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Troopers help enforce travel restrictions during recent storm

Monday, February 18

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) troopers across the state worked throughout last Tuesday's winter storm to keep traffic moving and travelers safe.In addition to responding to crashes and disabled vehicles, troopers also... Read More.

Activists rally for more funding for early childhood learning programs

Wednesday, February 13

Harrisburg, PA – Lawmakers and activists joined together in Harrisburg recently, calling for early childhood learning programs in the state to get better funding.Start Strong PA is a statewide advocacy campaign to increase access... Read More.

Some vehicle restrictions on I-80

Tuesday, February 12

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and PA Turnpike are advising motorists to closely monitor weather forecasts and conditions as a storm brings mixed precipitation types to much of the state,... Read More.

PA Senate leaders appreciate Wolf’s tone of unity

Thursday, February 7

Harrisburg, PA – Republican Pennsylvania Senate leaders say they're pleasantly surprised at the tone of unity in Gov. Tom Wolf's budget proposal speech and his initial willingness to work together. However, they say there... Read More.

PLCB grants available for discouraging underage drinking

Thursday, February 7

Harrisburg – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is now accepting applications for grants to fund programs that discourage and reduce underage and dangerous drinking and promote a message of responsible alcohol consumption by... Read More.

House Republicans react to Wolf’s proposed budget

Wednesday, February 6

Harrisburg, PA – Lawmakers are reacting and sharing their concerns after Gov. Tom Wolf proposed a new spending plan yesterday for the upcoming fiscal year.The proposed budget would increase the state minimum wage to... Read More.

PA’s proposed spending plan: What does Wolf want for budget?

Wednesday, February 6

Harrisburg, PA - Gov. Tom Wolf proposed a new spending plan for 2019-2010 on Tuesday.The State House and State Senate will have to workshop the budget before it eventually gets approved in July.House Republicans... Read More.

Gov. Wolf to present proposal for new spending plan

Tuesday, February 5

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf will present his proposal for a new spending plan for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.Rep. Matt Gabler, a Republican serving Clearfield and Elk Counties, says this proposal is the... Read More.

PA lawmaker introduces bill to legalize recreational marijuana

Tuesday, February 5

Harrisburg, PA – At a press conference at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Senator Shariff Street voiced his support for House Bill 50, legislation that would legalize and regulate adult recreational use of cannabis.The... Read More.

Tax help available to seniors through AARP Pennsylvania

Saturday, February 2

Harrisburg, PA - April 15 is coming up fast and there are a lot of changes in federal tax laws this year, but