Chambers Throughout Pennsylvania Call on Senator Casey to Keep Senate Operating Procedures Intact
May 10, 2021
HARRISBURG – Today 40 chambers of commerce from across the state sent the following letter to Sen. Bob Casey, D-PA, seeking clarification on his position regarding potential changes to the U.S. Senate’s long-held operating procedures, which some are advocating for in a quest to ram a far left-leaning and progressive agenda through the upper chamber. […]
Read MorePA Chamber: Anti-Growth Policies on State, Federal Levels Driving Investment Out of Pennsylvania
May 04, 2021
HARRISBURG – PA Chamber President and CEO Gene Barr issued the following statement in regards to Pennsylvania’s burdensome regulatory environment and uncompetitive corporate tax climate driving investment out of the state: “Last week President Joe Biden mused, ‘there’s no reason why wind turbine blades can’t be built in Pittsburgh.’ But it turns out there is […]
Read MoreChamberPAC Issues Special Election and Primary Endorsements
April 19, 2021
HARRISBURG – ChamberPAC, the political arm of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, today issued endorsements for the State Supreme Court Republican Primary Election, as well as two upcoming legislative Special Elections. The endorsements include: Judge Kevin Brobson for state Supreme Court; Chris Gebhard for the 48th Senatorial District; and Abby Major for the […]
Read MorePA Chamber Applauds House Passage of Targeted COVID-19 Liability Protections
April 06, 2021
PA Chamber of Business and Industry President and CEO Gene Barr issued the following statement following the state House’s passage of H.B. 605, legislation which includes temporary safe harbor protections for employers from unwarranted COVID-19 related lawsuits. “As we have repeatedly stated since the early days of the pandemic, targeted liability protections for those entities […]
Read MorePA Chamber Earns Accredited With Distinction Status From U.S. Chamber
March 11, 2021
As a result of its strong government relations advocacy; dynamic membership relations, education and compliance programs; insurance operations and commitment to social responsibility, the PA Chamber of Business and Industry has been awarded Accredited with Distinction status from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Accreditation is the only national program that recognizes chambers for their effective […]
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