Economy News

Pennsylvania Ranks 4th in US ‘Candy Economy’

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

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Union Workers Applaud Biden’s Hydrogen Hub Initiative

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

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Michigan ads promote inclusion and prosperity to attract workers

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

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