State Law

Governor Wolf Signs House Bill 425 Extending Benefits to Beverage Industry

By Ben Norman Governor Wolf signed into law a bill that will have an impact on the food and beverage industry. The new law extends […]

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Pittsburgh Eyeing Plastic Bag Ban

By Stephon Burton As of September 2, 2021, there have been talks of banning single-use plastic bags in Pittsburgh. A statewide preemption that barred municipalities […]

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Meat Processing and Food Processing Protection Act

By Benjamin Norman A bill proposed in the Pennsylvania General Assembly seeks to regulate the food processing industry.[1] The bill applies to any employer licensed […]

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Made in PA

By Benjamin Norman  In an attempt to help Pennsylvania manufacturers, House Bill 1930 is a promise that the government will encourage the buying of Pennsylvania […]

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SB900 Impacts on Diverse and Veteran Owned Small Businesses

By Benjamin Norman A senate bill has been proposed in Pennsylvania with the goal of increasing the participation of small veteran-owned and diverse businesses in […]

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Is Sports Betting Coming to Pennsylvania Bars and Restaurants?

By Benjamin Norman In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal statute that prohibited states from authorizing sports wagering.[1] Following this ruling, gambling […]

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“Free the Lemonade Stand” Bill Promises Business Opportunity for Pennsylvania Youth

If you ever set up a lemonade stand in your neighborhood to make a couple of bucks as a kid, it is likely you were […]

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Alcohol Businesses to be Included in COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program if New Bill Passes

Breweries, distilleries, and wineries of Pennsylvania may soon receive some much-needed financial relief thanks to a new bill. In March 2021, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania created […]

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Republican Lawmakers Propose Raising Pennsylvania Minimum Wage

A proposed GOP-sponsored bill could be a welcome surprise for proponents of raising the minimum wage in Pennsylvania. Two Republican state Senators, Dan Laughlin of […]

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Pennsylvania Government Announces Major Commitment to Solar Energy

On Monday, Governor Tom Wolf announced a major initiative that aims to make Pennsylvania a cleaner energy state, calling it the “largest solar commitment by […]

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