News by subject: STP

Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. This might seem like an insurmountable problem, but there are those who work tirelessly in the mental health field who are trying to bring an end to this tragic loss of life. To...

Governor Tom Wolf today presented Governor's Awards for Excellence to 10 state Bureau of Forestry wildfire fighters for their role in combatting a forest blaze last spring that spread for 15 days, threatening lives and property on the Pike-Monroe...

Pennsylvania Department of General Services Deputy Secretary for Diversity, Inclusion and Small Business Opportunities Kerry L. Kirkland today announced that BBC Research & Consulting (Browne, Bortz & Coddington) of Denver, CO has been awarded the...

Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is celebrating the passage of the Work Zone Safety Bill, legislation that will save lives for the construction industry and the public. This bill has been five years in the making and is one that CAGC has filed, and pushed for,...

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, May 27, through Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial...

As Northern California braces for triple digit temperatures, Cal/OSHA urges all employers to revisit their Injury and Illness Prevention Programs and their emergency response procedures to make sure they are thoroughly prepared for high heat....

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today announced it continues to implement changes at the park designed to preserve the "dark sky" experience while improving visitors' satisfaction and safety at Cherry Springs State Park in Potter...

Today the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry released its employment situation report for April 2017. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was up one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.9 percent in April. This was the first increase following...

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) invite the public to a pair of open houses in San José (Marriott Hotel, San Jose Ballroom IV-VI, 301 South Market Street) from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m....

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) today welcomed local officials and the public to the grand opening of a Fine Wine & Good Spirits Premium Collection store at Cumberland Marketplace, 6560 Carlisle Pike, Suite 250, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland...

The Department of Industrial Relations' (DIR) Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board today approved a landmark regulation to strengthen workplace safety and health at oil refineries across the state. The new regulation provides a framework...

Today, Secretary of Banking and Securities Robin L. Wiessmann congratulated students from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and Kutztown University for advancing to the final round of the national 2017 Community Bank Case Study Competition. "My...

An economic report released today by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) shows that the Appalachian region could become a second center of U.S. petrochemical and plastic resin manufacturing, similar to the Gulf Coast. ACC President and CEO Cal...

Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella today warned of a surge in unclaimed property scams targeting victims through fake letters and emails in which scammers portray themselves as National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA) or...

The Pennsylvania Lottery has revealed the winning ticket number drawn for the second $100,000 Early Bird Bonus Drawing prize as part of the 4th of July Millionaire Raffle. The winning ticket number, 00065910, was randomly drawn from among 33,179...

The Office of the State Fire Commissioner and Department of Community and Economic Development today announced the creation of a new training and education opportunity for Pennsylvania first responders. The Fire and EMS Administrative Officer Course,...

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today joined local and other state officials, and supporters of Shikellamy State Park in the dedication of two key park acquisitions preserving a scenic overlook along the...

For retired Lt. Col. Kathy Champion, a recent Wednesday morning provided something she had been missing. "This little bit of independence I am getting back means more self-respect," Kathy said. "I don't have to rely on...

Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella today issued the following statement on the recent vote by the state House of Representatives passing House Bill 939, sponsored by state Representative Petri, which mandates pension forfeiture for any felony or...

In a letter to the chairs of the House and Senate Environmental Resources and Energy committees, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn urged lawmakers to consider the crippling impacts the House Republican...

Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging recognized individuals and organizations as leaders in providing older adults with nutritious meals at home and in senior community centers throughout the commonwealth. "The Wolf Administration is...

In an overwhelming bipartisan show of support, the Illinois State Senate unanimously passed (53-0) HB 1805, the "Drive for Life Bill".  Supported by the Secretary of State, a coalition of state legislators and Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor...

Physician General Dr. Rachel Levine met with Dauphin County Coroner Graham Hetrick to discuss the Wolf Administration's prescribing guidelines for opioids and benzodiazepines and the opioid epidemic's devastating effects on Pennsylvanians. "The...

Players, check your tickets: a winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth $225,000 that was sold in Luzerne County for the May 31, 2016, drawing will soon expire. The unclaimed ticket was sold by Nelly Travel Plaza, 3765 Nuangola Road,...

Ahead of the Memorial Day weekend and busy summer travel season, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will partner with municipal police departments statewide during the national "Click it or...

Families and friends visiting Pennsylvania's popular outdoor spots over the Memorial Day holiday weekend can enjoy a day of free fishing, thanks to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC). The Sunday of Memorial Day weekend - May 28 ?...

Following a strong first quarter start, California home sales lost momentum in April, while the median home price accelerated to a near-10-year high, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today.    Closed escrow sales of existing,...

Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Teresa Osborne recently joined legislators, community leaders, and LGBT advocates at Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center to participate in an LGBT roundtable discussion as part of a commitment to focus...

According to figures released and posted today on the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's web site, www.gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov, April 2017 table games revenue of $79,546,606 was an increase of 10.2% over April of last year when revenue was...

AJC praised California Governor Jerry Brown for signing the Governors United Against BDS statement, an AJC initiative that governors across the U.S. are joining to affirm their rejection of the BDS (boycott, divestment and sanctions) movement against...

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth $1.2 million from the Monday, May 15, drawing was sold at Point Marion Hardware, 126 Penn St., Point Marion, Fayette County. The ticket matched all five balls drawn, 01-05-16-33-35, to win...

SEIU One Voice Campaign issued the following statement on the Michigan Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections proposed budget cuts: "The Senate proposal to reduce the Michigan Department of Corrections budget by $41.6 million will...

With Tuesday's Primary Election just ahead, Secretary of State Pedro A. Cortés today reminded Pennsylvanians that the Department of State's election night returns website offers up-to-the-minute statewide results. "Our election returns site gives...

With the start of Bike to Work week, the Wolf Administration announced a series of improvements for bicyclists during an event featuring an executive bike ride around Harrisburg by several cabinet members, other officials, and staff. Representatives...

The 2015 Annual Survey of State Government Finances  provides a comprehensive summary of annual survey findings for state governments. The findings show revenues, expenditures, debt, and cash and security holdings for each state, as well as a...

The Association of Compost Producers are grateful to Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula for introducing Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 69 ? Compost Awareness Week, May 7-13.    "I am proud to introduce this important resolution supporting...

Department of Health Secretary Dr. Karen Murphy spoke at the Rural and Northern Health Care Leadership Conference held in Toronto, Canada, highlighting Pennsylvania's innovative use of cutting-edge technology to reach medically underserved rural...

The California Supreme Court has rebuffed an assault by Mercury Casualty Co., State Farm, Allstate, Farmers and other insurance companies on Proposition 103, the landmark insurance reform law that has saved California consumers over $100 billion...

The Governor's Achievement Award was presented today to eight Pennsylvanians who have participated in various state workforce development initiatives and excelled in their workplaces. The awards were presented during the 2017 Pennsylvania Workforce...

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 Ellis Preserve, 3735 West Chester Pike, Suite 201, Newtown Square, Delaware...

The Pennsylvania Department of State filed disciplinary actions against 152 licensed or commissioned professionals and notaries public during the month of April, Secretary of State Pedro A. Cortés announced today. A comprehensive list of sanctions...

The Pennsylvania Lottery today announced the winning ticket number drawn for the first $100,000 Early Bird Bonus Drawing prize as part of the 4th of July Millionaire Raffle. The winning ticket number, 00014053, was randomly drawn from among 37,806...

In preparation for Pennsylvania's primary election, Secretary of State Pedro A. Cortés reminds Pennsylvanians to visit votesPA.com for comprehensive voting information. "The goal of votesPA is to provide valuable information voters will need when...

Today, State Auditor John B. McCuskey announced that the state of West Virginia has partnered with OpenGov, the leader in government performance management, to improve government transparency and increase public access to important public...

The Governor's Achievement Awards were presented today by Governor Wolf's cabinet secretaries to nine employers and training providers for outstanding hiring and workforce development success at the 2017 Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association...

A recent survey should be a word of caution to lawmakers and special interests that have introduced legislation to create a universal single payer health care. Despite the current growing call for a single payer system, the survey commissioned by the...

U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, along with other bipartisan state and local elected officials, concerned homeowners, and conservation leaders, today cited flaws in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) review of pipelines. They also...

A full record of the proceedings of the 58th Electoral College in Pennsylvania is available on the Department of State website, Secretary of State Pedro A. Cortés announced today. This marks the first time that the Electoral College Journal and...

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) today issued an invitation for bids to award 50 expired restaurant licenses in the third license auction since Act 39 became effective in August 2016. This auction includes 50 licenses across 40...

LexisNexis® Risk Solutions today announced that the company's Homestead Exemption Fraud Detection Solution has been used to discover $75,969,024 in new taxable value for Sarasota County, Fla., by identifying more than 500 cases of fraudulent tax...