U.S. Senator Bob Casey, D-Pennsylvania, introduced legislation Thursday that would expand access to home health care by providing more funding towards paying better wages to those that work in the industry.
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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.
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C&N Bank encouraged by business climate, continues expansion into Lancaster, York
Citizens & North (C&N) Bank believes big things are happening business-wise in the Midstate, and they’re excited to be a part of it.
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Diamond Dandies: The Baseball Warehouse brings MLB-level coaching to York
The names associated with The Baseball Warehouse and its Red Lion facility make for an all-star lineup.
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Pa. Housing prices drop, sales still down
The Pennsylvania Association of Realtors reports that the median existing home sales price of homes sold dropped 11% from the previous month to $193,792 in December, which is nearly the same as it was a year ago.
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Shapiro nominates Acting Attorney General for AG
Pennsylvania’s Acting Attorney General Michelle Henry has been nominated by Gov. Josh Shapiro to serve as Attorney General.
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Precedent set on Pa. Real Estate Commission
Kyle Sampson became the first African American member of the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission.
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Pa. unemployment hits record low
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry said the state’s unemployment rate was down one-tenth of a percentage point over the month to 3.9% in December.
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Shapiro axes four-year degree requirement for many state jobs
In his first action as Pennsylvania Governor, Josh Shapiro has signed an executive order aimed at emphasizing skills and experience in Commonwealth job postings instead of a four-year degree.
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Carlisle, Harrisburg organizations receive DEI grants from Pennsylvania American Water
Carlisle and Harrisburg organizations received grants from Pennsylvania American Water supporting the company’s Inclusion, Diversity and Equity efforts.
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History made as Shapiro, Davis sworn-in as Pa.’s new leaders
Invoking the history of Pennsylvania, its founder William Penn, and various chapters of its storied past and present, Democrat Josh Shapiro was inaugurated Tuesday as the state’s 48th Governor.
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With funding at stake, Pennsylvania authority seeks accuracy for National Broadband Map
The Federal Communications Commission has developed a National Broadband Map that displays broadband serviceable locations across the country, where internet service is or can be installed.
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Liquor Control Board price jump draws backlash
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s decision to announce an across-the-board 4% price increase to go into effect Jan. 15 on 3,500-plus items in state stores is being criticized, citing questionable timing and lack of transparency.
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State invests $2.5M in Schools-To-Work Program
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier today announced Schools-to-Work Program (STWP) grant awards totaling more than $2.5 million, created to develop and expand career pathways for high school students while also helping to eliminate barriers to employment.
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Downtown Inc announces free mobile app for York visitors
Visitors to York’s downtown can access a free mobile app, distx. The release of the location-aware mobile app was announced Tuesday by Downtown Inc, an organization that bills itself as “committed to driving, enhancing, and encouraging investment in downtown York.”
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