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SOMERSET, PA — An inmate at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Somerset has died, according to a statement released by Superintendent Kenneth Hollibaugh. Steve Cossom, 44, was pronounced deceased on …
Death of SCI Somerset Inmate Under Investigation Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced a $288.2 million investment in 39 drinking water, wastewater, and non-point source projects across 24 counties in Pennsylvania. The funding, distributed through the …
Shapiro Administration Targets Water Quality with $288.2 Million Investment Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s county and local fairs contribute $1.14 billion to the state’s economy each year, according to a recent study commissioned by the Department of Agriculture. These 107 fairs, …
Pennsylvania County Fairs Boost Economy With $1.14 Billion Annual Impact Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania residents can now apply for the 2025 Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program, with an increased income cap aimed at helping more seniors and people with disabilities. The …
Expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Now Accepting Applications Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners has granted preliminary approval for the 2025-26 hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits, keeping them mostly consistent with the 2024-25 guidelines. …
Game Commission Proposes 2025-26 Hunting Season Adjustments, Calls for Public Feedback Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has made significant strides in ensuring voter participation and reducing disenfranchisement during the 2024 presidential election. Mail ballot rejections dropped by 57% in the November …
Shapiro Administration Reduces Mail Ballot Rejections, Boosting Voter Confidence Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of State has successfully slashed processing times for business and charity registrations from an average of 40 days in early 2023 to just two to …
Pennsylvania Cuts Red Tape for Businesses with Streamlined Registration Process Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has launched the 2025 Lyme Disease Student Art Contest, inviting Pennsylvania students in grades one through six to participate by creating posters or short videos …
Pennsylvania Launches Student Art Contest to Combat Lyme Disease Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has officially opened its latest round of Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) grants to support parks, recreation, and conservation …
Pennsylvania Opens Grant Applications for Parks and Conservation Projects Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced the recent graduation of 142 students from the Accelerated Special Educator Certification Program, designed to address the state’s critical shortage …
Accelerated Special Educator Program Graduates Help Address PA Teacher Shortages Read More