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Harrisburg, Pa. – Attorney General Josh Shapiro recently announced the arrest of two Lehigh County men in connection to the illegal straw purchases of 29 firearms. This was a joint investigation by the Office of Attorney General’s Gun Violence Section, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms an…
Harrisburg, Pa. – Legislation soon will be introduced to exempt guns and ammo from Pennsylvania's sales and use tax.
Harrisburg, Pa. – After a year of overcoming challenges and going above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is celebrating teachers across the state for their dedication to ensure every student has the tools to reach their full potential.
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Harrisburg, Pa. - Mitigation orders--except masking--will be lifted in Pennsylvania on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31 at 12:01 a.m. , according to an announcement from the Wolf administration in coordination with the COVID-19 Vaccine Joint Task Force.
Harrisburg, Pa. – The Pennsylvania State Police paused to honor the department's fallen troopers in conjunction with its 116th anniversary. PSP was established by Governor Samuel Pennypacker on May 2, 1905, becoming the first uniformed police agency of its kind in the United States.
Harrisburg, Pa. – Voters registered as Republicans, Democrats, Independents, Libertarian, Green, other third parties, or no party affiliation are all eligible and encouraged to take part in the May 18 primary election, where you’ll have the opportunity to vote on four important ballot questions.
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Harrisburg, Pa. - The state has announced event and gathering occupancy limits will be increased to 50 percent for indoor events and gatherings, and 75 percent for outdoor events and gatherings effective Monday, May 17 at 12:01 a.m.
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Pittsburgh, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and Allegheny County officials discussed how flexible disaster emergency declarations allow emergency officials to meet the needs of communities before, during and after an emergency.
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Harrisburg, Pa. – Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus Chair and state Rep. Donna Bullock, D-Phila., released a statement regarding the upcoming ballot questions that will be posed to voters May 18 as a result of legislation passed by the General Assembly in two consecutive sessions.
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Harrisburg, Pa. – Attorney General Josh Shapiro recently announced the arrest of two Lehigh County men in connection to the illegal straw purchases of 29 firearms. This was a joint investigation by the Office of Attorney General’s Gun Violence Section, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms an…
Harrisburg, Pa. - Every Pennsylvania spring turkey hunter wants to attach their tag to the leg of a big gobbler, but to do so, all need to be sure they have their licenses with them while hunting.
Harrisburg, Pa. – Democratic House lawmakers on Friday introduced a bill to prevent police officers from using traffic stops as a pretext for searches.
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Williamsport, Pa. – Those who were around in the summer of 2004 may fondly (or, not-so-fondly) remember the cacophony created by the Cicadas. This year, that brood–known as Brood X– is back.
Harrisburg, Pa. – Legislation soon will be introduced to exempt guns and ammo from Pennsylvania's sales and use tax.
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced they will again extend the deadline of REAL ID enforcement until May 3, 2023.
Harrisburg, Pa. - A bill has been introduced that would amend the Workforce Development Act of 2001 on the premise that Pa. is not fully in compliance.