Thousands of Employees at Federal Contractors Do Not Have Whistleblower Protections Despite 2013 Law
As she read the memo explaining why she was being fired, Kierra Varcos felt her cheeks burn and blood pound in her ears. FULL ARTICLE
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More Than Six Years After Fleeing the U.S., Interstate 80 Drug Trafficker Sentenced for Smuggling $2 Million in Heroin
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — A Dominican Republic native and former New York City resident has been sentenced in federal court to 78 months of incarceration, to be followed by five years of supervised release, on his conviction for federal drug trafficking offenses, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced on Wednesday. FULL ARTICLE
Shapiro Announces $274 Million Investment in Water Infrastructure Projects Coming to 22 Counties Across the Commonwealth
HARRISBURG, Pa. – On Wednesday, April 24, Governor Josh Shapiro announced the investment of $274 million for 30 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and non-point source projects across 22 counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). FULL ARTICLE
Unopposed Candidates for Representative in Congress for the 15th District Secure Primary Victories
BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — Running unopposed in their party's primary elections, Democrat Zach Womer and Republican Glenn "GT" Thompson have secured their spots in the general election. FULL ARTICLE
Ritchie Captures Democratic Bid for 63rd District State House Seat; Bashline Wins GOP Nomination
ARMSTRONG/CLARION COUNTIES, Pa. (EYT) - Unofficial results from Tuesday's primary election show that Pat Ritchie (D) and Josh Bashline (R) have secured nominations in their respective parties for the 63rd Legislative District seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. FULL ARTICLE
Higher Internet Costs Could Be on the Way for Low-Income Pa. Residents as Federal Subsidies Run Out
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Thousands of Pennsylvanians could soon be hit with higher internet bills when a federal program that gives a discount to low-income households starts to run out of money next month. Unless Congress approves more funding, April will be the last time many residents receive the benefit in full. FULL ARTICLE
Pennsylvania to Receive Over $156 Million for ‘Solar for All’ Initiative
HARRISBURG, Pa. — On Sunday, Pennsylvania was awarded over $156 million from the Biden Administration to deliver affordable, reliable, and sustainable solar power to low-income Pennsylvanians and environmental justice communities. FULL ARTICLE
Game Commission Announces New Directors in Three Regions
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Half of the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s six regions have new leadership, following a pair of retirements and a director moving back to the region he left. FULL ARTICLE
Some Voters are Failing to Complete the Year on Pa.’s Newly Redesigned Mail Ballot Envelopes
Some counties are rejecting primary mail ballots that are missing the last two digits of the year, despite the Department of State’s advice to count them. FULL ARTICLE
Pa. Election 2024: When Voters Can Expect Primary Results
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Election experts in Pennsylvania expect largely smooth sailing at the polls this week, anticipating the unofficial results for most races on the April 23 ballot will be available on election night. FULL ARTICLE
