Article Summary – The US economy added 216,000 jobs in December, with the unemployment rate remaining at 3.7%. Sectors that saw significant job growth include healthcare, local government, construction, and social assistance. Wages reportedly outpaced inflation, with average hourly earnings increasing by 15 cents and rising by 4.1% over the
Article Summary – The Appalachian Regional Commission has granted $10 million to aid small and mid-sized manufacturers in southwestern Pennsylvania in their expansion into green technology and clean energy. The commission, a collaboration between the federal government and 13 states, was established in 2022 as part of the Infrastructure Investment
Article Summary – The Michigan Fair Chance Access to Housing Act, or House Bill 4878, was introduced to prohibit landlords from considering an applicant’s criminal history during the tenant screening process. The bill, supported by dozens of criminal justice advocates and formerly incarcerated people, stipulates that if an applicant meets
Article Summary – The Hershey Company in Pennsylvania, ranked 33 on Forbes’ list of America’s Best-in-State Employers in 2023, has contributed positively to the local economy. In 2022, Hershey’s sales reached $10.4 billion, up 16% from the previous year, and the company employed 19,865 full-time workers. The company, together with
Article Summary – The Department of Energy will invest up to $1 billion into the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen, a consortium comprising Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois among others. The funds will be used to produce hydrogen power with aims to reduce carbon emissions, and the hub is expected to
Article Summary – President Joe Biden announced a $7 billion initiative to increase the availability of hydrogen as a fuel source and curb carbon dioxide emissions, with a view to create seven regional hydrogen hubs. The Mid-Atlantic Hydrogen Hub, covering the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Delaware region, is estimated to create about 20,800
Article Summary – The Michigan administration, led by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, has launched a $20 million national marketing campaign, “You Can in Michigan,” aiming to drive population growth in the state. The campaign includes social media, television, and radio ads targeting 12 states and several progressive cities and featuring an
