ERIE — State Senator Sean D. Wiley of Pennsylvania’s 49th District will discuss current initiatives affecting the northwest Pennsylvania region, during the Manufacturer & Business Association’s legislative luncheon starting at noon Wednesday, May 30 at the Association’s Conference Center, 2171 West 38th Street. Registration begins at 11:45 a.m.

In addition to unemployment and the economy, Senator Wiley will address key legislative topics affecting the 49th District, including payment for area in-home health-care attendants, Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act, privatizing of liquor sales and others.

Senator Wiley was elected in November 2012 and has been appointed as the Democratic chairman of the Intergovernmental Operations Committee. The committee was created to consider proposals for streamlining government, including the potential consolidation of agencies. Wiley also serves on the Labor and Industry, Public Health and Welfare, Communications and Technology, and Community, Economic and Recreational Development committees.

To register for this briefing, contact Terry Nunez at 814/833-3200 or 800/815-2660, or visit www.mbausa.org.

Cost is $30 for members and $60 for nonmembers.

ERIE — Photos from the Association’s 108th Annual Event on Tuesday, May 14, at the Bayfront Convention Center are now online at www.mbausa.org. The event featured a stirring performance of the national anthem by star performers of the Erie Playhouse, entertainment by political satirist Mark Russell, and keynote address by former Hewlett-Packard chairman and CEO Carly Fiorina.

To learn more about this year’s special guests, see the May edition of the Business Magazine at www.mbabizmag.com.