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The settlement amount includes $7.68 million in administrative penalties and $142,785 in fines Walmart paid during the initial stages of an investigation by the state Department of Labor and Industry. It is the largest such settlement in the commonwealth’s history, the statement said.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's administration announced Monday that 196 violations were recorded during this year's Operation Safe Stop, an annual initiative aimed at improving school bus safety across the state. That is up from 188 in 2025. The effort involved 89 law enforcement agencies and 14 school districts. "One incident...
NATIONAL REPORT — Tobacco legislation and regulation is constantly under review at the local, state and federal levels. In this monthly roundup, Convenience Store News highlights the latest proposals and approved changes happening across the United States. COLORADO. Fort Collins — The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment...
MAHONING & SHENANGO VALLEY - Wednesday is Veteran’s Day, which means several federal, state and local offices and services will be closed for the day. Here’s everything you need to know. All U.S. Post Offices close on Veterans Day, so the USPS will not deliver mail anywhere in...
LEWISTOWN, PA – Larry “Heavy” Searer was recognized for 32 years of dedicated service to the Lewistown Borough during the Borough Council meeting held Monday, November 9, 2026. State Representative Kerry Benninghoff presented Searer with a special citation in recognition of his many years of service as...
HARRISBURG– Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives met for their last session week of the year. Time in the chamber was filled with farewell speeches, resolutions, and some final concurrence on bills to send them to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk. Off the floor? Elected officials split off by party–...
Following Democrats' gains in the 2026 General Election, Gov. Josh Shapiro and Democratic legislative leaders indicated that raising Pennsylvania's minimum wage will be among their top priorities when the General Assembly reconvenes in January. During a post-election press conference on Wednesday, Shapiro said a minimum wage increase would be the...
Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced mortgage payoffs for 30 Gold Star families on Veterans Day, part of its goal to deliver 343 homes in 2026.
Advocates, officials and lawmakers gathered in the Capitol Tuesday to honor transgender and gender-diverse victims of violence ahead of the Transgender Day of Remembrance, which is widely recognized on Nov. 20.
While the victories were part of a national wave for the party, Democrats across Pennsylvania have highlighted Shapiro’s role in their success in the state. And Shapiro hasn’t been shy about touting those victories.
Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Scranton drivers should know why salted highways can still become dangerously icy.
Butler County's measles case count has climbed to five, health officials confirmed, with every single case involving someone who was not vaccinated against the virus. The jump comes as Pennsylvania's statewide outbreak surpasses 1,500 confirmed infections for the year, underscoring how the disease continues to find footholds in unvaccinated pockets of the state.
CLAYSVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — State and regional transportation officials launched Operation Safe Holiday on Tuesday, announcing a coordinated interstate enforcement campaign aimed at catching impaired drivers and unbuckled motorists across Pennsylvania through January 1, according to authorities. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, state police are partnering with...
DANVILLE — Geisinger honored military veterans with nearly 3,500 free meals during appreciation dinners held across Pennsylvania last week. Geisinger says the annual drive-through event took place at 12 locations, including Danville, Bloomsburg, Shamokin, Muncy and Jersey Shore. Geisinger executives, employees and volunteers helped distribute meals to veterans and...
At the time of this writing six Jewish-owned Philadelphia restaurants were reportedly marked for a Sunday (Nov. 8) "Boycott Ride" accompanied by a demand that should horrify every American: "These Zionist Establishments Must Go! Not in Our City!" The demand?. For Jewish businesses to disappear from an American neighborhood. Calling...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Draft 2050 Freight Movement Plan (FMP), a strategic plan for moving goods throughout Pennsylvania, has opened for public comment and review. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said the plan provides information on Pennsylvania’s freight infrastructure and PennDOT’s efforts to improve the safe and efficient movement of freight statewide. The […]
Each night, JET Action News will be bringing you the top stories of the day from around northwest Pennsylvania for you to catch up on what’s going on in your community! Click the links below to learn more! JROTC cadets hold Veterans Day tribute at McDowell High School McDowell High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC […]
NORRISTOWN — Montgomery County Democrats are still riding the Election Day high after the “blue tsunami” of midterm results swept through the nation a week ago. The county, a predominately Democratic area, remained blue as many local legislators in Congress, the governor’s mansion and Pennsylvania General Assembly retained their seats. Elected officials expressed elation over the “trifecta” in Harrisburg.
HARRISBURG — Democratic challengers have declared victory in three competitive Pennsylvania House races that will help determine the size of the party’s majority during the next legislative session. Wins in those races would give the party a 13-seat advantage. In Lancaster County’s 41st House District, Brad Chambers leads Republican state Rep. Brett Miller by 30 […]
