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A comprehensive list of state related agencies, offices, commissions and councils of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Find out the functions, responsibilities and links of each agency, as well as the defunct departments and related lists.
Learn about the agency that supports the core operations of the Pennsylvania state government, such as building, procurement, real estate, and energy management. Find out its history, organizational structure, and sub-units.
Learn about the history, investments and assets of the public pension system for state employees in Pennsylvania. Founded in 1923, the system has over $30 billion in assets and more than 190,000 beneficiaries.
PSERS is a governmental defined benefit plan for public school employees in Pennsylvania, with over 500,000 members and $72.8 billion in assets. It has been criticized for its high fees, poor performance, and controversial investments in alternative assets such as private equity and hedge funds.
The department provides care and support to vulnerable citizens in various programs, such as foster care, disability services, and healthcare. It also oversees juvenile corrections facilities and forestry camps in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania is a state in the northeastern United States with a rich and diverse history, culture, and natural features. Learn about its colonial origins, role in the American Revolution and Civil War, geography, population, state symbols, and more.
Learn about the structure and functions of the government of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a state in the United States. Find out the names and roles of the executive, legislative and judicial branches, as well as the local government units and the state capital.
Learn about the history, functions and leadership of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, a cabinet-level agency in the state government. The agency oversees worker safety, unemployment benefits, vocational rehabilitation and construction code enforcement.