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Monday, October 26, 2026 · 7:30 a.m. ET · About 10 minutes
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The Lead
Senate panel adds Tuesday vote on manufacturing equipment tax credit
A bill raising the annual cap on credits for new manufacturing equipment was added to a Senate committee agenda late Sunday. The sponsor’s office says an amendment will extend eligibility to firms with fewer than 50 employees.
Why it matters: If it clears committee, a floor vote before the November recess becomes possible. Small manufacturers would qualify for the first time.
Committee calendar, posted Sunday 8:42 p.m. · View source
Utility files request for new large-customer electric rate class
A regional electric utility asked state regulators to create a separate rate class for customers using more than 50 megawatts, citing data center growth. Existing industrial customers would see no change in the first year, according to the filing.
Why it matters: Large manufacturers on industrial tariffs will want to watch for cost shifts in years two and three.
Public Utility Commission docket filing, Friday 4:55 p.m. · View source
In Their Own Words
Lehigh Valley plant CEO hints at second production line
In a LinkedIn post thanking employees for a record quarter, the company’s chief executive said the firm is “evaluating capacity” at its main site and “talking with the county about what comes next.”
LinkedIn, Sunday 7:15 p.m. · View source
State senator previews workforce bill on weekend radio show
The senator said she will introduce legislation this week to fund apprenticeship slots at community colleges, with a manufacturing set-aside. No bill text has been circulated.
Radio interview, posted to YouTube Saturday · View source
Capitol Watch
Co-sponsorship memo: deadlines for industrial permit decisions
A House member is seeking co-sponsors for a bill that would require state agencies to act on certain permit applications within 90 days or issue them automatically.
Co-sponsorship memo, Friday 3:30 p.m. · View source
House committee schedules hearing on occupational licensing
The hearing, set for Thursday, will take testimony from trade associations and the Department of State.
Committee notice, Friday 1:10 p.m. · View source
Hearing Summary
House panel hears three hours of testimony on data center power demand
Grid, utility and consumer witnesses agreed new demand is coming fast but split on who should pay for new transmission. The chair said a bill is likely before year-end. Read the full summary →
House committee hearing, Thursday · View source
Local Ledger
Township adds 40-acre industrial rezoning to Monday agenda
The parcel sits near an interstate interchange. A public hearing would follow next month if the planning commission recommends approval.
Municipal planning commission agenda, posted Friday 4:47 p.m. · View source
County authority to consider tax abatement for warehouse expansion
The 10-year abatement request covers an expansion projected at 120 jobs, according to the application.
County industrial development authority agenda · View source
Regulatory Radar
Comment period opens on stormwater permit changes for industrial sites
Proposed changes to general permit requirements were published this weekend. Comments are due in 30 days.
Pennsylvania Bulletin notice, Saturday · View source
On the Calendar
| Mon, Oct 26 | Township planning commission: industrial rezoning (7 p.m.) |
| Tue, Oct 27 | Senate committee vote: manufacturing equipment tax credit |
| Thu, Oct 29 | House committee hearing: occupational licensing |
| Wed, Nov 25 | Comment deadline: industrial stormwater permit changes |
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