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St. Luke's Bethlehem Campus. PHOTO/SLUHN
Aug 20, 2024

Forbes: St. Luke’s is top health care employer in Pa.

St. Luke’s University Health Network was recognized by Forbes Magazine as the top health care employer and among the top 10 employers overall in the state. 

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.

Aug 16, 2024

Pa. nonfarm jobs reach record high for 12th straight month

Pennsylvania’s nonfarm jobs in July marked the 12th straight month at a record high, and the state’s unemployment rate remained at 3.4%.

Aug 15, 2024

Keystone Research Center praises decline in inflation, urges support for working families

Stephen Herzenberg, economist and executive director of the Keystone Research Center praised the continued decline in inflation.

Aug 15, 2024

Updated plan clears path for transportation improvements across Pa.

The State Transportation Commission has cleared the path for infrastructure and transportation improvements affecting business travel across Pennsylvania.

Aug 14, 2024

New business applications reach record 19M under Biden-Harris

A record 19 million new business applications have been filed under the Biden-Harris Administration.

Aug 14, 2024

Shapiro-Davis Administration sets mark for nearly $700M spent with small businesses

The Department of General Services announced that the Shapiro-Davis Administration invested a record-setting $691 million with small diverse businesses.

Aug 13, 2024

Programs to speed permitting process launched by Pa. DEP

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is introducing two programs to expand permitting capacity at the agency, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced.

Aug 12, 2024

Lehigh Valley, Central Pa. farms among those protected by $9.9M investment

Pennsylvania is investing more than $9.9 million to purchase development rights for 2,654 acres on 30 farms in 14 counties across the Lehigh Valley and Central Pennsylvania, the Shapiro Administration announced.

Aug 12, 2024

Pa. wages growing faster than U.S. average, report shows

Recent wage growth in Pennsylvania surpasses pre-pandemic levels and outpaces the national average, according to a new report by the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association.

Aug 8, 2024

PA Chamber hires director of government affairs

The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry has hired a director of government affairs.

Aug 8, 2024

Shapiro Administration announces $22M investment for support services workforce

The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs is awarding $22 million to practitioners within the substance use disorder treatment, prevention, case management and recovery support services workforce.