Pennsylvania
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
PA Receives Federal Funds to Plug Abandoned Wells
New funds will help plug abandoned oil and gas wells in the Keystone State, and should boost the region's economy in the process. It is a big job…
Eye Screenings Recommended for Glaucoma Awareness Month
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. It is a leading cause of blindness in the U.S. and anyone can have it, so a Pennsylvania expert said it is one …
As Other States See Pay Hikes, PA Minimum Wage Stuck at $7.25
Low-wage workers in Pennsylvania are missing out on the pay hikes in 23 other states that took effect this month, when those states raised their …
EPA Seeks PA Comments on Stricter Methane Rules
Pennsylvania is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse-gas pollution in the U-S, and the Environmental Protection Agency wants input on a plan …
National Birth Defects Awareness Month in PA
This is National Birth Defects Awareness Month. Birth defects are common, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and they can …
Report: Industry Decline Reduces Journalism Jobs
A report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and Workforce found the number of journalism jobs will continue to decline over the next d…
Report: PA Actions Key to Chesapeake Bay Restoration
A new report says there's hope for restoring the Chesapeake Bay - if Pennsylvania does more to meet its clean-water commitments. The 2022 State of …
Staying Warm in PA with Winter Heating Assistance
Higher fuel prices and a bitterly cold start to this winter mean it will cost more for most people to heat their homes, according to the U.S…
Study: Children in Child Care Don't Exhibit Problematic Behaviors
A new study shows kids in child care are not more likely to exhibit behavior problems than those who don't attend them. The Society for Research in …
'Fix Harrisburg' Rally to Demand Better Legislative Rules in PA
Pennsylvania advocacy groups will gather on the State Capitol steps for a "Fix Harrisburg" rally on Jan. 3, the first day the General Assembly is in …
Report: Clean-Energy Pathway Would Cut Emissions, Boost Jobs in SW PA
A new report explores a clean-energy pathway in southwestern Pennsylvania. Sean O'Leary, senior researcher, Ohio River Valley Institute, said the …
New EPA Methane Rules Could Translate to PA Jobs
New rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency would require regular inspections of all methane-emitting oil and gas production sites throu…