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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced the creation of a Customer Experience Management Advisory Council (CXMAC). This council aims to enhance service delivery and …
Pennsylvania DEP Forms Advisory Council to Improve Public Service Delivery Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, …
PennDOT Driver License and Photo Centers to Close for Juneteenth Observance Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, the Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval to repotrectinib (AUGTYRO), a new drug for treating certain advanced solid tumors in patients aged 12 and …
FDA Grants Accelerated Approval for New Cancer Drug Repotrectinib Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt has announced that registered voters in Pennsylvania can now request their mail ballots online for the upcoming Nov. 5 presidential election. …
Pennsylvania Launches Redesigned Mail Ballot Application for November Election Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FDA on Thursday updated its recommendations for manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines for the 2024-2025 season. The agency now advises that vaccines should target the KP.2 strain …
FDA Updates COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance to Target New Strain Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has committed almost $4.9 million in grants to 50 community organizations statewide. These funds are intended to bolster digital literacy programs, a critical skillset …
Pennsylvania Invests Millions in Boosting Digital Literacy to Empower Job Seekers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FDA on Wednesday granted full approval to the drug selpercatinib, marketed as Retevmo, for treating advanced thyroid cancer in both adults and children aged 2 and …
FDA Grants Full Approval to Retevmo for Advanced Thyroid Cancer Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Taxpayers who, for any reason, missed the April deadline to file their 2023 federal income tax return should not fret. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has brought …
Missed the Tax Deadline? The IRS Has Options to Help Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA) recently unveiled a new financing program designed to help local governments enhance energy efficiency in municipally-owned buildings. The Municipal Opportunities for …
New Program to Boost Energy Efficiency in Pennsylvania’s Municipal Buildings Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Office of Outdoor Recreation has joined the Confluence of States, a national coalition aimed at advancing the $1.1 trillion outdoor recreation economy. This move reflects Governor …
Pennsylvania Joins National Coalition to Boost Outdoor Recreation Economy Read More