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HARRISBURG, PA — With utility shutoffs reaching record levels and energy costs continuing to rise, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis on Wednesday convened utility industry experts to highlight the Shapiro administration’s …
Pennsylvania Targets Utility Profits as Shutoffs Hit Record Highs Read More
BOYERTOWN, PA — Pennsylvania is seeking to expand child care capacity and keep more parents in the workforce through additional funding for child care worker recruitment and retention, as the …
Shapiro Child Care Funding Push Targets Workforce Shortage Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is expanding investment in agricultural technology after an initial grant program drew demand far exceeding available funding, with state officials highlighting a drone-based orchard management project …
Pennsylvania Innovation Grants Back Drone Technology for Fruit Growers Read More
ALLENTOWN, PA — Nokia of America Corporation will invest $30 million to expand semiconductor testing and packaging operations in Lehigh County, a project expected to create more than 250 jobs …
Nokia Expands Pennsylvania Chip Operations With $30M Investment Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Office of Attorney General approved a settlement agreement to resolve unpaid bills related to security upgrades at Gov. Josh Shapiro’s private residence, concluding that payment was …
Attorney General Approves Settlement for Governor’s Residence Security Costs Read More
TORONTO, ONTARIO — Pennsylvania and Ontario signed a memorandum of understanding Friday aimed at expanding cross-border trade, energy cooperation, and investment, reinforcing economic ties between the Commonwealth and its largest …
Pennsylvania, Ontario Sign Trade Pact to Expand Energy, Investment Ties Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Urban Outfitters Inc. (NASDAQ: URBN) plans to invest at least $150 million in Pennsylvania, expanding operations in Philadelphia and Bucks County while creating a minimum of 1,050 …
Urban Outfitters Expands Pennsylvania Footprint With $150M Investment, 1,050 New Jobs Read More
LEBANON, PA — SCHOTT Pharma’s $60 million expansion in Lebanon County will triple the company’s U.S. manufacturing capacity while retaining more than 200 jobs, adding to Pennsylvania’s efforts to grow …
SCHOTT Pharma Expansion Triples U.S. Capacity, Retains 200 Jobs Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — More Pennsylvanians with disabilities are moving into competitive jobs that pay standard wages through a state-backed employment initiative that the Shapiro administration is seeking to expand with …
New Program Is Opening More Career Paths for Workers With Disabilities Read More
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA — Pennsylvania employers could receive significantly larger tax credits for helping workers pay for child care under a proposal highlighted Tuesday by Lt. Gov. Austin Davis during a …
New Child Care Tax Credit Proposal Could Save Employers Thousands Read More