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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a recent analysis by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Office of the Actuary, projections were made concerning National Health Expenditures (NHE) and health …
Projected Health Expenditures to Rise Consistently Over the Next Decade, Outpacing GDP Growth Read More
CLE ELUM, WA — Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small recently announced a new partnership between the USDA Forest Service and various states. This initiative aims to conserve nearly …
USDA Announces Major Conservation Effort for U.S. Forests Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced the Cutting Copays Act on Wednesday, a new legislation aiming to reduce …
Senator Casey Introduces Cutting Copays Act, Aiming to Ease Prescription Drug Costs for Low-Income Pennsylvanians Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant boost to the City of Chester’s infrastructure, U.S. Senators Bob Casey and John Fetterman, along with U.S. Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, announced on Tuesday …
Chester City Scores $2.5 Million Federal Grant to Enhance Safety and Connectivity on Route 291 Read More
READING, PA — On Friday, Pennsylvania, officials of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) congregated in Berks County to discuss an exciting initiative. At the heart of this …
Going Green: Pennsylvania Steps Up to Support Trees in Underserved Communities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bid to clarify the recently launched United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a set …
IRS Issues New Guidelines on USDA’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program Read More
READING, PA — The Reformation Lutheran Church in Exeter Township, Berks County, has proudly installed a rooftop solar panel system. The move, which is part of a growing trend among …
Berks County Church Embraces Solar Energy, Backed by Federal Clean Energy Tax Credits Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of a concerted endeavor to reinforce tax compliance, particularly among high-income sectors, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) revealed plans to initiate a series of audits …
Closing the Flight Gap: IRS Targets Aircraft Tax Noncompliance Among High-Income Individuals Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and seven colleagues have urged the Biden Administration to expand the scope of tax credits provided in the Inflation Reduction Act.
U.S. Senators Ask for Expansion of Clean Energy Tax Credits Read More
EXTON, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) joined forces this week with regional energy industry leaders at the 12th Annual Energy Briefing organized by the Smart Energy …
Smart Energy Initiative’s Annual Briefing Sheds Light on Pennsylvania’s Energy Future Read More