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Bartolotta, PA Film Industry Members Call for Increase in Film Tax Credit Program
HARRISBURG – Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and key members of the Pennsylvania film industry are advocating for an increase in the state's film tax credit program. The call is for an increase to $300 million in the film tax credit program to further support and promote the state's film and industry productions.Sen. Bartolotta emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating, "Preserving Pennsylvania’s long history of film and industry productions will help further expand jobs and provide much-needed protections to those working in the commonwealth."The push for an...
Senate Acts to Establish Sweeping New Energy Framework to Meet PA’s Power Needs
HARRISBURG – Acting to establish a sweeping, new energy framework for Pennsylvania, the Senate approved legislation today creating the Independent Energy Office (IEO) and Pennsylvania’s Opportunity With Energy Reliability (POWER) Board, said Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46).Under Senate Bill 832, the IEO will provide data-driven analysis and ensure lawmakers have the reliable information necessary to review and implement current energy strategies as well as be on the forefront of new innovative technologies."The demand for energy we have in the commonwealth, we have to be...