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Pennsylvania criminal case highlights problems with third-party voter registration drives

Seven workers are charged with faking information on forms to boost their pay. Election officials say the issues go beyond …

Gov. Shapiro declares disaster emergency over SNAP benefits suspension

The state will make $5 million available for food banks to weather expected spike in people seeking assistance

Pa. is prepared for ‘incredibly important’ municipal elections, Secretary of State Al Schmidt says

Nearly 75% of 1.1 million mail-in ballots have been returned in election for judges, local officials

State calls for food bank support while waiting for SNAP to change course

The ruling means the SNAP program will at least be partially funded moving forward

Pennsylvanians retain Supreme Court justices

Conservative political groups had hoped to persuade voters to side against retaining the justices

Warehouses scouted for solar power in Pennsylvania

Both chambers of the General Assembly are now weighing legislation that would create programs and incentives

Officials warn of increased deer crossings

Due to the time change, there is increased vehicular traffic around dusk and dawn – the peak hours for deer …

Bill aims to restore federal funding cut for PA farms & food banks

The Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program was established in 2021 as a response to the coronavirus pandemic by …

Low-income Pennsylvanians get utility shutoff reprieve amid government shutdown

The PUC had previously sent a letter to utility CEOs urging flexibility for customers dependent on LIHEAP benefits

Consumers have beef with… well, beef

America’s got beef — and it’s expensive