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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.

Mar 25, 2026

Pa. House passes minimum wage bill; opponents disagree

Governor Josh Shapiro is urging the Pennsylvania Senate to pass the new minimum wage legislation.

Dec 18, 2025

PA Chamber addresses House passage of unemployment compensation

The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry said HB 274 will improve the unemployment compensation system.

Dec 4, 2025

Central Pa. counties receiving new business investments through PIDA loans

DCED Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of nearly $10.5 million in new loans through PIDA to help boost business growth and create and retain jobs.

Oct 23, 2025

PA Chamber launches “PA Small Business of the Year” Awards

Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry President and CEO Luke Bernstein announced the launch of its inaugural “PA Small Business of the Year” Awards.

Sep 19, 2025

Pa. unemployment remains 4%; U.S. rate rises

While the U.S. unemployment rate rose in August to 4.3%, Pennsylvania’s rate remains at or below the national average.

Apr 4, 2025

Lancaster County expansion project expected to create, maintain jobs

Global biopharma company GSK has broken ground on its Lancaster County project.

Mar 21, 2025

Sheetz hiring more than 440 employees in Pa.

Sheetz will be hosting hiring events with on-the-spot interviews at each of its 310 Pennsylvania locations.

Jan 30, 2025

PA CareerLink Awareness events connect Pennsylvanians with jobs

Employers across the state have been connected with job seekers through the PA CareerLink Awareness Days initiative.

Nov 14, 2024

Dauphin County receiving jobs, tourism investment from Shapiro Administration

The 2025 Eastern Sectional Synchronized Skating Championship hosted by the Hershey Figure Skating Club is among the Pennsylvania sporting events receiving investments through the DCED’s Sports Marketing and Tourism Program.

Oct 21, 2024

Keystone Research Center gives Pa. economy high grade

Pennsylvania’s September jobs report released by the Department of Labor & Industry earned a top mark from the commonwealth’s Keystone Research Center.

Sep 23, 2024

Keystone Research Center sees more good news on Pa. jobs front

Pennsylvania’s job market is maintaining momentum, the Keystone Research Center said.