Shapiro Administration announces added funding for apprenticeships and construction trades.
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Study reveals Pa. unemployment rate to be good news/bad news
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate rose but the state’s total nonfarm jobs reached a record high.
Read More »Creative sector’s contributions to Pa. economy increasing
Pennsylvania’s creative sector added more than $28.6 billion to the state’s economy.
Read More »Area counties receive funding to strengthen economy, improve infrastructure
Multimodal Transportation Funds projects in Lehigh, Berks, Montgomery, and Northampton counties are among the project approvals receiving more than $58 million in grants and loans.
Read More »Small businesses’ growth and diversity highlight new study
Data from a new study provides a guide for the Small Business Administration to help ensure America's small businesses can grow and diversify their revenue through trade.
Read More »Senior, vulnerable homeowners and renters are focal point of new legislation
Legislation has been introduced by Pennsylvania State Representatives this week that will equalize income levels, increase rebate amounts, and raise the highest income bracket for senior and vulnerable homeowners and renters. Seeking to expand Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) Program, State Reps. Izzy Smith-Wade-El (D-Lancaster) and Carol Hill-Evans (D-York) introduced the legislation on Monday. “It has ...
Read More »Can Keystone Saves bill rescue Pa. from fiscal cliff?
State Treasurer Stacy Garrity said Pennsylvania is approaching a fiscal cliff but added that workable solutions do exist.
Read More »Pa. Senators seek to spur economic growth, attract new employers
A package of bills designed to promote economic growth and attract new employees has been introduced by Pennsylvania senators.
Read More »Lehigh Valley, Central Pa. projects receive new funding for clean transportation
Lehigh Valley and central Pennsylvania are among the regions hosting projects that were awarded funding Tuesday from the Shapiro Administration for clean transportation.
Read More »Pa. farm businesses get boost from new government funding
To grow farm businesses, the Shapiro Administration stated Tuesday that it has expanded funding by $200,000.
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