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December 30, 2019 02:00 PM
By: Laura Weis, Deputy Director of Communications & Press

As 2019 comes to an end, the Pennsylvania Department of State is excited to share highlights from what's been a busy and productive year.


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December 17, 2019 11:15 AM
By: Andrew LaFratte, William Penn Fellow, Department of State

Service members and veterans often face barriers in translating the skills they acquired in the military into civilian employment.


November 21, 2019 03:30 PM
By: Laura Weis, Deputy Director of Communications & Press

The Department of State’s Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations have some handy tips so you can feel confident when you give.


Tags: Notary
November 07, 2019 11:00 AM
By: Breanna Datesman, Deputy Director, Bureau of Elections and Notaries

Many of us have used a notary public in the past but may not realize the important role they play in protecting against fraud.


October 11, 2019 03:30 PM
By: Staff

​Voting absentee in Pennsylvania just became easier in time for the Nov. 5 municipal election.


Tags: Voting
September 26, 2019 02:00 PM
By: Staff

Over the past 37 years, the Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame has honored about 24,000 civic-minded men and women in our commonwealth...


September 17, 2019 02:00 PM
By: Rachel Boss, Community Impact Manager, Bureau of Campaign Finance & Civic Engagement

The PA Department of State is thrilled to kick off the third year of the Governor's Civic Engagement Award (GCEA) program.


September 12, 2019 04:00 PM
By: Staff

Poll workers are the unsung heroes of our democracy. They are the friendly, helpful folks you see at your polling place every election day.


September 04, 2019 09:00 AM
By: Abby Daniels, Guest Blogger

I remember being a young child and tagging along with my parents on election day as they cast their votes at the polls. I was fascinated...


July 24, 2019 10:00 AM
By: Zakiya Nickens, Clerk Typist 2 in the Corporation Bureau

Learn how we assist PA business owners & entrepreneurs with starting, sustaining and expanding their companies.