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Pennsylvanians could pay more under Wolf’s proposed severance tax plan
For the seventh straight year, Gov. Tom Wolf is proposing a new tax on the state’s natural gas producers — and ultimately on Pennsylvanians. This
Podcast: On Natural Gas in PA
PA Natural Gas: Lots of jobs, lots of taxes, let’s tax it more. Is that good idea? API’s Stephanie Catarino Wissman on the state of
Both Biden And Wolf Want Tax Hikes. How Hard Will They Hit The Delaware Valley?
Nearly one year after the COVID-19 shutdowns ravaged Pennsylvania’s economy, the financial effects are still being felt. Governments have faced declining revenues even as the
Jobs are available, but not many answering the call
Mike Williamson is looking for a few good people. But he isn’t finding them. “Forget qualified candidates. I’m having a hard time even getting applications,”
Op-Ed: Fracking ban threatens American jobs and derails our environmental progress
Now the global leader in natural gas and oil production, the U.S. has set the standard for safe, reliable, and affordable energy. America’s energy sector
Tax on natural gas would harm state’s recovery
Pennsylvania has gone from energy importer to key exporter and the second-largest producer of natural gas in the nation. That’s thanks to the shale revolution
A misguided tax on a critical industry
The Feb. 9 editorial “Severance Tax Should Be on the Table,” urging the Legislature to consider a severance tax on natural gas, cited the commonwealth’s
Natural gas provides materials to fight COVID-19
This pandemic, with its many challenges and tragedies, has also prompted us to be grateful for much of civil society, key industries and the frontline
Gene Barr: Pro-growth policies will move Pa.’s economy forward
Pennsylvania is at a crossroads. For nearly a year, the pandemic has forced job creators to adapt to ever-changing situations and tackle numerous challenges related
CompetePA Coalition: Raising taxes will hurt Pennsylvania’s competitive standing
The following was sent to Gov. Tom Wolf on Feb. 15 by The Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, which manages the CompetePA Coalition. CompetePA is a
Tax increase is not beneficial to Pa.
As president of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, I agree with Gov. Tom Wolf’s position to prioritize job creation to help rebuild our economy.
Letter to the editor: Wolf must tighten his belt
I found quite a bit of Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget address unbelievable. One of the most egregious things is his continued push for a severance