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Aug 19, 2026

Pennsylvania leaders weigh in on Shapiro’s order to control data center growth

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s executive order aims to control data center growth with new regulations and community approval requirements.

Feb 16, 2026

Trump administration issues executive order to unify AI regulation across states

The Trump administration issued an executive order to create a federal framework for AI regulation, challenging state laws and aiming for uniformity nationwide.

Aug 26, 2025

Executive order mandates electronic tax filing, payments

Starting Sept. 30, the IRS will require all tax payments and refunds to be processed electronically, ending paper checks and money orders.

Hanover Foods Corp. and its union-represented employees have agreed to a new three-year contract. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES
Jan 2, 2024

Revenue limit shift allows more small businesses to seek state contracts

The Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) has updated the state’s definition of small businesses allowing more businesses to qualify for state contracts. 

Jan 31, 2023

State agencies to prioritize customer service under new executive order

To improve Pennsylvania’s licensing, permitting, and certification processes, Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday signed an executive order setting standard response times and money-back guarantee.

Jan 24, 2023

Shapiro signs executive order committing to creating economic growth

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order creating the Pennsylvania Office of Transformation and Opportunity and the Economic Development Strategy Group. 

Oct 21, 2021

Wolf order ties DCED funding for businesses to paid sick leave 

For-profit businesses that receive assistance through the Department of Community and Economic Development will have to offer paid sick leave under an executive order signed by Gov. Tom Wolf on Thursday. 

Jul 16, 2021

What President Biden’s Executive Order On Competition Means For Small Businesses

At the signing of an Executive Order on July 9 to promote competition in the American economy, President Joe Biden stated, “The heart of American capitalism is a simple idea: open and fair competition—that means that if your companies want to win your business, they have to go out and they have to up their game; better prices and services; new ideas and products.”

Jul 14, 2021

What President Biden’s Executive Order On Competition Means For Small Businesses

At the signing of an Executive Order on July 9 to promote competition in the American economy, President Joe Biden stated, “The heart of American capitalism is a simple idea: open and fair competition—that means that if your companies want to win your business, they have to go out and they have to up their game; better prices and services; new ideas and products.”