News by subject: STP

Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Kathy Manderino continued the "Jobs that Pay" (JTP) tour with a keynote address at a Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Stroudsburg today.  After the luncheon concluded, she participated in a...

Spring is officially underway and the warmer weather has anglers from across the Commonwealth gearing up to fish their favorite spots on Saturday, April 15, which marks the traditional statewide opening day of trout season. All along streams and...

In a move that follows through on his promise to fight for taxpayers by protecting their money, PA Treasurer Joe Torsella announced today that he will transition all of Treasury's $2.4 billion public equity investment holdings to a passive investment...

Minnesota state legislators' push to impose unprecedented sales tax obligations on Internet marketplaces has little support from Minnesotans, according to a new poll jointly released by NetChoice and Americans for Tax Reform (ATR).  Only nine percent...

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth $600,000 from the Saturday, April 8, drawing was sold at Sunoco, 800 Water St., Scottdale, Westmoreland County. The ticket matched all five balls drawn, 17-19-23-24-28, to win $600,000,...

The State of Illinois is failing to fulfill its promise to people with disabilities to provide opportunities to live integrated in the community, according to a recent filing in federal court.  The filing in Ligas v. Norwood asks a federal judge to...

The following is an endorsement letter from District 1199C, NUHHCE, AFSCME, AFL-CIO: Dear Mr. Lawrence Krasner, On behalf of the members of District 1199C, NUHHCE, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, we strongly support your candidacy for Philadelphia District...

Today, the Department of Health held an exercise to bolster the state and local preparedness and response plans for potential future cases of locally-transmitted Zika in the commonwealth. The exercise, held in southeast Pennsylvania, emphasized...

More than 350 motorcycles, utility trucks, sedans and more will be available for public purchase during the Commonwealth Vehicle Auction to be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 11, at the Manheim Keystone Auto Auction, 488 Firehouse Road, Grantville,...

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced today the number of firearms purchase denials, subsequent investigations, and arrests as a result of such investigations for the first quarter of 2017. The Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) is...

In a statement today AARP State Director Barbara Sykes announced AARP's opposition to the newly introduced Senate Bill that would allow First Energy to directly charge Ohioans a monthly fee for the next 16 years under the guise of clean energy...

Landmarks Illinois today announced its 2017 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois. Bonnie McDonald, President and CEO of Landmarks Illinois, named the historic sites on this year's list at a press conference in Springfield. Launched in 1995,...

Insurance Commissioner Teresa Miller today asked for public comment on a request from Highmark Health (Highmark) to end, in most instances, required Insurance Department notification or approval of fund transfers from Highmark, Inc. to the Allegheny...

Aclara has added a high-powered panel to this year's AclaraConnect conference, taking aim at the topic of "The Future of U.S. Energy Policy and Infrastructure." The panel, which will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, April 12 at the New Orleans...

The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs' six state veterans homes this month are recognizing and thanking their 2,491 outstanding volunteers for contributing more than 94,000 hours of service to residents in 2016."Volunteers are...

In less than two years, the Niles Housing Commission is making real change for the lives of local public housing residents, with over $1 million in improvements completed and planned for a public housing community composed of 129 high-rise units and...

Today, Secretary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy announced the availability of the Prostate Cancer Task Force Report, which outlines recommendations for improving the health of Pennsylvania men. "The task force was created to study a very important...

A winning Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball® ticket worth $1 million was sold in Montgomery County for the Wednesday, April 5, drawing. The ticket matched all five white balls drawn, 08-20-46-53-54, but not the red Powerball 13, to win $1 million, less...

Abila, the leading provider of software and services to associations, nonprofits and government entities, announced today findings from its Member Professional Development Study: Aligning Education Strategy with What Matters Most to Members. This...

On Tuesday April 4, state legislators and labor leaders expressed their opposition to the so-called "Right-To-Work" legislation introduced in the PA General Assembly.  Representative Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121) hosted the event joined by House...

The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) today issued the following statement in support of the introduction of the Protecting Americans from Credit Entanglements Act, or PACE Act, by California Representatives Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) and Ed...

With the end of tax filing season approaching on April 18, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue is extending service hours for taxpayers to get help by phone, the department announced today. The Taxpayer Service and Information Center will be open...

State Education Secretary Pedro A. Rivera this week met with a coalition of Northwestern Pennsylvania superintendents at the state Department of Education, discussing their needs and priorities, Governor Wolf's vision for improving education in the...

Today, in acknowledgement of Child Abuse Prevention Month, members of the Wolf Administration joined commonwealth representatives and community advocacy groups in the capitol rotunda the first annual PA Blue Ribbon Champion Awards Ceremony and Rally...

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today joined Department of Transportation Secretary Leslie S. Richards, local officials and trail group representatives in applauding the start of pedestrian bridge...

Pennsylvania Lottery instant game winners claimed more than $170.3 million during March, including two prizes of $1 million claimed in McKean and Philadelphia counties. "Our scratch-off games make new winners every day," said Lottery Executive...

A new survey conducted by United Way of Illinois documents the impact of Illinois' record-breaking budget impasse on the human services sector and on people and communities across the state. Data shows that 69% of agencies have received no or only...

Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak is praising a bill aimed at improving weather forecasts. H.R. 353, the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act, is sponsored by Rep. Frank Lucas and Rep. Jim Bridenstine....

The Department of Banking and Securities is promoting financial capability with outreach events throughout the month of April following Governor Wolf's proclamation of April as "Financial Capability Month" in Pennsylvania. These events are designed...

Today Pennsylvania launches its third statewide art contest for artists with a disability, Art: the Universal Language. This year's theme will be Visions of Pennsylvania. Artists of all ages are encouraged to share their vision and interpretation...

Today, Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Deputy Secretary Matt Stem made multiple stops in Lackawanna County to celebrate education and literacy with local students. Stem, who oversees the Department's Office of Elementary and Secondary...

Saturday marks the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission's (PFBC) second Mentored Youth Trout Day for 2017, an opportunity for kids to practice their fishing skills one week before the statewide opening day of trout season kicks off in 49 counties on...

The Pennsylvania State Police today announced that troopers seized $13,755,803 worth of heroin, cocaine and other illegal drugs in the first three months of 2017. The heroin and opioid epidemic remained evident throughout the commonwealth in the...

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today released its 10th Annual Racetrack Casino Benchmark Report detailing the impact of Pennsylvania casinos on the Commonwealth's horse racing industry. The report, available for download on the PGCB's web...

The Energy Storage Association joined with 52 private companies and business associations to deliver an important letter to leaders of Congress this week ? that any dialogue on enhancing and rebuilding America's infrastructure must include...

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today posted on its web site the monthly report for total gross revenue and tax revenue generated from the play of slot machines at casinos during March 2017. According to the report, the combined gross revenue...

Today, Secretary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy and Penn State Hershey Stroke Center Co-Director Dr. Ray Reichwein recognized National Public Health Week by demonstrating a simulated telehealth appointment in the Capitol. "Public health is all about...

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth $225,000 from the Monday, April 3, drawing was sold at Saubel's Markets, 65 E. Forrest Ave., Shrewsbury, York County. The ticket matched all five balls drawn, 16-22-33-41-43, to win...

After more than 50 years of stagnation, Ohio's title curative law will be completely overhauled beginning April 6 when Senate Bill 257 takes effect. This change has been seven years in the making, and it marks the most significant change to Ohio...

Governor Jerry Brown's gas tax to fix roads should come out of oil companies' windfall profits and not out of consumers' wallets, Consumer Watchdog said today. "No one disputes that California's roads are crumbling and we need to invest in fixing...

Pennsylvania collected $4.4 billion in General Fund revenue in March, which was $229.6 million, or 4.9 percent, less than anticipated, Secretary of Revenue Eileen McNulty reported today. Fiscal year-to-date General Fund collections total $22.4...

The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) joins the American Public Health Association (APHA) to observe National Public Health Week and recognize the contributions of public health professionals to create a healthier nation....

The NYS Laborers' PAC (NYSLPAC) and the Mason Tenders' District Council PAC (MTDCPAC), the two political action committees that represent 25,000 members of the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) in New York City, today jointly...

African American Civil Rights leader Dr. Leon H. Sullivan; the Huber Coal Breaker, which used pioneering processing and waste disposal methods; the Repasz Band, one of the oldest continuously operating community bands in the nation; and noted...

In 2015, the last year of data we have on North Carolina violent deaths, 1,406 citizens died by suicide compared to 593 by homicide. That is almost three times more lives lost to suicide than to homicide. To help prevent this tragic loss of life,...

State lawmakers on Tuesday will hear testimony in favor of legislation that addresses an epidemic of violence against Massachusetts health care professionals. Registered nurses, public safety officials and other advocates will share their experiences...

Abila, the leading provider of software and services to nonprofits, associations, and governmental entities, today announced the five recipients of the 2017 Abila President's Circle Awards: NonProfit Technologies, Capital Business Solutions, JMT...

The Wolf Administration, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and the Association of Pennsylvania Constructors today gathered to kick off Work Zone Safety Awareness Week ? which runs through...

The Coalition for Labor Engagement and Accountable Revenues (CLEAR) Coalition opposes the bills scheduled for a vote in the April 3rd meeting of the House Liquor Control Committee. House Bill 438, introduced by Representatives Mike Turzai and Mike...

Two winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 tickets sold in Cumberland and Westmoreland counties split a $450,000 jackpot from the Saturday, April 1, drawing.   Both tickets correctly matched all five balls drawn, 15-30-32-34-38, to each win $225,000,...