Author: Angela Alleman
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PBT: Steel Industry Says Climate Plan Is Bad For Business
On Tuesday, President Barack Obama laid out his plan to address climate change, and while the goal is to reduce carbon emissions, a number of industries have come out with statements saying […]
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Corbett Unveils Pa. Plan To Rescue Philly Schools
Associated Press Gov. Tom Corbett said he has completed negotiations with state lawmakers on a rescue package for Philadelphia public schools as the district tries to reverse a $304 million deficit […]
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Lawmakers Beat Budget Deadline
WTAJ It was a busy day in the state capital. Lawmakers working on a midnight deadline to pass the state’s $28 billion budget, and after hours of debate they got […]
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PA GOP Statement Following Successful Summer Strategy Summit
PA GOP grassroots leaders leave energized and equipped with new tools to win HARRISBURG — Republican Party of Pennsylvania Chairman Rob Gleason released the following statement regarding the PA GOP’s […]
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A Win For PA
The BLS released its latest jobs report on Friday, and it’s good news for Pennsylvania. Unemployment is down and below the national average, and our economy added more jobs in […]
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Corbett Highlights Success Of Partnership In Berks County
WFMZ A successful partnership in Berks County has caught the attention of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett. The governor said he’s been urging officials to find ways to for residents of […]
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A New, Multi-Year Low For PA’s Unemployment Rate
Harrisburg Patriot-News Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate dropped one-tenth of a percentage point to 7.5 percent in May according to employment statistics released today by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. This […]
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Pennsylvania Economy Added More Jobs In May Than In Any Month Since 1983
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate fell slightly to 7.5 percent in May, the state announced this afternoon. The state’s economy added 24,000 new jobs compared to April — the highest […]
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Rendell Criticizes Dems Over Anti-Fracking Stance
Associated Press Former Gov. Ed Rendell on Friday criticized Pennsylvania Democrats over their “ill-advised” call for a moratorium on fracking. The Democratic State Committee voted 115-81 last weekend in favor […]