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Officials Encourages Pennsylvanians to Know Their Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Officials Encourages Pennsylvanians to Know Their Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania departments of Health and Aging today encouraged all Pennsylvanians to be aware of the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and to know their risk of developing the devastating disease. FULL ARTICLE
by · November 7, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News
Governor Wolf Announces Investments to Bolster Pennsylvania’s Workforce Skills

Governor Wolf Announces Investments to Bolster Pennsylvania’s Workforce Skills

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Tom Wolf on Wednesday announced that more than $7.8 million in training assistance funding was provided to 745 Pennsylvania companies through the Commonwealth’s Workforce and Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania. FULL ARTICLE
by · November 7, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News
Acting Secretary of State Issues Election Day Report: Only Isolated Issues as Many Counties Debut New Voting Systems

Acting Secretary of State Issues Election Day Report: Only Isolated Issues as Many Counties Debut New Voting Systems

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Acting Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar reported that Tuesday's municipal election saw no widespread problems as 67 percent of Pennsylvania's counties deployed new voting systems that are more secure, accessible and auditable. FULL ARTICLE
by · November 6, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News
Agriculture Department Calls for Research Proposals to Combat Chronic Wasting Disease in Pennsylvania

Agriculture Department Calls for Research Proposals to Combat Chronic Wasting Disease in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today called for applications for funding innovative research projects to help better understand Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and develop testing methods and strategies for controlling the disease and preventing its spread. FULL ARTICLE
by · November 5, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News
Wolf Administration Stresses School Bus Safety, Announces Results of Enforcement Initiative

Wolf Administration Stresses School Bus Safety, Announces Results of Enforcement Initiative

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) was joined yesterday by the Pennsylvania State Police, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and Susquenita School District transportation partners to reinforce the importance of school transportation safety and highlight the potential school transportation challenges posed by changing daylight conditions. FULL ARTICLE
by · November 5, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News
Department of State’s Election Returns Website Offers First Look at Pennsylvania’s Vote Count

Department of State’s Election Returns Website Offers First Look at Pennsylvania’s Vote Count

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Acting Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar today reminded Pennsylvanians that the Department of State's election night returns website will offer up-to-the-minute statewide results on Tuesday night. FULL ARTICLE
by · November 5, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News, Political
Gov. Wolf Reaffirms Vow to Veto Heartbeat Bill at Rally in Support of Women’s Reproductive Rights

Gov. Wolf Reaffirms Vow to Veto Heartbeat Bill at Rally in Support of Women’s Reproductive Rights

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Governor Tom Wolf - joined by legislators, advocates and Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney - on Friday vowed to veto the "heartbeat bill" and any legislation that restricts women’s reproductive rights. FULL ARTICLE
by · November 4, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News
Governor Wolf Announces $1 Million It’s On Us Grant Availability to Combat Campus Sexual Assault

Governor Wolf Announces $1 Million It’s On Us Grant Availability to Combat Campus Sexual Assault

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Continuing his commitment to combatting campus sexual assault, Governor Tom Wolf announced that $1 million in It’s On Us PA grants are available to colleges, universities and other post-secondary schools. FULL ARTICLE
by · November 4, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News
U.S. Attorney Brady Announces Record Number of Prosecutions for Western District of Pennsylvania

U.S. Attorney Brady Announces Record Number of Prosecutions for Western District of Pennsylvania

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Scott W. Brady, United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, on Friday announced that the number of cases being prosecuted by the district reached an all-time record high in FY 2019. FULL ARTICLE
by · November 2, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News, Regional Headlines
More Students Taking Rigorous Courses, Industry-Based Classes

More Students Taking Rigorous Courses, Industry-Based Classes

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The number of high school students enrolling in advanced courses or industry-based learning opportunities increased substantially from 2018, according to data released today on the Future Ready PA Index by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). FULL ARTICLE
by · November 1, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News