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Government

Apr 24, 2026

Pa. leads multi-state coalition opposing federal workforce restrictions

L&I Secretary Nancy Walker said the federal proposal would worsen workforce shortages in industries that Pennsylvania families and employers rely on.

Apr 22, 2026

Shapiro Admin seeks increased minimum wage for workforce

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh advocates for continued investments in the workforce.

Apr 20, 2026

PGCB reports revenue rise in March

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported a rise in revenue in March.

Apr 17, 2026

State senator proposes bills to address data center concerns in Pennsylvania

State Sen. Jarrett Coleman proposes two bills to address data center impacts and state gas tax concerns in Pennsylvania communities.

Apr 14, 2026

Central Pa. receiving workforce funding

Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy Walker announced.an investment from the Shapiro Administration to build a stronger workforce.

Apr 14, 2026

Pa. house passes bills regulating data center development

The Pennsylvania House passed bills requiring annual energy and water reporting for data centers and offering municipalities model ordinances to regulate them.

Apr 10, 2026

Shapiro secures $10.7M from WebFX to expand operations, create tech jobs in Harrisburg

Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that Pennsylvania has secured a $10.7 million investment from digital marketing agency WebFX to expand its operations in Harrisburg.

Apr 7, 2026

Pa. lawmakers propose changes to malt beverage tax credit for craft breweries

State Rep. Ana T. Tiburcio and colleagues propose extending malt beverage tax credit carry forward and allowing sales to support Pennsylvania craft breweries.

Apr 3, 2026

Pa. unemployment rate decreases, nonfarm jobs reach record high

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate decreased one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.3% and nonfarm jobs set a record high, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry reported.

Apr 3, 2026

Shapiro secures $10.9M manufacturing investment for Central Pa.

Governor Josh Shapiro announced that Pennsylvania has secured a $10.9 million investment that will create 78 jobs and retain 465 positions in Central Pennsylvania.

Apr 2, 2026

Pa. Revenue Department reports increase in March collections

Revenue Secretary Pat Browne reported that Pennsylvania collected $6.5 billion in General Fund revenue in March, $91.9 million above estimate.

Apr 1, 2026

Lancaster business gains new PIDA loan

DCED Secretary Rick Siger said the Shapiro Administration is investing over $4.3 million through new PIDA loans to spur business growth and job creation in five counties, including Lancaster.