Written by 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 […]
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced that his administration has secured a $1.6 million, 5-year Troops to Teachers grant. The program, managed by the Department of Defense’s Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES), makes federal funding available to recruit and help military veterans who are considering a career in teaching. “Pennsylvania has a […]
Harrisburg, Pa. — New business owners will have the opportunity to learn important tax tips on June 22 during a state tax seminar in Norristown hosted by the Department of Revenue. The free event, “New Business 101: Tax Tips and Resources,” is a continuation of a program the department developed to provide entrepreneurs with information on […]
HARRISBURG, Pa. (May 16) – Families and friends visiting Pennsylvania’s popular outdoor spots over the Memorial Day holiday weekend can enjoy a day of free fishing, thanks to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC). The Sunday of Memorial Day weekend – May 27 – marks the first of two free fishing days in the […]
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