News by subject: STP

With both temperatures and the number of motorcycles appearing on Pennsylvania roadways rising, the Wolf Administration reminds everyone to share the road safely during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May. "As more and more people enjoy the...

Pennsylvania collected $3.4 billion in General Fund revenue in April, which was $537.1 million, or 13.5 percent, less than anticipated, Acting Revenue Secretary Dan Hassell reported today. Fiscal year-to-date General Fund collections total $25.8...

On Friday, April 28, local policy makers, and members of the Long Island building and design community learned about a growing trend in new construction: building "Solar Ready." Solar Ready principles help guide architects, engineers, and builders...

In its 2016 annual report, the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority recognizes the patient safety improvements made by Pennsylvania healthcare facilities, and discusses the agency's continuing efforts associated with data collection and analysis,...

Insurance Commissioner Teresa Miller today joined with leaders of the Pennsylvania Library Association and the York County Library System to announce a partnership to provide consumer information on insurance issues to Pennsylvanians at libraries...

Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella today issued the following statement on the passage of Pennsylvania House Resolution 273, which encourages equitable and diverse gender representation on the boards and in senior management of companies in...

As the winter gives way to warmer weather and longer days, more people are hitting the roads enroute to outdoor activities and vacation destinations. The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs suggests that while personal vehicle...

The carbon footprint for a typical Dominion Virginia Power customer would shrink by as much as 25 percent over the next eight years under a plan the company presented today. When added to reductions already made by Dominion, carbon emissions to meet...

"Let's Talk Colorado," a new public health campaign funded by State Innovation Model (SIM) dollars, spotlights the stigma around mental illness so that the people who need this type of help are more likely to seek it. Despite the availability of...

Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters (NRCC) union members are expected to be out in full force today showing their support for New Jersey's immigrant community during the Here to Stay Immigration Rally. The rally, being held on International...

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth $450,000 from the Saturday, April 29, drawing was sold at Zain Mini Mart, 1202 E. Washington St., New Castle, Lawrence County. The ticket matched all five balls drawn, 04-07-11-12-18, to...

A strike by members of the Sunnyvale Employees Association (SEA) that begins at 12.01 a.m. May 1 (Monday) is expected to last for several days, inconveniencing City residents and leading to substantial interruptions of City services. Police, fire,...

Today on Workers' Memorial Day 2017, the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) honors the California men and women who have lost their lives on the job. This international day of remembrance is held annually on April 28, the date Congress passed...

Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin today joined State Representative Ed Gainey, County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, Chief Development Officer of the City of Pittsburgh Kevin Acklin, Bridgeway Capital, and the...

To celebrate Arbor Day, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today joined young adults participating in the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps planting trees along Laurel Hill Creek in Laurel Hill State Park, Somerset...

The Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association (DIPRA) applauds New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for his commitment to restoring the quality of the state's water infrastructure following the signing of the Clean Water Infrastructure Improvement Act....

In a letter to chairmen of oversight committees in the House and Senate, Brig. Gen. Tony Carrelli, Pennsylvania's adjutant general, warned that cuts contained in House Bill 218 ? the House Republican budget proposal ? would cripple department...

Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging held its inaugural Statewide Volunteer Conference, which included workshops, informational sessions, discussion on the ways the department can help enhance volunteer engagement throughout the commonwealth,...

The Thomas More Law Center ("TMLC"), a national public interest law firm based in Ann Arbor, MI, announced that yesterday afternoon it filed a Public Records Request with Bernards Township on behalf of Township resident Cody Smith.  Mr. Smith had...

Abila, the leading provider of software and services to nonprofits, associations, and government entities, today revealed new product performance enhancements to its award-winning solutions, MIP Fund Accountingtm and  MIP Advancetm. With these latest...

Saeed is the American dream realized. The first born American child of immigrants from Pakistan, Nureed's father came to this country in the late 50's on a student visa to study for a master's degree in engineering, eventually settling in the United...

The Michigan Chamber of Commerce announced today that Daniel Papineau has joined the statewide business organization as Director of Tax Policy. Papineau comes to the Michigan Chamber with a strong background in tax...

EchoStar today issued the following statement regarding the signing of the Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Act by Governor Bill Haslam on April 25, 2017: "We congratulate Governor Haslam and the Tennessee legislature...

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today levied fines totaling $45,000 against two casinos for violations. The fines were the result of Board approvals at its public meeting of consent agreements between the PGCB's Office of Enforcement Counsel...

On April 18, 2017, protesters met outside of a San Clemente City Council meeting to make their voices heard about a discriminatory 2016 ordinance that targets people with mental illnesses and addiction. The group was led by Richard Noble, case...

Insurance Commissioner Teresa Miller, along with the CEOs of all five health insurers offering individual coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), today sent a letter to federal Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price,...

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth $600,000 from the Tuesday, April 25, drawing was sold at Turkey Hill, 1370 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, Luzerne County. The ticket matched all five balls drawn, 02-04-07-08-43, to win...

Community Brands, a family of purpose-driven, cause-focused, market-leading technology solution companies for associations and nonprofits, today announced NimbleUser as the latest addition to the family. The addition of NimbleUser and its solutions...

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today helped celebrate a new boat launch and riverfront access on the Juniata River in McVeytown, Mifflin County. "Pennsylvania has 2,100 miles of water trails statewide,...

The Pennsylvania Department of State filed disciplinary actions against 19 charitable organizations, professional solicitors and professional fundraising counsel during the month of March, Secretary of State Pedro A. Cortés announced today.  "We are...

Secretary of State Pedro A. Cortés today encouraged Pennsylvanians to submit requests for primary election absentee ballots before the deadline of May 9. Under the state election code, applications for absentee ballots must be submitted no later...

Even with a strong performance in March closed escrow sales, a shortage of available homes and robust price growth that's eating away at affordability stifled pending home sales for the third straight month, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®...

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) today announced the return of more than $2 million in licensing fees to 1,123 municipalities in which licensees are located. Twice a year, as required by law, the PLCB returns a portion of liquor license...

In less than two months since going on sale, the Pennsylvania Lottery's Fast Play games have awarded more than $20 million in prizes to more than 2.2 million winners. Fast Play games, which debuted February 28, offer players the chance to win...

A small coalition made up of Carolinas AGC, the SC Trucking Association, the SC Homebuilders, and the SC Forestry Association have tirelessly pushed for state funding to help promote our industries and the jobs that are relevant to our members. We...

Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect, the independent U.S. national organization among Anne Frank organizations worldwide, has obtained commitments from 26 state legislators across 20 states, including Republicans and Democrats, to introduce...

Today, state Education Secretary Pedro A. Rivera visited Columbia Borough School District on Governor Wolf's Schools That Teach tour, sharing with educators and administrators information about several initiatives the Wolf Administration and PDE are...

Physician General Dr. Rachel Levine and Department of Aging's Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Galinsky today visited Senior LIFE Reading to discuss the opioid epidemic's effects on older Pennsylvanians and how the safe prescribing guidelines for...

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today visited Renovo in the Pennsylvania Wilds to learn about plans to improve river access and other revitalization efforts being advanced by borough officials, volunteers...

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth $600,000 from the Thursday, April 20, drawing was sold at Turkey Hill, 4003 Memorial Highway, Dallas, Luzerne County. The ticket matched all five balls drawn, 01-06-18-19-42, to win...

Today the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry released its employment situation report for March 2017. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was down two-tenths of a percentage point to 4.8 percent in March. This was the fourth consecutive...

Abila, the leading provider of software and services to associations, nonprofits, and government entities, honored nine organizations with its annual Abila Excellence Award at its Abila User and Developer Conference (AUDC) in Nashville, Tennessee,...

At today's Suffolk County Board of Health meeting, Health Commissioner James L. Tomarken, MD, MPH, MBA, MSW, signed a proclamation declaring the week of April 16 "National Healthcare Decision Days" in the county, presenting the proclamation to...

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today joined students from the Midd-West FFA Chapter planting trees along an un-named waterway in Snyder County to...

This is the last week for Maryland residents to enroll in the Maryland Prepaid College Trust at the current prices.  Enrollment in the Maryland Prepaid College Trust officially closes to new enrollees on April 24, 2017.   The Maryland Prepaid...

Today, Secretary of Health Karen Murphy announced that the Department of Health has selected MJ Freeway to implement the seed-to-sale electronic tracking system for Pennsylvania's Medical Marijuana Program. "This is an important step forward in...

Groundbreaking legislation that will help Maryland communities fight and prevent blight has been hailed by one of the measure's leading advocates. Robert Klein, founder and chairman of Cleveland-based Community Blight Solutions, had urged lawmakers...

The Arizona House of Representatives issued a Proclamation urging the U.S. Government to "confront the main source of international terrorism sponsored by the Government of Iran and designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corp (IRGC) as a...

During a ceremony in The State Museum of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) today recognized 52 students who participated in the 25th annual Alcohol Awareness Poster Contest. "Every year through the Alcohol Awareness Poster...

The proposed Huntington Beach desalination project received a significant boost today as two of the country's top environmental leaders called on state regulators to approve the project, which would provide Orange County with 50 million gallons of...