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School Vouchers May Make It into Pennsylvania’s Budget. What Would They Really Do?
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. HARRISBURG — Few arguments in Harrisburg are as fraught as the one happening now over school choice vouchers, and it features a lot of spin from lawmakers and lobbyists. Still, as budget talks speed toward a resolution that may include them, there is also a substantial body of research from decades of voucher use in multiple states that can offer some clarity. Broadly, voucher programs route public funding into private schools, generally in the form of...
Should Pa. join other states in allowing cyclists to roll through stop signs?
The congested roads of cities like Philadelphia were not built to foster a harmonious relationship between throngs of motorists and outnumbered cyclists who don't get much space to operate. Josh Kim, the owner of Brewerytown's Spot Gourmet Burgers, was running errands in his car a few weeks ago when he...
Shapiro Visits Centre County to Tout Expanded Relief from Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Philipsburg on Thursday to discuss Pennsylvania's expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program that will provide more money to a greater number of older and disabled adults. Speaking at Philipsburg Towers senior living community and Philipsburg Senior Resource Center, Shapiro announced that the first checks since an expansion of the program was signed into law last year will go out beginning July 1. Passed with bipartisan support, the legislation marked the first update of the program since 2006. "It’s been really effective. The problem is, it hadn’t been updated in 20 years," Shapiro said. "So every time a senior would get...
‘Woefully behind’: Pa. advocates hope more support for historic revitalization is part of the state’s budget
Pennsylvania’s historic preservation tax credit program has an annual cap of $5 million. Legislation moving through Harrisburg would change that. Preservationists and developers are keeping their fingers crossed for new state funding to revitalize historic buildings. Two bills introduced this month would significantly raise the annual cap for the...
Pennsylvania to begin new fiscal year without budget, as Shapiro, lawmakers express optimism
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Work by Pennsylvania lawmakers to complete a new budget was on track to blow into the new fiscal year, with Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and top lawmakers still expressing optimism Thursday that closed-door talks are yielding progress, despite the missed deadline. For Shapiro, it will be...
Pennsylvania ShopRites adding AI-powered shopping carts
(WHTM) — Several Pennsylvania ShopRite stores are adding AI-powered shopping carts to their stores. Instacart, the leading grocery technology in North America, and Wakefern Food Corporation, the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the U.S., have unveiled their new AI-powered shopping cart, Caper Carts. The carts feature an interactive screen and...
Pennsylvania Attorney General Sues Concord Auto Protect for Warranty Scam
HARRISBURG, PA — This week, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a lawsuit against Concord Auto Protect, Inc., a vehicle service repair contract company based in King of Prussia. The company is accused of scamming vehicle owners with aftermarket warranties that falsely promise full coverage for repairs. The lawsuit alleges...
$80M in Pennsylvania school meal debt could be erased
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — School meal debt for students in Pennsylvania is nearly $80 million and could be erased with new legislation. The legislation was introduced to the education committee on Monday, June 24, by Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny County). It would wipe out school meal debt across the Commonwealth and introduce a free meal […]
Upcoming Events Taking Place in Hopewell! Please Check Them Out
It’s the summer which means that a ton of things are happening in Hopewell. Different teams and organizations have plenty of events scheduled and Hopewell Sports Nation wants to make sure you’re aware of what’s going on. Throughout the summer, HSN will do our best to publicize...
Pennsylvania House passes bill to expand hunting to Sundays
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill to expand hunting on Sundays, despite some lawmakers expressing concerns about provisions on trespassing and hunting in state parks. Rep. Mandy Steele (D-Allegheny), the bill’s sponsor said the deer overpopulation in her area was creating problems for farmers and their crops, and making hunting allowed […] The post Pennsylvania House passes bill to expand hunting to Sundays appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Pennsylvania lawmakers react to 2024 presidential debate
(WHTM)– The 2024 presidential debate drew dozens out to HMAC in Harrisburg Thursday night, including Governor Josh Shapiro. Polls show Americans are divided on who they want for president, but Governor Shapiro says the choice is clear. He spoke In front of a huge group of Biden supporters. Governor Shapiro Thursday night telling this crowd […]
New dog kennel bill passes Pennsylvania Senate unanimously, moves to House
(WHTM) — Boarding kennels have had issues with boarding their dogs and crossing the Pennsylvania state line. A new bill aims to eliminate this problem. Senate Bill 82, sponsored by Pennsylvania Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York), has unanimously passed the State Senate that would extend license fee exemptions to service dogs belonging to sheriff’s offices, fire […]
Accused Ardsley bank robber charged in Hastings-on-Hudson home invasion
A suspect in three bank robberies in Ardsley and Pennsylvania this month has now been linked to a home invasion in Hastings-on-Hudson. Brandon Scerri, 29, was arrested with his girlfriend on June 20 shortly after the Chase Bank on Saw Mill River Road in Ardsley was robbed of $16,000 by a gunman who handed the teller a note demanding $100 and $50 bills and threatening "don't make me come over the counter," according to a criminal complaint...
Thousands still without power after severe storms hit PA
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Because of the storms that passed through Pennsylvania, thousands remain without power all across the Commonwealth. As of 7:20 p.m., PPL is reporting that over 8,000 people in our viewing area are without power with most of the outages coming from Columbia, Lehigh, and Schuylkill County. PPL crews have been working […]
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