News from 2025
Shapiro Administration issues first permit through SPEED program for York development
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has approved the first permit under the Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development (SPEED) program.
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announces start date for 2026 annual dog license sales
Annual dog license purchases for 2026 in Pennsylvania will be available starting December 1, according to an announcement from Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding.
State agencies coordinate campaign for holiday travel safety
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, the Pennsylvania State Police, and the Pennsylvania Insurance Department are working together to promote safe driving during the holiday travel season.
NEA marks half-century since passage of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The National Education Association (NEA) is marking the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a federal law that ensures students with disabilities have access to free and appropriate public education. “Fifty...
Wyoming launches dashboard tracking high school dual college enrollment trends
The Wyoming Community College Commission has introduced a new dashboard that tracks dual and concurrent college enrollment among high school students in the state.
Vermont Agency of Education shares updates on assessments, grants, training opportunities
The Vermont Agency of Education has announced several updates and opportunities for educators, administrators, and school staff across the state.
Nebraska reports higher science scores and updates school accountability classifications
The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) has released the latest results from the Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS) and the Accountability for a Quality Education System Today and Tomorrow (AQuESTT) classifications.
Governor Shapiro and transportation secretary to announce new state action for SEPTA safety
Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation Mike Carroll are scheduled to make an announcement regarding new state measures to help fund safety improvements for SEPTA.
Governor Shapiro to highlight new tax credit aimed at working Pennsylvanians
Governor Josh Shapiro is set to visit Fayette County on November 25, 2025, to discuss the newly established Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit.
Shapiro administration urges safe driving during holiday travel season
State agencies in Pennsylvania are urging drivers to prioritize safety during the holiday travel season.
Governor Shapiro signs CROWN Act banning hair-based discrimination in Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro has signed House Bill 439, known as the CROWN Act, into law.
Governor Shapiro directs $219.9 million in emergency capital funds for SEPTA safety upgrades
Governor Josh Shapiro has instructed the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to allocate $219.9 million in additional capital funding to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA).
Governor Shapiro announces new state tax credit aimed at working Pennsylvanians
Governor Josh Shapiro visited the Fayette County Community Action Agency to discuss the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit (WPTC), which was established in the 2025-26 state budget.
Kansas State Department of Education releases November 20 edition of KSDEweekly newsletter
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has released the latest edition of its weekly newsletter, KSDEweekly, dated November 20.
Rhode Island awards over $457K to support homeless students across 12 districts
The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) has awarded more than $457,000 to twelve local education agencies (LEAs) across the state to support students experiencing homelessness.
EdChoice Legal Advocates moves in court to defend Tennessee education savings account program
EdChoice Legal Advocates has taken legal action to defend Tennessee’s new Education Savings Account (ESA) program following a lawsuit from groups seeking to halt the initiative.
Governor Shapiro highlights budget measures to address Pennsylvania’s child care workforce crisis
Governor Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis are set to visit Riverview Children's Center in Verona, Pennsylvania, to discuss the impact of the recently enacted 2025-26 state budget on child care accessibility and affordability.
Pennsylvania launches $25 million program to boost child care workforce
Governor Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis visited Riverview Children's Center in Allegheny County to emphasize new investments in child care as part of Pennsylvania's 2025-26 budget.
North Dakota advances to ‘B’ grade for K-12 financial literacy education
North Dakota has improved its grade on a national financial literacy report card, moving from a “C” in 2023 to a “B” this year.