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Roads and agriculture: PA talks importance of rural roadways

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Harrisburg, PA – How are agriculture and transportation related? Pennsylvania official took a moment to remind the public about how important smaller, more rural roads are, especially since they are frequently used by farmers and other agriculture-related motorists. The secretaries from the state Departments of... Read More.

Congressman Thompson released from Walter Reed after COVID-19

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Washington DC - Congress member Glenn "GT" Thompson was released from Walter Reed National Military Center Friday evening after receiving outpatient treatment for COVID-19 and has returned to his home in Pennsylvania to recover. He thanks the Attending Physician at the U.S. Capitol along with... Read More.

Gov. Wolf Takes Action to Protect Workers, Calls on Legislature to Improve Wages and Paid Sick Leave

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Pittsburgh, PA – Continuing his commitment to hardworking Pennsylvanians, Governor Tom Wolf unveiled his agenda for workers yesterday that will create safer workplaces, guarantee paid leave and increase worker pay, among other worker-centered improvements.   The governor signed an executive order yesterday morning and called on the General Assembly to... Read More.

Medicare Open Enrollment underway until Dec. 7

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​Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) reminds consumers that the annual open enrollment period for Medicare beneficiaries began last Friday, Oct. 15 and ends on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Any new coverage selected or changes to existing benefits takes effect January 1, 2022. During... Read More.

PSP seize $25M of illegal drugs during third quarter of 2021

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Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced troopers confiscated $25,060,709 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamines, and other illicit drugs in the third quarter of 2021. From July 1 through September 30, PSP seized more than 314 pounds of cocaine and 175 pounds of fentanyl.... Read More.