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Apr 24, 2026

Web-based calculator helps companies gauge workers comp costs

The PA Workers Comp Calculator analyzes compensation costs and premium drivers for employers across Pennsylvania to help with budgeting and coverage decisions.

Oct 28, 2025

Pa. confirmed as lone Northeast state with growing economy

Moody’s  confirmed that Pennsylvania remains the lone Northeast state with a growing economy. New data reveals that more than $31.6 billion has been secured in private sector investments and over 16,700 jobs created since the start of the Shapiro Administration.

Mar 4, 2025

Pa. partnering with USDA to support farms, food businesses

Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced a partnership with the USDA Northeast Regional Food Business Center to support small and mid-sized farms and food businesses.

Robert Elliott
Feb 4, 2025

Lafayette College to study LED lighting in agriculture

Lafayette College in Easton is working with a Canadian firm, Sollum Technologies, to research the company’s dynamic LED lighting solution to produce optimal growing conditions for agriculture. 

Jan 7, 2025

Lehigh Valley counties gain ag grants to expand career opportunities

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said investments in agriculture education will help Pennsylvania agriculture businesses meet complex challenges.

Dec 13, 2024

Pa. investing in Lehigh Valley farms

Pennsylvania is investing $10.2 million to purchase development rights for 2,842 acres on 31 farms in 13 counties, including the Lehigh Valley, the Shapiro Administration announced.

Nov 7, 2024

PHEAA expands programs of career study

The Pennsylvania Targeted Industry Program has been expanded by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency.

Nov 6, 2024

Berks, Lehigh projects receive new funding from Shapiro Administration

Projects in Berks and Lehigh counties are among the more than 400 across Pennsylvania to receive new funding, Gov. Josh Shapiro recently announced.

Oct 16, 2024

Pa. ag industry gains $4M investment

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced a relaunch of the Fresh Food Financing Initiative that will invest $4 million in businesses expanding access to fresh food in Pennsylvania.

Oct 14, 2024

Berks County projects gain agricultural grants

Projects in Berks County are among the 27 recipients of research grants aimed at aiding Pennsylvania agriculture, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced Monday.

Oct 7, 2024

Montgomery County brewery gains marketing grant

Montgomery County’s Double Eagle Malt LLC is among nine research and marketing grant recipients announced by Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding.

Aug 20, 2024

Shapiro Administration announces new workforce investment of over $4M

An investment of over $4 million in funding to strengthen workforce development projects has been made by the Shapiro Administration.