Each day brings more evidence of the economic wrecking ball unleashed by the coronavirus. And as the country deals with the crisis, that wrecking ball continues to generate big holes in government budgets. Pennsylvania, of course, is no exception. Gov. Tom Wolf recently estimated that the state could face a $5 billion deficit this year. And while some measure of additional federal aid seems likely, it’s unclear how much it will be or when it will arrive. Read more
The Pennsylvania Chamber announced the launch of 'Bringing PA Back', a website that looks to help businesses safely reopen and help jumpstart the economy. Read more
The PA Chamber of Business and Industry has launched a new website designed to help the keystone state get back on its feet. Read more
A Pennsylvania business leader on Tuesday outlined a set of initiatives designed to safely re-open the business sector and jumpstart the coronavirus stalled state economy. Read more
During Monday's press conference in which Gov. Tom Wolf announced an extension of the stay-at-home order for Pennsylvanians until at least May 8 - while providing a glimmer of hope that limited parts of the business sector may finally come back to life soon - a question was asked regarding what would happen if a furloughed employee refused to return to work because he or she made more money on unemployment. Read more
Pennsylvania loses nearly $3.5 billion a year due to breakdowns in childcare, according to a joint study led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Read more
An extremist policy advocated by many Democratic presidential candidates - banning fracking - would cripple Pennsylvania's economy and leave hundreds of thousands of families destitute. Read more
Pennsylvania's Independent Fiscal Office says building up the state's rainy day fund will help the government weather another economic recession - whenever it should come to pass. Read more
I am writing to voice my opposition to Governor Wolf's proposed new energy tax, a severance tax. Read more
I am writing today because it concerns me when Gov. Tom Wolf talks about passing a severance tax on an industry that is vital to Pennsylvania and our national security. Read more
As 2020-21 budget negotiations get underway, the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry is calling on state elected officials to continue the positive momentum from last year and focus on pro-growth policies that will improve the economy and increase private sector job opportunities across the Commonwealth. Read more
As we enter this new decade, it's worth acknowledging America's energy progress over the past ten years, both economic and environmental, and the role Pennsylvania has played in the U.S. equation. Read more
Members of the Workforce Command Center say there are five main points keeping people from working. They also gave 42 recommendations to overcome those barriers. Read more
Pennsylvania finished 46th in a study by the Tax Foundation examining how well states have structured their corporate income tax systems in 2020. Read more
Allegheny County Councilman Sam DeMarco found himself on an unusually big stage Tuesday, where the likes of Bob Dylan, Kenny Chesney, The National and Meek Mill performed in the past year. Read more
As we begin a new year, Gov. Tom Wolf will undoubtedly push once again for a severance tax. Read more
As we begin a new year, Gov. Tom Wolf will undoubtedly push once again for a severance tax. Read more
After traveling the Commonwealth selling RestorePA for months, the Governor is poised to ask for a severance tax to fund this program. Read more
A ban on hydraulic fracturing would hit Pennsylvania's economy hard, according to a study released Thursday by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Read more
Pennsylvania has about 153,000 regulations on its books - a number, in the opinion of the head of a state Senate panel tackling red tape and bureaucracy, considered excessively high. Read more