Analysis Predicts Steep Decline in Natural Gas Impact Fees After a Boom Year in 2022
According to a recent analysis, the surge in natural gas impact fees observed in 2022 is likely to be followed by a significant drop in
According to a recent analysis, the surge in natural gas impact fees observed in 2022 is likely to be followed by a significant drop in
U.S. Senators Bob Casey and John Fetterman, both Democrats from Pennsylvania, announced today that the state will receive over $1.16 billion from the Infrastructure Investment
A proposal to expand Pennsylvania’s property tax and rent rebate program, led by Governor Josh Shapiro, is currently under debate due to concerns over potential
An unlikely coalition, led by Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Chambersburg, is advocating for Pennsylvania to eliminate taxpayer funding for cruel and wasteful animal testing on dogs
In the bustling heart of Philadelphia, life came to a screeching halt on the 12th of June. A vital artery of the city, the I-95
This week, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2026. While the proposal may initially
In a narrow vote, the Pennsylvania House has approved House Bill 1500, a proposal that aims to gradually raise the state’s minimum wage. The bill,
Please be advised that New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co. will soon begin street construction work at the Laurich Meadows residential development. The following streets
During a Senate Republican Policy Committee hearing on criminal justice and crime trends in Pennsylvania, state law enforcement officials, including police and district attorneys, highlighted
A member of Town Council has passed away. As a result, a seat is available and will be filled on June 26, 2023. The seat represents the
Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a successful settlement with a Florida-based business that had been deceiving new businesses in Pennsylvania. The business, operating under
A plan to modernize the state’s public assistance program aimed at supporting low-income families has passed the state House. The proposal focuses on improving the
The potential erosion of child labor laws due to workforce shortages has raised concerns among officials. Employers grappling with a shortage of available workers are
Pennsylvania is under a federal mandate requiring the creation of a comprehensive plan to ensure the safety of its residents on the roads. In response,
In a significant development for Pennsylvania’s child care system, an expanded version of the state’s child care tax credit has cleared the state House, setting
Attorney General Michelle Henry has recently unveiled three settlements, totaling over $90,000, against telemarketers accused of violating Pennsylvania’s “Do-Not-Call” Law by contacting individuals on the
Human trafficking, an insidious crime thriving in the shadows, has become a silent epidemic in Pennsylvania. But today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took a
Attorney General Michelle Henry made an announcement today regarding the decisive action taken by the Office of Attorney General against DuPont and two other chemical
Submitted by Robert Wertime, Greencastle, PA In late March, Pennsylvania Department of Revenue informed businesses statewide that the Pennsylvania Business TeleFile System (Telefile) will be
State legislatures in various parts of the country have engaged in discussions about parental rights in reproductive care and gender-related procedures for children. These debates
Pennsylvania State Senator Doug Mastriano, known for his robust stance on issues like abortion, the COVID-19 pandemic, and 2020 election, has confirmed that he will
The Pennsylvania House has passed two controversial gun bills, receiving bipartisan support, although their prospects of reaching the governor’s desk are uncertain due to the
In a move to address the discrepancies in Pennsylvania’s current zero tolerance DUI law, a new bill has been filed by Republican Senator Mike Regan
John Fetterman, United States Senator, is pressing President Joe Biden to explore the potential of the 14th Amendment as a means of circumventing a default
New York-based company Fluent, LLC, and its subsidiaries are facing penalties for their part in generating millions of nuisance telemarketing calls to Pennsylvanian citizens, announced
U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Susan Collins (R-ME) have joined forces to introduce a bill aimed at improving access to vital nutrition assistance for
Dean Horst provided the following statement following his landslide victory in the Republican Primary for County Commissioner: “I am truly humbled by the support of voters from across
In response to the alarming increase in pedestrian fatalities, lawmakers propose higher fines for drivers who pose a risk to pedestrians. Rep. Steve Malagari, D-Lansdale,
At their regularly scheduled Supervisors meeting on May 15, Washington Township Supervisors accepted an art donation from Ivanka Litoshik. Litoshik, who is a member of
House Republicans in Pennsylvania are expressing reservations about Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposal to cut cell phone taxes while raising 911 fees tied to the consumer
A groundbreaking proposal has emerged in the House, aiming to investigate the potential benefits of implementing four-day workweeks in Pennsylvania. This innovative pilot program, supported
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 16, as it signifies the municipal primary election. This crucial event grants voters the opportunity to select their party’s
The Chambersburg Borough Gas Department earned two significant awards from the Gas Authority, a joint action agency in support of the Borough’s public natural gas
Pennsylvania is among the states with the highest corporate net income tax rate in the US. However, recent healthy tax revenues have led Republicans to
Leading Conservative Republican candidates for County Commissioner, John Flannery and Dean Horst, issued a joint statement condemning “Democracy First”, a democrat-funded liberal super PAC group.
Do you know where your polling place is located? Are you still considered an active voter. If you are not sure, you can now check
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Pennsylvania State Police, and motorcycle safety advocates have teamed up to promote safe driving practices for motorists and riders alike,
Submitted by Matthew D. Fogal, District Attorney “One Team, One Fight.” That is forever. It steadfastly means something special here and has always meant something
Governor Josh Shapiro recently visited Erie to promote his plan to grow Pennsylvania’s property tax and rent rebate program, the first expansion in almost two
A revenue analysis predicts that legalizing adult-use cannabis in Pennsylvania, as proposed in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget, could generate over $250 million annually. However, some
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