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Pa. legislature votes to allow doorless Jeep driving
Pennsylvania legislators have sent a bill to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk that would allow owners of Jeeps, Broncos, and similar vehicles to drive without their doors attached. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Devlin Robinson, R-Allegheny County, passed the state Senate last year and was given final approval by the House on Wednesday.
Pa. restarts plan to upgrade voter registration and election management systems
Upgrades will come in stages over a, at minimum, four year process. After a multi-year delay, the state is back on track to upgrade several software systems to manage election data like voter registrations, election-night reporting and campaign finance figures. The previous administration under Gov. Tom Wolf started the effort...
Bill to allow medical practice across state lines sent to Gov. Shapiro
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — In an effort to address healthcare worker shortages, Rep. Frank Burns created legislation that would allow interstate licensing compacts to become operational. That bill, H.B. 2200, was sent to the Governor Shapiro on Wednesday, July 3. The legislation would require applicants in healthcare professions to submit fingerprints as part of their […]
Pennsylvania House passes historic marriage equality legislation
(WJET/WFXP) – A historic marriage equality legislation has been passed by the Pennsylvania House. On Tuesday, July 2, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 2269 with a historic 133-68 vote. This passing marks the first time marriage equality legislation has been moved through a chamber of the General Assembly. HB 2269 amends Title 23, […]
Baker’s bill modernizing professional licensure standards/practices becomes law
WILKES-BARRE — Sen. Lisa Baker on Wednesday said Senate Bill 403 — now Act 32 of 2024 – resolves long-standing issues and updates critical provisions to align the law with current professional standards and practices. Baker, R-Lehman Township, said the legislation modernizing the Engineer, Land Surveyor and...
Senate passes bill that would benefit farmers, veterans
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A bill that would benefit farmers, veterans and sportsmen in Pennsylvania was approved by the Senate, according to Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35). Senate Bill 916 was approved on Wednesday, July 3 and is headed to the governor for his signature. The bill authorizes farmers to make deliveries directly to homes using […]
Emlenton Woman Involved in Two-Vehicle Crash in Mercer County
MERCER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — An Emlenton woman was involved in a collision in Mercer County on Monday evening. According to Mercer-based State Police, the crash happened at the intersection of Cranberry Road and George Junior Road in Pine Township, Mercer County, around 5:21 p.m. on Monday, July 1.
SLIDESHOW: Struthers Fourth of July Parade
21 News is taking a look at how communities across the Mahoning Valley celebrated the Fourth of July. The City of Struthers held its annual Fourth of July Parade, which featured a performance from the Struthers High School Marching Band, the Struthers Homecoming Court and of course the stars and stripes as far as the eye could see.
Westminster receives national acclaim as a College of Distinction
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.-- Westminster College has been named a 2024-2025 College of Distinction, recognized for offering a high-quality undergraduate education that focuses on experiential learning, its exceptional business, education and nursing programs, and strong student-teacher relationships that encourage student success. Colleges of Distinction, a unique guide for college-bound students, has...
Hiram College graduate Grace Wilson rises to first assistant with Youngstown State volleyball
Hiram College graduate Grace Wilson aspires to become the head coach of a college volleyball program one day and is getting closer to reaching her goal. The 2017 Terriers’ alum is now coaching for a Division I program, having been named as the first assistant coach for Youngstown State University on June 4.
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