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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor on Tuesday extended key contest deadlines for workplace safety citations and began clearing a backlog of unprocessed complaints, as the Occupational Safety …
Labor Dept. Extends Safety Citation Deadlines as Agencies Tout Major Workforce Overhaul Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping series of moves that could reshape federal oversight of education, mining safety, labor rights, and the national workforce landscape, the U.S. Department of Labor …
Federal Shake-Up Unleashes Stunning Power Shift—What It Means for America Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania and Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan have introduced a bipartisan resolution designating this week as “Careers in Energy Week,” recognizing the …
Senators Highlight Energy Workforce During National Recognition Week Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry on Wednesday rededicated “The Pennsylvania Worker,” a 9,000-pound bronze sculpture that stands as a tribute to the state’s workforce and …
Power and Pride Forged in Bronze: Pennsylvania Worker Statue Rises Again Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — More than 140,000 Pennsylvanians are at risk of losing access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) following new federal work and reporting requirements included in the …
More Than 140,000 Pennsylvanians Face SNAP Benefit Loss Under New Federal Rules Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — National rent trends are shifting downward, but Chester County renters remain under pressure as local costs continue to outpace both state and national averages.
Why Chester County Rents Defy the National Downward Trend Read More
ALLENTOWN, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro announced Thursday that B. Braun, a global leader in infusion therapy and pain management, will invest $20 million to expand and modernize its medical …
B. Braun to Invest $20 Million in Lehigh Valley Expansion, Adding 200 Jobs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Treasury, in partnership with the General Services Administration, has launched a new program aimed at cutting wasteful federal spending while rewarding employees …
USDA, GSA Launch SAVE Program to Cut Wasteful Spending and Reward Federal Employees Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it is shifting tens of millions of dollars in taxpayer funds away from subsidizing federal union activities and reallocating …
VA Redirects $45 Million Annually From Union Subsidies to Veteran Care Read More
LANCASTER COUNTY, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro and Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker visited Lancaster County on Tuesday to spotlight the MY Work summer employment program, which is …
Governor Shapiro Touts Workforce Inclusion Program for Students With Disabilities Read More