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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...
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.
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...
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 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...
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 […]
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 […]
Sparklers are hot as a blowtorch – and other lesser-known Pennsylvania July 4th safety tips
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — You know about fireworks and intoxicated driving — and you should, because those are, after all, causes of Independence Day celebration fatalities every year. But sparklers? Yes, if you’re not careful, said John “J.C.” Tedorski, Pennsylvania’s deputy state fire commissioner. “The tip of that sparkler — the temperature reaches the […]
Spotlight PA event: How unreliable water systems affect quality of life
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Pennsylvania PUC holds hearings on proposed $503M hike
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has held various public hearings regarding a $503 million electric rate increase by FirstEnergy. The utility is seeking an annual increase in revenues of $503,848,000 (34%) for electric distribution services provided to customers in the Med-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power and West Penn Power Rate […]
Erie & Warren Dairy Princesses in Harrisburg for National Dairy Month
June is national dairy month, and Pennsylvania’s dairy princesses and queens got a chance to celebrate at the capitol today. Lawmakers and leaders in the agriculture industry highlighted the importance of dairy farms to the Commonwealth. There are over 5,000 dairy farms that contribute $11.8 billion to Pennsylvania’s economy each year.
Valley Forge Cyclists Undeterred by Heat, Embark on 60-mile Ride
A group of five Montgomery County bicyclists braved a 60-mile bike ride from Valley Forge during the weekend heat. Despite the rising heat, some resilient Valley Forge cyclists residents are determined not to let high temperatures ruin their plans, writes Jon Hurdle for The New York Times. Last week, when...
Northwestern Pa. High School Sports Awards: View more than 300 photos from annual event
The Northwestern Pennsylvania High School Sports Awards show honored more than 300 athletes from District 10 Monday night at Warner Theatre in downtown Erie. With 750 people in attendance, the show featured Erie native and NFL star running back James Conner as the guest speaker and many photo opportunities for winning athletes, coaches,...
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