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Congress members recognize Pa. farmers with National Mushroom Day

Congress members recognize Pa. farmers with National Mushroom Day

Washington, D.C. — Today, Pa. Congress members introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing June 1 as National Mushroom Day. U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) led his colleagues U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA), and U.S. Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) and Dan Meuser (R-PA-

Advocates call for hearing about Geisinger-Risant insurance condition change request

Advocates call for hearing about Geisinger-Risant insurance condition change request

Scranton, Pa. — Watchdog groups are asking for a hearing about a change Geisinger-Risant hopes to make concerning its insurance. Progressive nonprofit Action Together NEPA and healthcare union SEIU Healthcare PA have issued a call for a public hearing about Geisinger-Risant’s “request for modification” of its insurance conditions.

Shapiro budgets $141K for free period products in northcentral schools

Shapiro budgets $141K for free period products in northcentral schools

Harrisburg, Pa. — Over $140,000 of the state's budget has been dedicated to providing free menstrual products to 59 educational institutions in northcentral Pa. The Departments of Health and Education recently announced $3 million allocated in the 2025/26 budget will be distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania

Berwick manufacturer opening new ribbon plant

Berwick manufacturer opening new ribbon plant

Berwick, Pa. — A bow and ribbon manufacturing plant is getting a new life, thanks to millions in investment announced this week. Governor Josh Shapiro recently revealed the state has secured a $5 million investment from ribbon and bow products manufacturer Berwick Industries Incorporated to open a new operation in Columbia