SENTINEL ARTICLES

Member News Roundup – Oct. 5, 2026

October 05, 2026

PA Chamber members are leading the way across Pennsylvania, creating jobs, investing in their communities, and driving innovation. Each week, we are proud to spotlight some of the latest news and accomplishments from businesses across our membership.   Healthcare Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has welcomed Dr. Joe Mitchell as its new president and chief […]

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Regional Roundtables Explore Benefits of Data Center Development

October 05, 2026

As interest in data center development continues to grow across Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Institute recently brought together industry, legal, workforce, and utility leaders for a pair of regional discussions focused on the opportunities and challenges associated with attracting these projects. The Institute hosted data center roundtables last week in Montgomery and Lycoming […]

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General Fund Revenue Surges, CNI Collections Lead Gains

October 05, 2026

Pennsylvania’s General Fund collections are running $529.3 million, or 4.9 percent, above estimate through the first three months of the 2026-27 fiscal year, with strong Corporate Net Income (CNI) tax collections driving much of the September gain. The Commonwealth collected $4.8 billion in General Fund revenue in September, $550.8 million above estimate. Corporate tax revenue […]

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The Biggest Night Out in Pennsylvania Is Tonight!

October 05, 2026

The stage is set for the 42nd PA Chamber Annual Dinner tonight at the Hershey Lodge. This annual event brings together business, civic, and government leaders from across Pennsylvania for the Commonwealth’s biggest business event of the year. This year’s program features a lineup that spans entertainment, entrepreneurship, and the national economy. Philadelphia native Kevin […]

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Last Week in the Legislature

October 05, 2026

As lawmakers returned to Harrisburg last week, several proposals affecting Pennsylvania employers advanced through the legislative process. From utility regulation and AI governance to workplace mandates, health care transparency, and data center development, the measures highlighted ongoing debates over Pennsylvania’s business climate, regulatory environment, and competitiveness. Here’s a recap of last week’s legislative action most […]

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Pennsylvania is ‘on the offense’ as major investments reshape state’s economy

September 28, 2026

Pennsylvania is seeing a wave of major private-sector investments, and PA Chamber President and CEO Luke Bernstein says recent improvements to the state’s business climate are helping put Pennsylvania in a position to compete for them. In an interview published last week in the Philadelphia Business Journal, Bernstein pointed to the state’s phased reduction of […]

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Lawmakers return to Harrisburg with a short fall runway

September 28, 2026

Pennsylvania lawmakers return to Harrisburg today after a 10-week recess with a limited window to move legislation before the Nov. 3 election and the scheduled Nov. 30 end of the two-year session. Data centers, energy policy, and skill games will be among the key issues to watch. More than a dozen legislative committees are scheduled […]

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NEXT WEEK: PA Chamber Annual Dinner and Government Affairs Roundtable

September 28, 2026

Next week will bring two PA Chamber signature events, offering members opportunities to hear from influential voices in business, entertainment, and public policy. The week begins with the PA Chamber Annual Dinner on Oct. 5 at the Hershey Lodge, where more than 1,500 business leaders, elected officials, and community stakeholders from across the Commonwealth will […]

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Pennsylvania unemployment rate falls to 3.7%, lowest in two years

September 28, 2026

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate fell to 3.7 percent in August, its lowest level in more than two years and four-tenths of a percentage point below the national rate, according to preliminary data from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. The rate dropped two-tenths of a percentage point from July and is down by seven-tenths of […]

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Data centers, energy demand to headline PA Chamber Energy & Environmental Conference

September 28, 2026

Business leaders, policymakers, regulators, and energy and environmental professionals from across Pennsylvania will gather Oct. 28 for the PA Chamber’s Energy & Environmental Conference at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey. The conference will focus on key issues shaping Pennsylvania’s energy supply, infrastructure, and economic competitiveness, including the growing demand associated with data centers. Governor Shapiro’s Deputy […]

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