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Pennsylvania may soon offer families free identification kits that could help locate their missing children. Sens. Camera Bartolotta, R-Monongahela, and Scott Martin, R-Strasburg, said this

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed his second executive order expanding economic opportunities in Pennsylvania since taking office one week ago. The directive, issued Tuesday, creates two

Having been officially awarded $250,000 in grant funding from DCNR late last year, Washington Township is finalizing plans to install Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant playground

The Pennsylvania Treasury estimates the state owes one in every 10 Pennsylvanians unclaimed property. You can easily find out if you are one of those

In his first executive action since becoming governor, Josh Shapiro abolished college degree requirements for state job listings in hopes of expanding economic opportunity. The executive

The acting Attorney General, Michelle Henry was nominated by Governor Shapiro to serve the commonwealth as the Attorney General. In a release, Henry said, “I

Franklin County Commissioner Dave Keller has announced his candidacy for re-election in the 2023 Republican Primary. “If re-elected, I will continue to work to streamline

District Attorney Matt Fogal has announced his run for re-election. His announcement I have served as a prosecutor in Franklin County for over 20 years

Pennsylvania’s corporate net income tax rate decreased 1 percentage point on Jan. 1 as the state begins a decade-long campaign to stimulate business growth within

Within a week of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives choosing a surprise speaker to lead, the sense of support and unity is already fading. The

 A new report in Pennsylvania estimates opening a two-year litigation window for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to file civil claims against public schools could

Franklin County Commissioner Bob Ziobrowski and Greencastle resident Cameron Schroy have announced their candidacies, as a team, for Franklin County Commissioner in the 2023 Democratic

In likely one of his last acts in office, Gov. Tom Wolf has asked the Pennsylvania legislature to gather for a special session Monday to pass a

On Wednesday, January 4, 2023, Jordan Conner announced his candidacy for the Republican nominator for the office of Franklin County Coroner. Jordan currently serves as a

The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop J today filed criminal charges against a former PennDOT employee accused of using his government position to facilitate a fraud scheme that

After delays, motions to adjourn, and much uncertainty, the narrowly divided Pennsylvania House of Representatives chose Democrat Mark Rozzi of Berks County as Speaker of

Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) took the oath of office Tuesday to begin his fifth term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. For the 2023-24 Legislative Session, Schemel’s

The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the December 2022 Employee of the Month award to MaryAnna Black during the board’s Dec. 21 public meeting. Black has

Chambersburg, Pa. December 7th, 2022 – Franklin County Fire Chiefs’ Association received a $100,000.00 grant through the Franklin County IMPACT! Grant Program. With this funding,

The Franklin County Commissioners and county leadership today celebrated 15 employees who furthered their careers by completing the county’s inaugural Leadership Development Program. Those who

Several Pennsylvania Senate Republicans are encouraging U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey to support legislation designed for helping cannabis businesses gain access to financial and insurance services.

The Franklin County Commissioners awarded IMPACT! Grants to 127 nonprofit, municipal and municipal authority projects across Franklin County. The commissioners approved the funding, made possible

The American Public Power Association (APPA) Board of Directors named Allen Coffman, President of Chambersburg Town Council, to a three-year term on APPA’s Policy Makers

From time to time the Town Council of the Borough of Chambersburg is called upon to appoint citizens to various Boards, Commissions and Committees that

Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced today a $38.8 million settlement with JUUL Labs, Inc. for violating Pennsylvania’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law and

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced $330,000 in grants for rural Pennsylvania, aiming to grow the economy and “expand essential services for rural people”

Marc Fogel, a 61-year-old American educator, has been detained in Russia since August 2021. Casey celebrates the return of Brittney Griner, and urges Administration to

Earlier this week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is extending the REAL ID enforcement date by 24 months, from May 3, 2023, to May

The Franklin County Commissioners invite residents and stakeholders to share their thoughts and feedback on broadband internet services in the county by attending a public

Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA and Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro is preparing for his inauguration and making key decisions about his

Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on the Senate vote to provide paid sick days to rail workers. “The tentative agreement

The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the November 2022 Employee of the Month award to Sheena Baker during the board’s Nov. 30 public meeting. Baker

Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced today a $1 million multistate settlement with CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc., that will require CarMax to disclose open recalls related to the

Today, U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Children and Families Chairman Bob Casey (D-PA) held a hearing entitled, “Caring for Our Kids: Supporting

Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on the Senate passage of the Respect for Marriage Act. “The right to marriage is sacred

The Franklin County Commissioners, along with the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs, are pleased to announce the sixth annual Franklin County Veterans Affairs Golf