The Shapiro Administration announced July 1 the launch of the Pennsylvania Wildlife Connectivity Work Group, a statewide partnership focused on reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions, improving public safety, reconnecting fragmented wildlife habitat
Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that $224.4 million has been sent to 372,291 Pennsylvanians through the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) Program. “Every year the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program helps hundreds
Pennsylvania officials are warning residents about dangerous heat expected across the state through the rest of the week and weekend. The Office of the Governor of Pennsylvania said temperatures are
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a multistate settlement with some of the nation’s largest egg producers that will deliver approximately 3.4 million eggs — or 288,075 dozen eggs — to
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity confirmed that the Pennsylvania Treasury Department has approved more than $1 million in settlement payments to vendors who performed security work at Gov. Josh Shapiro’s private
U.S. Sens. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., and John Fetterman, D-Pa., announced a coalition of Pennsylvania organizations that will help ensure the Commonwealth is represented at the Great American State Fair on
This week, immediately following the PA Supreme Court’s long-awaited decision and ahead of the June 30 state budget deadline, Public Transit advocates across PA quickly mobilized to call on Legislators
The Senate this week passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) that aids law enforcement’s ability to respond more effectively during Amber Alerts and missing person investigations. Senate Bill 1273 clarifies
The Pennsylvania House voted Wednesday to approve legislation that would allow municipalities to pause consideration of certain data center proposals for up to six months. The bill, sponsored by Rep.
Farmers with underground diesel tanks registered with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection may be subject to Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund fees. According to the Pennsylvania Insurance Department, farmers
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), provided a unanimous favorable recommendation for the promotion of five Pennsylvania Army National Guard officers, and advanced
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the completion of a report examining law enforcement recruitment and retention challenges across the state. The report was developed by a task force authorized
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement on the 2026-27 state
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is accepting entries for the 2026 Pennsylvania Agriculture Photo Contest through June 30. The contest is seeking photos that showcase life on the farm, fair
Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper announced Monday that House Republicans advanced legislation that would eliminate the state’s nearly 6% gross receipts tax on utility bills. According to Topper, the
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board recently released the winning bids for 10 Restaurant Liquor licenses auctioned this year. Businesses competed in the 15th liquor license auction in Pennsylvania history for
Senator Kim Ward (R-39) launched a video to explain the real reason why energy prices remain high in Pennsylvania. The video is available now on Ward’s Pennsylvania energy webpage and social media
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has issued a quarantine order limiting animal movements following confirmed cases of New World Screwworm in Texas and New Mexico. There are currently no cases
A proposal before the Pennsylvania House Finance Committee would prohibit smoke shops from opening or renewing leases next year if they are located within 500 feet of a daycare center,
The Pennsylvania Beef Council recently hosted the first Girls Who Grill event in Pennsylvania, bringing together 19 women at the historic Mayfield Farm in Carlisle for an evening focused on beef education, grilling confidence,
his week, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued a quarantine order limiting animal movements and urged Pennsylvania farmers and pet owners to tighten biosecurity to protect their livestock and pets following heightened risks of New World
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity released the following statement in response to Attorney General Dave Sunday’s approval of a settlement agreement to pay for the security upgrades to Governor Josh Shapiro’s
Pennsylvania fairs contribute $1.1 billion to the state’s economy each year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The department said Pennsylvania’s more than 100 fairs draw 4 million visitors
Legislation to establish a statewide paid family and medical leave program was approved by the Senate Labor and Industry Committee with strong bipartisan support, according to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Devlin
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that Pennsylvanians saving with the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program and PA ABLE Savings Program can now contribute to their accounts using
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is accepting entries for the PA Agriculture Photo Contest through June 30. The contest highlights agriculture across the commonwealth, including farms, fairs, agritourism destinations and
Legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) to make it easier for fire and EMS agencies to access state funding through the Fire and EMS Grant program was approved by the Senate.
The Senate unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Jarrett Coleman (R-16) to strengthen government transparency and protect the public’s right to know. “Sunshine laws only work when the public can actually
Legislation aimed at bringing those born in Pennsylvania home for hunting and outdoor recreation has passed the Senate. The measure is sponsored by Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34). “Pennsylvania outdoor recreation is second to none and the sportsmen who
Legislation to improve Pennsylvania’s ability to investigate and prosecute internet crimes against children has been unanimously approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee, according to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37).
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program has surpassed $10 billion in assets. For over 30 years, the PA 529 program has helped Pennsylvania
Legislation sponsored by Pennsylvania Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Caucus Chairman Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) aimed at helping the Pennsylvania attorney general and law enforcement more effectively target and prosecute human trafficking was passed 49-1 by the Senate.
Five handcrafted hardwood bicycles were featured during the 26th Annual Tour de Belt in Harrisburg, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The bicycles were made from Pennsylvania hardwoods and
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is reminding residents that food assistance resources are available for Pennsylvanians who are struggling with hunger. Resources include SNAP, PA Navigate, Feeding Pennsylvania, Ending
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-106) announced the introduction of resolutions in support of posthumously awarding Maj. Richard D. Winters the Congressional Medal of Honor. Winters was a lifelong resident
Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) is continuing her call for stronger safeguards on large-scale data center development in Pennsylvania, urging state leaders to put residents and local communities first as the industry
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) announced the introduction of a resolution designating June 2026 as the “Month of the American Soldier” in Pennsylvania. As chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency
