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Executive orders cannot eliminate USDOT’s DBE program
The DBE program and the state equivalent M/WBE programs are not apt to disappear anytime soon
‘Solar coaster’ in store for Pa. business owners interested in clean energy?
Catalyst Power Founder/CEO Gabe Phillips said Pennsylvania has largely avoided the ‘solar coaster’ the past 20 years. Whether it can continue to do so under a new federal administration is the question.
Casey announces tariff increase on China to protect PA manufacturers, jobs
U.S. Senator Bob Casey, D-PA, announced Friday that the Biden Administration has implemented a tariff increase on China to protect Pennsylvania workers, jobs, and manufacturers. Casey said the United States […]
SBA reports new business applications reach record high numbers
New Census data shows a record-high 5.5 million new business applications were filed in 2023, marking the third straight year of historic small business growth under the Biden Administration.
Casey announces economic growth initiative for Pa. energy communities
U.S. Senator Bob Casey, D-PA., announced federal initiatives to support economic revitalization and workforce development for Pennsylvania energy communities and workers.
SBA loans to Hispanic or Latino-owned businesses growing
New U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) data shows the number, rate and share of SBA-backed loans going to Hispanic or Latin-owned businesses have grown significantly under the Biden Administration. The […]
Shapiro executive order creates new workforce training program
Pennsylvania is expected to benefit from a new workforce training program designed to grow the state’s economy by expanding its workforce, creating job opportunities, and accelerating infrastructure projects.
PA receives record funding from Biden Administration for internet expansion
Pennsylvania is receiving more than $1.16 billion from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to expand high-speed internet access across the state.
Employee or independent contractor? DOL publishes new rule seeking reclassification
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a new proposal recently on whether workers under the 1938 Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) should be classified as employees or independent contractors.
Biden administration taps emergency oil stockpile amid Louisiana gas crisis
New York (CNN Business)-The Biden administration is releasing 1.5 million barrels of crude oil from America's emergency stockpile of oil as Louisiana's gas crisis worsens.
