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VotesPA.com Provides Comprehensive Voting Information for Nov. 5 Election

VotesPA.com Provides Comprehensive Voting Information for Nov. 5 Election

HARRISBURG, Pa. – In preparation for the upcoming municipal election, Acting Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar suggests Pennsylvanians visit votesPA.com,  where they can confirm their registration status, verify their voting district, locate their polling place and find much more information. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 30, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News
Pfbc Honors Law Enforcement Officers With Lifesaving Awards

Pfbc Honors Law Enforcement Officers With Lifesaving Awards

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has honored two law enforcement officers with Lifesaving Awards. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 29, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News
Pennsylvania National Guard Members Eligible for New PA GI Bill Can Now Apply

Pennsylvania National Guard Members Eligible for New PA GI Bill Can Now Apply

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania National Guard (PNG) members eligible for the new PA GI Bill, or Military Family Education Program, can now apply for the program and family members can use the benefit during the 2020-21 academic semesters. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 28, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News
Fall Wild Turkey Season Approaches

Fall Wild Turkey Season Approaches

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Two consecutive light fall wild turkey harvests and a substantial statewide turkey population of 212,000 birds should provide plenty of action in the upcoming fall turkey hunting season, which opens Saturday, Nov. 2 in most Wildlife Management Units. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 28, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News, Sports
Gov. Wolf’s Lead-Free PA Initiative Advances with $2.5 Million in HUD Lead Abatement Funding

Gov. Wolf’s Lead-Free PA Initiative Advances with $2.5 Million in HUD Lead Abatement Funding

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Tom Wolf announced today that Pennsylvania received a $2.5 million federal Housing and Urban Development grant for targeted outreach and evaluation of lead in hundreds of homes in the state’s most high-need areas. The grant will be administered by the Department of Health’s Lead Hazard Control Program. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 25, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News
AG Shapiro Announces $700 Million Settlement with Reckitt Benckiser for Improper Marketing of Suboxone

AG Shapiro Announces $700 Million Settlement with Reckitt Benckiser for Improper Marketing of Suboxone

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that Pennsylvania and other states have reached a $700 million settlement with pharmaceutical distributor Reckitt Benckiser Group over allegations the company improperly marketed Suboxone and defrauded state Medicaid systems. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 25, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News
Farm to School Grant: $500,000 Available to Improve Elementary School Access to Healthy, Local Foods

Farm to School Grant: $500,000 Available to Improve Elementary School Access to Healthy, Local Foods

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced the availability of $500,000.00 through the PA Farm Bill’s Farm to School Grant Program for Pennsylvania elementary schools. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 25, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News
Governor Wolf Announces $5 Million Available for Workforce Program Linking Teachers with Local Employers

Governor Wolf Announces $5 Million Available for Workforce Program Linking Teachers with Local Employers

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Tom Wolf recently announced that $5 million in grants is available to enable teachers to visit local employers and learn the skills and industry trends that will enhance their classroom instruction, student learning, and career readiness. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 24, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News, School News
PFBC Board of Commissioners Proposes Removal of Fishing License Display Requirement

PFBC Board of Commissioners Proposes Removal of Fishing License Display Requirement

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Board of Commissioners on Tuesday took steps towards replacing a long-standing regulation that requires anglers to display their fishing license on an outer garment while fishing. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 23, 2019 · News, PA News, Sports
Hunters Advised to Take Precautions Against Virus

Hunters Advised to Take Precautions Against Virus

HARRISBURG, Pa. – With a rare mosquito-transmitted virus documented in Pennsylvania this year, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is encouraging hunters and others who spend time outdoors to take precautions against mosquito bites and report to the agency any dead or strange-acting wild animals they believe to have been infected. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 23, 2019 · News, PA News