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McCormick meets with veterans in Lancaster County
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dave McCormick met with veterans in Lancaster on Friday morning to discuss issues facing the military community. McCormick, who served in the First Gulf War and earned a Bronze Star, said he feels “very connected to that group” of constituents.
Democratic candidates criticize school choice amid budget stalemate
(The Center Square) — To fix education funding, Democrats want to see the state government take on a bigger proportion of school funding. “The state budget is now almost a week late. We expect some critical decisions will be made over this weekend that we hope complete the budget,” said Marc Stier, executive director of the Pennsylvania Policy Center, during an online press conference with two Democratic state senate candidates. “The most critical decision will be about how we fund our schools.” ...
DCC’s Kulbatsky named PA HS Softball Coaches Association 1A Pitcher of the Year; 32 Named All-State
Led by Class 1A Picher of the Year, Rylee Kulbatsky of DuBois Central Catholic, 32 District 9 and District 10 players were named All-State in softball by the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association on Friday, July 5. Fourteen of those players were first-team selections. Class 2A and Class 4A...
Some communities are pushing back on an effort by a Lehigh Valley lawmaker to fix the affordable housing crisis
Jeffery Ayers has lived in Moore Township for more than 60 years. He has seen the Northampton County community grow, but it mostly remains a patchwork of farms and small villages. As chair of the Moore Township Zoning Board, he’s well aware of the growing development in the Lehigh Valley and is sympathetic to the region’s housing shortage. However, he considers the township to be unique, with ...
No more invasive species planting along state highways
(The Center Square) – A new law now requires the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to plant native species along state highways. Although the department began following the directive on its own, state Rep. Brett Miller said the “small, but mighty” bill makes the policy official and will “reach to every corner of Pennsylvania.” “We are all becoming more aware of the problems associated with non-native species and their negative impact on our ecosystem here in Pennsylvania,” he said on the House floor Wednesday. Burns said approximately 2,100 native plant species exist in Pennsylvania, including ferns, sedges, rushes, wildflowers, and vines. The new law defines non-native plants according to designation from the National Invasive Species Information Center. The center warns that invasive species threaten the extinction of native plants and animals and destroy the state’s biodiversity.
Pennsylvania working on interstate licensing compacts
(The Center Square) – State government’s mission to attract and retain health care workers took another step forward Wednesday. The House of Representatives approved legislation paving the way for Pennsylvania’s participation in interstate licensing compacts. This means doctors, nurses, pharmacists, counselors, and many other medical professionals could soon practice in multiple states without applying for new licenses every time. It’s an important step that could attract these in-demand workers from...
Rising Latino population drives economic growth in Western Pennsylvania
Jul. 5—New Spanish grocery stores are opening, adding a fresh flavor to the city. Amid the usual Pittsburgh traffic noise, reggaeton now pulses from car speakers, and local restaurants are featuring horchata on their menus. The face of Western Pennsylvania is changing. According to the 2022 Allegheny County Latinx Needs Assessment Report, the overall population of Pittsburgh grew by less than ...
Seneca Valley's Lexie Hames, Neshannock's Addy Frye top 2024 all-state softball teams
Jul. 5—Two WPIAL softball players, Seneca Valley's Lexie Hames and Neshannock's Addy Frye, were named Pennsylvania's top pitcher and player when all-state teams were announced Friday. Hames was voted the state's overall player of the year and Frye was pitcher of the year as chosen by the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association. Both are juniors. Hames went 16-1 with 265 ...
Warning for election scam targeting voters
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Area Election officials and law enforcement are warning residents about a scam targeting voters or would be voters. The con artists are trying to get your personal information via email, phone calls, and text messages. Investigators say in some cases the scammers are trying to deter people from voting or registering […]
GOP turns the spotlight on Sen. Bob Casey's family ties in key Pennsylvania race
Bob Casey Jr. rode a wave of reform to the U.S. Senate in 2006, standing out with other Democrats who vowed to end a culture of scandal and self-dealing in Washington, D.C. A fixture of Pennsylvania politics whose late father had served as governor, Casey unveiled an ethics plan at the restaurant formerly owned by disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff. He later seethed over an ad in which his Republican opponent questioned his integrity.
Pa. liquor board ordered to refund millions in alcohol pickup fees
Individuals, bars and restaurants statewide are closer to receiving refunds worth tens of millions of dollars on orders of alcohol not carried at Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores but which were required to be picked up at the state liquor seller’s locations. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court this week...
Climate advocates boost EVs as anti-EV ads run in Pa.
Holiday weekends often bring up conversations about gas prices. But electric vehicle advocates want more people to consider skipping the pump altogether. The advocacy arm of the Environmental Defense Fund says EVs are getting more affordable and convenient each year. The push comes as an oil refining trade group is...
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