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DCNR Finalizes E-Bike Policy for State Parks and Forests

DCNR Finalizes E-Bike Policy for State Parks and Forests

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn on Thursday announced an internal policy on the use of electric bicycles (e-bikes) on DCNR lands is now final and effective immediately in state parks and forests. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 15, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News
Snowmobile Season to Begin on Friday

Snowmobile Season to Begin on Friday

WARREN, Pa. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service has announced that the opening of the snowmobile season will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, December 16, in the Allegheny National Forest. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 15, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News, Sports
Advocates, Lawmakers Hope Pa. House Power Shift Opens Door for Election Law Changes

Advocates, Lawmakers Hope Pa. House Power Shift Opens Door for Election Law Changes

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania lawmakers agree on one thing: the commonwealth needs to rewrite its election laws. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 14, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News
Agriculture Secretary Announces $300,000 Available to Support Success of Pennsylvania Farms

Agriculture Secretary Announces $300,000 Available to Support Success of Pennsylvania Farms

MYERSTOWN, Pa. – On a preserved dairy farm in Lebanon County, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding on Tuesday discussed the importance of the PA Farm Bill Farm Vitality Planning Grant Program and announced $300,000 of currently available program funding. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 14, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News
Pennsylvanians Reminded to Review FCC Broadband Map Before January 13 Deadline to Ensure High-Speed Access for All Residents

Pennsylvanians Reminded to Review FCC Broadband Map Before January 13 Deadline to Ensure High-Speed Access for All Residents

SPRING GROVE, Pa. – Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (Authority) Executive Director Brandon Carson on Monday reminded Pennsylvanians of the important role they have in ensuring their information is correct in the new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) broadband access map. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 13, 2022 · Business, Local News, News, PA News
AAA: Gas Prices Continue to Drop in Pa.

AAA: Gas Prices Continue to Drop in Pa.

JEFFERSON CO., Pa. (EYT) — Gas prices are seven cents cheaper in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.867 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 13, 2022 · Business, Local News, News, PA News
Cost of Pennsylvania Governor’s Race Sets New Record Amid ‘Campaign Finance Arms Race’

Cost of Pennsylvania Governor’s Race Sets New Record Amid ‘Campaign Finance Arms Race’

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The total cost of the governor’s race in Pennsylvania topped $100 million in this last election cycle, a staggering amount that set a new spending record in the race to snag the state’s highest office. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 12, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News, Political
Wolf Administration Seeks to Finish Off the Senate GOP’s Languishing 2020 Election Inquiry

Wolf Administration Seeks to Finish Off the Senate GOP’s Languishing 2020 Election Inquiry

The Wolf administration is looking to decisively quash a request by state Senate Republicans for sensitive voter information that the lawmakers made as part of an inquiry into the 2020 election, which they falsely charged was fraudulent. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 10, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News
Almost 90% of Rural Pennsylvania Municipalities Lack Property Upkeep Rules

Almost 90% of Rural Pennsylvania Municipalities Lack Property Upkeep Rules

A widespread lack of property maintenance codes in rural Pennsylvania has worsened living conditions and stalled investment in those communities, according to a new state study. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 10, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News, Political
Gov. Wolf Announces Pennsylvania Receiving $6.6 Million to Make Broadband Accessible for All

Gov. Wolf Announces Pennsylvania Receiving $6.6 Million to Make Broadband Accessible for All

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Tom Wolf on Thursday announced that Pennsylvania is receiving $6.6 million from President Joe Biden’s "Internet for All" initiative, these are the first funds to be awarded of the more than $100 million to be managed by the Pennsylvania Broadband Authority. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 9, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News