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Warning Issued for Potential SNAP Benefits Scam, Public Reminded of Safe Ways to Apply

Warning Issued for Potential SNAP Benefits Scam, Public Reminded of Safe Ways to Apply

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh is informing Pennsylvanians of a potential scam targeting individuals who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 14, 2024 · Local News, News, PA News
Pa. Local Governments Want Long-Term State Money for Cybersecurity as Federal Grant Fills the Gap

Pa. Local Governments Want Long-Term State Money for Cybersecurity as Federal Grant Fills the Gap

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Local governments in Pennsylvania could soon have access to up to $25 million in federal funding to help them prepare for digital security threats facing critical infrastructure, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 13, 2024 · Local News, News, PA News
Pennsylvania Department of Education: Data Creates a World of Opportunities for Public Education

Pennsylvania Department of Education: Data Creates a World of Opportunities for Public Education

HERSHEY, Pa. - On Tuesday, March 12, Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Secretary Dr. Khalid N. Mumin served as the keystone speaker at the PDE Data Summit in Hershey. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 13, 2024 · Local News, News, PA News
Secrecy Still Pervades Pennsylvania State Government, but Spotlight PA is Fighting Back

Secrecy Still Pervades Pennsylvania State Government, but Spotlight PA is Fighting Back

Politicians in Harrisburg come and go, and political majorities shift over time. But one enduring constant no matter who’s in power is a reflexive inclination to shield information from the very people who pay the bills — we, the taxpayers. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 12, 2024 · Local News, News, PA News
AAA: Despite Higher Demand, Gas Prices Dip in Pennsylvania

AAA: Despite Higher Demand, Gas Prices Dip in Pennsylvania

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. — Gas prices are two cents cheaper in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.633 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 12, 2024 · Local News, News, PA News
Eligible Pennsylvanians Reminded of April 8 Voter Registration Deadline

Eligible Pennsylvanians Reminded of April 8 Voter Registration Deadline

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt reminded Pennsylvanians on Monday that the deadline to register to vote in the April 23 primary is four weeks away. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 12, 2024 · Local News, News, PA News, Political
Pennsylvania Treasurer Candidates Spar Over Unclaimed Property Issue

Pennsylvania Treasurer Candidates Spar Over Unclaimed Property Issue

HARRISBURG, Pa. — An obscure policy issue is getting new attention in this year’s race for Pennsylvania treasurer as Democratic state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro of Erie seeks to draw a contrast with Republican incumbent Stacy Garrity. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 11, 2024 · Local News, News, PA News
Clarion’s Pine Clinches NCAA Bid, Highlights Second Day at MAC Championships

Clarion’s Pine Clinches NCAA Bid, Highlights Second Day at MAC Championships

KENT, OH — Cam Pine punched his ticket to the NCAA Division I Championships in Kansas City and John Worthing came up just one win short of matching him, as the Golden Eagle wrestling team finished their two-day stay at the 2024 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championships at the M.A.C. Center. FULL ARTICLE
Elections 101: What to Know About Electronic Pollbooks, Which Pa. Counties Use Them, and More

Elections 101: What to Know About Electronic Pollbooks, Which Pa. Counties Use Them, and More

HARRISBURG, Pa. — As Pennsylvania prepares for the 2024 presidential election, voters may start hearing about a new piece of technology rolling out in more and more counties: electronic pollbooks. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 9, 2024 · Local News, News, PA News
Pa. Game Commission Won’t Renew Controversial Contract With Lobbying Firm Run by Former Top Lawmaker

Pa. Game Commission Won’t Renew Controversial Contract With Lobbying Firm Run by Former Top Lawmaker

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Facing scrutiny from state lawmakers, the Pennsylvania Game Commission said it will not renew a controversial contract it signed late last year with a politically connected lobbying firm. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 8, 2024 · Local News, News, PA News