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Everett to Conduct Tele-Town Hall Meeting

By Rep. Garth Everett's office
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19 hours 30 min ago

Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming) announced today he will host a Tele-Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, May 22, from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. The leading legislative issues in Harrisburg will be the focus of the session. more»

Public Urged to Take Steps to Reduce Risk of West Nile Virus

By Departments of Environmental Protection and Health
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2 days 14 hours ago

Pennsylvania today reported the earliest detection of a West Nile virus-carrying mosquito since testing began in 2000. The infected mosquito was found May 3 in Exeter Township, Berks County, the departments of Environmental Protection and Health announced today. more»

New rules to direct unused funds to indigent Pennsylvanians

By Pennsylvania Courts
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3 days 2 hours ago

New rules announced today by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania clear the way for money left over from class-action lawsuits to help provide legal services for low-income Pennsylvanians. more»

Senate restores part of Keystone funding

By PennFuture
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2 days 16 hours ago
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Another Unfunded Mandate Shot Down

By Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors
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5 days 19 hours ago

The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors is among those praising the Federal Highway Administration after it announced today that it plans to eliminate 46 traffic sign regulations, a move that will provide communities with more flexibility by allowing them to replace signs when they are worn out rather than by a specific date. more»

Life Jackets Focus of National Safe Boating Week

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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May 11, 2012

Boating safety experts want to get something off their chest and onto yours – a life jacket. The importance of flotation devices and other watercraft safety tips are the focus of the 2012 National Safe Boating Week, May 19-25.

Yaw Reports, 'Senate Approves Budget for 2012-2013'

By State Senator Gene Yaw's office
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6 days 19 hours ago

The state Senate today approved a bipartisan $27.656 billion General Fund budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2012-2013, by a 39-8 vote, which, according to State Senator Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming), reaffirms a commitment to education, as well as social and health services for Pennsylvanian’s with physical and mental disabilities. more»

Manufactured Home Community Standards Legislation Passes House

By Rep. Garth Everett's office
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6 days 19 hours ago

 Following years of negotiations, legislation that sets standards for the sale of manufactured home communities was approved by the House Tuesday, said Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming). more»

Pennsylvania State Police Earn Federal Motor Carrier Safety Award

By Pennsylvania State Police
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6 days 19 hours ago

The Pennsylvania State Police was recently presented with the 2012 Safety Enforcement Improvement Award by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

The award recognizes the state that demonstrates the greatest improvement to its truck safety enforcement program in terms of cost efficiency and traffic enforcement. more»

Pennsylvania Puts Additional 20 Drug Recognition Experts on the Road

By Pennsylvania State Police
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1 week 1 day ago

In Pennsylvania’s latest effort to strengthen highway safety, 13 state troopers and seven municipal police officers have recently been trained as drug recognition experts, State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan announced today. more»

PA State Police Fingerprint Identification System to be Upgraded

By PA State Police
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1 week 4 days ago

The Automated Fingerprint Identification System, used by the Pennsylvania State Police, will be taken out of service for three days later this month for a full system replacement.

The system, better known as AFIS, will be out of service from 10 p.m. Saturday, May 19, through 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, when the new AFIS will go online. more»

May Declared Motorcycle Safety Month by Governor Corbett

By PennDOT
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1 week 4 days ago

With the promise of warmer weather and increased motorcycle presence on Pennsylvania roadways, Governor Tom Corbett has signed a proclamation designating May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch says motorcycle safety is the responsibility of both riders and drivers. more»

PFBC to Host Public Forum on Conservation Issues

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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May 4, 2012

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) and several partners are inviting the general public to an upcoming public forum on conservation issues, to be held May 23 at Lycoming College in Williamsport.

FOP, dignitaries to honor slain officers at Capitol event.

By Pennsylvania Fraternal Order of Police
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1 week 6 days ago

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Fraternal Order of Police, Pennsylvania State Lodge will honor and remember its brave officers killed in the line of duty, during its 19th annual memorial service at the state Capitol at noon Monday, May 7, 2012. The service will take place in the rear of the Capitol near the fountain. Scheduled to speak are state FOP President Les Neri and Gov. Tom Corbett. Y more»

PPL Electric Utilities Files Default Service Electricity Purchase Plan for Two Years Starting in June 2013

By PPL Electric
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1 week 6 days ago

PPL Electric Utilities on Tuesday (5/1) filed a plan with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to purchase its electric supply for default customers from June 1, 2013, through May 31, 2015. Default customers are those who do not choose to buy generation service from a competitive supplier. more»

Proposed Budget Cuts Recreation, Park, Conservation Fund

By Susquehanna Greenway
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1 week 6 days ago

Governor Corbett’s proposed 2012-13 budget eliminates all conservation, park, and recreation funding from the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund. It is the biggest cut to conservation funding ever proposed in Pennsylvania. more»

Anglers, Boaters Reminded to ‘Clean Your Gear’ to Prevent Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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May 2, 2012

With the recent discovery that the invasive aquatic alga known as didymo or “rock snot” has spread further down the Delaware River, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is reminding anglers and boaters that cleaning their gear is the easiest, most effective means of preventing the alga from spreading to other waters.

Executive Director to appear live tonight on PCN call-in show

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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May 2, 2012

Please tune into your local Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) station at 7 p.m. tonight (5-2-12) to see Executive Director John Arway and Fisheries Management Chief Dave Miko discuss current issues affecting the Commission, fishing and boating, and aquatic resources.

Gov. Corbett: State, Federal Investment to Enhance 27 Airports

By PennDOT
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2 weeks 19 hours ago

Twenty-seven airports across Pennsylvania will improve facilities and enhance safety with a $12.6 million investment of federal and state funds, Governor Tom Corbett announced today. more»

Biologist Report - Gouldsboro Lake, Monroe County

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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April 30, 2012

Biologists from Fisheries Management Area 5 conducted the first of three scheduled annual spring trap net surveys (next in 2014 and 2016) to assess fish size structure and abundance following our initial fry and fingerling re-stocking in 2008.

Commission Looking for Diverse Applicants to Perform Duties of Waterways Conservation Officer

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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April 27, 2012

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is looking for individuals interested in a career as a waterways conservation officer.

Pennsylvania State Police to Honor 93 Fallen Troopers in Hershey

By Pennsylvania State Police
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2 weeks 5 days ago

The Pennsylvania State Police will hold a public memorial ceremony at 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 29, at the State Police Academy in Hershey to honor 93 of their members who have been killed in the line of duty since 1905. more»

State Police to Accept Expired, Unwanted Prescription Drugs

By Pennsylvania State Police
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3 weeks 13 hours ago

The Pennsylvania State Police will accept unwanted, expired and unused prescription drugs on April 28 as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

The service is free and anonymous; no questions are asked. more»

A Pennsylvania Fishing License is your ticket to participate in Cabela’s Contest

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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April 25, 2012

Starting Saturday, May 5, Pennsylvania anglers will have a chance to fish for, and win, millions of dollars in cash and prizes in Cabela's "Wanna Fish for a Millions" contest.

PFBC Sets 2012 Walleye and Yellow Perch Limits

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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April 20, 2012

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) today announced that the 2012 creel limits for Lake Erie yellow perch will be remain at 30 per day and walleye will remain at six per day.

'Take Me Fishing in PA' during May

By Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
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2 weeks 2 days ago

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has highlighted May as the month to get out and enjoy fishing.  As part of that celebration, the PFBC is hosting three Family Fishing Festivals on Saturdays in May.
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Lawsuit results in New EPA Regs on Air Pollution from Natural Gas Wells

By Dick Martin, Coordinator, www.PaForestCoalition.org
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3 weeks 6 days ago

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued regulations that for the first time will curtail air pollution from natural gas wells. more»

Pennsylvania joins multistate legal action over price increase on e-books

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4 weeks 14 hours ago

HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania today joined Attorneys General from 14 states and Puerto Rico in a lawsuit charging three of the nation's largest book publishers and Apple Inc. with colluding to fix the sales prices of electronic books. more»

Pennsylvania’s Employment Situation

By PA Dept. of Labor
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4 weeks 15 hours ago
Harrisburg - Pennsylvania's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 7.6 percent in February, unchanged from the January rate. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was below the U.S. rate of 8.3 percent, and has been below the U.S. rate for 46 consecutive months, and at or below the U.S.
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PennDOT Launches New Safety Effort, Highlights Distracted Driving

By PennDOT
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4 weeks 15 hours ago

As part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, PennDOT today launched "Just Drive PA," a new initiative aimed at improving safety on Pennsylvania roadways. more»

May is “Take Me Fishing in PA” month

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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April 18, 2012

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has highlighted May as the month to get out and enjoy fishing. As part of that celebration, the PFBC is hosting three Family Fishing Festivals on Saturdays in May.

Numerous Awards Presented at Commission Meeting

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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April 17, 2012

As part of its quarterly business meeting held here April 11-12, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) presented several awards to staff and partners.

Property Transactions, Regulation Changes Highlight Commission Meeting

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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April 12, 2012

At its quarterly business meeting held here today, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission approved property transactions in York, Erie and Columbia counties, authorized a natural gas agreement in Lycoming County, and adopted several changes to boating and fishing regulations.

Natural Gas Distribution Lines Focus of Rural PA Hearing

By State Senator Gene Yaw office
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4 weeks 6 days ago

HARRISBURG – Delivering local natural gas to rural consumers was the focus of a public hearing held Wednesday by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, a bipartisan, bicameral legislative agency that serves as a resource for rural policy within the Pennsylvania General Assembly, according to State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23). more»

PennDOT, Turnpike, State Police Stress Work Zone Safety

By PennDOT
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6 weeks 10 hours ago

Highlighting the dangers faced by road crews, PennDOT and other agencies today reminded motorists to slow down and drive carefully in work zones.
Pennsylvania's Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, marking the unofficial start of the road construction season, runs through April 6. more»

Commission Confirms Bass with Black Spots Observed on Other Waters and Remain Safe to Consume

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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April 4, 2012

Following recent reports from anglers that some smallmouth bass caught in the Susquehanna River have had irregular black blotches, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission today confirmed that similar spots have been previously observed on fish from other waters in the state and that the spots do not appear to harm the fish.

April 14 Marks Opening Day of Trout Statewide

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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April 3, 2012

With fishing license sales up by more than 20 percent, anglers from across the state are showing that they are ready to fish their favorite spots on April 14, which marks the traditional opening day of trout.

EmployPA Agenda Help Grow and Sustain Good-Paying Jobs

By PA House Republicans
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6 weeks 1 day ago

HARRISBURG – Aiming to improve job opportunities for Pennsylvanians by leveling the playing field for job creators, House Republicans today announced their top priority, called “EmployPA,” which is aimed at creating more family-sustaining jobs and improving the Commonwealth’s business climate. more»

Biologist Report - Sylvan Lake Walleye Evaluation, Luzerne County

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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April 2, 2012

Biologists from the Area 4 Fisheries Management Office evaluated the Sylvan Lake walleye stocking program on March 22, 2012. The purpose of the evaluation was to determine if the fingerling stockings produced an adult walleye population that met the criteria outlined in the PFBC’s new management plan for inland walleye fisheries.

Families Dealing with Autism Eligible for State Grants

By NorthcentralPA.com
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7 weeks 2 days ago

HARRISBURG – Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming) today announced the availability of mini-grants to support children and adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and families that include an individual with an ASD. more»

Flood Relief and Flood Control Package on House Agenda

By NorthcentralPA.com
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7 weeks 2 days ago
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McCaffery to testify In Support of Veterans Treatment Courts

By NorthcentralPA.com
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8 weeks 11 hours ago

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Seamus P. McCaffery will testify before Congress on Thursday in support of a measure that would make federal grant funding available to state and local governments to establish Veterans Treatment Courts across the country.
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PFBC Executive Director Presents Annual Report Urges Legislators to Support Various Bills

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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February 29, 2012

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Executive Director John Arway formally presented the agency's 2011 Annual Report to the House Game and Fisheries Committee today. In his remarks, Mr. Arway reiterated that one of the agency's top goals in its five-year strategic plan is to identify alternative funding sources in order to sustain the agency.

Fish and Boat Commission Plans Open House at Linesville Fish Hatchery

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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February 29, 2012

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will hold their annual Open House at the Linesville State Fish Hatchery on Saturday, April 7, from 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Fish and Boat Commission to Hold Quarterly Meeting April 11-12

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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February 29, 2012

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will hold its quarterly business meeting on April 11-12 at The Conference Center at Shippensburg University, 500 Newburg Road, Shippensburg, Pa.

Pennsylvania Issues Updated Fish Consumption Advisories for 2012

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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February 23, 2012

State officials today released an updated list of fish consumption advisories that adds three new advisories, increases the restrictions on one advisory and eases or lifts four other advisories.

Public Meeting to Discuss Fisheries and Habitat Management at Sayers Lake

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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February 22, 2012

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is inviting the public to attend an upcoming community meeting to discuss fisheries and habitat management programs at Foster Joseph Sayers Lake in Centre County.

March 31 Marks Opening Day of Trout in 18 Southeastern Counties

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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February 21, 2012

Anglers from 18 southeastern counties are gearing up for the March 31 opening of trout, which marks the unofficial start of the 2012 fishing season.

Commission Partners with Pirates Baseball

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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February 15, 2012

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) are teaming up this year to offer an exclusive discount to Pirates fans with fishing licenses.

New Web Page Lists Proposed Wild Trout Waters

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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February 14, 2012

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has launched a new web page which lists streams that have been sampled by the PFBC and cooperating partners as part of its statewide initiative to document waterways supporting naturally reproducing wild trout.

Co-op Nurseries Stocking Trout at Fairview Site

By Feed: PA Fish and Boat Commission News
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February 14, 2012

Anglers in northwestern Pennsylvania still have plenty of opportunities to catch a variety of trout at Erie County's Fairview gravel pit before the popular fishing spot is briefly closed to fishing at the end of the month.

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