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Philadelphia Gas Works awarded $40M federal infrastructure safety, modernization grant

By Melina Druga  |   October 24, 2024   |   Companies

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) recently awarded Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) a $40 million Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization grant. ...

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State lawmakers, officials urge businesses to take advantage of new tax credits

By Kim Riley  |   October 24, 2024   |   Featured

Starting in January 2025, new tax credits for matching contributions to employees’ PA 529 College and Career Savings Program and the PA ABLE savings program for people with disabilities become avail...

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House Republicans name regulatory review administrator

By Melina Druga  |   October 21, 2024   |   News

Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) recently appointed Michaele Totino, an attorney, as the Republican caucus’ permanent regulatory review administrator, effective immedi...

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State considers how to quell rising consumer prices while meeting massive power demands

By Kim Riley  |   October 18, 2024   |   Featured

Pennsylvania lawmakers and power industry stakeholders are working to figure out how to meet the state’s growing demands for electricity without putting consumers in the poor house.  PJM Interco...

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Vision RNG closes on sale of tax credits to fund new development efforts

By Kim Riley  |   October 17, 2024   |   Companies

Vision RNG LLC, a green energy supplier in Washington County, Pa., said Tuesday the company successfully sold $11.6 million in Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) under the Inflation Reduction Act that will...

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PA House Republicans urge Biden to approve deal between U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel

By Kim Riley  |   October 11, 2024   |   Companies

Several Pennsylvania state Republican representatives introduced a resolution in the General Assembly Oct. 9 urging President Joe Biden to approve the sale of U.S. Steel Corp. to Nippon Steel Corp. to...

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Pennsylvania senators plan bill to prohibit distribution of impact fees from natural gas development

By Kim Riley  |   October 11, 2024   |   Featured

Two Pennsylvania State senators said Wednesday they plan “in the near future” to cosponsor a bill that would prohibit the distribution of impact fees generated from natural gas development to any ...

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New state manufacturing training grant to Millersville University program will build up workforce

By Kim Riley  |   October 10, 2024   |   Featured

The Shapiro administration has invested $200,000 in the Robotic WorX program at Millersville University in Millersville, Pa., to help develop a strong pipeline of manufacturing industry workers throug...

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State’s credit rating upgraded, outlook revised to stable by Moody’s Ratings

By Kim Riley  |   October 9, 2024   |   Featured

Moody’s Ratings on Monday upgraded Pennsylvania’s credit rating, citing the state's sound fiscal management, balanced budgets, and steady economic growth, and revised its outlook from positive to ...

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Eight wine projects receive $1M in research and marketing grants

By Melina Druga  |   October 9, 2024   |   Companies

The PA Liquor Control Board recently awarded eight projects $1 million in research and marketing grants to increase sales, production, and quality of Pennsylvania wines. “William Penn literally p...

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House GOP Policy Committee delves into inflation solutions for Pennsylvanians

By Kim Riley  |   October 8, 2024   |   Featured

While every segment of Pennsylvania’s population is stressed because of inflation, according to State House Republican Policy Committee members, there is some relief for Pennsylvanians.  “In C...

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Bucks County Community College programs receive manufacturing training grant

By Melina Druga  |   October 7, 2024   |   Investment

The state Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) recently awarded the Industrial Maintenance and Metalwork Training programs at Bucks County Community College (BCCC) a $400,000 Manufa...

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Hearing examines Pennsylvania’s electric grid

By Melina Druga  |   October 3, 2024   |   News

The state House Republican Policy Committee recently held a hearing to discuss uncertainty facing Pennsylvania’s electricity grid. “We’ve heard from all corners of the state that consumers ca...

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Legislation would sell alternative energy credits to offset orphan, abandoned wells

By Melina Druga  |   October 2, 2024   |   Investment

Legislation recently introduced in the state Senate would sell alternative energy credits as a method to curb orphan and abandoned wells. Senate Bill 1330 would direct the Pennsylvania Department o...

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State budget provides $30M for career and technical education

By Melina Druga  |   September 30, 2024   |   Investment

The 2024-25 budget would increase funding for career and technical education (CTE) and equipment by $30 million. “Over the past two years, I’ve visited career and technical schools in Altoona...

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Lehigh Valley manufacturing needs more skilled workers, say stakeholders

By Kim Riley  |   September 30, 2024   |   Featured

Training and recruiting skilled workers in the manufacturing field are top concerns in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, as in other parts of the state, according to testimony given during a hearing led...

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Revenue bonds provide $315M for Philadelphia Gas Works

By Melina Druga  |   September 30, 2024   |   Companies

Gas Works Revenue Bonds 17th Series A&B have provided Philadelphia with $315 million for Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) infrastructure investments. Improvements will focus on maintaining a safe, r...

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Steelworkers remain opposed to U.S. Steel takeover despite arbitration ruling

By Kim Riley  |   September 27, 2024   |   Companies

The United Steelworkers (USW) union is disappointed by a recent arbitration board’s ruling that Pittsburgh-based U. S. Steel Corp. may move forward with its proposed acquisition by Nippon Steel. ...

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House hearing explores ways to advance jobs, businesses in Pennsylvania

By Melina Druga  |   September 26, 2024   |   News

The House Republican Policy Committee recently held a hearing to explore and advance pro-business, pro-jobs, and pro-family policies. Testifiers spoke about the rising costs of doing business in Pe...

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Pennsylvania legislators say contract delay for Gecko Robotics, U.S. Navy must be fixed

By Kim Riley  |   September 26, 2024   |   Featured

A bipartisan group of Pennsylvania lawmakers on Capitol Hill urged the General Services Administration (GSA) to expedite a U.S. Navy contract with Gecko Robotics to bolster national security and creat...

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