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Pennsylvania schools to reap $11 billion in rewards; taxpayers questioning if its money well spent
(WHTM) — Governor Josh Shapiro went back to school today to tout the historic $11 billion coming to Pennsylvania schools this year, however questions are still being asked about whether taxpayers’ dollars are well-spent. Public schools are joyous over the $11 billion budget, including schools like Central Dauphin that have been unconstitutionally underfunded for years. […]
Local lawmakers looking to invest in rural areas
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (WTAJ) – Rep. Paul Takac and the House Majority Policy Committee visited Actuated Medical to tour a prime example of rural economic development, while also discussing the needs of the community. Upon arrival, the group took a tour of the facility to see what they are developing. Actuated Medical focuses on developing and […]
Pennsylvania to continue testing drinking water near East Palestine train derailment site for 10 years
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pennsylvania will continue to test drinking water near the East Palestine train derailment site for the next 10 years, the Shapiro administration announced on Tuesday.While no contamination related to the train derailment has been found so far, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection says it will continue to sample private drinking water wells within a one-mile radius of the site over the next decade.The DEP said funding for the work is included in a proposed federal consent decree between the Environmental Protection Agency and Norfolk Southern. The DEP will also oversee Norfolk Southern's testing of three groundwater monitoring wells...
Republicans cut into Democratic leads in Pennsylvania with big registration numbers
Pennsylvania Republicans registered more new voters than Democrats in July, a month when former President Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt in the battleground state. Republicans added 19,127 new voters to their rolls last month, compared to the Democratic Party’s 17,495, according to an Axios report. A gunman opened fire on the former president during […]
Scranton School District announces dress code changes
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Changes are coming to the high school dress code for the Scranton School District for the approaching school year. After a meeting Monday night and hearing from high school students themselves, the district has updated the guidelines to offer more flexibility while maintaining a focus on appropriate attire Students can […]
Women's Basketball Announces 2024 Signing Class
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. – Bloomsburg women's basketball head coach Alison Tagliaferri announced the program's 2024 signing class, featuring four newcomers from the Keystone State. Joining the Huskies for the 2024-25 season are Lex Ferguson, Maddison Maynard, Kalleigh Nerone and Kash Santos. Bloomsburg women's basketball is coming off an 8-20 season...
Two arrested in East Stroudsburg motel drug investigation
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people have been arrested after an undercover investigation resulted in a motel drug operation being shut down. According to the Stroud Area Regional Police Department, on August 27 around 3:00 p.m., Sean Johnson, 50, and Cathi Jones, 52, were captured in Alabama after a warrant was issued for their arrest […]
Pa. plant to close; more than 100 people to be laid off
More than 100 people will be laid off at a manufacturing plant in Northampton County. Stuffed Puffs has filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act notice informing the state that it will close its plant at 3910 Stuffed Puffs Place in Hanover Township near Bethlehem and 106 people will be laid off.
New Walmart Policies Target Customers in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
How did Walmart become the "retailer of the people?" Walmart has convinced shoppers that it offers the absolute lowest prices anywhere, so there's never a need to shop elsewhere. And, well, they're not altogether wrong. Walmart is the closest you'll get to a Costco or BJ's without paying a membership...
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