Representatives seeking support for a bill that would strengthen the Regulatory Review Act. Metc...
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The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee approved a proposed amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution to strengthen the state’s response to emergencies by limiting the leng...
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The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority and Philadelphia recently launched the $12 million Philadelphia COVID-19 Restaurant and Gym Relief Program. The program assists businesses advers...
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U.S. Rep. Fred Keller (R-PA) held five virtual meetings last week with local chambers of commerce throughout Pennsylvania’s 12thDistrict to discuss provisions included in the latest COVID-19 relief ...
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Sports betting handled more than $3.5 billion in Pennsylvania last year, while sportsbooks and online casinos earned more than $100 million in revenue, according to PlayPennsylvania.com analysts. P...
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PA Chamber of Business and Industry Gene Barr released a statement last week criticizing Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to use money from the Workers’ Compensation Security Fund to support his proposed smal...
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The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) recently made available $4.5 million for local programs that enhance foundational digital literacy skills for job seekers, increasing their access...
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The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), in partnership with the Chester County Workforce Development Board, received almost $1 million in job training and workforce development fundin...
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