Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate rose but the state’s total nonfarm jobs reached a record high.
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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 »Home sales slow in Pennsylvania
While home sales are down slightly over last year in Pennsylvania, the housing market remained fairly steady in February from January, according to the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors.
Read More »PASSHE takes action to address crucial nursing shortage
To address a critical nursing shortage, Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education is seeking $112 million in state funding.
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 »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 »PennDOT to begin accepting applications for electric vehicle infrastructure grants
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said it will begin accepting applications for Round 1 of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Program on March 27.
Read More »Bill would make PA Preferred Organic Program permanent
Two Pennsylvania state reps are hoping to make an initiative aimed at helping the state’s farmers a permanent program.
Read More »Central Pa. social services agency brings lawsuit against Mid Penn Bank
The Center for Independent Living of Central PA announced that it filed a complaint against Mid Penn Bank.
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