Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced new public involvement in charting the future course of Pennsylvania’s state forests begins later this month when Sproul State Forest District hosts the first of 20 public meetings across the state. “In creating its comprehensive management plan for more than 2.2 […]
Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration this week visited several locations across Pennsylvania as part of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week and thanked the commonwealth’s 45,000 EMS providers for their role in keeping Pennsylvanians healthy and safe, in particular as the state continues to battle the opioid epidemic. EMS agencies play a critical role in the […]
Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration today highlighted its efforts to combat the opioid epidemic and its impact on Pennsylvania youth during a public forum hosted by media outlet The Hill in Washington D.C. “The opioid crisis is one of the worst public health issues our state and country has seen in recent years,” Secretary of Health Dr. […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, the Department of Human Services (DHS) launched a new statewide Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) public awareness campaign, CHIP Strong. The federally funded television, radio, and social media messages encourage Pennsylvanians to enroll their children in the high-quality health insurance program, including dental and vision health care coverage. “CHIP provides a vital […]
Lancaster, PA – Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Deputy Secretary for Workforce Development Eileen Cipriani today visited the Junior Achievement STEM Summit (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) at JP McCaskey High School in Lancaster and highlighted Governor Tom Wolf’s PAsmart proposal that would invest in STEM training in Pennsylvania. “Bolstering the STEM workforce in the commonwealth remains […]
Frackville, PA – Department of Labor & Industry Deputy Secretary Eileen Cipriani today visited the Schuylkill Technology Center in Frackville and was joined by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) officials to view the school’s co-op program at PennDOT’s Schuylkill County Maintenance Office in Schuylkill Haven. The tour highlighted Gov. Tom Wolf’s PAsmart proposal to prepare students with the education they […]
Commonwealth Sets Jobs Record for Thirteenth Consecutive Month Harrisburg, PA – Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its employment situation report for April 2018. As unemployment declined, the number of jobs in the commonwealth reached a record high for the thirteenth consecutive month. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate declined one-tenth of a percentage point […]
Annville, PA – As Indiantown Gap National Cemetery prepares to host a Memorial Day ceremony for the 2018 holiday, the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) invites everyone to attend the Memorial Day tribute and also visit the Pennsylvania Veterans’ Memorial, the largest veterans’ memorial located in any of the U.S. National Cemeteries. The Pennsylvania […]