Police departments have until April 1 to apply for Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board grants to prevent and investigate unlawful gaming in municipalities. A total of $2 million is available to fund activities related to the identification, prevention, deterrence, enforcement, investigation,…

The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is accepting applications for the 2022 round of Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) Grants until April 6. Projects will be selected based, in part, on how they align to the priorities…

The state Department of Labor and Industry has announced that Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate for January was 5.4%, still exceeding the national unemployment rate of 4.0%. Click here for more.     

In response to data breach concerns, the state Department of Labor and Industry has announced that Pennsylvania unemployment compensation claimants will soon receive a letter with guidance authorizing them to register for free credit-monitoring to ensure the safety of their…

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission will hold a free webinar where attendees can learn about PHMC’s iconic blue and gold markers that provide history lessons and act as travelers’ guideposts, tourist attractions, and sources of pride. Each year, new…

The state Department of Environmental protection recently announced that 12 projects in the state’s southwest region were awarded nearly $3 million through the Growing Greener Plus program, which restores impaired waters and protects waterways from nonpoint source pollution. Many of…

This morning, the federal government released new inflation numbers breaking last month’s record and setting a new 40-year record. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 7.9% in February compared to last year, marking the fastest annual…

There are both federal and state proposals on temporarily cutting the gas taxes to ease burdens on consumers.  The big challenge is that there is no guarantee consumers will see a reduction at the pumps given the limited supply chain….

March 13-19 is Sunshine Week in Pennsylvania. It is a week dedicated to promoting government transparency and accountability.   In recognition of Sunshine Week, the Office of Open Records is hosting free daily webinars at 2 p.m. on various topics with limited…