HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 5 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on April 4, 2025: * * * Amid Federal Staffing Cuts, Shapiro Administration Continues Work to Reduce Energy Costs, Extends LIHEAP Season to April 18 and Reminds Pennsylvanians Who Need Energy Assistance to Apply Pennsylvania is still able to provide extended LIHEAP assistance due to responsible, proactive planning. Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secret  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 5 -- The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * HAP Announces 2025 Achievement Award Winners Twelve Pennsylvania hospital and health system projects recognized for improving health The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) is recognizing 12 projects led by Pennsylvania health care teams that personify hospitals' mission to provide high-quality care and improve their   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 5 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on April 4, 2025: * * * Leading the Way in Innovation: Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $2.8 Million to Advance Manufacturing Innovation in Pennsylvania The funding awarded today through the Manufacturing PA Innovation Program will support 42 student research projects to advance manufacturing innovation in key industries across the Commonwealth. Governor Jo  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Cosponsors Legislation to Improve Access to Quality, Affordable Child Care for American Families Republican-proposed funding cuts to pay for tax breaks for billionaires would eliminate child care for 40,000 children, according to recent CLASP analysis WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined his colleagues in introducing bicameral legislation to help American famil  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 5 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news on April 4, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Secures $74,000 in Unpaid Wages for Pennsylvania Home Care Workers, Holds Employer Accountable for Violating State Labor Laws The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announced today that its Bureau of Labor Law Compliance has secured judgments totaling $74,249.66 against Rick Long and his company, Warm Hearts Home Care Ag  more