September is Hunger Action Month, an annual effort to raise awareness about food insecurity. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, nearly 1.7 million Pennsylvania residents, or one in seven
U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced a combined $96 million in grant awards for Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) through
State Rep. Chad Reichard has joined other lawmakers in calling on the Shapiro administration to withdraw proposed Pennsylvania Department of Health regulations concerning communicable and noncommunicable diseases. Reichard said the
Gov. Josh Shapiro and State Treasurer Stacy Garrity have both called for banning Flock cameras and similar automated license plate reader systems in Pennsylvania. “Flock cameras are an intrusive invasion
Gov. Josh Shapiro and State Treasurer Stacy Garrity will participate in a televised gubernatorial debate on Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. Nexstar Media Inc. will host the debate, which will
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is marking the two-year anniversary of the Office of Attorney General’s Organized Retail Crime Section, which investigates coordinated theft and fraud cases across Pennsylvania. Since
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations have invested more than $100 million with Treasury’s INVEST PA Community Pool. “This marks a great milestone for our nonprofit
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Communications Office is accepting applications for internships for the 2027 Pennsylvania Farm Show. The internships are aimed at students studying communications, journalism, marketing, agriculture, animal
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office has joined 21 other state attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission in a lawsuit against Amazon.com, Inc. over alleged deceptive
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful (KPB) announced the 2026-2027 cohort of Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania. From September through May 2027, Ambassadors will develop civic leadership skills and gain hands-on experience as
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said he would support bipartisan legislation banning Flock cameras and similar automated license plate reading systems across the state. “I would welcome bipartisan legislation to ban
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning residents about a phishing scam targeting patients who use MyChart, an online patient portal used by hospitals and health care providers. Scammers are
Pennsylvania is a national leader in several areas of agriculture, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The department said Pennsylvania has the highest percentage of young farmers under the
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is reminding farmers and nonprofit educational institutions that applications for the Pennsylvania Sustainable Agriculture Program are due Friday, Aug. 28. The program provides grants to
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced that the PA Agricultural Business Development Center is accepting applications for Farm Vitality Planning Grants of up to $15,000. The grants are designed to
A new poll of likely Pennsylvania voters shows U.S. Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick both have favorable ratings that exceed their unfavorable ratings statewide. According to a New York
Republican lawmakers and county officials are seeking additional information following the Shapiro administration’s announcement of two measles-associated deaths involving Lancaster County residents. Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Health Secretary Debra
A new statewide poll shows Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro with a 16-point lead over Republican challenger and Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity in the 2026 governor’s race. The New York Times/Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau President Tommy Nagle said the organization supports Gov. Josh Shapiro’s executive order addressing data center development but is calling for additional protections for farmland. Nagle said the
Shippensburg University had 129 student-athletes earn a combined 144 Division II Athletic Directors Association Academic Achievement Awards for the 2025-26 academic year. To qualify, student-athletes must have a cumulative GPA
Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) today called on the Shapiro administration to withdraw proposed regulations reminiscent of COVID lockdown-era government policy that would infringe upon constitutional norms and
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is urging residents to help control spotted lanternflies as the invasive insects remain active across the state. Spotted lanternflies feed on a variety of plants
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, alleging the app exposes children to addictive features and potential contact with predators.
Pennsylvania beef producers will have multiple opportunities this fall to strengthen their operations, sharpen management skills, and connect with industry experts through a lineup of educational programs supported and promoted
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced six winners of the 2026 PA 529 Day Promotion, with each winner receiving a $5,529 deposit into a PA 529 account for future education expenses.
Pennsylvania officials announced Monday that a second daily Pennsylvanian train between New York City and Pittsburgh, traveling through Harrisburg, is expected to begin operating in mid-November. Gov. Josh Shapiro and
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity is encouraging students and families to search for unclaimed property as the new school year begins. According to the Pennsylvania Treasury, individuals, businesses and organizations with
Jamie Clendening has been named Ms. Wheelchair America 2027. Clendening was selected from among 19 state titleholders to represent the Ms. Wheelchair America organization nationwide. The announcement was made by
Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed an executive order establishing new requirements for data center development in Pennsylvania following months of public opposition to proposed projects across the state. The order
Today, Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24th) introduced legislation to address improper enrollment, waste, and fraud in Pennsylvania’s Health Insurance Exchange Authority called Pennie. Senate Bill1439, the Reducing Fraudulent Pennie Claims bill enhances fraud
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order Tuesday changing how Pennsylvania handles data center projects, including removing them from the state’s fast-track permitting program. Shapiro created the fast-track process during
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that eligible PA 529 College and Career Saving Program Guaranteed Savings Plan accounts will receive a $1,000 bonus contribution. The bonus will benefit 106,914 PA
Pennsylvania has not yet opted into a new federal education tax credit program that is scheduled to become available Jan. 1, 2027. The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, also known
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity is recognizing National ABLE Savings Day by encouraging Pennsylvanians with disabilities and their families to learn about the PA ABLE Savings Program. PA ABLE accounts allow
Today, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding honored twelve Centennial Farms for having been in the same family for 100 years. He also named a Centre County farm a Bicentennial farm, honoring the Stine
