Bill O’Boyle

WILKES-BARRE — Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger this week highlighted the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to fostering Pennsylvania’s innovation economy.

PITTSTON TWP. — Mark C. Bailer, director of public safety at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, on Thursday reported on the May 7, roll-out of REAL-ID. Bailer, who started in the position on March 21, advised the Bi-County Airport Board to inform their constituents to be ready for the mandatory start of REAL ID.

WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) this week joined more than 550 autism-support students and educators from 16 Pennsylvania schools Tuesday for the 2025 Autism Awareness & Acceptance Walk and Resource Fair held at the Department’s Hiram G. Andrews Center (HGAC).

WILKES-BARRE — Gov. Josh Shapiro this week joined a multi-state lawsuit with 15 other states and the District of Columbia challenging the Trump Administration’s decision to abruptly revoke $185 million in funding owed to Pennsylvania — much of which the United States Department of Education had already approved for distribution.

WILKES-BARRE — At an event at the Lehigh Valley International Airport this week, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll joined the officials from the airport and the American Automobile Association (AAA), to remind Pennsylvanians of federal REAL ID enforcement starting May 7.

WILKES-BARRE — As part of the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to maintaining the Commonwealth’s natural resources and enhancing tourism, Pennsylvanians are invited to register for the 2025 Pick Up Pennsylvania litter cleanup initiative.

WILKES-BARRE — Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn joined Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps adult crews at Camp Hebron in Dauphin County to kick off the upcoming season of work on public lands.

WILKES-BARRE — The Shapiro Administration this week highlighted National Procurement Month by recognizing modernization achievements made by the Department of General Services (DGS), Bureau of Procurement (BOP) and agency procurement professionals in purchasing goods and services to support Pennsylvanians’ needs every day.

WILKES-BARRE — Gov. Josh Shapiro this week signed Executive Order 2025-01 to help fill critical vacancies in the Commonwealth workforce with experienced former federal employees who have specialized expertise in important fields like civil engineering, nursing, corrections, accounting and more.