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The application period for rental and utility assistance in Allegheny County has opened and runs through Sept. 30.
Funding is through the county’s CARES Rent Relief Program, which was created in ...
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Pittsburgh Works Together, a coalition of labor, business, and civic leaders, released a five-part policy agenda outlining the steps needed to make western Pennsylvania a powerhouse for the nation’s...
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The Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative (FFFI) recently received $10 million as part of the PA CARES appropriation being distributed to eligible food retailers in the form of one-time grants....
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Republicans in the General Assembly recently presented Gov. Tom Wolf with a resolution that would end the state’s COVID-19 emergency declaration.
The Wolf administration previously had tried to b...
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The House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to advance House Bill 2025, which would require legislative authorization before Pennsylvania could enter into any multi-state program, such as the Regi...
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Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) announced Monday his plan to reintroduce legislation guaranteeing a reform of the election of appellate judges that would more accurately reflect the diversity of Pennsylvania ...
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Legislation recently introduced in the state House would potentially cut down on the delays associated with receiving jobless benefits.
Under the bill, General Assembly legislative staff would have...
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The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) recently opened applications for a new program offering renters and homeowners impacted by the coronavirus pandemic financial aid.
The agency will pro...
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Gov. Tom Wolf recently signed Senate Bill 637 into law, modernizing job-licensing requirements and allowing people with criminal records to receive licenses.
In Pennsylvania, one in five workers ...
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Amtrak, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, partially restored full-length Keystone Service today in anticipation of increased demand.
The route runs from New York to...
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Small businesses statewide can now apply for the COVID-19 Relief Statewide Small Business Assistance program grants, which opened applications on Tuesday.
Funding for the program is through the f...
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Legislation recently passed by the Pennsylvania General Assembly would allow local taxing authorities to provide tax exemptions of up to 10 years for any improvements or new construction on blighted p...
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FirstNet, a wireless communication network for first responders, recently announced its expansion across Pennsylvania.
In Huntingdon County, a new site will provide coverage around Broad Top City a...
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The office of the attorney general recently stopped illegal price gouging by Scranton based Goods And More Incorporated, an Amazon.com third-party seller.
The company was selling 12-ounce bottles o...
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FirstLight, a leading provider of fiber-optic data, internet, data center, cloud and voice services to enterprise and carrier customers throughout the northeastern United States, recently announced pl...
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Pennsylvania’s food security programs and dairy industry recently each received $20 million in federal funding through the CARES Act, totaling their federal funding to $40 million.
A total of $5 ...
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A bipartisan coalition of 11 governors, including Pennsylvania’s Gov. Tom Wolf, recently sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Congressional leaders urging an efficient and effective strategy ...
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Penn State recently awarded 10 grants through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Manufacturing PA initiative.
The projects are part of the initiative’s fello...
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Sen. John DiSanto
The Senate approved Wednesday, with House amendments, legislation designed to extend second chances for rehabilitated citizens seeking state-issued job licenses.
Senate Bill 637, introduced by stat...
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The Senate Majority Policy Committee recently held a workshop on ways to safely reopen southeastern Pennsylvania’s economy following Gov. Tom Wolf’s public health emergency.
Southeastern Pennsy...
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