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PENNSYLVANIA — The Shapiro Administration has announced an open call to all Pennsylvanians who have recently been involved in a successful environmental project. They are invited to apply for the …
Shapiro Administration Announces Open Applications for 2024 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — On Thursday, state Senator Katie Muth, alongside Senators Jimmy Dillon and John Kane, co-hosted a public hearing to delve into the potential impacts of Generative Artificial Intelligence …
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Explores Impacts of Generative AI in Public Hearing Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced on Tuesday the awarding of PA Farm Bill Farm-to-School Grants totaling $605,398. The grants, which support 56 schools, school districts, and childhood education …
Chester County Schools Benefit from PA Farm Bill Farm-to-School Grants Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — State Senators John I. Kane and Judy Schwank have proposed pioneering legislation that would grant K-12 students the right to take excused mental health days. Representative Napoleon Nelson …
Pennsylvania Legislators Propose Mental Health Days for K-12 Students Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — Pennsylvania’s First Lady Lori Shapiro and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently toured the Mother Earth Organic Mushrooms farm in West Grove, Chester County. Their visit underscored …
First Lady Lori Shapiro Highlights Pennsylvania’s Leadership in Organic Mushroom Production during Mother Earth Farm Tour Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania signed House Bill (HB) 1556 and HB 1461 into law on Thursday, marking significant legislative changes for state-related universities and the Right-to-Know Law.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Signs HB 1556 and HB 1461 into Law Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — House Bill 507, a companion to Senate Bill 549, has been sent to the desk of Pennsylvania’s Governor Shapiro for approval. The bill, which amends the Medical Care …
Pennsylvania Set to Tighten Informed Consent Laws for Medical Examinations Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — Robert Pacek, a resident of New Kensington, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison followed by lifetime supervised release for his involvement in child …
Pennsylvania Resident Sentenced to 25 Years for Child Exploitation Crimes Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Joseph Cammarata, a 49-year-old resident of Monmouth Beach, New Jersey, has been found guilty of five counts of tax evasion. The verdict was announced on November 17, …
New Jersey Man Found Guilty of Tax Evasion on $18 Million Fraud Proceeds Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania American Water has submitted a rate adjustment request to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, reflecting a $1 billion investment in water and wastewater system improvements planned through …
Pennsylvania American Water Proposes Rate Adjustment Amid Concerns Over Affordability Read More