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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Donald Trump moved to delay and revise federal refrigerant regulations this past week, loosening Biden-era environmental requirements tied to commercial cooling systems as the administration argues the …
Trump Eases Refrigerant Rules to Cut Food Supply Costs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dave McCormick and Mark Kelly introduced legislation this past week aimed at accelerating replacement of the U.S. military’s aging cargo ship fleet, as lawmakers and defense planners …
Sealift Bill Targets Aging US Military Cargo Fleet Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dave McCormick and John Fetterman introduced legislation this week requiring the Pentagon to develop a comprehensive autonomous warfare strategy, as U.S. lawmakers intensify pressure on the military …
Senators Push Pentagon Drone Strategy Amid China Pressure Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Communities struggling with the economic fallout of closed military bases could gain expanded access to private redevelopment investment under bipartisan legislation introduced by Dave McCormick and Brian …
New Senate Bill Targets Revival of Closed Military Bases Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are advancing a proposal that would give small businesses a new state tax credit for helping employees pay for health insurance, an effort supporters say …
New PA Tax Credit Could Ease Healthcare Costs for Workers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Military veterans could gain expanded access to training programs in artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing, and other fast-growing technology sectors under bipartisan legislation introduced by Dave McCormick and …
New Senate Bill Targets Tech Jobs for Returning Veterans Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan Senate proposal backed by John Fetterman aims to limit future administrations from halting or restricting liquefied natural gas exports by redefining how the federal government …
Fetterman LNG Bill Targets Future Export Crackdowns Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to begin the federal review process that could eventually turn George Washington’s 1753 route through Western Pennsylvania into a federally …
Washington Trail Push Could Reshape Tourism Across Western PA Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hydropower projects in Pennsylvania and across the country will gain additional time to move forward after President Donald Trump signed bipartisan legislation extending federal licensing deadlines for …
New Hydro Law Could Unlock Delayed Energy Projects in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has restored its ability to update accessibility standards for buildings and public spaces after Gov. Josh Shapiro signed bipartisan legislation aimed at modernizing the state’s building …
New PA Law Ends Accessibility Code Limbo After Court Ruling Read More