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  • May 05, 2020

    Business leader: To reopen Pa. business sector needs safe harbor from liability lawsuits; smart public policy

    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

  • April 21, 2020

    Gov. Wolf, more than most, ought to know it's not that simple

    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

  • March 08, 2020

    Study: Childcare issues cost state $3.5 billion per year

    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

  • February 25, 2020

    Pa. House Speaker Mike Turzai: Banning fracking would destroy Pennsylvania's economy

    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

  • February 19, 2020

    Pennsylvania IFO encourages rainy day fund deposits to hedge against impending recession

    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

  • February 18, 2020

    No severance tax

    I am writing to voice my opposition to Governor Wolf's proposed new energy tax, a severance tax. Read more

  • February 16, 2020

    Severance tax would hurt Pennsylvanians

    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

  • February 03, 2020

    #PaBudget2020: Innovative workforce solutions, pro-growth policies needed to move Pa. forward

    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

  • February 03, 2020

    Pennsylvania helped to make the United States the world's leading energy producer

    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

  • January 27, 2020

    Gov. Wolf, State Leaders Look to Bolster Pennsylvania Workforce

    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

  • January 22, 2020

    Pennsylvania ranks 5th worst on corporate tax study

    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

  • January 08, 2020

    Oil and gas industry, leaning on Pittsburgh region, punches back against fracking ban in messaging campaign

    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

  • January 08, 2020

    Wolf needs to curtail borrowing, severance tax

    As we begin a new year, Gov. Tom Wolf will undoubtedly push once again for a severance tax. Read more

  • January 07, 2020

    Letter to the editor - Say no to severance tax

    As we begin a new year, Gov. Tom Wolf will undoubtedly push once again for a severance tax. Read more

  • January 06, 2020

    Why a Lebanon County township supervisor opposes the severance tax

    After traveling the Commonwealth selling RestorePA for months, the Governor is poised to ask for a severance tax to fund this program. Read more

  • December 20, 2019

    Study: Fracking ban would hurt Pennsylvania economy

    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

  • December 20, 2019

    Pennsylvania Senate panel addresses 'red tape,' aims to cut down on regulations

    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

  • December 19, 2019

    Study: Hydraulic fracturing ban would be costly to Pennsylvania

    What would happen if hydraulic fracturing was banned? A U.S. Chamber of Commerce study says it would be costly to Pennsylvania in terms of jobs and the economy. Read more

  • December 02, 2019

    Pennsylvania one of eight states with a budget deficit, report says

    With expenses outpacing income, Pennsylvania is one of eight states across the country running a deficit within its government operations, according to a recent analysis. Read more

  • November 25, 2019

    Cuomo's War On Fracking And Natural Gas Bears Highly Predictable Fruit

    Like the football coach who blames game officials for his own bad decisions and lack of preparation, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is now blaming one of his state's public utilities for the inevitable outcomes of his own bad decisions related to hydraulic fracturing and natural gas. Read more

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Workforce Development

Pennsylvania has a workforce problem - a growing skills gap that is making it difficult for employers to find qualified job candidates to fill open positions. We're fighting to close this gap by working with businesses, educators, students and their families to help build the skilled workforce of tomorrow.


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Responsible State Spending

Government should operate within its means: evaluating the effectiveness of current programs; weeding out waste, fraud and abuse in spending; and investing wisely in worthy state-run programs that directly benefit taxpayers.



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Stop New Energy Taxes

Our natural gas industry holds the promise of economic growth and job creation. Additional taxes hinder this opportunity and drive companies to states with friendlier tax climates that share our resources. We're fighting against proposed new taxes on the industry that would pay for more state spending.

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