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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On May 30, 2024, three federal powerhouses – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency …
U.S. Takes Robust Approach to Halve Food Waste by 2030: Aiming for Food Security, Economic Growth, and Environmental Prosperity Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced a nearly $10 million state investment in facility improvements, infrastructure preservation, and development at 10 public-use airports. This initiative …
Pennsylvania Invests $10 Million in Airport Projects to Boost Economy and Infrastructure Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant advancement for patients with rare blood diseases, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given its nod to Bkemv (eculizumab-aeeb), the first interchangeable …
FDA Approves Bkemv, A Potentially Game-Changing Treatment for Rare Blood Diseases Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — To ensure more Pennsylvanians receive the financial relief they are entitled to, Governor Josh Shapiro recently announced an extension for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program application …
Pennsylvania Extends Deadline for Rent and Property Tax Rebates for Seniors and Disabled Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released its annual report to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), detailing its enforcement activities in 2023 under the Truth in …
FTC Annual Report Highlights Key Consumer Protections and Enforcement Actions Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In dealing with unemployment compensation issues, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has become a shining beacon of success, particularly through the efforts of the Shapiro Administration and the …
Pennsylvania’s UC Connect Program: A Bright Spot in Unemployment Compensation Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An individual in Michigan has recently been diagnosed with a potent strain of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, according to the Centers for Disease Control. This …
Emerging Threat: Third Case of H5 Bird Flu Found in Michigan Dairy Farm Worker Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato visited Pittsburgh’s non-profit ACTION-Housing on Friday to discuss significant new investments in Governor …
Pennsylvania’s Budget Proposal Targets Housing Insecurity with New Investments Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a reminder for U.S. taxpayers living and working outside the United States to file their 2023 federal income tax returns …
IRS Reminds Americans Abroad to File Taxes by June 17 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) will offer free potassium iodide (KI) tablets on June 12 to residents living within 10 miles of the state’s four active …
Pennsylvania to Distribute Free Potassium Iodide Tablets Near Nuclear Plants Read More