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Governor Shapiro’s Ceremonial Bill Signing: Boosting Jobs, Economy, and Shovel-Ready Sites!
BETHLEHEM, PA — On Tuesday, Governor Josh Shapiro, along with DCED Secretary Rick Siger and Lehigh Valley legislators, gathered at the historic Bethlehem Steel General Office (SGO) Building for a ceremonial signing of the new bipartisan budget. The 2024-25 budget focuses on making Pennsylvania more competitive economically, growing the state’s economy, and creating good-paying jobs.
Pennsylvania mother and daughter compete for national titles
POTTSVILLE, Pa. — The reigning National United States Pennsylvania Ms. Regina Burhop, walked the streets of Pottsville as a little girl. The very same streets where she is now raising her 4-year-old daughter, Ella Burhop, who is following in her mom's footsteps. Ella was crowned Pennsylvania princess in February....
Two Democrat Pennsylvania State House Representatives resign
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Two Democratic Party members of the Pennsylvania State House Representatives announced they are resigning. According to the Office of the Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, both Rep. Donna Bullock (D-195th) and Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-201st) both resigned. Bullock resigned on Monday, July 15 after first winning a special election for […]
Manufactured homeowners still protesting rent gouging
(The Center Square) – Manufactured home communities offer affordable housing options for people on fixed incomes, but in Pennsylvania, homeowners say “predatory” lot rent increases threaten their way of life. Two bills that could resolve the issue have lawmakers at odds and expressing skepticism about their prospects. Manufactured homes are constructed in factories and assembled on-site. Residents typically own the home, but not always the land on which it sits....
Settlement Reached in Split Rock Resort Timeshare Lawsuit
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a legal settlement with Split Rock Resort’s owners, Split Rock Investments, LLC, and SCH USA, LLC, for alleged consumer mistreatment related to timeshare sales. The lawsuit, filed by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, accused the resort of violating state Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Laws by denying timeshare owners property access and imposing excessive fees.
State Rep. Burns offers free lunches to veterans
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State representative Frank Burns, D-Cambria, is hosting a free spaghetti lunch for veterans. The Veterans Appreciation Lunch is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jackson Twp. Fire Hall. “Honoring our veterans in this way is a long standing tradition for me that I […]
Stephen A. Smith slams politicians for having ‘audacity’ to ask people to lower political temperature
Stephen A. Smith spoke very harshly against politicians’ requests to tone down the heat of political conversations, saying they are responsible for instigating the current environment. The sports commentator’s heavy criticism comes after former President Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt during a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday. Smith expressed gratitude that Trump was not […]
Thousands of Pa. Prisoners Endure Summer Heat Without Air Conditioning
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — As extreme heat stifles Pennsylvania for a fourth week, thousands of people incarcerated in state prisons have little opportunity for relief because more than a third of the facilities lack universal air conditioning. Of the 24 Pennsylvania state prisons, four have limited or no air conditioning in areas where incarcerated people live, work and gather. Five more have only partial coverage, according to the state Department of Corrections. The agency is working...
Home health aide may have overdosed in client's bathroom, police say
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A home health aide in Fayette is facing charges after police say she may have overdosed in her client's bathroom.According to Family Choice Healthcare, Nicole Walker, 27, was hired at their company 6 weeks ago. Family Choice Healthcare provides in-home care for clients to assist with daily living activities. A spokesperson said their clients receive service under the Pennsylvania Medicaid – Community Health Choice Waiver program.They said their clients then can choose to hire or fire the aide workers.Brad and Kim Heckman said they hired Walker about three weeks ago to care for their 80-year-old mother Flay."Her shift...
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