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(WHTM)-- Pennsylvania officials could conduct the first-ever review of every space owned or leased by the Commonwealth as part of an effort to eliminate costs.

During Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's budget proposal on Tuesday, Feb. 4, he said the Secretary of the Department of General Services would conduct comprehensive reviews of every space the commonwealth owns or leases.

Shapiro said this comes as a response to changes in the way the state government works, highlighting the need for more technology, hoteling space, and areas for collaboration.

Orders are starting to pile up at florists ahead of Valentine's Day. Newswatch 16's Chelsea Strub checked out the rush at one florist in Luzerne County.

Pat Behan isn't letting his diagnosis stop his love of the game. His former teammate and friend, Bison head coach John Griffin added Pat to his staff this season.

DOGE has raised concerns about its intentions and overruling of career officials at multiple agencies.

(WBRE/WYOU) — More funding for education and public transit, plus taxing skill games were some takeaways from Governor Josh Shapiro's budget address Tuesday afternoon in Harrisburg.

Another proposal: legalizing recreational or adult-use marijuana.

Governor Josh Shapiro says Pennsylvania will be more competitive if we legalize adult-use marijuana.

He says five of our neighboring states have already taken that step, and he's ready to see it happen in the Keystone State.

As the governor laid out his hopes and goals for the commonwealth this year, he put a focus on the struggles facing average Pennsylvanians every single day.

88 students from Northeastern Pennsylvania compete to solve real-world problems using K'Nex at Johnson College.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — When it comes to the school day, most children look forward to recess, where they can run and play.

Imagine being able to help revamp your school's recess yard.

Students in Scranton are doing just that, with a little help from the community.

Snow, icy mix moving in for Thursday morning commute

A new playground is coming to Frances Willard Elementary.

It was an exciting announcement for more than 300 kindergarten through fourth-grade students.

Immediately, ideas began to swirl.

Newswatch 16's Emily Kress shares how excitement is building at a pretzel factory in the Poconos ahead of the big game.

James Mills, 82, who was reported missing in Chestnut Hill Twp. in Monroe County on February 1st, has been found safe.