Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) recently applauded the House Labor and Industry Committee for advancing House Bill 1234, which amends the Workers' Compensation Act of...
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Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) recently released an analysis, which shows that emissions in Pennsylvania since 1990 have decreased as the Commonwealth’s energy demand and production have grown. ...
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Republican lawmakers representing Pennsylvania districts spoke out in support of southwestern Pennsylvania’s petrochemical industry this week, highlighting the economic growth and jobs it provides. ...
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The Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) pilot program launches next week in Pennsylvania, aiming to change driver behavior to reduce work zone speeds and improve work zone safety. It is a...
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The Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee unanimously approved Wednesday legislation that aims to extend second chances for rehabilitated individuals seeking meaningful emplo...
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The state Senate voted Wednesday to advance a bill sponsored by Sen. Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) that would reauthorize the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4). PHC4 collects an...
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The State Senate advanced a bill Tuesday that would allow local taxing authorities to provide a tax exemption for up to 10 years for improvements and new construction on blighted properties. Senat...
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Pennsylvania’s 22 statewide workforce development boards are encouraged to apply for $2.5 million in new Business-Education Partnership grants through the Department of Labor and Industry. Fundi...
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The State Senate recently advanced legislation that would enable Pennsylvanians to transfer digital assets and property in the same way they can transfer tangible property, according to Sen. Scott Mar...
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The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recently advanced two bills, sponsored by Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster), designed to assist the state’s struggling dairy industry. Ho...
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The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), recently held a roundtable discussion in Juniata County about the business issues affecting rural Pe...
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Penn State University, in partnership with Lightsource BP, recently broke ground on a 70-megawatt solar project that is expected to provide 25 percent of the university's electricity over the next 25 ...
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The Industrial Sites Reuse Program recently awarded funding to seven projects. The program is designed to encourage the cleanup of environmental contamination at industrial sites by providing grant...
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Ralph Yanora was sworn in yesterday as a commissioner on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) at a ceremony in Harrisburg. “We look forward to working with Commissioner Yanora and wel...
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The state Senate approved Wednesday a bill that would repeal a provision in state law that could, according to Rep. Aaron Bernstine’s (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence), enable the implementation of a state...
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The state Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee recently advanced legislation that would reauthorize the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund (AMRF) through 2036. The fund is scheduled to...
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The House Liquor Control Committee unanimously approved on Monday legislation, sponsored by Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks), that would permit owners of old hotel licenses to convert them to restaurant li...
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The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) warned in a recent press release that projected federal payments cuts could pose a threat to the long-term financial viability of hospit...
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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently reminded small business owners and farmers that grant funding for energy efficiency and pollution prevention projects is still av...
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Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry President and CEO Gene Barr recently issued a statement urging the Independent Regulatory Review Commission and lawmakers to reject a revised proposal f...
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