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Lawmakers face a choice: Invest $110 million in small business now or watch Pennsylvania’s economy crumble later | Opinion

As budget talks intensify, funding Community Development Financial Institutions isn’t just smart policy—it’s an economic emergency response to a crisis already underway.

By Dan Betancourt and Varsovia Fernandez
Small businesses are the backbone of Pennsylvania’s economy. But in the current economic climate, small businesses are struggling. Inflation, skyrocketing operating costs, maintaining staff, and generating rev… [3709 chars]

Source: Mechanicsburg Patriot News | Published: 2026-07-09T13:00:00Z

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