SYRACUSE, NY (WRVO) – Some changes will be coming to the 2018 version of the New York State Fair, which starts August 22. Most of it is part of the second phase of a $120 million plan to revitalize the fairgrounds.
Economy
In Rarity For GOP, PA Congressman Pushes For Carbon Tax
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STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA – In a rare move for Republican lawmakers, U.S. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Bucks County and Carlos Curbelo of Florida have teamed up to introduce a climate change bill — a big one.
Economy
Trump’s Plan For LNG Exports To Europe May Not Have Much Impact In Pennsylvania
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STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA – President Trump wants more natural gas exported to Europe. Liquified natural gas plays a significant role in the trade deal with the European Union, and the president wants Europe to buy less from Russia.
All Things Considered
New Solar Tech Made Completely in the Southern Tier Will Save Energy, Costs For Industry
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NYSERDA, a New York State agency that works on energy research and development, announced a new tech product completely manufactured in the Southern Tier.
50 States
PA Steel Town Reinvents Itself
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Many one-industry towns have shriveled up and died in recent decades. But not Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania’s Sweeping Gambling Expansion Rolls On
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HARRISBURG, PA (WSKG) — The state Gaming Control Board says development of mini-casinos, online gambling, and a slew of other changes are progressing smoothly now that a federal lawsuit challenging the gambling expansion has been dropped.
Tronc Slashes ‘New York Daily News’ Staff By Half
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Tronc cited financial pressures in gutting the newsroom of the punchy New York tabloid, a major force in local coverage. It has won Pulitzer Prizes and been a thorn in President Trump’s side.
Economy
Critics: Problems With Cuomo’s Economic Development Programs Go Beyond Corruption
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ALBANY, NY (WSKG) – Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s economic development programs have been the subject of two federal corruption trials that ended with convictions for two of Cuomo’s former associates.
Rep. Reed Wants To Grow High Tech Industry, But Some Manufacturers Say They Need Workers Who Can Read
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At Rep. Reed’s manufacturing summit, he said there’s an opportunity for growing the high tech industry in his district, which includes Geneva, Jamestown and Elmira. But, one manufacturer in the area says her biggest challenge is just finding employees who can show up for work on time and read a tape measure.
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Study: Airbnb Benefits New York’s Economy, More So In White Neighborhoods
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A Purdue professor has found that rooms rented on sites such as Airbnb benefit white neighborhoods, but do less good for black and Latino areas.
Economy
Tough Sell For Collective Bargaining And Boosting Bills, But PA’s Unions See Hope
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HARRISBURG, PA (WSKG) — In the wake of a Supreme Court decision halting unions’ ability to compel public sector employees to pay fees, pro-union state lawmakers are trying to come up with a rebuttal.