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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
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — A new audit by Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor found that the Downingtown Borough Non-Uniformed Pension Plan was administered in full compliance with state laws and …
Audit Finds Downingtown Borough Pension Plan in Full Compliance With State Law Read More
AVONDALE, PA — A state audit of Avondale Borough’s Non-Uniformed Pension Plan has uncovered multiple compliance issues, including overpayments of state aid, excessive municipal contributions, and failure to follow proper …
Audit Finds Avondale Borough Pension Plan Out of Compliance With State Law Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s months-long budget gridlock came to an end this week as lawmakers and Governor Josh Shapiro approved a $50.1 billion spending plan that injects major new funding …
Budget Breakthrough: Inside Pennsylvania’s High-Stakes Deal After Months of Turmoil Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Several popular Chester County restaurants and grocery chains were cited this week for food safety violations following routine inspections by the Chester County Health Department, revealing …
Chester County Eateries Flagged for Food Safety Violations in Surprise Inspections Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at improving treatment options for veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
McCormick, Rosen Push Bipartisan Plan to Revolutionize TBI Care for Veterans Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Board of Elections has outlined a timeline for its investigation into the Election Day poll book error that excluded more than 75,000 third-party …
Chester County Sets Investigation Timeline After Election Day Poll Book Error Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro announced Friday that his administration is expediting the release of November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for Pennsylvania residents following a federal court …
Shapiro Administration Fast-Tracks SNAP Payments After Federal Court Ruling Read More
PITTSTON, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro has declared a disaster emergency and mobilized more than $7 million in state and private funds to support food banks across Pennsylvania after the …
Shapiro Mobilizes $7 Million to Feed Pennsylvanians Amid SNAP Shutdown Read More