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:
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:
Daily Government Affair Updates
Government Outreach -September 13, 2023
Government Affairs & General Updates September 13, 2023 1. House committee approves bill that would keep speed cameras in work zones. The House Transportation Committee approved legislation that would eliminate the sunset date for a program authorizing speed cameras in work zones. Similar legislation was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee in June and is…
Read More Government Outreach -September 19, 2023
Government Affairs & General Updates September 19, 2023 1. Special election in Allegheny County today determines majority in state House. Voters in the 21st Legislative District head to the polls today to determine which party will hold the majority in the state House. The chamber has been evenly divided with 101 Democrats and 101 Republicans…
Read More Government Outreach -September 25, 2023
Government Affairs & General Updates September 25, 2023 1. Pa. chambers eye impact of special election Lindsay Powell’s victory in Tuesday’s special election allowed Pennsylvania Democrats to retain their razor-thin 102-101 majority in the state’s House of Representatives. While the election was decided by voters in Pittsburgh, its impact will be felt far beyond the…
Read More Government Outreach -September 22, 2023
Government Affairs & General Updates September 22, 2023 1. Senate begins moving ‘curriculum transparency’ bill. A Senate committee this week approved legislation that would require school districts to post information about what teachers are teaching in class and the books they are using to conduct those lessons. Senate Bill 340 would require schools to post…
Read More Government Outreach -September 26, 2023
Government Affairs & General Updates September 26, 2023 1. Alternatives to college are creating a new career pipeline – There may be no issue in Pennsylvania that’s more bipartisan than workforce development. During a time when the commonwealth is navigating through a storm of interconnected challenges – an aging population, workforce shortages and a rapidly…
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