Here in Pennsylvania, the state has invested over $197 million in clean energy projects, and over 450 new, good-paying jobs have been created since the IRA’s passage, as of July 2023.
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PA Gas Prices Increase, but Remain Cheaper than One Year Ago
Here in Pennsylvania the price of gas per gallon increased slightly to $3.702, a 5 cent per gallon increase compared to one month ago, and a 93 cent per gallon decrease from one year ago.
Pennsylvania Gas Prices Decline, But Remain Higher than National
As of June 15, the average price of gas per gallon in the United States is $3.589, a 5 cent increase from one month ago.
National Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.4 Percent
On Friday, May 5, the Bureau of Labor Statistics published a report which included preliminary national unemployment numbers for April.
USDA Warns Pennsylvanians to Protect Plants from Invasive Pests
Invasive pests cost the U.S. about $40 billion a year in damages to trees, plants and crops.
Increases in Opioid Overdoses in Pennsylvania Varied by County During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic intensified the opioid epidemic, according to our new research, which finds that opioid overdoses increased in Pennsylvania in 2020 compared with 2018 and 2019.
PA Now Tasked with Public-School Funding Revamp
It’s been two weeks since a Commonwealth Court judge ruled Pennsylvania’s system of funding public schools is unconstitutional and must be revamped.
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Area Unemployment Stays Steady Per New Report
The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metropolitan area unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted) stayed steady at 3.3 percent Per New Report, just below the state average.
Pennsylvania Unemployment Hits New Record Low
According to the report, the national unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent in December, down 0.1 percent from the previous month.
Flu, RSV and COVID are Wreaking Havoc — But Teachers Don’t Feel Like They Can Stay Home When They’re Sick
Flu case counts are at their highest level for early December in a decade. COVID-19 is spiking once again. Surging diagnoses of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are resulting in overcrowded pediatric emergency rooms.