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Smaller ranchers voice concerns about USDA electronic tag mandates
Reprinted from Keystone State News The U.S. Department of Agriculture will soon require electronic eartags for cattle and bison that cross state lines. The USDA says its rule will affect some 11 million cattle, or about 12% of the nation's herd. There are more than 20,000 cattle operations in Pennsylvania, and the Center for Dairy...
Pittsburgh Links in Harrisburg to advocate for passage of the CROWN Act
MEMBERS OF THE KEYSTONE CLUSTER OF THE LINKS INC., TRAVELED TO HARRISBURG LAST MONTH TO ADVOCATE FOR STATE LEADERS TO PASS THE CROWN ACT. Echoes of “Pass the Crown” could be heard in the halls of the Pennsylvania State Capitol, as the Keystone Cluster of The Links, Incorporated, hosted its first Links Day at the Capitol in Harrisburg June 3 and June 4. The members gathered in Harrisburg to advocate for state leaders to pass the CROWN Act (House Bill 1394).
McCormick proposes a negative advertising ceasefire to Casey in Pennsylvania Senate race
Dave McCormick, the Republican nominee in the Pennsylvania Senate race, proposed a halt in attack ads in his contest against Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally. “In light of the assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, I agree with President Biden […]
State’s permitting process reformed under newly enacted budget
Pennsylvania’s newly enacted fiscal year 2024-2025 budget includes regulatory reform efforts supported by State Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-93) that aim to cut government red tape. “This is a major win for the future of our commonwealth,” Phillips-Hill said in a July 11 statement. “By cutting through the red tape, we’re not only supporting our current […] The post State’s permitting process reformed under newly enacted budget appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Pennsylvania Legislature Approves Automatic Return of Unclaimed Property
Treasurer Stacy Garrity praised the General Assembly for unanimously approving legislation to enact Pennsylvania Money Match, which will allow the Pennsylvania Treasury Department to automatically return unclaimed property to its rightful owners. Senate Bill 24, sponsored by Sen. John DiSanto (R-15), has been sent to Governor Josh Shapiro for his...
My car was towed over $1,260 in parking tickets but I did nothing wrong – my ‘dead plates’ were the real culprit
A WOMAN was left confused after being told she was responsible for several speeding tickets associated with her old license plates. She only learned of the extra tickets when she called the parking authorities. Brittany Walker, a Pennsylvania resident, bought a 1995 Mercedes-Benz sedan when someone she knew posted an ad online that they were […]
NOAA seeks advisory council for proposed marine sanctuary in Pa. portion of Lake Erie
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking people to give advice about a proposed national marine sanctuary in Lake Erie adjacent to Erie County. The council would include representatives from various user groups, such as fishing, diving, economic development, education, maritime heritage and the public at large. Known as a pre-designation Sanctuary Advisory Council, it would provide recommendations to NOAA on the proposed designation and operation of the Lake Erie National Marine Sanctuary. Council members would also act as liaisons to their communities, according to NOAA.
Pa. kayaker collects 100 tons of trash, including toilets, from lakes and reservoirs
A Pennsylvania kayaker enjoys making a lake more beautiful than just enjoying the scenery while he paddles. James “Jim” Zueger of Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland County, has spent the past 10 years traveling to different lakes and ponds in southwestern Pennsylvania and West Virginia removing litter others left behind.
'It's a long time coming': An inside look into the most decorated amateur boxing gym in all of Pennsylvania
LANCASTER, Pa. — A Central Pennsylvania boxing gym is putting Lancaster on top of the national boxing stage, all through passion, a sense of family and a drive to be great. Lancaster City Boxing Academy is tucked away on a downtown side street, and with only a sign denoting its presence, it can be easily missed if you're not paying attention.
Restaurant in south-central Pa. known for locally brewed beer closes
A restaurant in Lancaster County known for locally sourced food and Pennsylvania beer, wine and spirits has closed. Tied House at 27-31 E. Main St. in Lititz abruptly locked its doors on July 13, according to a Facebook post. “Today was to be our final service at Tied House in...
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