News by subject: STP

Visitors to state parks this upcoming summer season will find more swimming beaches designated as "smoke free" at the 121 state parks across the state, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced today....

The Pennsylvania Department of State filed disciplinary actions against eight charitable organizations, professional solicitors and professional fundraising counsel during the month of February, Secretary of State Pedro A. Cortés announced today. A...

Yesterday, in a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear called for the federal government to quickly release guidelines and standards for the use of hair samples in...

Abila, the leading provider of software and services to associations, nonprofits, and government entities, announced today a number of new features and product enhancements to cloud-based association management system Abila netFORUM Protm. The...

Heroin use continues to be a growing threat to communities and needs to be checked, community leaders and first responders will argue at a public forum to be held on March 29 in Chicago's Southwest suburbs. Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison...

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reminding Pennsylvanians that the public comment period on transportation priorities for the Twelve Year Transportation Program update is open, and that they're encouraged to register for and...

Secretary of Education Pedro A. Rivera today sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos outlining the impact that President Trump's proposed education budget cuts would have on the students of the commonwealth and urging support for...

Insurance Commissioner Teresa Miller, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Director of the Bureau of Recovery and Mitigation Steve Bekanich, and State NFIP Coordinator Dan Fitzpatrick of the Department of Community and Economic Development, today...

With the start of spring and Wildfire Prevention Week, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn warns the combination of bright sun, strong winds, and warming temperatures quickly can increase wildfire dangers...

Alaska has the second highest suicide rate in the United States. To help prevent this tragic loss of life, volunteer advocates from the Alaska chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention are visiting the state capitol on Tuesday and...

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) today opened its annual two-day alcohol education conference, bringing together more than 300 professionals, including law enforcement personnel and educators, to discuss strategies to reduce and prevent...

Veterans, active military and their dependents should never pay for help to apply for veteran's benefits, according to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. "Through the years we have seen businesses and individuals who offer 'free' help...

Family Research Council Action (FRC Action) launched a video ad campaign today across Texas that exposes the hypocrisy of corporations that are opposing the Texas Privacy Act (SB 6), a bill that protects the privacy and safety of women and children....

As part of its effort to improve bicycle safety, accessibility, and connectivity along Route 6, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has completed a report outlining enhancements for the route's 150 miles from the Ohio border to...

State funding for public education impacts student achievement in rural Pennsylvania according to a report released by Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children that looks at how spending levels in the state's 260 rural school districts impacts student...

A $450,000 Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 jackpot from the Friday, March 17, drawing was split by two winning tickets sold in Luzerne and Washington counties. Both tickets correctly matched all five balls drawn, 15-21-26-35-40, to each win $225,000,...

The Ohio Caregiving Act proposed by AARP Ohio and passed by the Ohio General Assembly gives important new rights to millions of family caregivers and their loved ones officially becomes law today. The law, top priority legislation for AARP, will help...

As of the past few days, there seems to be an apparent shift in Governor John Bel Edwards' tax reform recommendations going into the 2017 Fiscal Session, which convenes on April 10, 2017. Although the Governor initially embraced the findings and...

As part of the Wolf Administration's Schools That Teach tour, Education Secretary Pedro A. Rivera visited State College Area High School this week to meet with students and hear their perspectives on the issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in...

Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Rachel Levine today highlighted the opioid crisis during her keynote address for the American Academy of Pain Medicine's 33rd annual convention entitled "Pain as a Public Health Issue." "The opioid epidemic...

A Columbia County retailer sold a jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Match 6 Lotto ticket worth $1.4 million from the Thursday, March 16, drawing. The ticket correctly matched all six winning numbers, 06-10-20-28-29-33, to win a jackpot of $1.4...

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe approved a tax amnesty program to take place during the 2017-2018 fiscal year (July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018), lasting between 60 and 75 days. The length of the program, along with the exact dates, has yet to be...

In response to President Trump's proposal to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services in his FY2018 budget, American Library Association (ALA) President Julie Todaro today issued the following statement: "The President's proposal to...

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

Even though the case for banning or scheduling kratom has been debunked, there continue to be a number of unwarranted warnings about the coffee-like botanical coming from city, county and state agencies across the United States.  In calling for a...

Pennsylvania Lottery instant game players across the state won more than $167.8 million during February, based on prize claims received. Last month's top instant winners included two winners of $3 million and four winners of $1 million. Other large...

Tracye McDaniel announced plans to depart her position as President and CEO of the Texas Economic Development Corporation effective March 22, 2017. She will launch McDaniel Strategy Ecosystems LLC, a specialized consulting firm that will work with...

Results from a survey of nearly 14 million airline customers cited Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport as one of the most improved airports in the world, and among the best in the world for airport dining. Bush Airport was ranked No. 3...

Nearly twice as many people die by suicide in New Jersey than by homicide. To help prevent this tragic loss of life, volunteers from both New Jersey chapters of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention are hosting a table with information for...

Insurance Commissioner Teresa Miller today offered tips to consumers whose home or automobile may have sustained damage from this week's winter storm. "Most standard homeowners' insurance policies should cover typical winter storm damage to homes,...

What: The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Board Meeting to celebrate winners of the Authority's 2017 "I Am Patient Safety" contest. Who: Authority board members and staff will recognize 14 individuals or teams from various Pennsylvania...

In a recently issued letter ruling (STARS Number 201701013L), the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts ("Comptroller") determined that an insurance monitoring service was not subject to sales tax. Texas imposes sales tax on several services,...

Secretary of State Pedro A. Cortés today reminded Pennsylvanians that the Commonwealth Court and the Department of State are both open to file and serve objections. The deadline to file and serve objections is 5 p.m. today. For objections that must...

One jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth $225,000 from the Monday, March 13, drawing was sold at 7-Eleven, 32 N. Hanover St., Hummelstown, Dauphin County. The ticket correctly matched all five balls drawn, 01-06-18-27-41, to win...

After starting the year on a positive note in January, California home sales and median price backpedaled on a monthly basis in February, but still showed strong gains on a yearly basis, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today....

The Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) has long advocated for health care coverage for all Minnesotans. With that principle in mind, MHA supported the opportunities presented by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Minnesota expanded Medicaid early,...

Family Research Council praised the State Senate passage of the Texas Privacy Act by a vote of 21 to 10. Last week, Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, testified before the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee in support of the...

PennDOT continues to post 45 mph speed restrictions on Interstates 78, 81, 83, portions of Interstate 80, and all of Interstates 176, 180, 283 and 380 and Routes 22, 33, 283 and 581. Vehicle restrictions also continue on Interstate 81 north of the...

With the widespread winter storm impacting the state beginning to ease, Pennsylvania has lifted the vehicle and speed restrictions on expressways and Interstates 95 and 476 in southeast Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 76) from...

Secretary of State Pedro A. Cortés announced today he is postponing the day for casting of lots for the position of candidates' names on the May 16 Primary ballots due to severe weather warnings. The Pennsylvania Election Code grants the Secretary...

House Speaker Paul Ryan said a second healthcare bill will be moved in tandem with the American Health Care Act, Ryan-led legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The second bill will include a provision allowing insurers to sell health...

Secretary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy today urged Pennsylvanians to take important precautions to ensure their health and safety, and that of their loved ones, during a major winter storm that is expected to bring significant snowfall to much of the...

Across the state, waste, corruption, and secrecy at every level of government have dogged New Yorkers. Now, they can finally help hold their governments accountable, and demand comprehensive online transparency. Today,...

The Thomas More Law Center, a national nonprofit public interest law firm based in Ann Arbor, MI, today filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of the State of Tennessee, the Tennessee General Assembly, and two State legislators, challenging the...

The Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board public meeting has been postponed due to the expected hazardous conditions in the Harrisburg area from the impending snowstorm.   The Board has rescheduled the public meeting for 10:00...

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) will hold its first Limited-Release Lotteries of 2017 in March, providing the opportunity to purchase four different highly sought-after bourbons and rye whiskeys. A total of 258 bottles will be offered...

One jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth $225,000 from the Saturday, March 11, drawing was sold at Philly Gas & Convenience, 900 E. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia The ticket correctly matched all five balls drawn,...

New regulations formally proposed today by the California Department of Motor Vehicles covering deployment of robot cars and testing of self-driving cars without steering wheels weaken safety protections, Consumer Watchdog said. It called for the...

The Pennsylvania State Police recently partnered with law enforcement agencies from five states to take part in the 6-State Trooper Project, a three-day enforcement campaign focused on stopping the flow of illegal drugs into local communities. From...

Pennsylvania Department of General Services Deputy Secretary for Diversity, Inclusion and Small Business Opportunities Kerry L. Kirkland today announced the release of Small Diverse Business and Veteran Small Business Annual Report for Fiscal Year...