An old oil well in a corn field. ( Photo by Dwight Burdette, Wikimedia Commons) Shapiro announces apprenticeship program to plug abandoned oil and gas wells The Shapiro Administration and the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) recently announced a new registered apprenticeship... News 15 Sep 2024 | 07:21
At an August 8 press conference, Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh highlighted the SUN Bucks program, a new federal summer food program for children that can be used to purchase fresh food and groceries at retailers around Pennsylvania. ( Photo by Anthony Grove / Commonwealth Media Services) Shapiro encourages families to apply for SUN Bucks program In an effort to spur families to apply, Governor Josh Shapiro recently highlighted the new SUN Bucks program, a summer benefit... Local News 21 Aug 2024 | 11:57
Next year, filing state and federal taxes may be free through new program Governor Josh Shapiro along with U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and other state representatives announced... Local News 07 Aug 2024 | 01:01
Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law a budget for fiscal year 2024-25. ( Photo provided) Shapiro signs 2024-25 budget into law On July 11, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law the budget for fiscal year 2024-25. In his announcement Shapiro... Local News 12 Jul 2024 | 01:58
PennDOT’s map of counties with projects included in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. Shapiro seeks public comment on statewide transportation improvement plan The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) this week invited the public to comment on the draft 2025 Statewide... Local News 19 Jun 2024 | 01:12
Gov. Josh Shapiro signs the executive order. ( Photo courtesy of the Office of Gov. Josh Shapiro) Governor signs executive order to expand public service opportunities Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2024-01 earlier this month establishing the Hire, Improve, Recruit, Empower (HIRE)... Local News 22 May 2024 | 01:38
Pennsylvania to ban cell phone use while driving and require police to collect traffic stop data Pennsylvania will join the majority of states that ban motorists from handling a cell phone for almost any purpose while... News 16 May 2024 | 03:10
‘Too stressful’: why some students are saying no thanks to standardized tests As students across the tristate region sharpened pencils - or, increasingly, fired up computers - in preparation for multiple... Local News 02 May 2024 | 11:23
Shapiro says Pennsylvania will move all school standardized testing online in 2026 Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Thursday, April 18, that his administration will move all standardized school assessment... News 22 Apr 2024 | 11:39
Governor Josh Shapiro and bipartisan legislative leaders announce the opening of the PA Student Teacher Support Program application period. ( Photo provided) PA Student Teacher Support Program to provide up to $15K for future educators In a joint announcement with a bipartisan group of legislators and the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA), Governor... Local News 17 Apr 2024 | 04:03
Pennsylvania sets up election security task force ahead of 2024 presidential contest Law enforcement agencies, civil defense officials and election administrators have begun meeting in Pennsylvania to coordinate... News 06 Mar 2024 | 05:26
State to offer $1 million in tuition assistance for EMS workers Acting Secretary of the Department of Health Dr. Debra Bogen this week announced a new $1 million tuition assistance program... News 21 Feb 2024 | 03:59
An example of a cannabis plant. Milford Township preps for legal cannabis In light of Governor Josh Shapiro’s call for the eventual legalization of recreational cannabis use in Pennsylvania, the... Local News 14 Feb 2024 | 03:44
Gov. Josh Shapiro. ( Photo courtesy the Office of Governor Shapiro) Governor seeks billions for schools and development in budget that envisions legal weed Gov. Josh Shapiro ’s second budget proposes significant increases to education and economic development and would regulate... News 09 Feb 2024 | 10:28
Governor Josh Shapiro. Governor eyes overhaul of Pennsylvania higher ed system that’s among the worst in affordability Gov. Josh Shapiro plans next month to propose an overhaul of a higher education system in Pennsylvania that is among the... News 02 Feb 2024 | 01:59
