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Pennsylvania State Senators Kristin Phillips-Hill and Lisa Boscola, along with Representatives Paul Friel and Josh Kail, have announced the formation of the Pennsylvania Competitiveness Caucus. This new bipartisan group within the state General Assembly aims to enhance economic competitiveness in Pennsylvania.

The caucus is being established as the state faces challenges such as retaining businesses, attracting investment, and reversing stagnant population growth. It will serve as a platform for lawmakers to collaborate on policies that promote economic growth and make Pennsylvania an attractive place to live and work.

“Although we sit on opposite sides of the aisle, we are united in our belief that making Pennsylvania more economically competitive through the advancement of pro-growth policies will benefit working-class families, reverse our stagnant population growth, and ensure our Commonwealth is an attractive place to live, work, and raise a family for generations to come,” said Senator Phillips-Hill. “I am thrilled to be joining this bipartisan group of my colleagues to elevate this vital conversation and focus on key policies that will grow our state.”

The caucus intends to build on recent successes from the 2024-2025 state budget, including permitting reform and eliminating Pennsylvania’s start-up tax by improving net operating losses treatment. These policy victories are part of a broader effort to enhance the state's economic landscape.

“The most recent budget was a giant step forward in making Pennsylvania more competitive today and building the workforce of tomorrow,” said Senator Boscola. “We need to keep the momentum going, and that takes both parties and both chambers working together to create common-sense policies that help our businesses thrive and create family-sustaining jobs.”

Focusing on long-term economic competitiveness, the caucus will address key public policy issues impacting business investment in Pennsylvania.

“Our Competitiveness Caucus recognizes the enormous potential of Pennsylvania to be a global leader in industry, technology, and innovation,” said Representative Friel. “We also know that the prosperity of our citizens is tied to the policies that unlock this economic potential, and we are dedicated to developing legislative approaches that strengthen our families, our businesses, and our commonwealth.”

The caucus aims to unite legislators from all four caucuses in its mission to position Pennsylvania as a leader in economic performance.

“The time to unleash Pennsylvania’s potential as an economic powerhouse is now,” said Representative Kail. “I am grateful for the opportunity to co-chair the bi-partisan, bi-cameral Competitiveness Caucus, and look forward to collaborating on actionable policies that will spur prosperity in Pennsylvania.”