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Shapiro’s budget proposals draw mixed reviews
Governor Josh Shapiro presented his 2026-27 budget proposal to a joint session of the General Assembly, drawing mixed reviews.
Small business owners seeking policy solutions descend on D.C.
Small business owners met in Washington, D.C. to call on Congress to improve access to capital, address workforce challenges, expand affordable child care, and reduce regulatory burdens.
Goldman Sachs delivers policy playbook for small businesses
A new report from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices and the Bipartisan Policy Center offers a playbook to help grow the economy by tackling challenges faced by small businesses.
Pa. employees to receive increased paid parental leave, new benefits
Expanded paid parental leave and bolstered work-life support through the State Employee Assistance Program are new benefits available to Pennsylvania employees through the Shapiro Administration.
Reading’s small businesses supported by Shapiro Administration
Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis shared Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plans to boost investments, affordable child care, and revitalization in Reading.
Shapiro announced $44B budget that gives, and takes away
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro introduced his first budget plan to the state’s legislature Tuesday, promoting a spending plan he called conservative, that would save taxpayers money.
PA working families to benefit from new child care tax credit
To help ease child care costs for working families, the Wolf Administration and General Assembly is investing $25 million in the new child care tax credit program.
Child care shortage hurts hospitality industry, survey says
Lack of access to child care threatens parents’ ability to work in the hospitality industry, according to survey data released Wednesday by the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association and Start Strong PA.
Gov. Wolf announces $98 million in grants for child care industry
As the staffing crisis continues in the child care industry, Governor Tom Wolf has announced a $98 million grant opportunity for certified child care providers to support workforce recruitment and retention.
Groups partner to address staffing needs in child care industry
The United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is getting involved in a statewide effort to address the worker shortage crisis in the child care industry.
Lehigh Valley Children’s Center opens in Palmerton
Lehigh Valley Children’s Center has opened at 480 Delaware Ave., Palmerton.
Federal grant funding to support Pennsylvania’s child care subsidies
Child Care Works (CCW), Pennsylvania’s subsidized child care program, is set to receive $352 million in funding to decrease costs to families who qualify for subsidized care and add incentives for child care providers.
