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PENNSYLVANIA — An innovative collaboration between the Shapiro administration and the University of Pittsburgh aims to uplift mental health services in Pennsylvania. The Department of Human Services (DHS) and the …
Shapiro Administration and University of Pittsburgh Launch Free Trauma-Informed Therapy Certification for Medicaid Providers Read More
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released a report revealing that despite recent changes by banks and credit unions to eliminate overdraft and nonsufficient fund (NSF) fees, a significant …
CFPB Report Reveals Unexpected Overdraft Fees Still Catching Consumers Off Guard Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a historic first, Pennsylvania has spent more than $1 billion with small businesses (SBs), small diverse businesses (SDBs), and veteran business enterprises (VBEs) in the 2022-23 fiscal …
Pennsylvania Sets New Record with Over $1 Billion in Expenditures with Small and Diverse Businesses Read More
A recent report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has unveiled concerning details about college-sponsored financial products. The study found that many of these products, often recommended to students …
College-Sponsored Financial Products Often Carry High Fees, CFPB Report Reveals Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced on Friday that Franklin County has been moved from a drought watch to a drought warning. The decision came after …
Pennsylvania DEP Elevates Franklin County to Drought Warning, Keeps 13 Others on Drought Watch Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Shapiro Administration recently announced the permanent preservation of 2,553 acres spread across 30 farms in 21 counties. This measure effectively safeguards these lands from any future residential …
Shapiro Administration Announces Preservation of Over 2,500 Acres of Prime Farmland in Pennsylvania Read More
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has ordered U.S. Bank to pay nearly $21 million after it prevented out-of-work consumers from accessing their unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic peak. …
U.S. Bank Ordered to Pay $21 Million for Blocking Unemployed Consumers from Accessing Benefits Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — MyChesCo has just received word from the North Pole that Santa Claus is preparing for a special visit to Chester County, Pennsylvania, this Christmas Eve. This …
Santa Claus Preparing for a Grand Visit to Chester County this Christmas Eve Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — First Lady Lori Shapiro, Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, and Deputy Secretary for the Office of Commonwealth Libraries Susan Banks, recently toured the State Library of …
Pennsylvania Injects $70 Million into Local Libraries, Reinforcing Their Role as Community Cornerstones Read More
PENNSYLVANIA —Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is reminding dog owners in the state that they are required to purchase a 2024 license for their pets from their county treasurer by …
Pennsylvania Dog Owners Urged to License Pets by January 1, 2024 Read More