Open Rivers Initiative Applications are now being accepted for the Open Rivers Initiative announced in September. Program grants are used to remove dilapidated and decrepit dams blocking the passage of migratory fish in U.S. streams and rivers and presenting a safety hazard to individuals in the immediate area and downstream.
(11/09/05)
State Police Tool Will Stop Stolen Vehicles The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) is rolling out a new crime fighting device. A camera mounted to the roof of a PSP cruiser can now read and detect stolen or wanted license plate numbers.
(11/02/05)
Explore Pennsylvania’s Archaeological Heritage For the ninth year, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is recognizing October as Archaeology Month with a series of statewide events held in local communities to create public awareness and participation in the protection of Pennsylvania’s historic and prehistoric archaeological heritage. The PHMC owns 3.5 million archaeological artifacts acquired through gifts and acquisitions from archaeological digs. The current collection documents more than 14,000 years of human habitation in Pennsylvania.
(10/07/05)
Grants to Remove Stream Barriers Across the country, dilapidated and decrepit dams block the passage of migratory fish in U.S. streams and rivers and present a safety hazard to individuals in the immediate area and downstream. In addition, a dam’s upkeep and liability may present an economic hardship for the local economy.
(09/16/05)
HARRISBURG -- The State Senate today passed a comprehensive property tax reform plan that would allow voters to decide in the 2006 primary election whether to reduce school property taxes by raising local earned income taxes. "This is a tremendous first step toward meaningful property tax reform," State Senator Joe Conti (R-Bucks, Montgomery) said.
