House of Reps introduces bills to limit influence of lobbyists

Harrisburg, PA – The PA House Representatives proposed a package of 12 bills that could establish new, more strict rules for lobbyists in Harrisburg. Authors of the bills say they would increase openness and transparency in the lobbying process, limit the influence of professional lobbyists,... Read More.

COVID-19 disaster declaration ends in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA – The COVID-19 emergency disaster declaration in Pennsylvania has effectively ended. On Thursday, the PA State Senate approved House Resolution 106 by a vote of 30-20. It was previously passed by the House of Representatives. The resolution does not need Governor Wolf's signature to... Read More.

17 percent reduction in DUI arrests in PA from 2019 to 2020

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced that troopers made 18,412 driving under the influence (DUI) arrests in 2020, which reflects a 17% decrease from the total number of DUI arrests (22,139) in 2019. In addition, troopers investigated 4,157 DUI-related crashes in 2020. "The Pennsylvania State... Read More.

PA Senate approves bill to prohibit COVID-19 vaccine passport

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Senate passed Senate Bill 618, led by local Senator Cris Dush, which would prohibit government agencies and organizations receiving state money (including our state universities and state related universities) from requiring anything which would amount to a vaccine passport... Read More.

Hunting licenses go on sale on Monday, June 14

Harrisburg, PA - With more Sunday hunting opportunities on the way, additional days available for hunters to fill their antlerless deer tags and the biggest allotment of elk licenses yet, the 2021-22 season is one that Pennsylvania hunters eagerly are awaiting. And they won’t have to... Read More.

Updated unemployment website goes live today

User guides, video tutorials, workshops, and other resources available to help users familiarize themselves with new, faster, easier-to-use system  Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Acting Secretary Jennifer Berrier announced that the transition from the decades-old mainframe to a new, faster, and... Read More.

Police hope to crack 1987 Ridgway shoot death cold case

Ridgway, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police are seeking information regarding the 1987 shooting death of Ridgway, PA resident Paul Michael “Mickey” Buck. Paul Michael “Mickey” Buck Buck, who normally worked the day shift, had just completed an evening shift of work when he was shot... Read More.

Newly detected CWD-positive deer leads to new regulations

HARRISBURG, PA - The CWD-positive deer recently detected in Warren County has led to new regulations to reduce the risk of the disease spreading. The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced a new Disease Management Area – DMA 5 – has been established in Warren County, where Chronic... Read More.