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October 5, 2020

New Overtime Rule Goes Into Effect In Pennsylvania

Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jerry Oleksiak today announced Pennsylvania’s new overtime rule will become effective when the final, approved regulation is published in the PA Bulletin on Saturday, October 3, 2020. “Tomorrow marks the first update to the commonwealth’s overtime regulations in more than four decades,” said Secretary Oleksiak. “The modernized regulation will expand…

October 2, 2020

Economic Development Recovery & Funding

TO: The Office of the Governor and Dauphin, Perry & Cumberland State DelegationsFROM: Dave Black, President & CEOMelissa Stone, Vice President of Economic DevelopmentTaylour Trostle, Government Relations DirectorDATE: October 1, 2020 As a member of the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association (PEDA) and a catalyst for economic development within the greater region of Dauphin, Cumberland and…

August 6, 2020

Proposed COVID-19 Limited Liability Reform

POSITION STATEMENTProposed COVID-19 Limited Liability ReformFederal Level: HEALS Act or Other Similar Liability Reform LegislationState Level: SB 1239August 2020 On behalf of our Board of Directors and our members with over 120,000 employees, who continue to navigate through uncertainties and the future of our economy, we ask our elected official delegation at the state and…

July 28, 2020

Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act

Discussion began in earnest for the 4th COVID 19 Stimulus Bill. It’s important to realize regardless of what is reported by media that nothing is final until a proposal is passed by both House and Senate and signed by the President. On Monday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability…

June 25, 2020

House Republicans Elect New Leader

As House Republican leadership has helped facilitate one of the most successful session periods in the modern history of the chamber, new leaders were elected today who reflect the next generation of voices to lead Pennsylvania’s House Republican Caucus. “This group spanning varied backgrounds, experiences and regions of our Commonwealth reflect what Pennsylvanians have been…

June 2, 2020

Limited COVID-19 Business Liability Protection

TO: Dauphin, Perry & Cumberland State and Federal DelegationsFROM: Dave Black, President & CEO; Taylour Trostle, Government Relations Director, Harrisburg Regional ChamberDATE: May 21, 2020 On behalf of our Board of Directors and our members with over 120,000 employees, who like you, are trying to sort out the current health risks and the future of…

April 20, 2020

Governor Wolf Vetoes SB 613; Signs SB 841

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…

April 15, 2020

Bill To Establish Standards for Essential Business Moving in PA General Assembly

The 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…

February 14, 2020

CHAMBER AND CREDC’S TAYLOUR TROSTLE PROMOTED TO GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DIRECTOR

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…

June 5, 2019

Workforce Development, State Budget Discussed at 2019 Chamber Day

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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