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Repub House of Representative leaders talk plans for fall session

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Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), held a press conference Monday morning discussing the legislative agenda for the House of Representatives for the next few weeks. According to Benninghoff, the House will be... Read More.

PA’s unemployment rate down to 6.4 percent in August

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Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its employment situation report for August 2021. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was down one-tenth of a percentage point over the month to 6.4 percent in August. July's rate was revised down one-tenth to 6.5 percent.... Read More.

PennDOT accepting applications for using Multimodal Transportation Fund

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Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that applications will be accepted to fund new transportation improvement projects under the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) through November 5, 2021. "The Multimodal Transportation Fund continues to enhance connectivity across our state," said PennDOT Secretary... Read More.

Digital hunting licenses now available for download

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HARRISBURG, PA - Just in time for squirrel season, Pennsylvania hunters now may carry digital versions of their licenses, in place of paper licenses. Unlike Pennsylvania’s former hunting and furtaker licensing system, the new system, HuntFishPA, is equipped to issue digital licenses. The Pennsylvania Game Commission... Read More.

PA’s archery deer season less than three weeks away

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Harrisburg, PA - If something can be routine and record-breaking at the same time, Pennsylvania’s archery deer season is it. It’s routine in its consistency. Pennsylvania held its first statewide archery season in 1951; this year’s hunt is the 71st in a row since. It stretches... Read More.

Gov. Wolf starts redistricting council, asks public for feedback

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Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf signed an executive order creating the Pennsylvania Redistricting Advisory Council, calling it the first step in a fair and transparent redistricting process. This involves taking a close look at the geographical area that each elected official represents, and it's... Read More.

PA DOC Secretary Wetzel leaves for public sector

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Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced his intention to name George Little to serve as Acting Secretary of the Department of Corrections (DOC). Little will replace outgoing Corrections Secretary John Wetzel, who is leaving to enter the private sector. "George Little has extensive leadership experience in the public... Read More.