HARRISBURG, PA (WSKG) — After staging demonstrations for the past six consecutive Mondays, the Pennsylvania chapter of the national Poor People’s Campaign has ended its extended residency in the state Capitol rotunda.
economy
New Federal Legislation Could Create Jobs, Revive Manufacturing Communites
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has announced legislation that would designate manufacturing hubs across New York State and the country.
Economy
Report: Jobs In Efficiency, Renewables Grow In PA While Clean Transportation Lags
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STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA – A new report shows that jobs in most parts of Pennsylvania’s clean energy industry grew over the past year.
Economy
Solar Installers In PA Weather Tariff Upheaval
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STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA – When President Donald Trump’s solar tariff took effect four months ago, it sent shockwaves through the solar energy industry.
Economy
Agencies Across Central New York Split Over $13 Million To Fight Poverty
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SYRACUSE, NY (WRVO) – Organizations that help impoverished central New Yorkers get an education, find jobs or decent housing are getting a boost from a pot of state money meant to help the poor.
Economy
Governor Cuomo Helps Open The Finger Lakes Welcome Center
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) Governor Andrew Cuomo was in Geneva Wednesday to help debut the new Finger Lakes Welcome Center.
Economy
Despite Poor Progress, Advocates For Higher Wages See Bright Spots
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HARRISBURG, PA (WSKG) — Several groups intent on raising Pennsylvania’s minimum wage are rallying in Harrisburg Thursday in an effort to nudge the General Assembly–once again–to consider raising pay for workers.
casinos
PA Takes First Steps Toward Regulating Legal Sports Betting
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HARRISBURG, PA (WSKG) — On the heels of a US Supreme Court decision last month that opened the door to sports betting in all states, Pennsylvania’s Gaming Control Board is starting to release initial regulations for the new gambling market.
All Things Considered
Sen. Chuck Schumer Opposes Proposed Trash Incinerator In Finger Lakes
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New York Senator Chuck Schumer is the latest politician to speak out against a proposed trash incinerator in the town of Romulus on Seneca Lake.
Supreme Court Decision Just A First Blow To Organized Labor This Spring?
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BUFFALO, NY (WBFO) – Supporters of organized labor were dealt a legal blow by the U.S. Supreme Court Monday, which ruled 5-to-4 that companies have the right to prohibit collective grievances by its workers. It raises the question: is this just the first blow organized labor may face by the nation’s highest court this spring?
Economy
More Flights, Good Economy Boost Traffic At Syracuse Airport
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SYRACUSE, NY (WRVO) – Passengers are flying out of Syracuse’s Hancock International Airport in numbers the airport has not seen in a decade.