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 27, 2023
Government Affairs & General Updates September 27, 2023 1. Dozens of groups urge House to pass probation reform bill. The state House is on the verge of passing a major probation reform legislation. Tuesday, a group of 125 organizations – including business and social justice groups – called on lawmakers to pass Senate Bill 838.…
Read More Government Outreach -October 20, 2023
Government Affairs & General Updates October 20, 2023 1. Pennsylvania House passes bill to prohibit ‘speculative ticketing’ The Pennsylvania House passed legislation earlier this week that would prohibit speculative ticketing. That’s when ticket resellers list event tickets for resale even though they haven’t obtained the tickets yet. House Bill 1658, which advanced Wednesday, would bar…
Read More Government Outreach -January 31, 2024
Government Affairs & General Updates January 31, 2024 1. Shapiro unveils economic development plan. Gov. Josh Shapiro announced an umbrella strategy Tuesday to foster economic development and create new jobs just a week ahead of his Feb. 6 budget address. The governor said the Pennsylvania Economic Development Strategy will help make Pennsylvania more competitive with…
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Government Affairs & General Updates 2/6 1. Pennsylvania governor to deliver budget while seeking money for higher education and public transit Gov. Josh Shapiro is set to deliver a second budget proposal to Pennsylvania lawmakers on Tuesday with a firmer grasp on how he wants to pursue several top priorities, his state in a relatively…
Read More Government Outreach -July 31, 2023
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…
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