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Manufacturing and Labor

Could Pennsylvania’s emission standards wreck our auto industry and energy sector?

September 4, 2023September 3, 2023
Ken Brier
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California is the last state we should emulate if we wish to rebuild our manufacturing economy.
By Ken Brier

Manufacturing and Labor

Study finds ‘dirty-to-clean’ job transition rare

August 18, 2023August 18, 2023
Anthony Hennen

“The vast majority of workers in carbon-intensive jobs have not historically found work in green jobs,” the study’s authors said.
By Anthony Hennen

Industry

Norman Kennard: Communities across Pennsylvania benefit from water company expertise

July 7, 2023July 9, 2023
Norman Kennard
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Professional training and experience help deliver a better, safer product.
By Norman Kennard

The Economy

Andy Bloom: American economic competitiveness is down

July 6, 2023July 5, 2023
Andy Bloom

Deficit-financed government spending is crowding out private investment — to America’s detriment.
By Andy Bloom

The Economy

Pennsylvania may let liquor licensees cater unlimited events

May 31, 2023May 31, 2023
Anthony Hennen

The bill presents an opportunity to loosen one of Pennsylvania’s post-Prohibition drinking restrictions.
By Anthony Hennen

The Economy

Greg Moreland: Small business owners sound the alarm in Harrisburg over proposed bill to drastically hike the Pennsylvania minimum wage

May 23, 2023June 1, 2023
Greg Moreland
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The proposal comes as nearly half of small businesses have job openings they can’t fill.
By Greg Moreland

The Economy

Republican senator cosigns $15 minimum wage

April 27, 2023April 30, 2023
Christen Smith
1

Senator Dan Laughlin joins Democrats in the latest attempt to boost the minimum wage for the first time since 2009.
By Christen Smith

Manufacturing and Labor

Pennsylvania’s permitting delays, carbon taxes still vexing lawmakers

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023
Anthony Hennen
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The slow environmental permitting process weighs down job creation, critics say.
By Anthony Hennen

Manufacturing and Labor

Bradley Vasoli: Right-to-work is still right

March 15, 2023March 15, 2023
Bradley Vasoli

Surveys suggest that people support the open shop. Will the state legislature listen?
By Bradley Vasoli

Manufacturing and Labor

William C. Sproule: Philadelphia Carpenters support 76ers’ proposed Center City arena

March 15, 2023March 16, 2023
William C. Sproule

The project will be privately funded and be built in collaboration with the community. No local real estate will be eliminated, no existing residents will be displaced.
By William C. Sproule

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