We hear a lot about charitable giving, the importance of philanthropy, and why we should support nonprofits. But what do those terms really mean? Let’s take a look at what constitutes a nonprofit and how you can get involved with causes locally. Defining Nonprofit As with nearly everything, the classification of nonprofit relates back to…
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Government Affairs & General UpdatesAugust 2, 2023 1. Pa. Senate’s top official says stalled state budget will be finalized in August – The Pennsylvania Senate will return in August to finalize the 2024 state budget, according to President Pro Tempore Kim Ward. Both chambers of the General Assembly adopted a $45.5 billion budget but the…
Read More Government Affairs & General UpdatesAugust 1, 2023 1. House lawmaker seeks to ensure funding for essential services during impasse. A House lawmaker wants to ensure that state payment for delivery of essential services continues during a state budget impasse. Rep. Marla Brown, R-Lawrence, plans to introduce a bill to declare payments funneled by three state…
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August 2023 (ed. 8) In this edition: Feature Article: Did You Know? 5 ways the Chamber Works for YOU! From the Desk of Dan DeBone: Toxic Workplaces and Bosses Have These in Common Non-Profit of the Month: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region Chamber Champion of the Month: True Light Communications LLC Financial…
Read More Government Affairs & General UpdatesJuly 31, 2023 1. Ward says budget negotiations continue and Senate could return to Capitol in August. Senate President Pro Tem Kim Ward said Friday that budget negotiations have resume and that lawmakers could return to the Capitol in August while still maintaining that Gov. Josh Shapiro could smooth the process…
Read More Government Affairs & General Updates July 28, 2023 1. ChamberPAC issues endorsements for statewide appellate court races – Congrats to Judge Smail!!!!!!!! ChamberPAC, the bipartisan political action committee of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, today announced its slate of endorsed candidates for statewide judicial office in the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, November…
Read More Government Affairs & General UpdatesJuly 27, 2023 1. Senators spar over school choice in Pennsylvania – While the Pennsylvania budget stalemate remains, senators argued over the importance of school choice and increasing public school funding at a committee hearing in Reading. The Senate Education Committee met Tuesday to discuss “student opportunities for success,” hearing from…
Read More Government Affairs & General UpdatesJuly 26, 2023 1. Budget includes line item to help PASSHE universities eliminate old debt. A $65.4 million appropriation to provide financial debt relief to the Penn West trio of state-owned universities at California, Clarion and Edinboro is included in the state budget bill awaiting final enactment. “We anticipate the…
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How to Create an Open and Honest Work Environment Companies that operate based on facts rather than ego fare much better in the long run. They’re more productive, have a healthier team culture, and overcome setbacks more easily. To talk about work-related issues, employees have to feel comfortable sharing positive and less-than-desirable situations. That means…
Read More Government Affairs & General UpdatesJuly 25, 2023 1. School groups call for state to move forward with plan to address school funding shortcomings as GOP leaders decline to appeal landmark court decision. The deadline for the Republican legislative leaders to appeal a landmark education funding decision to the state Supreme Court passed on Friday.…
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