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Report: Red tape, new power plant delays put PJM grid ‘in peril’
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania sits at the heart of the 13-state electric grid called PJM. That means the state’s role in generating power to keep the lights on in neighboring states is crucial. But a report warns that recent government policy choices have weakened the grid, making it more vulnerable to disruptions. A potential […]
Pa. bill would update precinct votes online. Mail ballots don't permit it
(The Center Square) — A proposal for election transparency has one state legislator going against the Department of State. At the center of the split: changes made to Pennsylvania’s elections stemming from the passage of Act 77 of 2019. Rep. Brad Roae, of Crawford County, R-6th Dist., introduced House Bill 2542 to require the department...
Pennsylvania State Police warning public of potentially fatal sextortion scams
(WHTM) — Pennsylvania State Police are warning the public of potentially fatal sextortion scams that have been reported across the state. Social media posts, mainly originating from Nigeria, are targeting teenage boys. According to State Police Lt. Col. George Bivens, scammers are “posing as young females, getting young males here to send photos.” Lt. Col. […]
3 Centre County artists featured in 57th annual Art of the State exhibition
HARRISBURG — The 57th annual Art of the State exhibition, a juried competition that showcases artists from across Pennsylvania, announced the finalists for its upcoming exhibition, which starts on Sunday, Sept. 8, at the State Museum of Pennsylvania. “Now in its 57th year, Art of the State has become...
Pennsylvania: Five facts about Erie County
Erie, the northernmost county in Pennsylvania, has carved out a niche as a bellwether in US presidential elections, with a majority of voters picking the White House winner since 2008. - Independents are key - There were more than 200,000 registered voters in Erie County at the last presidential election in 2020, of which 137,494 voted, according to state figures -- putting turnout at around 68 percent, slightly above the national average.
Apprenticeship program to address abandoned, orphaned wells
The Shapiro administration and the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) have partnered to launch a new registered apprenticeship program to train workers to plug oil and gas wells. The new program, the Gas Well Capping Technician program, is registered with the Department of Labor & Industry’s Apprenticeship and Training Office and will run out […] The post Apprenticeship program to address abandoned, orphaned wells appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Winning Pa. Lottery numbers for Aug. 28, 2024
Time to check your tickets. Here are the latest winning lottery numbers from Aug. 28, 2024. You can find all the lottery results, including Powerball and Mega Millions, each night on PennLive. Pick 2 Day: 7, 0 Wild Ball: 1. Pick 2 Evening: 8, 0 Wild Ball: 5. Pick 3...
See the latest forecast for central Pa. heading into Labor Day weekend
Forecasters with the National Weather Service (NWS) are predicting scattered rain showers and thunderstorms throughout central Pa. leading up to Labor Day weekend, but skies should be clear and sunny by Monday. Areas in and near Harrisburg, York, Lancaster, Carlisle and Lebanon will have a chance for rain from Thursday...
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