News by subject: STP

The Pennsylvania Lottery's Hearts Are Wild second-chance drawing is now open, offering PICK game players second chances to win up to $5,000. Qualifying PICK 2, PICK 3, PICK 4 or PICK 5 tickets may be entered for chances to win a total of 105 cash...

Thanks to strong ticket sales, the Mega Millions® and Powerball® jackpots have been boosted. For only $4, players can play both games and chase separate jackpots totaling over $1 billion. The Mega Millions jackpot for the Friday, January 5, drawing...

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket for the Thursday, January 4, drawing was sold at Get Go, 8813 U.S. Route 30, North Huntingdon. The ticket matched all five balls drawn, 07-19-23-27-41, to win $200,000, less applicable withholding....

Cal/OSHA has issued citations to Hadley Date Gardens Inc. of Thermal for serious workplace safety and health violations following a bee swarm that stung and killed a tree worker. The incident serves as a reminder that employers must protect tree...

The public is invited to an open house at the Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center (GMVC) located at 401 Penn Avenue, Scranton, on Sunday, January 7, from 1-4 p.m. GMVC is one of six state veterans' homes operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Military...

While many Pennsylvanians found a new smartphone under the tree last month, Secretary of Banking and Securities Robin L. Wiessmann urges consumers to consider several strategies to protect their new smartphones from phony apps that can steal...

Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Offs winners claimed $174,580,990 in prizes during December, including two prizes of $300,000 won on the $3 Million Mega Multiplier and $300,000 Bonus Crossword Scratch-Off games. Those two winning tickets were sold by...

The Pennsylvania Lottery today announced the winning ticket number drawn for the eighth and final $100,000 Weekly Drawing prize as part of the New Year's Millionaire Raffle. The game's main drawing will take place the night of Saturday, January 6....

Appalachia Development Group, LLC, (ADG) today announced that it has been invited to submit a Part II Application for a loan guarantee under the  U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Title XVII Loan Guarantee Program. The invitation for the Part II...

Pennsylvania State Troopers arrested 284 people for driving under the influence during the three-day New Year's holiday from Dec. 30, 2017 through Jan. 1, 2018. The total is a decrease from 2017 when 328 DUI arrests were made during the same holiday...

Recent cases of two senior citizens in Pennsylvania falling victim to the "Grandparent Scam" are reminders that people of all ages need to pay attention to details and exercise caution before sending money across long distances and state or...

Slot machine revenue at Pennsylvania casinos in December 2017 rose 1.2% over December 2016, according to a report posted today on the web site of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, www.gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov. Monthly gross revenue and...

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket sold in Dauphin County for the Tuesday, January 2, drawing matched all five balls drawn, 17-23-29-35-42, to win $300,000, less applicable withholding. Rutter's Farm Store, 2800 Vine St.,...

Secretary of Banking and Securities Robin L. Wiessmann has issued a list of current and emerging threats facing investors in 2018, along with a reminder that in the age of technological innovation, it is more important than ever for consumers to take...

One winning Pennsylvania Lottery Match 6 Lotto ticket sold in Montgomery County won a jackpot worth $2.16 million for the Friday, December 29, drawing. The ticket correctly matched all six balls, 05-16-25-34-35-41, to win a prize of $2.16 million,...

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket sold in Centre County for the Saturday, December 30, drawing matched all five balls drawn, 23-29-36-39-42, to win $200,000, less applicable withholding. Boalsburg Uni-Mart, Rt. 322 Boal Ave.,...

A jackpot-winning Treasure Hunt ticket worth $120,000 from the Friday, December 29, drawing was sold at Red Land Beer & Soda Outlet, 601 Old York Road, York. The ticket matched all five balls drawn, 07-21-22-25-28, to win a jackpot of $120,000, less...

Prepayments of next year's First Installment property tax bill have skyrocketed to $689.5 million, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas said today. Nearly 113,000 homeowners have already prepaid their taxes this month. In comparison, 1,775 homeowners...

Prepayments of next year's First Installment property tax bill have skyrocketed to $529.3 million, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas said today. Nearly 86,000 homeowners have already prepaid their taxes this month. In comparison, 1,775 homeowners...

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket sold in Berks County for the Thursday, December 28, drawing matched all five balls drawn, 05-13-21-27-41, to win $125,000, less applicable withholding. Smart Mart, 1235 Lancaster Ave., Reading,...

Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) troopers arrested 243 people for driving under the influence during the three-day Christmas holiday from Dec. 23 through Dec. 25, 2017. Troopers were on the lookout for impaired drivers with high-visibility patrols and...

The Pennsylvania Lottery today announced the winning ticket number drawn for the seventh $100,000 Weekly Drawing prize as part of the New Year's Millionaire Raffle. The weekly drawings lead up to the game's main drawing on January 6, 2018. The...

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket sold in Berks County for the Wednesday, December 27, drawing matched all five balls drawn, 01-10-29-32-36, to win $400,000, less applicable withholding. Turkey Hill Minit Mart, 320 N. Furnace St.,...

Before the Powerball® jackpot rolled to a $337 million annuity value for the Wednesday, December 27, drawing, two big winning tickets were sold in Pennsylvania for the Saturday, December 23, drawing. Two Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball® with Power...

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket sold in Washington County for the Saturday, December 23, drawing matched all five balls drawn, 04-07-19-26-31, to win $400,000, less applicable withholding. Sunoco, 800 Main St., Bentleyville,...

Commissioner Tyree C. Blocker announced today that 97 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to troops across the commonwealth. The men and women represent the 150th graduating cadet class. The ceremony at...

The State of Washington should conduct an emergency review of the contract between the state Department of Transportation and Amtrak following Monday's Amtrak Cascades 501 derailment near Dupont, WA, according to Cascadia Center of Discovery...

Pennsylvania Secretary of Banking and Securities Robin L. Wiessmann is offering 10 resolutions to help consumers protect and grow their money in 2018. "Financial capability is essential for Pennsylvanians to secure their financial futures and make...

Attorneys for the Second Amendment Foundation and Calguns Foundation have filed a brief seeking U.S. Supreme Court review and ultimate reversal of a ruling by the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in their long-running challenge of California's...

Governor Tom Wolf, Maj. Gen. Tony Carrelli, Pennsylvania's adjutant general, and numerous members of the Pennsylvania National Guard recently visited Commonwealth residents at Department of Military and Veterans Affairs' (DMVA) State Veterans Homes...

While some people dream of a white Christmas, lottery players may instead be dreaming of "green" one: jackpots totaling $547 million are up for grabs in the Mega Millions® and Powerball® games heading into the holiday weekend. Friday's Mega...

Community Brands, a technology-driven company that delivers purpose-built solutions to the world's leading associations and nonprofits, today announced its first annual technology conference, Xperience 2018, which will take place May 6?9, 2018, at...

The Pennsylvania Department of State filed disciplinary actions against 10 charitable organizations, professional solicitors and professional fundraising counsel during the month of November, Acting Secretary of State Robert Torres announced today....

Today, Virginia's 2019 Commemoration, AMERICAN EVOLUTIONtm announced that Nancy Rodrigues will be the organization's new Deputy Director. Secretary Rodrigues will join the 2019 Commemoration staff in early 2018, following the completion of her term...

The Pennsylvania Lottery today announced the winning ticket number drawn for the sixth $100,000 Weekly Drawing prize as part of the New Year's Millionaire Raffle. The weekly drawings lead up to the game's main drawing on January 6, 2018. The...

Two patient advocacy groups today welcomed a federal judge's ruling that the Vermont Attorney General's consent agreement with physician plaintiffs "does not represent" the court's views in a dismissed lawsuit that sought to weaken the doctors' duty...

Compassion & Choices commended the Girdwood Board of Supervisors for voting unanimously in support of medical aid-in-dying legislation in Alaska. The vote makes Girdwood the first jurisdiction in Alaska to endorse...

Pennsylvania Secretary of Banking and Securities Robin L. Wiessmann is offering 10 resolutions to help Pennsylvania businesses protect themselves and their customers in 2018. "Governor Wolf and I want Pennsylvania businesses to succeed, thrive, and...

The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act tax reform bill by Congress today: "While the impact of this bill may not be as...

Today, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear told a Senate panel that the federal government needs to invest more in highway infrastructure if the trucking industry is to keep up with growth in demand for freight transportation...

Acting Secretary of State Robert Torres today awarded Purchase Line High School students the Governor's Civic Engagement Award for their efforts to encourage voting and civic participation. "The Governor's Civic Engagement Award encourages young...

Since 2005, Pennsylvania healthcare facilities have increasingly reported to the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority certain patient safety events associated with barcode medication administration (BCMA), a technology used to prevent...

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket sold in Crawford County for the Tuesday, December 19, drawing matched all five balls drawn, 12-24-31-40-42, to win $125,000, less withholding. Quick Mart, 900 Water St., Meadville, earns a $500...

Cal/OSHA is advising employers affected by the wildfires that they must protect their workers if the working conditions include harmful exposure to wildfire smoke. When outdoor workers are exposed to air quality that is designated "Unhealthy",...

Jurisdictions in Oregon, Washington, New York, and Florida successfully conducted elections using Clear Ballot technology in 2017. The implementation of Clear Ballot technology significantly improved the efficiency and transparency of their election...

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket sold in Lycoming County for the Monday, December 18, drawing matched all five balls drawn, 02-07-16-32-37, to win $300,000, less applicable withholding. Easy Mart, 1431 High St., Williamsport,...

In a case decided on December 11, 2017 by the Colorado Supreme Court, Kutak Rock attorneys Neil L. Arney, Mia K. Della Cava and Thomas W. Snyder, representing Colorado Bondshares and UMB Bank, secured an important reversal of a Colorado Court of...

California home sales dipped slightly in November from a year ago, while the median sales price recorded its highest year-over-year gain since January 2016, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today.  ...

Gross revenue from gambling at table games in Pennsylvania casinos during November 2017 was up 2.8% compared to November of last year, according to figures released today by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. Posted on the Board's web site,...

Education and outreach staff from the Department of Banking and Securities will be focusing on protecting senior citizens from financial fraud and scams during the month of January as part of Governor Tom Wolf's Consumer Financial Protection...