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Gov. Wolf has vetoed SB 613 which would have used a Federal Standard to define essential/non-essential businesses vs the list established by the Governor and waiver process. The Governor did sign legislation for on-line notary and other similar services that will open up on-line sales of automobiles. Additionally, he announced limited construction we be allowed…
Read MoreThe Pennsylvania General Assembly has been in town this week to conduct abbreviated sessions in both the House and Senate. Yesterday, the House approved SB613 with House Amendments which “shall be developed using recommended guidance from mitigating exposure to COVID 19 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and shall conform to the March…
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The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC has announced the promotion of Taylour Trostle to Government Relations Director. The new title reflects Trostle’s experience managing and directing various government relations and advocacy programs at the Chamber & CREDC. “Taylour has developed into a key member of our staff that understands the legislative process and players at…
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More than 90 state and local chamber representatives from across the Commonwealth gathered in Harrisburg today for the 2019 Chamber Day at the State Capitol. The annual event is co-hosted by the PA Chamber of Business and Industry and the Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals during one of the busiest times of the year in…
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The Harrisburg Regional Chamber has submitted comments to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania’s Civil Procedural Rules Committee in opposition of the Committee’s recent proposal to repeal Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1006 and the current rule that prevents venue shopping in medical malpractice cases. The overhaul of the rule would only lead to higher costs…
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The Harrisburg Regional Chamber has added its signature to an official letter from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce directed to the President of the United States and all members of Congress to take immediate steps in restoring full operation of the federal government. The government shutdown affects people and business both within our region and…
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The Penn State Health Children’s Hospital was awarded $2,000,000 from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program awarded by Governor Wolf in October 2018. The money from the grant was used to add 3 additional floors on top of the existing Children’s Hospital for additional beds will reduce the capacity challenge and provide improved access to needed…
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HARRISBURG (Sept 25, 2018) – David Black, President and CEO of Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC, prepared a testimony for the Tuesday morning Hearing of the House Finance, Local Government and Urban Affairs Committees concerning the Special Taxing Authority and Act 47 within the City of Harrisburg. “Harrisburg, I believe, is on the long road…
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The July 9, 2018 City of Harrisburg Act 47 Exit Plan (PLAN) submitted to the City by the DCED Recovery Coordinator has been reviewed by the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC staff and discussed by the Chamber & CREDC’s Boards of Directors and Government Relations Committee. Chamber & CREDC appreciates the opportunity to submit comments,…
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The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC has issued the following statement in response to Mayor Eric Papenfuse’s announcement about the fiscal condition in the city: The Chamber & CREDC supports the city’s attempt to get authorization from state government to continue the higher rates on the Local Services Tax (LST) and Earned Income Tax (EIT)…
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