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HARRISBURG, PA — As the November 5 general election approaches, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt has unveiled a comprehensive voter education initiative under the Shapiro Administration. This proactive approach …
Pennsylvania Launches Voter Education Initiative Ahead of November Election Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Wednesday, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt joined college presidents from across Pennsylvania in a virtual event to launch the nonpartisan 2024 Pennsylvania Campus Voting Challenge. …
Boosting Civic Engagement: PA Launches 2024 Campus Voting Challenge Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Marking National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt has urged eligible Pennsylvanians to sign up as poll workers for the upcoming Nov. 5 …
Secretary of the Commonwealth Encourages Pennsylvanians to Serve as Poll Workers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt announced a dramatic increase in participation for the Cancer Drug Repository Program (CDRP), with the number of pharmacies involved jumping from …
Participation in Pennsylvania’s Cancer Drug Program Soars by 900% Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As election season approaches, the Shapiro Administration, along with the Pennsylvania Department of State (DOS), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), is ramping …
Shapiro Administration Reinforces Efforts to Secure Pennsylvania Elections Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of State (DOS) recently announced that the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) approved new regulations designed to reduce barriers for individuals seeking professional and …
New Licensing Regulations Aim to Open Doors for Pennsylvanians with Criminal Records Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt has announced that registered voters in Pennsylvania can now request their mail ballots online for the upcoming Nov. 5 presidential election. …
Pennsylvania Launches Redesigned Mail Ballot Application for November Election Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Thirty-six high schools in Pennsylvania have been honored with the Governor’s Civic Engagement Awards (GCEA) for their efforts in registering students to vote during the 2023-24 school …
Pennsylvania High Schools Earn Civic Engagement Awards for Voter Registration Efforts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant step toward ensuring the integrity of its electoral process, Pennsylvania initiated its fourth statewide risk-limiting audit (RLA) for the April 23, 2024, presidential primary …
Pennsylvania Embarks on Risk-Limiting Audit to Ensure Presidential Primary Accuracy Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a move aimed at bolstering civic engagement among young people, the Shapiro Administration, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education, has introduced a program that …
New Program Encourages College Students to Engage in Civic Duties Through Work Study Read More