Economy of Pennsylvania: Latest News, Top Stories & Analysis

Senator Dave McCormick Meets Villanova University President

Senator McCormick Fights for Pennsylvania’s Energy Future: Bold LNG Plans to Create Thousands of Jobs and Strengthen U.S. Independence

March 23, 2025March 22, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania) spent Thursday, March 20, in Philadelphia meeting with industry leaders and local officials to discuss significant energy initiatives that could bolster Pennsylvania’s economy …

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Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate at 3.8% in January, Nonfarm Jobs Reach New High

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate stood at 3.8% in January 2025, according to the latest report from the Department of Labor & Industry. This marks a slight rise of …

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Roundtable Highlights Philadelphia’s Role in Boosting Pennsylvania’s Economy

March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A joint roundtable hosted by the Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee and the Philadelphia House Delegation on March 4 underscored the critical importance of Philadelphia’s connection to …

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Stable Yet Challenging: Pennsylvania’s August Employment Report Reveals Key Trends

September 22, 2024September 22, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry recently unveiled its preliminary employment situation report for August 2024, highlighting a stable yet challenging labor market. For the 11th …

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Pennsylvania’s Job Market: Resilient Growth and Steady Unemployment

August 18, 2024August 17, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has released its preliminary employment situation report for July 2024, revealing a stable unemployment rate and continued job growth …

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Pennsylvania Allocates $64.8 Million to Boost Affordable Housing Efforts

June 17, 2024June 16, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) announced the recipients of $64.8 million in funding for housing programs under the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund. …

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Pennsylvania Charts Fiscal Responsibility Course with First-Ever Debt Management Policy

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration released the Commonwealth’s first-ever debt management policy this week, marking a significant step towards responsible fiscal management of taxpayer dollars. The new policy not …