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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced an “Emergency Situation Determination” across 112 million acres of National Forestry System (NFS) land, following President Donald J. Trump’s …
USDA Declares Forest Emergency: What It Means for Timber, Wildfires, and Rural Jobs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The first official U.S.-Panama special operations forces (SOF) talks, held February 18, 2025, marked a significant step in the ongoing partnership between the two nations. These discussions, paired …
Historic U.S.-Panama Special Ops Talks Set the Stage for Regional Security Advancements Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Ahead of the implementation of Paul Miller’s Law, the Shapiro Administration is taking steps to combat distracted driving during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This initiative, spearheaded …
Tragedy Turns to Action: How Paul Miller’s Law Will Save Lives on Pennsylvania Roads Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — With the May 20 primary election on the horizon, Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt has announced a comprehensive voter education campaign as part of the …
Your Vote, Your Voice: Don’t Miss These Critical Dates for Pennsylvania’s Primary Election Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced a suspension of federal funding for specific Maine educational programs, citing the state’s noncompliance with Title IX protections. The …
Why the USDA Just Cut Federal Funds to Maine Schools Over Title IX Conflicts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has announced the expansion of its spotted lanternfly quarantine zone to include Bradford, Sullivan, Venango, and Wyoming Counties. With this update, the …
Stop the Spread: How You Can Help Protect Pennsylvania’s Agriculture from the Spotted Lanternfly Crisis Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Volunteer firefighters are the foundation of Pennsylvania’s emergency response system. With over 90% of the state’s more than 2,000 fire companies depending entirely on volunteers, these individuals …
Your Community Needs You: Step Up as a Volunteer Firefighter and Be a Local Hero Today Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Comcast Business has announced the completion of its acquisition of Nitel, a managed services provider based in Chicago. The move significantly expands Comcast Business’ reach in secure …
Comcast Business Bolsters Enterprise Capabilities with Nitel Acquisition Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Defense has provided a comprehensive update on its recent activities, highlighting precision military strikes, policy advancements, and leadership developments aimed at bolstering U.S. …
Pentagon’s Latest Moves: Strikes on Threats, New Combat Standards, and Honoring Heroes Read More
BRYN MAWR, PA — Essential Utilities, alongside its water and natural gas subsidiaries Aqua and Peoples Natural Gas, is marking National Safe Digging Month by urging homeowners, businesses, and contractors …
Essential Utilities Promotes National Safe Digging Month with 811 Reminder Read More