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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
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Taligence’s Q2 2025 U.S. Marketing Jobs Report offers a nuanced view of a cooling national job market, with implications that extend to regional economies like Chester …
Chester County Marketing Job Seekers Face Mixed Outlook as National Trends Shift Read More
In a time of deep polarization, it’s rare to see legislation that aspires to touch every corner of American life. The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill — formally known …
The One Big Beautiful Bill: What It Means for Chester County Families, Workers, and Homeowners Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced a suspension of enforcement regarding the Biden Administration’s 2024 farmworker rule. The decision aims to provide clarity and …
Labor Department Halts Enforcement of 2024 Farmworker Rule Amid Legal Challenges Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.9 percent in May 2025, according to the latest report released by the Department of Labor & Industry (L&I). The state’s jobless …
Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.9 Percent Read More
BERWICK, PA — Amazon has unveiled plans for a groundbreaking $20 billion investment in Pennsylvania to expand data center campuses, marking the largest economic development project in the state’s history. The …
Amazon’s $20 Billion Bet: Transforming Pennsylvania into an AI Powerhouse! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced a $7.76 million investment to bolster Pennsylvania’s teaching workforce through expanded teacher apprenticeship programs. This initiative, funded entirely by the Workforce Innovation and …
Pennsylvania’s $7.76M Push to Solve Teacher Shortages & Empower Educators Read More
EXTON, PA — Energage has announced a new collaboration with Bucketlist, a leading platform for employee rewards and recognition, to establish the inaugural Top Workplaces for Frontline Workers award. This …
Energage and Bucketlist Partner to Launch Top Workplaces for Frontline Workers Award Read More