What’s Happening in Pennsylvania?
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Governor: Startup selects Northampton County as best location to establish first manufacturing site
Text of Aug. 8 press release. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Continental Cup Company (CCC), a manufacturer of high-end graphic paper cups, will establish its first manufacturing operation in the City of Bethlehem, Northampton County. The project will support the creation of 71 jobs in the area. “I’m proud to welcome…
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AirBorn launches $3.7 million expansion in Lake City
LAKE CITY — Jon Nelson, director of operations for AirBorn Inc.’s Lake City plant, made a couple of things clear Wednesday afternoon as he addressed a sea of blue-shirted employees gathered outside for a company announcement. First, the work they do is important, whether it’s building precision electrical connectors used in deep-water drilling, operating critical…
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Governor: PAsmart makes Pennsylvania a leader in STEM education
Harrisburg, PA – After securing the vast majority of his bold budget plan to strengthen Pennsylvania’s workforce, Governor Tom Wolf today highlighted how his PAsmart initiative is preparing students and workers for good careers in emerging industries. “Last year, I launched PAsmart as a new way to invest in education and job training so workers…
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PA spending plan for FY2019-20 is a ‘done deal,’ say state lawmakers
By Chris Comisac, Robert Swift and Alyssa Biederman Capitolwire HARRISBURG (June 24) – While there’s still a bit more work to be done by lawmakers, the Fiscal Year 2019-20 state budget’s primary document – the General Appropriations budget – is a “done deal” that legislative leaders said will get to the Governor’s desk by Thursday. Those…
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Gov. Wolf announces new funding to provide Lehigh Valley workers with in-demand manufacturing credentials
Text of June 18 press release. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of new funding for the Northampton Community College (NCC) to provide opportunities for unemployed and underemployed workers to gain entry-level skills needed for in-demand manufacturing positions. “The Lehigh Valley has a rich history of manufacturing, but as the manufacturing…
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Strong cash flow smooths budget work, but not Gov. Wolf’s agenda
By MARC LEVY Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP, June 9) — With strong tax collections oiling the gears, Gov. Tom Wolf and leaders of the Republican-controlled Legislature are working under the hood of a new spending plan as they head into the final weeks of voting sessions before lawmakers break for summer. Front and center…
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Over 850 Workforce Development Leaders Gather in Hershey – Honoring Top Employers and Customers
HERSHEY, PA — Over 850 local, state, and national workforce development professionals from the public and private sectors concluded today one of the nation’s largest statewide workforce development conferences. Hosted by the PA Workforce Development Association (PWDA), the conference was held from May 8-10 and brought together the state-wide system of 22 workforce development boards,…
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Casey adds backing to $15 minimum wage bill in US Senate
From pennlive.com HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania said Tuesday that he is adding his support to legislation to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, joining the party’s growing chorus at the state and federal level ahead of the 2020 presidential election. The bill Casey is joining is…