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The PA Chamber supports real, effective changes to the nation’s tax structure that will make it more conducive to investment and job growth. Our communications to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. express the need to streamline the tax code, provide predictability and uniformity to businesses of all sizes and across all industry sectors, and incentivize economic growth through tax reform.

DEP Officials, Legislative Leader Highlight Permitting Reform Progress and Stakeholder Engagement at PA Chamber DEP Quarterly

September 14, 2026

The PA Chamber welcomed employers in person and virtually last week for its fall DEP Quarterly meeting, a valuable members-only forum that brings together business leaders, policymakers, and agency officials to discuss pressing regulatory issues and policy developments impacting employers across the Commonwealth. Following opening remarks from PA Chamber Senior Vice President of Government Affairs […]

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ChamberPAC Announces 2026 State Legislative Endorsements

September 14, 2026

ChamberPAC, the political arm of the PA Chamber, last week announced endorsements for the Pennsylvania General Assembly, supporting candidates on both sides of the aisle focused on strengthening Pennsylvania’s economy and competitiveness. “Pennsylvania has made meaningful progress when Republicans and Democrats work with the business community to advance policies that make our Commonwealth more competitive,” PA […]

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PA Chamber Urges Lawmakers to Pair Affordability Efforts with Tax, Legal Reforms

September 08, 2026

Pennsylvania should continue improving its tax and legal climate if policymakers are serious about making the Commonwealth more affordable and competitive, PA Chamber Vice President of Government Affairs Neal Lesher told state lawmakers during a Sept. 1 hearing on affordability. Testifying before the House Republican Policy Committee, Lesher highlighted several tax reforms the PA Chamber […]

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Court Challenges Highlight Growing Resistance to State Climate Liability Efforts

September 08, 2026

A recent federal court victory secured by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and an ongoing Pennsylvania case underscore an important legal question with significant implications for employers: Can states and local governments impose financial liability on energy companies for global climate change? The answer increasingly coming from courts is that these disputes are best resolved […]

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Major Investments Reflect Pennsylvania’s Growing Competitiveness

September 08, 2026

Two major corporate announcements last week will bring more than $1.5 billion in new investment and nearly 3,000 jobs to Pennsylvania, offering more signs that the Commonwealth is becoming more competitive for major economic development projects due to recent pro-growth, PA Chamber-led policy reforms. Last Tuesday, Chobani announced plans to invest $1.2 billion to establish […]

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PA Chamber Seeks Changes to Proposed Corporate Tax Rules

August 31, 2026

The PA Chamber is urging the State Department of Revenue to revise its proposed regulations governing how businesses determine which sales of services count as Pennsylvania sales when calculating their corporate net income tax. The Chamber submitted comments last week to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC), raising concerns that portions of the proposed regulations […]

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PA Chamber weighs in on two Pennsylvania court cases

August 24, 2026

The PA Chamber recently filed amicus briefs in two cases before Pennsylvania courts, weighing in on issues that could affect how businesses interact with state agencies and where lawsuits involving out-of-state companies are heard. The briefs are part of the PA Chamber’s broader advocacy work, which extends beyond the state legislature to the executive and […]

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Pa. commits over $90B toward infrastructure in latest 12-year plan

August 24, 2026

Pennsylvania is planning more than $90 billion in transportation infrastructure investments over the next 12 years under a newly approved statewide program. Earlier this month, the State Transportation Commission approved Pennsylvania’s 12-Year Transportation Program, outlining more than $90 billion in planned investments in roads, bridges, public transit, airports, rail freight, and other transportation infrastructure. The […]

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Shapiro imposes new requirements on Pa. data center projects

August 24, 2026

Gov. Josh Shapiro last Tuesday signed an executive order imposing new requirements on data center projects seeking to operate in Pennsylvania, including provisions related to electricity usage and others designed to increase transparency, strengthen environmental protections, and give local communities greater influence over proposed developments. Executive Order 2026-05 directs the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) […]

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Maryland Ruling Reinforces PA Chamber’s Warnings on Digital Ad Tax

August 17, 2026

A Maryland court’s decision striking down the state’s digital advertising tax has reinforced a key warning the PA Chamber made throughout the debate over a similar proposal in Pennsylvania earlier this year. The Maryland Tax Court ruled on Friday that the tax violates the federal Internet Tax Freedom Act and ordered Maryland to refund taxes […]

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