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Act 2 is transforming environmental liabilities into economic assets, paving the way for job creation and revitalization in communities like Hazelwood Green!

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Developers and RIDC stress Act 2 turns liabilities into jobs and tax revenue
RIDC and KU Resources leaders portrayed Act 2 as an economic development tool that converts contaminated brownfields into job‑creating sites and tax revenue, and previewed additional redevelopment milestones at Hazelwood Green.
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August 21, 2026 at 4:48 AM
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Pennsylvania's swift permitting reforms and focus on site readiness are proving to be game-changers, enabling businesses like Lily to thrive in the Lehigh Valley.

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Company presenters say Pennsylvania's permitting reforms and site-readiness helped secure Lehigh Valley investment
Two presenters at a Community and Economic Development session in Lehigh Valley credited Pennsylvania's permitting reform and site-readiness for allowing a rapid site selection that benefits a company called "Lily," saying delays are costly because their products lose patent protection over time.
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February 7, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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Pennsylvania is taking a bold step to boost local industry with the new Made in PA Program, redefining how the Department of Community and Economic Development operates.

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Pennsylvania House Bill 1869 establishes Made in PA Program and Department roles
Bill creates Made in PA Program and outlines Department of Community and Economic Development duties
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September 27, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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Pennsylvania's House Bill 1713 is reshaping the future of economic development agencies by updating crucial liability definitions—find out how this could impact local businesses!

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Pennsylvania House Bill 1713 amends liability definitions for economic development agencies
Bill updates definitions for economic development agencies in existing liability protection law
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July 14, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Pennsylvania's House Appropriations Committee just voted to keep the debt cap intact, revealing over $994 million available for economic development without raising limits!

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Governor's budget office declines debt cap increase for redevelopment assistance program
Governor's office maintains $3.1B cap despite over $994M available for RCAP projects.
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June 4, 2025 at 12:44 PM