The Together for PA initiative blazes a bold path for stability and prosperity. Our approach emphasizes a competitive Pennsylvania, solid infrastructure and a stronger workforce. Addressing barriers to employment is critical to this effort. These include access to quality and affordable childcare and criminal justice reform. Forward-thinking strategies will lead a robust economy and expand opportunities.
The COVID-19 virus upended life as we knew it. Since it hit, we’ve had to rethink how we handle tasks that were once second nature – from socializing to working to running errands. As we escape the tight grip of the virus, it’s time to focus on the future we all have for our Commonwealth. Now is the time to build on our past successes and seize the opportunity before us!
If our state commits to do the heavy lifting and makes the investment today, we’ll be in a prime position to benefit from tomorrow’s economic recovery. We need to focus on our strengths and competitive advantages, and enact policies that foster growth in strategic area. Only then will the world see Pennsylvania as “open for business.” Together we can rise to the challenge.
Our state has assets it can leverage to create opportunities for Pennsylvania, including our prime location; ample natural resources; world-class educational institutions; diverse industry base; and strong work ethic. We can achieve this by:
It’s vital that we ensure our infrastructure networks are modern, reliable and safe by:
It’s essential we improve Pennsylvania’s educational and skills training offerings. We will meet the needs of today’s employer and build a globally competitive workforce by:
For decades, Pennsylvania’s uncompetitive business tax structure has driven away investment and opportunity to other states. But PA’s economic outlook is looking up thanks to the bipartisan enactment of a historic tax reform package.
An initiative of the PA Chamber of Business and Industry, Together for PA is a partnership of individuals and organizations who believe our state can do better. We are committed to working for policies that strengthen our foundation and increase opportunities for the people of Pennsylvania, beginning with our infrastructure, competitiveness and people.
For decades, Pennsylvania’s uncompetitive business tax structure has driven away investment and opportunity to other states. But that could change in the weeks ahead. State lawmakers are on the cusp of enacting much needed and long overdue reform.
An initiative of the PA Chamber of Business and Industry, Together for PA is a partnership of individuals and organizations who believe our state can do better. We are committed to working for policies that strengthen our foundation and increase opportunities for the people of Pennsylvania, beginning with our infrastructure, competitiveness and people.
As regions or counties move into the yellow phase, some restrictions on work and social interaction will ease while others, such as closures of schools, gyms, and other indoor recreation centers, hair and nail salons, as well as limitations around large gatherings, remain in place.
This purpose of this phase is to begin to power back up the economy while keeping a close eye on the public health data to ensure the spread of disease remains contained to the greatest extent possible.
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The green phase eases most restrictions with the continued suspension of the stay at home and business closure orders to allow the economy to strategically reopen while continuing to prioritize public health.
While this phase will facilitate a return to a “new normal,” it will be equally important to continue to monitor public health indicators and adjust orders and restrictions as necessary to ensure the spread of disease remains at a minimum.
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The red phase has the sole purpose of minimizing the spread of COVID-19 through strict social distancing, non-life sustaining business, school closures, and building safety protocols.
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