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Watch Mr. Taylor’s recent appearance on Pennsylvania Newsmakers below.

David N. Taylor Testimony on Permitting Reform before the House Republican Policy Committee – March 22, 2023 Thank you, Chairman Kail and members of the committee. I’m David N. Taylor, President & CEO of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association, the statewide not for profit trade organization representing the people who make things here in the commonwealth. ...

Prepared for PMA/PA Chamber Monthly Business Briefing (March 12, 2023) by Matt Knittel, Director of the Pennsylvania Independent Fiscal Office Read the report: Economic Update

PMA supports American manufacturers by participating in EPA hearing on excessive PM2.5 (particulate matter) rulemaking.   Testimony of:  Carl A. MarraraExecutive DirectorPennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association February 23, 2023Public Hearing Before the EPA Good afternoon. I am Carl Marrara, the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association. Founded in 1909, the Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association is the nonprofit, ...

January 23, 2023House Republican Policy CommitteeImportance of Regulatory Disapproval Clause in Constitutional Amendment (Senate Bill 1) Read Mr. Taylors full statement HERE. 

The 41st Annual PMA Seminar & Luncheon was held once again at the Metropolitan Club in New York City on Saturday, December 3, 2022. We had a tremendous turnout and a productive event! If you were unable to make it, we hope to see you in 2023. A special thanks to our sponsor, Bentley Systems, ...

On this episode, PMA Perspective focuses on the upcoming midterm elections on November 8, 2022. PMA’s David N. Taylor interviews Jim Ellis, Senior Political Analyst for BIPAC, who shares his perspective and predictions for the 2022 U.S. Senate and U.S. House races. Also on the program, PMA’s Carl Marrara provides his analysis for the PA ...

Part 3 of 3: General Analysis and PA House of Representatives By: Carl A. Marrara October 31, 2022 In 2020, state-wide polling underestimated Republican performance by more than 2%. The potential for higher GOP performance, in what should be a Republican leaning midterm cycle, should make any race polling within 5 points competitive. In gauging ...

PA State Senate By: Carl A. Marrara October 24, 2022 6 (Bucks) – Frank Farry (R) v. Ann Marie Mitchell (D) Registration % – R-44/D-41.5/I-14.5; 2020 Presidential % – Trump 49.6; New territory – 28% Retiring State Senator Robert “Tommy” Tomlinson leaves a hotly contested seat for GOP State Representative Frank Farry and attorney Ann ...

Part 1 of 3: Congressional Races By: Carl A. Marrara October 18, 2022   1 (Bucks, Montgomery) – Brian Fitzpatrick (R)* v. Ashley Ehasz (D) Registration % – R-42/D-42/I-16; 2020 Presidential % – Biden +4.6; New territory – 6% Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick seeks reelection in PA’s 1st Congressional District, encompassing all of Bucks County and a ...