Stay Informed: Pennsylvania Police and Transportation Department Highlight Safety Laws for Bicycles, Motorcycles, Pedestrians, Work Zones, and Emergency Responders

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) are reminding motorists about the importance of safety laws regarding bicycles, motorcycles, pedestrians, work zones, and emergency responders during Highway Safety Law Awareness Week, which takes place from February 18 to 24. During an interview on “The Spark,” Trooper Megan Frazer, Public Information Officer with Troop H of the Pennsylvania State Police, and Fritzi Schreffler, Safety Press Officer with PennDOT, emphasized the need for motorists to be aware of and abide by these laws to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of … Read more

Jeff Davis Parish Approves 12 Enterprise Zones and Implements 2 New Taxing Districts to Boost Economic Growth

WELSH, Louisiana – The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury has unanimously approved the establishment of 12 enterprise zones in the parish, aimed at attracting businesses and fostering economic growth. Additionally, the police jury has created two new taxing districts along Interstate 10 to further spur development in the region. The enterprise zones will provide state tax credits to qualifying businesses in Lake Arthur, Welsh, and most of Jennings to Silverwood. These tax credits serve as incentives for businesses to create permanent and new full-time jobs, with a requirement to hire at least 50% of those … Read more