Regulatory Reform – Page 2 – Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association

It is imperative that Pennsylvania not enact laws or regulations that place the commonwealth at a competitive disadvantage to our competitor states. Laws and regulations should not be more stringent than federal regulations or laws unless there is a compelling reason that is unique to our commonwealth. Environmental regulations should be adopted based on sound scientific evidence to ensure that they are reasonable and within technological limits. It is prudent that these regulations actually achieve real environmental benefits and do not advantage one sector of the economy to the detriment of another.

Climate Data Shenanigans from Wolf and Obama

December 02, 2015 | Energy | Regulatory Reform

Pennsylvania is charging ahead with regulations to implement the Obama Administration’s master plan to cool down a planet we are told is on the verge of boiling over. Twenty-seven states, three labor unions and 24 national associations have sued in federal court to block implementation of the “Clean Power Plan” (CPP). Not Pennsylvania. Nearly all ...

New York Corruption Trial Turns Spotlight On Hefty Legal Fees Related To Asbestos Compensation Trusts

November 10, 2015 | Labor Issues | Limits on Lawsuit Abuse | Regulatory Reform

The corruption trial of former Speaker of the New York State Assembly, Sheldon Silver, is pulling back the curtain on some of the cozy relationships and lucrative transactions involving lawyers representing victims of asbestos exposure. The prosecution in the trial in Manhattan Federal Court is arguing that Silver was involved in a kick-back scheme, where ...

Tom Corbett: An Appreciation

In his four statewide campaigns for public office, Tom Corbett presented himself as the candidate who would make the tough decisions and do the right thing. As he now concludes a decade of public service to our Commonwealth, he has proven himself to be a man of his word. While governor, Tom Corbett stopped the ...

The EPA’s Unchecked Agenda

September 10, 2014 | Energy | Regulatory Reform

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the leading bad actor in what American Enterprise Institute (AEI) Scholar, Benjamin Zycher, calls the, “metastasis of the executive branch.” Zycher, and other policy experts, say that the agency is accelerating a power grab through an aggressive regulatory agenda with dubious or scant benefits to the environment. Thousands of ...

PMA Bulletin – April 10, 2014

Strong Showing for Governor Corbett at Annual Conservative Event Governor Tom Corbett earned praise last Friday from the “dean” of the conservative movement in Pennsylvania. Emphasizing the administration’s pro-growth efforts, Frederick W. Anton III told a crowded ballroom at the 25th annual Pennsylvania Leadership Conference in Camp Hill that he was “100 percent behind the ...

“PMA Perspective” Program to Bring Legislative Issues to Life

“PMA Perspective” Program to Bring Legislative Issues to Life PMA is pleased to announce the launch of a new half-hour cable program, “PMA Perspective”. The show will air on the Pennsylvania Cable News Network (PCN) and will focus on how policies enacted in Harrisburg and Washington impact manufacturers, job creators, and the overall health and ...

PMA Bulletin — September 25, 2013

September 25, 2013 | Energy | Regulatory Reform

No War on Coal? Bridge in New York for Sale The Obama administration is attempting to re-invent America’s energy sector by completely eliminating fossil fuels. From the recently-proposed EPA standards for CO2 emissions for new coal-fired power plants to the five-year delay in the Keystone XL pipeline from Canada’s oil sands, the Administration is thwarting ...

PMA Bulletin — July 3, 2013

July 03, 2013 | Business Tax Relief | Regulatory Reform | Workforce/Education

A Third Sensible and On-Time State Budget The good news is that the General Assembly sent Governor Corbett a $27.83 billion budget that supports record investment in education, including science, technology, engineering, and math programs and vital job training initiatives throughout the commonwealth. This is a pro-jobs budget consistent with the same successful elements Pennsylvania ...

Corbett Policies Spur PA Economic Resurgence

June 05, 2013 | Labor Issues | Regulatory Reform

Over the years, Pennsylvania hasn’t been an exemplar for job creation and economic growth. A new mindset is in order, according to a study that shows that the pro-growth policies of the Corbett Administration have Pennsylvania rising quickly up the ranks. Overall, the study Rich States, Poor States, by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) ranks ...

PMA Bulletin — June 5, 2013

June 05, 2013 | Business Tax Relief | Labor Issues | Regulatory Reform

Corbett Policies Spur PA Economic Resurgence Over the years, Pennsylvania hasn’t been an exemplar for job creation and economic growth. A new mindset is in order, according to a study that shows that the pro-growth policies of the Corbett Administration have Pennsylvania rising quickly up the ranks. Overall, the study Rich States, Poor States, by ...