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Pa. prepares for end of federal unemployment compensation program
Federal unemployment and pandemic benefit programs are set to end on Saturday, Sept. 4.
Hayden Mitman
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Push for minimum wage increase comes to Bethlehem
Gov. Tom Wolf has called for an increase as all six states that border the commonwealth offer higher minimum wages.
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Controller proposes right-to-counsel program so renters and homeowners can access funds to pay monthly housing bills
More than half of all renters in the region are considered “cost-burdened” according to data from the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission.
Business
Woman-owned military contracting company, D. Gillette, moves to Forks Township
Bangor’s loss is the Forks Township’s gain as a woman-owned company that makes parts for fighter jets has moved to the region.
Business
Local economist is cautiously optimistic about new unemployment data
Newly released numbers from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor, show the state’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.6% in July.