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CHESTER, PA — An inmate at the State Correctional Institution at Chester was found unresponsive in his cell early January 31, prompting an investigation by Pennsylvania State Police, according to …
Inmate Found Dead at SCI Chester, State Police Launch Investigation Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro rolled out a sweeping economic and workforce agenda this past week, pairing his proposed 2026–27 state budget with new business financing, job training investments, …
Shapiro Unveils Budget, Loans, and Job Training Push as PA Bets on Growth Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Republican Party of Pennsylvania has formally endorsed Jason Richey for lieutenant governor, throwing the party’s institutional support behind the Allegheny County Republican chairman as the 2026 …
Pennsylvania GOP Backs Jason Richey for Lt. Governor in 2026 Race Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Nonpublic schools, municipalities, law enforcement agencies, and approved school security providers across Pennsylvania can now apply for $20.7 million in state funding aimed at strengthening school safety, …
$20.7M Opens to Fortify Nonpublic Schools, Police, Mental Health Efforts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity is urging football fans and big game partygoers across the Commonwealth to take a quick timeout from snacks and commercials to search for …
Big Game, Bigger Surprise: $31 Million in Missing Money Awaits Pa. Fans Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Montgomery County man has been charged with dozens of felony counts after investigators with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General allege they uncovered extensive files depicting …
State Charges Hatfield Man With Sharing Child Abuse Images, 57 Felonies Filed Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Gov. Josh Shapiro today announced a new $3 million state investment to expand the Steamfitters Local Union 420 Training Center, a move state officials say will dramatically …
Shapiro Bets $3M on Apprentices as Steamfitters Program Set to Triple Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Dave McCormick said he has secured more than $270 million in federal funding for projects across Pennsylvania, channeling money into public safety, infrastructure, education, healthcare, economic …
$270M Floods Pennsylvania as McCormick Steers Federal Funds Home Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday signed bipartisan legislation requiring the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to create an online system for verifying vehicle insurance, a move supporters say …
Insurance Check Goes Digital: Shapiro Signs Law to End Surprise Suspensions Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro administration is pushing ahead with plans to restore passenger rail service between Scranton and New York City, advancing a long-studied corridor that backers say could …
Scranton–NYC Rail Revival Hits Rare Milestone, Public Invited to Weigh In Read More