State News

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 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

Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the filing of a lawsuit against TikTok, Inc., regarding the social media giant’s failures to shield children from age-inappropriate material and over-usage of the app,

Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger announced the launch of the Keystone AgTech Alliance, a partnership focused on advancing agricultural technology

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity is encouraging residents to check their mailboxes after the Pennsylvania Treasury Department sent letters to nearly 64,000 people who may have unclaimed property. The letters notify

U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), John Hoeven (R-ND), John Curtis (R-UT), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced the Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize

Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning Pennsylvanians to be aware of an uptick in government imposter scams in which callers pose as members of local County Sheriff’s Offices. The calls

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity recognized Purple Heart Day on Friday by encouraging Pennsylvanians to help reunite Purple Heart Medals and other military decorations held by the Pennsylvania Treasury with the

U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Chris Coons (D-DE) today introduced the NIH Mentorship Modernization Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen America’s scientific workforce pipeline by formalizing consistent, evidence-based mentorship standards across National Institutes of Health

U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) introduced the bipartisan Campus Lifeline Act, legislation to strengthen student mental health and suicide prevention efforts by

A bipartisan group of state senators is working to ensure Pennsylvania benefits from a new federal tax credit program which could help empower parents and create new learning opportunities for