Government Affairs & General Updates September 7, 2023 1. House panel examines consumer data privacy bill. Legislation to protect consumer data privacy drew mixed views from businesses and business groups Wednesday during an information-gathering meeting before a House committee. The Commerce Committee looked at House Bill 1201 aimed at protecting consumers’ digital privacy, allowing them…
Read More Government Affairs & General UpdatesSeptember 8, 2023 1. The last part of the Pa. budget standoff is costing state courts millions of dollars Thanks to budget dysfunction in the state Capitol, people filing divorces, estates, and many other legal actions across Pennsylvania are getting a financial break while courts lose millions of dollars. Authorization under…
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September 2023 (ed. 9) In this edition: Feature Article: Getting Back to Basics as Summer Ends From the Desk of Dan DeBone: Westmoreland County Manufacturers’ Most valuable Product: Careers Non-Profit of the Month: CASA of Westmoreland, Inc. Chamber Champion of the Month: Dollar Bank Financial Wellness & News Upcoming Events Chamber Rewind Member Milestones Welcome…
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Your Guide to Navigating Job Fairs Participating in job fairs organized or affiliated with Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce and its members can indeed offer several advantages in today’s competitive job market. To make the most out of your experience, it’s essential to be well-prepared. Here are some essential points to consider: Research the Companies:…
Read More Government Affairs & General Updates September 5, 2023 1. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration has slashed wait times and backlogs for state approvals and licenses – Within the first few weeks of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration, the new Democratic governor promised to make Pennsylvania more friendly for businesses and workers. Since then, Shapiro’s administration has made…
Read More Government Affairs & General Updates August 31, 2023 1. Senate passes pair of code bills but House Democrats say there’s no agreement on the provisions in the legislation. The state Senate sent a pair of budget-related bills Wednesday though it’s unclear how much, if any, progress the effort made toward settling the unresolved issues with…
Read More Government Affairs & General Updates August 30, 2023 1. Senate scheduled to take up unresolved budget legislation today in rare August session. The state Senate is set to return to the Capitol to try to move the General Assembly a step closer to sending the governor legislation needed to implement key elements of the 2023-24…
Read More New to Our Website: Resume Posting The Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce has expanded its website to include features for employers and job seekers. Posting your resume on the Chamber’s website can indeed offer several benefits. Here are the top five reasons why you should consider using this feature: Targeted Exposure: The Chamber of Commerce…
Read More Government Affairs & General Updates August 29, 2023 1. Senate committee schedules vote on proposal to move primary date earlier. A Senate committee is scheduled Wednesday to consider a bill to change the 2024 presidential primary date, thus signaling the prospect for potential action on a time-sensitive issue. The State Government Committee chaired by Sen.…
Read More Government Affairs & General Updates August 25, 2023 1. Who’s to blame for the budget delays? Poll suggests voters aren’t sure but Shapiro remains historically popular. The new Franklin and Marshall poll suggests voters are more likely to blame lawmakers for the budget delay than they are to blame the governor. While voters surveyed by…
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