State Senate Moves Bill To Fix Unemployment Compensation Mess
The Senate Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to authorize $15 million to at least temporarily alleviate long delays for people calling to apply for benefits.
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The Senate Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to authorize $15 million to at least temporarily alleviate long delays for people calling to apply for benefits.
Legislation heading to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives would free up $15 million to improve service in the state's unemployment compensation centers.
Layoffs at unemployment service centers across the state are causing real problems for people trying to claim their benefits.
The layoffs of hundreds of state employees at unemployment service centers have reached a crisis point.
A dispute between the Wolf administration and the Pennsylvania Senate is causing pain for unemployed workers in Pennsylvania.
A simmering dispute between Gov. Tom Wolf and state Senate Republicans could slow down processing of unemployment claims in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania's jobless rate fell by three-tenths of a percentage point in November for the second straight month, even as payrolls remained static.
The invited guests lined up early at US Steel's Irvin Plant, nearly three hours before the event, which was inside but still chilly.
With a stroke of his pen, President Barack Obama has created a new savings plan designed for Americans who don't have workplace retirement plans.
President Barack Obama is scheduled to travel to Pittsburgh next week.
Once a month PA State Senator Pat Toomey joins the Mike Pintek show to discuss the hot topics in our state. This interview brought up the subjects of Obamacare and raising the minimum wage.
More than one million unemployed Americans lost their benefits Saturday as the Federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation program expired.
The unemployment rate fell nationally last month, but not as much as some had hoped.
Unemployment has gone down in Pennsylvania, making it lower than the national average.
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate declined slightly last month, but remains above the national rate.
Gov. Tom Corbett says his comments about job applicants failing drug tests were taken out of context by his political opponents.
Democrats are pouring criticism on Gov. Tom Corbett for suggesting that Pennsylvania's sluggish job growth stems partly from too many applicants being unable to pass a drug test.
Thousands of people who have come to depend on the film industry for their livelihoods are now unemployed.
There is a new breed of truthers on the right. Joining the paranoid ranks of the advocates of a government role in 9-11 and the birthers fascination with President Obama's birth certificate are conservatives that believe the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is making up jobs numbers to benefit President Obama.
Today, Republicans feel a combination of confusion, disbelief, and anger as to how a slim majority of Americans can possibly want four more years of the Obama administration in the White House. To many, it seems inconceivable that people want to take a chance on more of the same.
Unfortunately, political poll after political poll reveals that the presidential election of 2012 has much to do – in fact, more to do – with the race of the presidential candidate than most anything else.
On Friday, President Barack Obama told his supporters at a campaign rally – inside a public high school, no less – to vote for revenge!
The newspapers that are not endorsing President Barack Obama are extremely brave. They are to be positively recognized for their courage to stand up against the onslaught of the liberal media which refuses to speak in the best interest of the country as the presidential election nears.
Consider the economy, the job market, the recent horrendous occurrences in the Middle East before voting for a person because of his race, his social-issue promises, or any other rather selfish reasons.
President Obama doesn't want to have to answer the "difficult" questions on the economy, jobs, the turmoil related to America in the Middle East, and more so he avoids solid news programs to go on popular fluff shows to get softball questions.
Customers can earn five times the amount of usual perks this weekend when shopping at Giant Eagle or Market District stores.
The Steelers will face the New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France in October.
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is making flirting with no-hitters a regular thing.
Paul Skenes allowed two hits and struck out a season-high 10 over eight innings to help the Pirates beat the Rockies 3-1.
Live updating West Virginia primary election results for May 12, 2026.
Customers can earn five times the amount of usual perks this weekend when shopping at Giant Eagle or Market District stores.
The Steelers will face the New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France in October.
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is making flirting with no-hitters a regular thing.
Paul Skenes allowed two hits and struck out a season-high 10 over eight innings to help the Pirates beat the Rockies 3-1.
Live updating West Virginia primary election results for May 12, 2026.
Live updating West Virginia primary election results for May 12, 2026.
Residents heading to the polls in West Virginia's primary election now must present a valid photo ID in order to vote.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump nominated Mastriano, who ran for governor of Pennsylvania in 2022, to serve as ambassador to Slovakia.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht said he is leaving the Democratic Party, citing what he described as growing antisemitism in the party.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
Gas across the country continues to climb.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
Dr. Lori is appraising more of your antiques and family heirlooms. The theme today is ceramics and pottery.
How do you throw a graduation party that everyone will be talking about? Here to help us serve up a crowd-pleasing appetizer, perfect for celebrating, is Chef Crystal Baldwin from Giant Eagle.
Daisy is taking us to Betsy Wentz Interior Design in Sewickley to talk with a few designers for inspiration we can all use!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We all know how easy it is for life to feel overwhelming and our moods to take a hit, but what if a few small changes could make a big difference?
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and Ron Smiley discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more. Plus, we’re trying the new strawberry Smiley Cookie from Eat'n Park!
It's been nearly eight years since Rachael DelTondo was shot and killed in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
Allegheny Health Network is putting out a warning about a new social media trend.
Workers at Butler Memorial Hospital say they're ready to walk off the job if hospital management doesn't come to terms with them.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
A new report from Public Citizen identified several Pittsburgh-area hospitals that could be at risk of closing due to federal budget cuts.
The Steelers will face the New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France in October.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is making flirting with no-hitters a regular thing.
Paul Skenes allowed two hits and struck out a season-high 10 over eight innings to help the Pirates beat the Rockies 3-1.
Evgeni Malkin might get his wish to remain in Pittsburgh.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
Riverlife will reopen its free-to-access barge platform, Shore Thing, later this month.
Ten Carnegie Mellon University alumni have snagged nominations for Tony Awards.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
Police, city officials and community advocates held a public safety forum on Tuesday night at Point Park University. The event was hours after a 19-year-old died in a shooting in Downtown Pittsburgh's Market Square on Monday night.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
The tattooing industry in Pennsylvania is largely unregulated, meaning just about anyone can become a tattoo artist or open a tattoo shop without oversight. That will likely soon change in Allegheny County. Barry Pintar reports.
For this month's Parent Panel, we're tackling a tough one. What do you do when punishment and consequences just aren't working?
We're showing you how one local film festival is lifting up smaller filmmakers and bringing their incredible talent into the spotlight. It all starts with a special event featuring Rick Sebak. Boaz caught up with him to talk about all things "The Strip Show" and how the festival comes together.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
