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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized a rule defining the qualifications for recognized industry standard-setting bodies. These bodies will issue standards that companies can use …
CFPB Finalizes Rule to Ensure Fair Industry Standards in Open Banking Read More
EXTON, PA — Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in Exton is bringing back its popular Summer Ignite program for 2024. This initiative, in partnership with NAPA, aims to address the growing …
UTI Exton Offers Free Summer Ignite Program to Train Future Auto Technicians Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced an additional corridor eligible for National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Round 1B funding. The newly added corridor, labeled 70B, …
Pennsylvania Expands Funding for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a significant investment aimed at improving maternal health in rural communities. The Health Resources and Services …
HHS Invests $15 Million to Improve Maternal Health in Rural America Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania collected $3.4 billion in General Fund revenue in May, surpassing expectations by $86.4 million, or 2.6 percent, according to Revenue Secretary Pat Browne. This brings the …
Pennsylvania Reports Strong Revenue Growth, Exceeding Projections Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration is calling on organizations across Pennsylvania to apply for grant funding aimed at developing and expanding registered apprenticeship programs. This initiative, which offers approximately …
Shapiro Administration Launches $5 Million Grant for Apprenticeship Programs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an advisory about a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Africana infections potentially linked to cucumbers. At the same time, the …
FDA Issues Advisory on Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Cucumbers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is urging recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to protect their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards from skimming …
Pennsylvania DHS Warns SNAP Recipients of Card Skimming Threat Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $2.4 million in refunds to consumers who were misled by Lurn’s business consulting programs. This move follows a lawsuit …
FTC Issues $2.4 Million in Refunds to Victims of Deceptive Business Coaching Scheme Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a recent announcement, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) clarified that many payments received by individuals affected by the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, are …
IRS Clarifies Tax Status of Payments to East Palestine Train Derailment Victims Read More