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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has extended its home heating assistance program through May 8, giving residents additional time to apply for aid as more than 233,000 households have already received …
PA Extends Heating Aid Deadline as 233K Households Get Help Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — States will soon be able to nominate new areas for federal tax incentives designed to attract private investment into underserved communities under guidance released by the Treasury …
New Opportunity Zone Rules Could Spur Investment in Communities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Firearm purchase denials increased in Pennsylvania during the first quarter of 2026 as background checks surged, according to new data released by the Pennsylvania State Police.
PA Gun Purchase Denials Rise as Background Checks Increase Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Farmers and ranchers may soon have clearer data on whether new agricultural technologies are worth the investment under a new federal initiative to test tools in real-world …
USDA Launches Network to Test Farm Tech in Real Conditions Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania approved a 1.22 percent decrease in workers’ compensation insurance loss costs, a change expected to lower premiums for many employers while maintaining benefits for injured workers.
PA Workers’ Comp Rate Drop Could Cut Business Costs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Schools and education groups will have new opportunities to compete for federal funding aimed at improving teaching quality and student literacy under fiscal year 2026 grant programs …
New Federal Grants Aim to Boost Teachers, Literacy Programs Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvanians have until May 4 to register to vote in the May 19 primary election, state officials said, with only registered Democrats and Republicans eligible to vote …
PA Voter Registration Deadline Nears for May Primary Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Seniors undergoing knee, hip, and ankle replacements could see more coordinated care and potentially lower costs under a proposed nationwide Medicare payment model expansion.
Medicare Plan Could Cut Costs for Joint Surgeries Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s investment in migrant education is helping thousands of students overcome disrupted schooling, with nearly 92 percent of participating seniors graduating during the 2024–25 school year.
PA Migrant Education Funding Drives High Graduation Rates Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania will invest more than $10.2 million to preserve 31 farms and 2,645 acres from future development, as part of an ongoing effort to protect agricultural land …
PA Invests $10.2M to Preserve Farms Amid Development Pressure Read More