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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March, beating expectations, but underlying data shows uneven growth and signs of strain in parts of the labor market.
U.S. Job Growth Tops Forecasts but Labor Market Shows Strain Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In case you missed it, Pennsylvania high school students have until June 10 to apply for a statewide program that trains young leaders to take on environmental …
ICYMI: Students Can Apply to State Environmental Program by June 10 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior is launching a nationwide effort to streamline operations, reduce administrative delays, and improve how federal resources and services are managed.
Interior Overhaul Targets Faster Decisions, Leaner Bureaucracy Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is awarding more than $1.6 million in grants to colleges and universities to help parents pursue higher education by covering costs and expanding support services.
State Grants Help Parents Afford College, Remove Barriers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania collected more tax revenue than expected in March, strengthening the state’s financial position with three months remaining in the fiscal year.
State Revenue Beats Forecast as Tax Collections Climb Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Fewer U.S. service members died by suicide in 2024 compared to the previous year, but long-term trends and rising rates in some groups continue to raise concerns …
Military Suicide Deaths Decline but Risks Persist Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Religious organizations could receive clearer federal guidance on what they can say about politics during services, as the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service move to define …
IRS Moves to Clarify Rules on Church Political Speech Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania added jobs and saw its unemployment rate decline in January, with total employment reaching a record high, according to state labor officials.
Pennsylvania Jobs Hit Record High as Unemployment Falls Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Forest Service will relocate its headquarters to Salt Lake City and overhaul its leadership structure, a move federal officials say is intended to bring decision-making …
Forest Service Leaving D.C. In Major Western Shift Read More
KERSEY, PA — Workers and employers in six rural Pennsylvania counties will gain expanded access to job training and hiring services through a new mobile career center designed to bring …
Mobile Career Unit Targets Job Gaps in Rural Counties Read More