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HARRISBURG, PA — State regulators are seeking the maximum allowable penalty against UGI Utilities following a deadly natural gas explosion at a Berks County chocolate factory, alleging multiple safety violations …
Deadly Chocolate Factory Blast Triggers Maximum Penalty Push Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s public school pension system is showing improved financial health, with rising funding levels, declining debt, and stronger long-term investment performance.
Pa. Pension System Improves as Funding Gap Shrinks Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Air traffic controllers nationwide will now use stricter separation rules between helicopters and airplanes near busy airports, following safety concerns raised by recent near misses and a …
FAA Tightens Rules After Near Misses Raise Safety Concerns Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Workers who believe they have faced religious discrimination on the job now have a new federal resource to seek guidance, as the U.S. Department of Labor launches …
New Federal Site Targets Religious Bias at Workplaces Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — More than $1.7 million in state funding will support sexual assault prevention programs and survivor resources at 43 colleges and universities across Pennsylvania.
$1.7M Boost Targets Campus Assault Prevention Across Pa. Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal court decision has eliminated a Biden-era rule that would have expanded who qualifies as a fiduciary when giving retirement investment advice, restoring earlier standards that …
Court Ruling Reverses Retirement Advice Rule Nationwide Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania voters face a series of upcoming deadlines ahead of the May 19 primary election, as state officials launch a voter education campaign to increase awareness of …
Pa. Primary Deadlines Set as State Pushes Voter Awareness Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Employers across the country may see increased federal support and guidance on workplace safety under a new initiative designed to help businesses meet safety standards and reduce …
OSHA Launches New Program to Help Businesses Avoid Violations Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In case you missed it, nearly $1 million in new state funding will expand a fast-track program designed to quickly certify special education teachers, as Pennsylvania works …
ICYMI: New Grants Aim to Ease Teacher Shortage, Expand Special Ed Access Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New U.S.-Japan investment projects could bring tens of billions of dollars into American energy and infrastructure, including major developments in Pennsylvania, as the two countries expand cooperation …
Massive U.S.-Japan Energy Deals Could Reshape Power Supply Read More