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Department of Corrections Orders Immediate Lock Down of All State Prisons

Department of Corrections Orders Immediate Lock Down of All State Prisons

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Secretary John Wetzel announced the immediate lockdown of all state correctional institutions because of reports of multiple staff members sickened by unknown substances over the past few weeks. FULL ARTICLE
by · August 30, 2018 · Local News, News, PA News

PA Dept. of Agriculture: More Milk Choices Available for Schools, Students

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Wolf Administration on Tuesday urged schools to take advantage of a federal regulation change that expands access to more fluid milk choices for students. FULL ARTICLE
by · August 29, 2018 · Local News, News, PA News, School News
Attorney General Josh Shapiro Announces Seizure of $535K of Heroin, Fentanyl, Crystal Meth and Other Drugs

Attorney General Josh Shapiro Announces Seizure of $535K of Heroin, Fentanyl, Crystal Meth and Other Drugs

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Attorney General Josh Shapiro on Tuesday announced that his strategic response team seized more than 44 pounds of heroin, fentanyl, crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, and other drugs during a five-month deployment in Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties. FULL ARTICLE
by · August 29, 2018 · Local News, News, PA News
Governor Wolf Highlights Progress of Statewide ‘Resurface PA’ Initiative

Governor Wolf Highlights Progress of Statewide ‘Resurface PA’ Initiative

BOOTHWYN, Pa. – Governor Tom Wolf joined Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Leslie S. Richards, PennDOT officials, and other representatives on Tuesday at the Pennsylvania Welcome Center in Delaware County to highlight the progress of the Resurface PA Initiative. FULL ARTICLE
by · August 29, 2018 · Local News, News, PA News
Pennsylvania School Safety Task Force Report Recommends Holistic Approach to Making Schools Safe

Pennsylvania School Safety Task Force Report Recommends Holistic Approach to Making Schools Safe

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Tom Wolf and Auditor General Eugene DePasquale released the full report Monday from the Pennsylvania School Safety Task Force created by Gov. Wolf and the Auditor General in March after the high school shooting in Parkland, Florida. FULL ARTICLE
by · August 28, 2018 · Local News, News, PA News, Uncategorized
Three Years Later, Online Voter Registration is a Hit in Pennsylvania

Three Years Later, Online Voter Registration is a Hit in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania marked its third anniversary of the inauguration of online voter registration (OVR) in the commonwealth. Officials say reform has made it easier and more convenient for Pennsylvanians to register to vote. FULL ARTICLE
by · August 28, 2018 · Local News, News, PA News, Uncategorized
Pennsylvania Moves Closer to Rollout of REAL ID

Pennsylvania Moves Closer to Rollout of REAL ID

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Deputy Secretary for Driver and Vehicle Services Kurt Myers has provided an update on Pennsylvania’s progress toward compliance with the federal REAL ID Act, and how customers can apply for REAL ID pre-verification in PennDOT driver license centers in the coming weeks. FULL ARTICLE
by · August 28, 2018 · Local News, News, PA News
UPDATE: AG Shapiro, State AGs Win Nationwide Preliminary Injunction Blocking Distribution of Downloadable 3D Gun Files

UPDATE: AG Shapiro, State AGs Win Nationwide Preliminary Injunction Blocking Distribution of Downloadable 3D Gun Files

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Attorney General Josh Shapiro, along with eight other Attorneys General, won a nationwide preliminary injunction today that blocks the federal government from allowing the distribution of downloadable 3D guns online. FULL ARTICLE
by · August 27, 2018 · Local News, News, PA News
Untested Rape Kits, Dog Law Violations, ChildLine Among Nine State Audits to be Reviewed by DePasquale

Untested Rape Kits, Dog Law Violations, ChildLine Among Nine State Audits to be Reviewed by DePasquale

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Auditor General Eugene DePasquale said he will evaluate how well state agencies have followed 207 recommendations from nine key audits and special reports ranging from water quality and dog law enforcement to ChildLine, veterans’ homes and untested rape kits. FULL ARTICLE
by · August 27, 2018 · Local News, News, PA News, Uncategorized
PennDOT, Local Microbrewers Urge Designated Driving Over Labor Day Holiday

PennDOT, Local Microbrewers Urge Designated Driving Over Labor Day Holiday

CLEARFIELD CO., Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Boxcar Brew Works of DuBois, and Race Street Brew Works of Clearfield on Friday urged motorists not to drive impaired this Labor Day as law enforcement are waging a national campaign against impaired driving through September 3. FULL ARTICLE
by · August 25, 2018 · Local News, News, PA News, Regional Headlines