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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.

LIHEAP applications available for heating help

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Harrisburg, PA - If you meet income guidelines (150 percent of the Federal Poverty Limit), you could qualify for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP. Applications are open now, and the amount that is going to be given to each family has... Read More.

PA Drug and Alcohol Secretary awarded National Service Award

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Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) announced Secretary Jen Smith has been awarded the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Director’s (NASADAD) State Service Award which recognizes leaders of state agencies responsible for substance use disorder services... Read More.