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Why Pension Reform is a Must

By Governor Tom Corbett
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14 hours 57 min ago

Since taking office as your governor, I have made public pension reform one of my top legislative priorities. Pennsylvania is in the midst of a pension crisis. more»

Inside the PDA: June 14, 2013

By Department of Agriculture
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15 hours 1 min ago
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Historic State Armories For Sale

By Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Office
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15 hours 6 min ago

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Legislation Prohibiting Taxpayer-Funded Abortions Through Insurance Exchanges Now Law

By Feed: House Majority Leader Mike Turzai
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June 17, 2013

HARRISBURG – The governor signed legislation, which passed both the House and Senate with bi-partisan votes, prohibiting abortion coverage in qualified plans offered through a health insurance exchange, Majority Leader Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny County) announced today.

Local Log a Load for Kids Raises $17K for Children’s Miracle Network

By Pennsylvania Forest Products Association
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5 days 13 hours ago

A month-long fundraising effort among local logging and wood products companies culminated on June 7 with a truck parade and check presentation at the Timber 2013 Forest Products and Technology Exposition in Rock Spring, Pennsylvania. more»

This Week, Take Action

By Susquehanna Greenway
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5 days 13 hours ago
Take Action For Greenways and Trails!   
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Legislation Prohibiting Taxpayer-Funded Abortions Through Insurance Exchanges Heads to Governor’s Desk

By Feed: House Majority Leader Mike Turzai
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June 11, 2013

HARRISBURG – The state Senate passed, by a vote of 31-19, legislation prohibiting abortion coverage in qualified plans offered through a health insurance exchange. The bill, which previously passed the House by a vote of 144-53, now goes to the governor’s desk, Majority Leader Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny County) announced today.

Inside PDA: June 7, 2013

By Department of Agriculture
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1 week 1 day ago

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Gov. Corbett Visits Re-Opening of Rail Car Manufacturer

By Governor Tom Corbett's Office
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1 week 4 days ago

Governor Tom Corbett observed the grand re-opening of ACF Industries’ rail car manufacturing plant in Milton, PA. more»

Operation Border-to-Border Initiated

By PA State Police
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1 week 4 days ago

Six state police and highway patrol agencies this weekend will engage in Operation Border to Border, a coordinated traffic safety enforcement initiative targeting approximately 791 miles of U.S. Route 15, which originates in Waterboro, S.C., and ends in Corning, N.Y. more»

Deadline to Apply for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Extended, Says Turzai

By Feed: House Majority Leader Mike Turzai
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June 6, 2013

HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) would like to let residents know that the deadline to apply for the state’s 2012 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is being extended from June 30 to Dec. 31.

Bridging the "Skills Gap

By Pennsylvania Association of Private School Administrators
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1 week 5 days ago

Private career schools key for Central PA residents looking to qualify for plentiful openings that demand advanced training
Locals from Altoona, Clearfield, and Northumberland among those graduating to fill jobs in high employer-demand sectors
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Senate Honors Chairwoman of Little League Board of Directors

By State Senator Gene Yaw
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1 week 6 days ago
L to R – Stephen D. Keener, President and CEO, Little League International; Dr. Davie Jane Gilmour and Senator Yaw

State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23), along with his colleagues in the Senate, today recognized Dr. Davie Jane Gilmour of Williamsport upon being named the first woman to chair the Board of Directors for Little League Baseball International. more»

CHANGES IN STATE PROCUREMENT PROCESSES CAN MEAN OPPORTUNITY FOR REGION’S BUSINESSES

By SEDA-COG
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1 week 6 days ago

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has made a few changes regarding programs for small businesses, changes which can lead to more opportunity for companies pursuing state contracts. The changes will be fully presented and discussed at SEDA-COG's “new and improved” seminar on Doing Business with the Commonwealth, June 14 and July 18. more»

Thirteen Killed in Memorial Day Weekend Crashes in Pennsylvania

By PA State Police
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2 weeks 4 days ago

Thirteen people were killed and 245 others were injured in the 760 crashes investigated by the Pennsylvania State Police during the four-day Memorial Day holiday weekend driving period. This total does not include crashes investigated by local police. more»

PennDOT Urges All Vehicle Operators to Share the Road

By PennDOT
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2 weeks 6 days ago
(Photo courtesy of Tank Baird)

Safety Reminders Shared in Recognition of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month more»

New judicial rules and policies standardize best practices for constables

By PA Courts
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3 weeks 13 hours ago

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has adopted new rules that will, for the first time, require uniform policies, procedures and standards of conduct for constables across the state when they are assigned court business. more»

Community service yields $3.9 million worth of volunteer services

By PA Courts
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3 weeks 4 days ago

In 2012, thousands of youth performed unpaid community service while under the supervision of county juvenile probation departments throughout the state, Chief Justice of Pennsylvania Ronald D. Castille said today. more»

Sign Up for Free Life-Saving Programs During Emergency Medical Services Week

By PennDOT
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3 weeks 4 days ago

In recognition of national Emergency Medical Services Week, which runs through May 25, PennDOT today encouraged Pennsylvanians to sign up for two free programs aimed at saving lives in emergency situations – the Yellow Dot and Emergency Contact Information (ECI) programs. more»

New YouTube Channel Expands PennDOT’s Interactive Outreach

By PennDOT’
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4 weeks 13 hours ago

PennDOT today announced its new YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/PennsylvaniaDOT, to expand its public outreach on safety and education initiatives, as well as department operations. more»

Child Safety Seat Checkpoints Statewide

By PA State Police
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4 weeks 4 days ago

The Pennsylvania State Police will offer free child safety seat inspections statewide in conjunction with the national Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign from May 20 to June 2. more»

Life Jackets Focus of National Safe Boating Week

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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May 15, 2013

Boating safety experts want to get something off their chest and onto yours...a life jacket. The importance of flotation devices and other watercraft safety tips are the focus of the 2013 National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24.

Mirabito ready to kickoff EMS Week 2013

By House Democratic Communications Office
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4 weeks 6 days ago
State Rep. Rick Mirabito tours a Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Department's ambulance.

State Rep. Rick Mirabito, D-Lycoming, is gearing up to educate the public about EMS Week — a national celebration to honor Emergency Medical Service workers — with a healthy communities event in South Williamsport. more»

Speaker Appoints House Members to the New Special Education Funding Commission

By Feed: News from Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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May 15, 2013

HARRISBURG – Act 3 of 2013 creates a commission to addresses current issues with the state’s distribution of special education funding, and Speaker of the House Sam Smith (R-Armstrong, Indiana and Jefferson counties) has appointed four House members to the new Special Education Funding Commission. more»

Gosnell Guilty as New State Law Protects Women and Children From Future Gosnells

By Feed: House Majority Leader Mike Turzai
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May 14, 2013

A jury in Philadelphia today found Kermit Gosnell guilty of murder, ensuring he will never again victimize women and children, while a new state law aims to prevent anything similar from happening in the future, House Majority Leader, Rep. Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny County) said today.

Fish and Boat Commission Issues Statement on EPA Ruling

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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May 10, 2013

Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the Pennsylvania 2012 Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report, as submitted by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

Speaker Smith Issues Statement on Passing of Former Governor George Leader

By Feed: News from Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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May 10, 2013

(HARRISBURG) – House Speaker Samuel H. Smith issued the following statement earlier today after learning of the death of former Pennsylvania Gov. George Leader:

Judiciary is challenged by a lack of understanding

By PA Courts
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5 weeks 5 days ago

State of the Commonwealth’s Courts 2013
Judiciary is challenged by a lack of understanding about its role and by perennial financial shortfalls more»

Smith Says Improvements to Business Tax Structure Needed to Spur Job Creation

By Feed: News from Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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May 9, 2013

Following the passage of legislation that would make various changes to Pennsylvania’s business tax structure, House Speaker Sam Smith (R-Jefferson, Indiana, Armstrong) said he believes the state is on the right path to creating the environment needed for businesses and industries to generate more jobs.

Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Colyer Lake

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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May 8, 2013

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) announced today that it will co-host a public meeting with local legislators in Spring Mills, Centre County, on May 16 to discuss dam safety issues at Colyer Lake.

Statement From House Majority Leader Turzai Regarding the Supreme Court’s Affirmation of Legislative Maps

By Feed: House Majority Leader Mike Turzai
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May 8, 2013

The following is a statement from House Majority Leader Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny County) in response to the unanimous decision of the state Supreme Court approving the new legislative district maps for the 2014 elections:

Water Level Lowered at Minsi Lake to Make Repairs to Dam

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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May 7, 2013

The water level at Minsi Lake, Northampton County, has been temporarily lowered as the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) prepares to make repairs to the lake spillway this summer.

Biologist Report - West (Upper) Deer Lake and Lower Deer Lake, Allegheny County

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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May 6, 2013

Biologists from the Area 8 Fisheries Management office in Somerset conducted a survey of West Deer and Lower Deer Lakes on April 9th and 10th, 2013. The purpose of the survey was to assess the lakes warmwater fish populations as well as to update management plans for the lake.

Biologist Report - Frances Slocum Lake, Luzerne County

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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May 6, 2013

Area 4 biologists sampled Frances Slocum Lake in the early spring of 2013 as part of a statewide muskellunge
study.

Governor Corbett Proclaims May Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

By PennDOT
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6 weeks 3 days ago
Tank Baird takes a break while driving his motorcycle in the rain.

PennDOT Encourages Sharing the Road, Reinforces New Teen Rider Law

With the increasing popularity of motorcycling in Pennsylvania, Governor Tom Corbett has signed a proclamation commemorating May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. more»

7,000 Fewer Children in Pennsylvania Foster Care

By JUDICIAL SYSTEM of PENNSYLVANIA
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6 weeks 4 days ago

On any given day six years ago, more than 21,000 abused and neglected children were living temporarily in foster homes throughout Pennsylvania. more»

Courts, Libraries Join to Promote Greater Understanding of Judicial System

By PA Courts
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6 weeks 5 days ago

Chief Justice of Pennsylvania Ronald D. Castille announced today that as part of the annual celebration of Law Week, traditionally held the first week of May, the Supreme Court has partnered with the Pennsylvania Library Association to help citizens better understand the Commonwealth’s judicial system. more»

Pennsylvania’s Townships Continue Fight Against Unfunded Mandates

By Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors
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6 weeks 5 days ago
During the 91st Annual Educational Conference of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors, held April 21-24 in Hershey, local leaders traveled to the State Capitol Complex, where they met one-on-one with lawmakers. Eliminating unfunded mandates, which eat up local tax dollars, was at the top of their agenda.

More than 6,500 unfunded mandates have been imposed on Pennsylvania’s local governments over the past 30 years. more»

PennDOT Now Accepting Unsolicited P3 Transportation Proposals

By PennDOT
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6 weeks 5 days ago

Taking another step in modernizing Pennsylvania’s transportation funding options, the Office of Public Private Partnerships (P3) today announced that it is accepting unsolicited proposals for transportation projects through May 31. more»

Fish for Millions Contest to Start on Saturday, May 4 with Hamburg Store SPECIAL OFFER

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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May 2, 2013

Starting Saturday, May 4, Pennsylvania anglers will have a chance to fish for, and win, millions of dollars in cash and prizes in Cabelas Fish for Millions contest.

Just Below Your Feet

By Robin Van Auken
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7 weeks 12 hours ago
Just Below Your Feet is Stephanie Bowen, right, and Sara Griggs

A year ago, during American Archaeology Field School, one of my students asked about Cultural Resource Management in Pennsylvania. I told her about CRM and about PA Act 70, which has devastated professional archaeology in the Commonwealth, and encouraged her to research the topic as an independent study, a capstone project for her American Studies major. more»

PennDOT to Implement Weekend Closure on Route 11/15

By PennDOT
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7 weeks 5 days ago

A portion of Route 11/15 will be closed for most of the weekend in the West Fairview area, just north of the intersection with Route 944 in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County. The closure – which is necessary for the installation of a pipe culvert across the roadway – will begin at 9 p.m. on Friday, April 26, and continue until no later than 6 a.m. on Sunday, April 28.

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Inside the PDA: April 19, 2013

By Department of Agriculture
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7 weeks 5 days ago
 
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation Releases Smallmouth Bass Report

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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April 25, 2013

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) today released the report, Angling for Healthier Rivers: The Link Between Smallmouth Bass Mortality and Disease and the Need to Reduce Water Pollution in Chesapeake Bay Tributaries.

Everett Invites public to attend upcoming event in Williamsport

By Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming)
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7 weeks 6 days ago
(Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Hundreds of Pennsylvania residents filled the steps outside the Main Capitol in Harrisburg for the annual Second Amendment Action Day rally, attended by Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers. more»

New License Plates Available for Paratroopers, WWII Merchant Mariners

By PennDOT
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7 weeks 6 days ago
Courtesy of PennDOT

Members and veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have served with a U.S. Military Airborne Unit or as a World War II Merchant Mariner can now display their service with new license plates available from PennDOT. more»

Legislation Prohibiting Taxpayer-Funded Abortions Through Insurance Exchanges Goes to Senate

By Feed: House Majority Leader Mike Turzai
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April 24, 2013

HARRISBURG – By a vote of 144-53, legislation prohibiting abortion coverage in qualified plans offered through a health insurance exchange was approved by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today, Majority Leader Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny County) announced.

State Police: 106 Trucks and 71 Drivers Placed Out of Service as Part of Operation SAFE

By PA State Police
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8 weeks 4 days ago

The Pennsylvania State Police placed 106 trucks and 71 drivers out of service during a one-day enforcement effort called Operation Seatbelt and Fatigue Enforcement (SAFE), State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan announced today. more»

Law Task Force Will Tackle Abuses to Older Pennsylvanians

By PA Courts
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8 weeks 4 days ago

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has formed an Elder Law Task Force, chaired by Justice Debra Todd, to study the growing problems involved in guardianship, abuse and neglect, and access to justice. The task force has been charged by Chief Justice of Pennsylvania Ronald D. more»

2013 Family Fishing Festivals Set for May and June

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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April 18, 2013

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has scheduled several opportunities in May and June for families to learn fishing skills and enjoy fishing.

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