News by subject: STP

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...

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket for the Friday, December 15, drawing matched all five balls drawn, 01-06-28-35-41, to win $200,000, less applicable withholding. The selling retailer, Wawa, 567 Lancaster Ave., Frazer, earns a $500...

The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) issued the following statement in response to the final Tax Cuts and Jobs Act tax reform bill released today: "The final tax reform bill released punishes homeowners and...

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today issued details of its plan to implement Senate Bill 1383, the Short-Lived Climate Pollutants bill, which aims to reduce emissions of potent greenhouse gasses. The bill requires state agencies to...

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) today welcomed local officials and the public to the grand opening of a new Fine Wine & Good Spirits Premium Collection Store at The Shoppes at Upper Providence, 1839 E. Ridge Pike, Royersford, Montgomery...

The Pennsylvania Lottery today announced the winning ticket number drawn for the fifth $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...

The Pennsylvania Department of State filed disciplinary actions against 213 licensed or commissioned professionals and notaries public during the month of November, Acting Secretary of State Robert Torres announced today. A comprehensive list of...

The Fine Wine & Good Spirits Premium Collection store at the Capital City Mall, Camp Hill, will host a special scotch tasting with Laphroaig Malt Master Simon Brooking from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Saturday, Dec. 16. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland,...

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket for the Wednesday, December 13, drawing was sold at Newtown Square Beverage, 105 S. Newtown Street Road, Newtown Square. The ticket matched all five balls drawn, 03-09-10-20-43, to win $200,000,...

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today approved fines totaling $1,167,000 against five casino operators for various violations. The fines were the result of Board approvals at its public meeting of consent agreements between the PGCB's Office...

Conservation benefits for California through the federal Farm Bill's Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), totaled more than $84 million in fiscal year 2017. The largest investments were in air quality, water conservation and water quality...

The Department of Banking and Securities announced today that Secretary Robin L. Wiessmann has been elected as district chair and board member for the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS). "In the midst of uncertainty and confusion...

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today approved and announced the procedures and schedules for the auctions to award the right to apply for one of the new Category 4 casino licenses. The first of the "initial round" of auctions will be held on...

The Michigan Chamber of Commerce today applauded legislative action to establish a tax dispute resolution program that will allow Michigan taxpayers to work directly and more effectively with the Michigan Department of Treasury to resolve tax...

Members of the community and volunteers from the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home in Erie will place wreaths on each of the 1,324 graves in its veterans cemetery in coordination with the national Wreaths Across America program on Saturday,...

If you're breaking out your winter coat, check the pockets: two winning Pennsylvania Lottery tickets worth $50,000 each are set to expire in January. They were sold in Luzerne and Westmoreland counties. "We're issuing an early reminder of these...

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) will host award-winning actor/writer/blues musician Dan Aykroyd on Friday, Dec. 15, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Fine Wine & Good Spirits Premium Collection Store at 180 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia....

This landmark House Bill 4113 is sponsored by Illinois State Representative La Shawn K. Ford, who is introducing this important Parents Rally for Equal Rights with Attorney Jeffery M. Leving.   Representative Ford's legislation provides that equal...

The Teamsters Union applauds the passage of a commuter shuttle policy by the Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) that will enhance safety and transportation planning. The policy will benefit transit and shuttle passengers, as...

With the festive holiday party season in full swing, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) is teaming up with 10,000 law enforcement agencies nationwide to participate in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) "Drive Sober or Get...

Yesterday, one parent and a charter school filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit filed by the Palm Beach School Board that aims to stop local tax dollars collected from parents and community members from flowing equally to all public school...

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket for the Monday, December 11, drawing was sold at Weis Markets, 2759 Paper Mill Road, Wyomissing. The ticket matched all five balls drawn, 02-12-17-22-31, to win $200,000, less applicable...

The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) today announced a new multi-year, multimillion dollar initiative to address the opioid crisis, which will include a partnership with the Addiction Policy Forum to fund state and local...

Community Brands, a technology-driven company that delivers purpose-built solutions for the world's leading associations and nonprofits, announced today findings from its Digital Member Study: Examining the Gap Between Member Expectations and...

Community Brands, a technology-driven company that delivers purpose-built solutions for the world's leading associations and nonprofits, today announced the addition of 501 Auctions and Gesture to the company, and an agreement in principle to acquire...

Scientist and award-winning entrepreneur Shri Thanedar's gubernatorial campaign will debut its first television ad on Tuesday, Dec. 12, titled "Science."   The ad highlights Thanedar's pledge not to accept contributions...

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket for the Saturday, December 9, drawing was sold at Torresdale Beverage, 4315 Megargee St., Philadelphia. The ticket matched all five balls drawn, 16-18-19-24-42, to win $400,000, less applicable...

Many Pennsylvanians may find themselves looking for solutions to a cash crunch during the holiday shopping season. However, Secretary of Banking and Securities Robin L. Wiessmann urges consumers to avoid the "pay upfront scam" for bogus loans or...

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) today welcomed local officials, the public, and television competition show personalities Ken Warwick and Nigel Lythgoe to the grand opening of a new Fine Wine & Good Spirits Premium Collection Store at...

During the holiday season, some consumers seek to earn a few extra shopping dollars by selling an expensive item, such as an automobile, electronics, or perhaps a turtle dove or two, but Secretary of Banking and Securities Robin L. Wiessmann warns...

The Pennsylvania Lottery today announced the winning ticket number drawn for the fourth $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...

Later today, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will join a coalition of Muslim, Interfaith and human rights groups at a news conference outside the White House in...

While many Pennsylvanians can expect to find a new computer under the tree later this month, Secretary of Banking and Securities Robin L. Wiessmann urges consumers to consider four strategies to protect their new computers from the "tech support...

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket for the Tuesday, December 5, drawing was sold at Trenton Road Take Out, 1024 Trenton Road, Levittown. The ticket matched all five balls drawn, 05-07-10-19-31, to win $200,000, less applicable...

The "Wastewater Treatment Services Market by Type (Design & Engineering Consulting, Building & Installation, Operation & Process Control, Maintenance & Repair), End User (Municipal, Industrial), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022" report has been...

More than 200 former federal officials who served under both Republican and Democratic administrations signed a letter to Congressional leadership calling for a "clean" Dream Act.  The letter expresses serious concern...

Television show creators Ken Warwick and Nigel Lythgoe will help the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board celebrate the grand opening of a new Fine Wine & Good Spirits Premium Collection Store at 4:00 PM on Thursday, Dec. 7, at 212 S. State St.,...

The holidays inspire selflessness and charitable giving in many individuals, but unscrupulous scam artists may view that generosity as an opportunity to line their own pockets.  As part of Holiday Scam Protection Week, the Department of Banking and...

Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Offs winners claimed $158,227,695 in prizes during November, including two top prizes of $1 million won on the Merry Millions holiday game.  Those two winning tickets were sold by Quick Mart, 2509 Dunksferry Road,...

A new report from the American Council for Capital Formation (ACCF) takes a closer look at the dire situation at the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), with unfunded liabilities growing from a surplus of $2.9 billion in 2007 to...

Compassion & Choices praised the Massachusetts Medical Society for dropping its longtime opposition to legislation giving terminally ill patients the option of medical aid in dying to peacefully end unbearable suffering. The society's House of...

DaVita Inc. , a leading independent medical group and a leading provider of kidney care services in the United States, is proud to join Mayor Michael B. Hancock and community leaders as the presenting sponsor at the third annual Sustainable Denver...

Amidst the tidal wave of clever advertising for loans that promise quick, easy ways to pay for holiday expenses, Secretary of Banking and Securities Robin L. Wiessmann urges consumers to consider six alternatives to these deceptive "easy money" loans...

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board posted on its web site today the monthly report for total revenue generated from the play of slot machines at casinos during November. According to the report, the combined November gross revenue from slot...

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket for the Sunday, December 3, drawing was sold at Shop 'N Go, 6001 Buttermilk Hollow Road, West Mifflin. The ticket matched all five balls drawn, 04-25-26-32-36, to win $300,000, less applicable...

The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) today issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Senate tax reform bill: "We are disappointed that the Senate voted to pass a tax hike bill on...

The California Department of Motor Vehicles is heeding a warning from Consumer Watchdog and has just dropped language suggested by General Motors from its proposed robot car regulations that would have let self-driving car automakers escape liability...

The Pennsylvania Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) turns 25 tomorrow but instead of celebrating, families of the more than 178,000 children currently enrolled face uncertainty and possible termination of coverage notices if Congress fails to...

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket for the Thursday, November 30, drawing was sold at Sheetz, 12000 Perry Highway, Wexford. The ticket matched all five balls drawn, 09-11-23-27-30, to win $400,000, less applicable withholding. The...

The Second Amendment Foundation has filed a lawsuit against the State of California challenging the newest regulations on so-called "assault weapons" and alleging that, as promulgated, they violate the state Administrative Procedures Act. The suit is...