Pennsylvania Commission on Latino Affairs

05/23/2026

The Older Artists of PA Showcase is back for its second year!

Last year, I enjoyed welcoming the showcase and participating artists to the Capitol. With a focus this year on older adults living with dementia, I look forward to another year of powerful and creative submissions.

Make sure to get your artwork in by May 24th, apply online at the Artists Call For Entry website.

04/21/2026

Pennsylvanians who want to buy recreational ma*****na are already driving across the border to one of our neighboring states who’ve legalized it.

That’s hundreds of millions in revenue going out of state instead of being spent here in Pennsylvania.

It’s time for us to finally catch up — and for the legislature to send a bill to my desk and get this done.

04/17/2026

NEW: Applications to receive a 2026-2027 Student Teacher Stipend are NOW OPEN.

We brought Democrats and Republicans together to fund these stipends AGAIN as a part of my third budget — and together, we’re putting money BACK in the pockets of our young people who want to pursue their dream of teaching here in Pennsylvania.

Head to pheaa.org/StudentTeacher to apply today.

04/15/2026

Women play a vital role in shaping Pennsylvania’s communities and quality of life.

Share your experiences in the 2026 State of the Woman Report digital survey and help inform a better future for all who call Pennsylvania home.

All responses are anonymous. The survey will take about 20 minutes to complete.

Get started here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/stateofthewoman.

04/15/2026

Why just grow when you can thrive in Pennsylvania? Our new business resource guide gives companies everything they need to succeed:

📊 Key industry insights driving PA’s economy
💼 Skilled workforce & education pipelines
🏗️ Infrastructure, site readiness & speed to market
🌆 Quality of life that keeps talent here

With real data and success stories, this guide shows why companies don’t just do business in Pennsylvania… they build legacies here.https://ow.ly/BjcT50YBqe7

04/14/2026

Help is 3 digits away:
911: for life-threatening emergencies
211: for getting connected to help with basic needs
511: for checking roadway conditions by phone, app or online at 511pa.com
988: for thoughts of su***de and mental health crises

04/14/2026

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh today announced the 2025-26 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) season has been extended from April 10 to May 8, 2026.

Following a delayed opening due to the federal government shutdown, DHS has adequate funding to continue the current season. Secretary Arkoosh urged Pennsylvanians who are behind on or having trouble paying home heating bills to apply for LIHEAP Cash and LIHEAP Crisis benefits before the new May 8 deadline.

Despite calls from the Trump Administration to defund this program that provides life-sustaining heating assistance so Pennsylvanians can safely heat their homes during the coldest months of the year, there are currently no changes to LIHEAP or this season’s program in Pennsylvania. Because DHS has adequate funding to continue the current season, Secretary Arkoosh urged Pennsylvanians who are behind on or having trouble paying home heating bills to apply for LIHEAP Cash and LIHEAP Crisis benefits before the new May 8 deadline. While this season is not expected to be impacted, continued federal funding and support are critical to DHS’ ability to provide uninterrupted assistance for Pennsylvanians during the next winter season.

"LIHEAP helps Pennsylvanians around our Commonwealth heat their homes and keep themselves and their families warm through the winter, but as we welcome Spring, past-due bills and emergencies may still be financially destabilizing,” said Secretary Arkoosh." If you are still having trouble paying your heating bills, please apply by May 8 so LIHEAP can help ease this burden."

03/18/2026

02/25/2026

At a time when the federal government and many other states are turning their backs on the LGBTQ+ community, we’re standing firm and expanding our support.

And with the opening of the new Philadelphia Pride Visitors Center, we’re not just welcoming LGBTQ+ travelers here — but inviting them to experience all our Commonwealth has to offer.

This center is one of the first of its kind in the nation — and we're ready to welcome LGBTQ+ tourists from across the world with open arms to the city of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection.

02/25/2026

This week, the Department of General Services is celebrating National Engineers Week.

Within DGS’ Capital Programs division are Industrial, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural Engineers who all play critical roles in delivering safe, state-of-the-art, and resilient facilities. Their expertise, problem-solving skills, and commitment to excellence are at the heart of everything we build for the Commonwealth.

Fun fact: DGS executive leadership also has engineering pride! DGS Secretary Reggie McNeil, and Deputy Secretary of Capital Programs, Greg Kirk, are both engineers! They are a testament to how deeply engineering expertise is built into the core of our agency.

To our engineers: thank you for the vital role you play in serving our Commonwealth.