Pa. Primary 2022: Mail Ballot Rules Could Slow Down Election Results — Again
The rush to count hundreds of thousands of mail ballots in Pennsylvania won’t kick off until 7 a.m. on Election Day — or, in some counties, even later. FULL ARTICLE
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Pennsylvania State Police Welcomes 103 New Troopers
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, announced that 103 cadets have graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. FULL ARTICLE
Public Database Significantly Undercounts Former Drug Labs in Pa. Here’s Why Home Buyers, Renters Should Care.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The only online federal database that allows people to see whether their home or property was contaminated with toxic chemicals used to make drugs like methamphetamine significantly undercounts the number of sites in Pennsylvania, according to data obtained by Spotlight PA. FULL ARTICLE
Pa. Primary 2022: A Last-Minute Guide To Everything You Need To Know To Vote May 17
HARRISBURG — On May 17, Democrats and Republicans in Pennsylvania will vote for candidates running in local and statewide races. The victors will compete in general election races that will impact abortion access, climate change policy, and other crucial issues. FULL ARTICLE
PFBC Names ‘Officer of the Year,’ Announces Awards For Outstanding Staff Achievements
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has announced several awards presented to staff members in recognition of outstanding achievements. FULL ARTICLE
AAA: Gas Prices Rise in Pennsylvania
JEFFERSON CO., Pa. – Gas prices are four cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at $4.394 per gallon, according to AAA East Central's Gas Price Report. FULL ARTICLE
Why Pennsylvania’s Health Department Is Taking Spotlight PA to Court
HARRISBURG — A panel of Commonwealth Court judges is set to hear arguments this month over whether the Wolf administration must reveal details of how patients and physicians are using the state’s medical cannabis program for addiction treatment. FULL ARTICLE
Fraternal Order of Police Holds Memorial Service for Fallen Heroes
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Fraternal Order of Police on Monday held a service in memorial of Pennsylvania’s fallen heroes who have served and given the ultimate sacrifice. FULL ARTICLE
Focused on Rehabilitation: Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Unveils ‘Little Scandinavia’ at SCI Chester
CHESTER, Pa. – Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) Acting Secretary George Little was joined by partners from the Norwegian Correctional Service (Kriminalomsorgen), the Swedish Prison and Probation Service (Kriminalvården), Drexel University, and the University of Oslo to officially dedicate the Little Scandinavia Unit at SCI Chester. FULL ARTICLE
National Fuel Gas Union Votes to Authorize Strike in Northwest Pa.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) – National Fuel Gas employees in northwest Pennsylvania and southwest New York have given their union authorization to strike. FULL ARTICLE
