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Dush Announces District 66 Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Companies Awarded $267,970 in State Funding

Dush Announces District 66 Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Companies Awarded $267,970 in State Funding

BROOKVILLE, Pa. - Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced today that 23 volunteer fire and ambulance companies throughout Jefferson and Indiana counties have qualified to receive approximately $267,978 from a grant program administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 24, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Gov. Wolf: Reach Out PA New Online Feedback Form Seeks Public Input on Mental Health Resource Needs

Gov. Wolf: Reach Out PA New Online Feedback Form Seeks Public Input on Mental Health Resource Needs

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Governor Tom Wolf introduced an online form for Pennsylvanians to provide feedback on mental health barriers, services and how the state can better support people’s mental health needs. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 24, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Qualifying Senior Citizens Can Apply For Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Qualifying Senior Citizens Can Apply For Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

HARRISBURG Pa. — Application forms for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program are now available for eligible Pennsylvanians to begin claiming rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2019, Revenue Secretary Dan Hassell announced. The deadline to apply for a rebate is June 30, 2020. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 24, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
High School Students Can Still Enroll in Voter Registration Program

High School Students Can Still Enroll in Voter Registration Program

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar reminded Pennsylvania high school students they still have time to participate in the Governor’s Civic Engagement Award (GCEA) program by registering their eligible peers to vote in the April 28 primary. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 23, 2020 · Local News, PA News
​DCNR Seeking Comment on Draft ATV Trail Policy

​DCNR Seeking Comment on Draft ATV Trail Policy

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) this week will outline proposed changes to its internal policy on ATV trails on state forest lands to the Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council for public comment. Pennsylvania currently has more than 260 miles of ATV trails in state forests. The department is reviewing its policy to respond to increasing demands for riding opportunities, local and county government interest in expanding recreational tourism, and legislative action. “The purpose of the policy is to provide guidance to DCNR when acquiring, developing and managing lands for ATV use by the public,” Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn said. Where there was a moratorium on new trail development in the current policy, the revisions now authorize DCNR to consider new ATV trails and connectors on state forest lands. “New ATV trails will be considered, while still balancing the protection of natural resources as outlined in the Environmental Rights Amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution, and the needs of all types of recreational users on DCNR lands,” Dunn said. DCNR plays a multi-faceted role with ATVs: registering their use statewide through a cooperative agreement with PennDOT; managing registration-generated fees for maintenance, enhancement, and enforcement of trail opportunities on state forest lands; and distributing grants to provide new recreational ATV trails and facilities. DCNR contracted a 2016 survey of ATV users on their views of recreational opportunities. There were more than 4,800 responses, with results indicating a strong desire for more long-distance trails that are geographically dispersed. Pennsylvania has around 285,000 registered ATVs. On state forest lands, ATV riding is allowed only on designated trails. The Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council released a report in January 2019 to provide recommendations on how DCNR and others could enhance motorized recreation in Pennsylvania (PDF). The meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 22, from 10 a.m. to noon in Room 105 of the Rachel Carson State Office Building, Harrisburg. Public comment is taken at the end of the meeting. Written comments also are welcome, and can be submitted to PaForester@pa.gov. The deadline to submit comments is March 27. More information about ATV riding is on the DCNR website.
by · January 22, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Wolf Administration Launches Student Art Competition to Raise Awareness of Ticks, Lyme Disease

Wolf Administration Launches Student Art Competition to Raise Awareness of Ticks, Lyme Disease

HARRISBURG, Pa. - As the number of Lyme disease cases in the state and across the nation continues to rise, officials from the departments of Health and Education on Tuesday announced a new initiative to help educate students on the prevalence of ticks and the types of diseases they carry. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 22, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
163 Pennsylvania K-12 Schools Receive PAsmart Grants to Advance Science and Technology Education

163 Pennsylvania K-12 Schools Receive PAsmart Grants to Advance Science and Technology Education

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Building on his commitment to prepare students with the computer and technology skills for in-demand jobs, Governor Tom Wolf announced $5.7 million in PAsmart Targeted grants to expand computer science (CS) classes and teacher training at 163 school districts, charter schools, and intermediate units. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 19, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News, School News
Department of Health Encourages Screenings to Reduce the Risk for Birth Defects

Department of Health Encourages Screenings to Reduce the Risk for Birth Defects

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Department of Health, with the goal of ensuring a healthy life for all Pennsylvanians, is reminding everyone of the importance of newborn screening and highlighting the many ways that some birth defects can be prevented. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 18, 2020 · Local News, PA News
Governor Wolf’s ‘It’s On Us PA’ Awards $1 Million to 36 Colleges, Universities to Combat Sexual Assault

Governor Wolf’s ‘It’s On Us PA’ Awards $1 Million to 36 Colleges, Universities to Combat Sexual Assault

HARRISBURG, Pa. - State and national leaders of the “It’s On Us” initiative joined Secretary of Education Pedro A. Rivera on Thursday to announce nearly $1 million in grants from the Wolf Administration to combat campus sexual assault at 36 colleges and universities. The governor is a steadfast supporter of campus safety and established It’s On Us PA, the nation’s first statewide campaign, four years ago. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 17, 2020 · Local News, PA News
Department of Banking and Securities Secretary Robin L. Wiessmann speaking at the announcement in the Capitol Media Center. Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities Secretary Robin L. Wiessmann today announced ‘Investing in Women,’ an initiative aimed at providing women with important information about banking, credit, saving and investing, while offering practical resources to navigate their finances. The secretary was joined at a Capitol news conference by 
Julie Bancroft, Chief Public Affairs Officer of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV).  
Harrisburg, PA - January 15, 2020

Pennsylvania Launches ‘Investing in Women’ Initiative

Harrisburg, Pa. - Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities Secretary Robin L. Wiessmann announced ‘Investing in Women,’ an initiative yesterday aimed at providing women with important information about banking, credit, saving and investing, while offering practical resources to navigate their finances. The secretary was joined at a Capitol news conference by Julie Bancroft, Chief Public Affairs Officer of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV). FULL ARTICLE
by · January 16, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News, Uncategorized