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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched its sixth investigation into claims that an HHS-funded program may improperly …
HHS Opens Sixth Investigation into Alleged Race-Based Scholarship Criteria Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has commenced its annual Black Fly Suppression Program to control nuisance black fly populations across the state. The initiative, now …
Pennsylvania DEP Launches Annual Black Fly Suppression Program Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has announced the distribution of over $13 million in grants for the reclamation of abandoned mine lands, supporting economic revitalization and environmental …
Department of the Interior Allocates $13 Million for Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has released the latest edition of the Positive Approaches Journal, a resource dedicated to advancing support for individuals with intellectual …
Pennsylvania DHS Highlights New Research to Support Individuals with Disabilities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled a sweeping initiative to reduce waste across the Department of Defense (DOD), announcing $5.1 billion in cuts to nonessential contracts and services. …
Defense Secretary Hegseth Announces Major $5.1 Billion Cuts to Wasteful Spending Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced significant strides in permit processing and inspections during the first quarter of 2025. Thanks to modernization efforts under …
Pennsylvania DEP Reports Major Progress in Permit Processing and Inspections Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has escalated its Title IX enforcement actions against the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) by referring the matter to the U.S. …
Federal Action Taken Against Maine for Title IX Noncompliance Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro has proposed a $9 million investment in the Victims Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP) as part of the 2025-26 state budget, aiming to address mounting …
Pennsylvania Announces $9 Million Proposal to Bolster Support for Crime Victims Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has outlined an ambitious plan to overhaul the department, citing inefficiencies and administrative bloat as key …
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Declares War on Waste at HHS: Bold Reforms to ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced the rollout of advanced fraud prevention measures to bolster the security and accessibility of telephone claims. Starting April 14, 2025, …
SSA Introduces Enhanced Fraud Prevention Tools for Telephone Claims Read More