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District 1199C, National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees (NUHHCE), AFSCME, AFL-CIO has not endorsed Teresa Carr-Deni or any other District Attorney Candidate at this time. SOURCE District 1199C

Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death overall in South Carolina. To help prevent this tragic loss of life, mental health advocates from the South Carolina chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention are visiting the state capitol...

Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in Arkansas ? and it's preventable.  At 6 p.m., Thursday, March 2, on the steps of the Capitol building in Little Rock, there will be a display put on by the Arkansas chapter of the American Foundation for...

Pennsylvania collected $1.9 billion in General Fund revenue in February, which was $32.9 million, or 1.7 percent, less than anticipated, Secretary of Revenue Eileen McNulty reported today. Fiscal year-to-date General Fund collections total $18...

California Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su today announced that six car wash workers were paid $363,625 in wages owed to them by two car wash operators in the Los Angeles area. The workers were shorted on minimum wages and overtime, and were denied...

Insurance Commissioner Teresa Miller today announced the Commonwealth Court approval of petitions to liquidate Penn Treaty Network America Insurance Company and American Network Insurance Company, with policyholder claims to be paid through the state...

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) is recognizing March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in order to promote resources intended to help individuals with a gambling addiction. The Board has directed its staff to raise awareness of...

The Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare ? a coalition of home health providers dedicated to improving the integrity, quality, and efficiency of home healthcare for our nation's seniors ? today applauded bicameral, bipartisan lawmakers from...

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service are warning all employers about an email phishing scam that is expanding from the corporate world to public schools and non-profits, Secretary of Revenue Eileen McNulty announced...

Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin today provided remarks at a ribbon cutting event for Adaptimmune Therapeutics, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that committed to the creation of 110 new, full-time...

Recognizing March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month, the Pennsylvania Lottery today reminded players how to recognize the symptoms a gambling problem and pointed to available resources that can help. "We want every player to always play...

Tonight President Trump will reportedly roll out his plans for the federal government under his watch. He'll likely expand on his plan for an increase in military spending and a major decrease in funding for other domestic agencies. Problem is, the...

AJC is deeply troubled and puzzled by President Trump's recent comments about the wave of bomb threats against Jewish community centers across the country, and urges the president to clarify his intended meaning. In a meeting with state attorneys...

This evening, Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin participated in the "What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" student video contest awards program, providing remarks on the strength and vitality of the commonwealth's...

Proposals in Washington, DC to eliminate America's Head Start program threaten our nation's neediest children and families. Advocates fear dismantling of the longtime, effective antipoverty initiative that has put millions of low-income children and...

Today, Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Teresa Osborne visited Huntingdon County resident Delphine Gibson, who is 113 years old.  The Gerontology Research Group, which validates longevity and tracks supercentenarians, verified that as of...

The following is being released by New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA): "Gov. Christie's budget address focuses a great deal of attention on healthcare. It's a critical issue that affects all of our lives. "There continues to be tremendous...

Secretary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy and Insurance Commissioner Teresa Miller today warned residents of a phone scam in which residents are being asked to switch their health insurance carrier to the "Pennsylvania Department of Health's plan." Caller...

A majority of Illinois voters support a penny-per-ounce tax on sugary drinks to help address the state's budget deficit, according to a poll released today by the American Heart Association (AHA).  The results show a resounding 56 percent of voters...

The California Labor Commissioner's Office announced that a Northern California hunting club paid an on-site caretaker $100,867 in back wages after the wage claim hearing officer ruled the worker was making less than minimum wage. He was...

Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, and it is the ninth leading cause of death in Maine. On Thursday, March 2, 2017, advocates from the Maine Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the largest suicide...

The Pennsylvania Lottery today launched Fast Play, a new type of games offering players the chance to win prizes without scratching the ticket or waiting for a drawing.    "Fast Play launch is a milestone in the evolution of the Pennsylvania...

In three Letters of Findings (LOF) issued on February 22, 2017, the Indiana Department of Revenue ("Department") denied taxpayers' requests to deviate from Indiana tax provisions. In LOF No. 02-20150384, the taxpayer protested the Department's...

Education and outreach staff from the Department of Banking and Securities will be meeting with senior citizens, employee and service provider groups, and the general public across Pennsylvania during the month of March to discuss financial topics as...

Pennsylvania's far-reaching transportation plan, Act 89, will allow the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to distribute nearly $466.2 million in liquid fuels payments to certified municipalities on March 1 to help them maintain...

This week the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), the largest professional organization for nurse practitioners (NPs) in the country, will host its annual Health Policy Conference (#AANPHPC) on Capitol Hill, where nearly 300 members...

Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated today announced that its breakthrough G1 Integrated Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC), which gives fire departments the opportunity to cost-effectively equip every firefighter with thermal...

A winning Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball® ticket worth $1 million was sold in Westmoreland County for the Saturday, February 25, drawing. The ticket correctly matched all five white balls drawn, 06-32-47-62-65, but not the red Powerball 19, to win...

The following was released today by the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA): The ISRA is condemning attempts by leftists in the Illinois General Assembly to exact post-election payback against lawful gun owners.  In the weeks since the November...

Physician General Dr. Rachel Levine and Acting Secretary of Drug and Alcohol Programs Jennifer Smith commended South Central EMS today for their active role in providing training for and using naloxone, a life-saving overdose reversal drug. The...

Pennsylvania Secretary of Banking and Securities Robin L. Wiessmann today commended students from four Pennsylvania universities who will be competing in the 2017 Conference of State Banking Supervisors (CSBS) Community Bank Case Study Competition....

Following relatively strong closed escrow home sales over the past few months, California pending home sales slipped negligibly from a year ago, which suggests a softening in the housing market in the upcoming months, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF...

The Texas Association of REALTORS® recognized several deserving Texas REALTORS® during the association's Texas REALTORS® Winter Meeting in Austin, February 12 for their dedication to grassroots political advocacy....

One jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth $800,000 from the Thursday, February 23, drawing was sold at Turkey Hill, 2901 Paper Mill Road, Wyomissing, Berks County. The ticket correctly matched all five balls drawn, 12-16-21-38-43,...

Secretary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy announced that the Department of Health is working with Pennsylvania State University, or PSU, to investigate confirmed cases of mumps at the State College campus. The department is also working with PSU's...

Listening to the Honorable Mayor Ronald G. Dumas, recently installed for Meridian, OK, he receives the final audit on a very steamy matter.  His City obtained an "all is clear" from the Oklahoma Water Resource Board.  The six-figure Emergency grant...

Secretary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy today stressed the importance of improving health outcomes and access to quality health care at a meeting with community and business leaders from Dauphin, Perry, and Cumberland counties. "Even as we research and...

The City Council of the City of West Hollywood, at its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, approved an item that directs City of West Hollywood staff to take steps in prohibiting West Hollywood City Hall from doing business with entities...

Today, Department of Human Services' Office of Developmental Programs Deputy Secretary Nancy Thaler joined service providers at the Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disability (PAR) meeting in Harrisburg to discuss how...

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) today commends Governor Daugaard and the South Dakota Legislature for enacting into law Senate Bill 61, which provides patients with full and direct access to nurse practitioners. By adopting the...

White-water boating enthusiasts once again will converge on Bucks County's Tohickon Creek Saturday and Sunday, March 18 and 19, when the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources releases water from Lake Nockamixon into Tohickon Creek....

Today, the Department of Labor & Industry, Bureau of Workers' Compensation's Health and Safety Division announced that it will offer a free employer webinar to help combat opioid addiction in the workplace. For its newest offering, PATHS...

Recognizing transportation's role in connecting communities and supporting economic development, state Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Leslie S. Richards today announced PennDOT Connects, an approach that will enhance local...

Mark Silva is the assistant managing editor of U.S. News & World Report's new Best States platform, U.S. News editor and chief content officer Brian Kelly announced today. The new site, to be unveiled in late February, will feature rankings, tools...

Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Davin hosted a discussion with state and community leaders and business representatives this afternoon to discuss initiatives in Governor Tom Wolf's 2017-18 budget that promote job creation,...

To help mark Military Saves Week, February 27-March 4, 2017, the PA Department of Banking and Securities has published a personal finance guide designed to serve all current or former members of the military. The "Financial Field Manual" also...

Insurance Commissioner Teresa Miller, Secretary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy, and Secretary of Human Services Ted Dallas today joined Pennsylvania consumers to discuss the implications of repealing the Affordable Care Act for consumers around the...

Today, National League of Cities (NLC) in partnership with the state municipal leagues released a new report entitled, "City Rights in an Era of Preemption." The report examines the prevalence of state preemption across the country in seven key...

Earlier today Peter Sprigg, Senior Fellow for Policy Studies at Family Research Council, testified before the New Hampshire House of Representatives against H.B. 587, a bill to prohibit minors from seeking the help of a licensed counselor to deal...

Three key legislators, State Senate Labor Committee Chairman Daniel Biss and State Representatives Lisa Hernandez and Carol Ammons, have joined forces with worker advocates, including HourVoice and United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 881,...