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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) has aligned himself with three influential bipartisan caucuses focused on conservation, land management, and economic resilience, signaling an early effort to position …
McCormick Joins Three Key Caucuses in Bid to Shape Conservation Policy Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order Friday modifying the scope of his sweeping reciprocal tariff program, removing key agricultural imports — including coffee, beef, and …
Trump Exempts Coffee, Beef, and Bananas From Tariffs in Global Trade Shake-Up Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Chester County’s latest round of health inspections turned up a mix of maintenance and food-safety concerns at a downtown West Chester café and a high-traffic supermarket …
Surprise Violations Put Spotlight on Food Safety at Chester County Favorites Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a scene more reminiscent of a board game than a government procedure, Pennsylvania election officials gathered Friday to launch the state’s latest risk-limiting audit (RLA) — …
PA Election Audit Kicks Off With Unusual Dice Roll to Verify 2025 Results Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A new $2 million statewide nutrition incentive program championed by state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, is now part of Pennsylvania’s newly enacted state budget, marking a …
Will New SNAP Incentives Change How Pennsylvania Eats? A $2M Bet Says Yes Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A new state tax credit aimed at easing financial pressure on low- to moderate-income workers is now law, following the governor’s signing of the 2025–26 state budget …
New Tax Break Raises Big Questions: Will Sappey’s Credit Boost PA’s Middle Class? Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — A series of recent restaurant inspections by the Chester County Health Department uncovered a wide range of food safety violations at several establishments across the county, …
Hidden Hazards? Chester County Restaurant Inspections Reveal Troubling Violations Read More
THORNBURY TWP, PA — A new state audit has found that Thornbury Township’s Non-Uniformed Pension Plan is in full compliance with Pennsylvania’s municipal pension laws and continues to maintain strong …
Audit Finds Thornbury Township Pension Plan Fully Compliant, Financially Stable Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania schools will now be required to accept cash payments for entry to all school-sponsored events, thanks to new legislation championed by state Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams) …
New Pennsylvania Law Forces Schools to Accept Cash for Event Tickets Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — A new state audit has found that Downingtown Borough’s Police Pension Plan is in full compliance with Pennsylvania’s municipal pension laws and continues to meet all funding …
Audit Finds Downingtown Police Pension Plan Financially Sound, Fully Compliant Read More