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FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM

The Westmoreland County will lead, educate, engage, inform and advocate to advance a federal policy agenda that serves as the voice for business. Our members want to advocate for workforce development and economic growth. Our member driven federal policy agenda is outlined below:

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STATE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM

The Westmoreland County will lead, educate, engage, inform and advocate to advance a state policy agenda that serves as the voice for business. Our members want to operate in a business environment that allows them to grow and thrive. The Chamber’s “STATE” policy priorities reach beyond the legislative and regulatory agenda to encompass administrative policies that have implications on businesses, our community and economy. We urge Pennsylvania’s legislature and the Governor’s administration to pursue a public policy agenda that will reinforce confidence among employers, provide resources necessary to develop a talented workforce and enable economic vibrancy for Westmoreland County. Our member driven state policy agenda is outlined below:

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Government Outreach -August 14, 2023

August 14, 2023

Government Affairs & General UpdatesAugust 14, 2023 Note:  Thoughts & Prayers for the Plum Families, Residents and More Regarding this Weekend’s Unfortunate/ Tragic Accident!   1. Lawmaker proposes legislation to allow school boards to replace property tax with other taxes. A state lawmaker is proposing legislation that would allow school districts to decide whether to…

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Government Outreach -August 17, 2023

August 17, 2023

Government Affairs & General Updates August 17, 2023 1.  A plan to stop diverting road dollars to Pa. State Police could be a final piece of this year’s budget – For at least 50 years, Pennsylvania has used taxes drivers pay at the pump to fund its State Police force. But lawmakers are hopeful that…

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