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Government

Jul 24, 2026

Shapiro sues Trump admin over Pa. election funding control

Gov. Josh Shapiro sues Trump administration over withholding nearly $6 million in Pennsylvania homeland security funds tied to election policies.

Jul 21, 2026

VA Lebanon Healthcare System gains funding for infrastructure improvements

VA Lebanon Healthcare System receives funding for maintenance projects as part of a $4.8 billion nationwide VA infrastructure modernization effort.

Jul 20, 2026

Pa. unemployment rate drops to 4.1%; nonfarm jobs reach record high

Pennsylvania's unemployment rate dropped to 4.1% in June, with nonfarm jobs reaching a record high of 6.2 million, signaling strong labor market growth.

Jul 20, 2026

Lancaster County receiving $6.8M for construction projects

Lancaster County secures $6.8 million for construction projects, including affordable housing and business expansions.

Jul 17, 2026

Cumberland, Dauphin counties receive $6.25M in redevelopment grants

Cumberland and Dauphin counties receive $6.25 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grants for regional improvement projects.

Jul 13, 2026

Pennsylvania passes $50.8B state budget

Pennsylvania approved a $50.8 billion budget increasing education and workforce funding without tax hikes, supporting startups and economic growth.

Jul 10, 2026

Long-awaited bipartisan Housing Act to become law

The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will become law, advancing housing affordability and supporting lumber dealers in Pennsylvania and beyond.

Jul 10, 2026

Pa. students with disabilities earn summer paychecks through My Work program

Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy Walker met with high school students with disabilities working this summer as part of L&I’s MY Work program.

Jul 9, 2026

Pennsylvania climbs in CNBC business rankings as competitiveness improves

Pennsylvania climbs to 13th place in CNBC's top states for business, marking its highest rank in 15 years and leading the Northeast region.

Jul 8, 2026

Shapiro Admin launches finance portal for Pennsylvanians

The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities launched My Money, a portal to help Pennsylvanians manage finances and prevent fraud.

Jul 2, 2026

Education platform designed to aid Pa. homebuyers

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency launched a free online homebuyer education course with Framework to support Pennsylvania residents preparing for homeownership.

Jul 1, 2026

Minimum wage bill stalled in Pennsylvania Senate

Pennsylvania's minimum wage remains $7.25 as the Senate stalls House Bill 2189 to raise it to $15 per hour over several years.