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Pennsylvania without a state budget; How long will it take?
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania is supposed to be in its new fiscal year on July 1, but it’s not. The June 30 constitutionally mandated deadline for a state budget came and went. So, what now? And what’s next? “July 1. Here we are,” Rep. Ben Waxman (D-Montgomery), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, […]
$5 million class action lawsuit against Geisinger, Microsoft-owned IT company
DANVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) – A class action lawsuit has been filed against Geisinger and a Microsoft company – demanding $5 million to compensate patients for a data security breach. A former patient, James Wierbowski, filed the lawsuit individually and on behalf of more than 1 million impacted Geisinger patients, claiming that a former Nuance Communications […]
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, Pa. — 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,...
Pennsylvania county disenfranchised voters whose mail-in ballots had errors, ACLU lawsuit claims
The ballots, which were from both Republican and Democratic voters, were not counted in the April primary, according to the lawsuit. Several of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit are voters who say their ballots were rejected for errors on the ballot’s outer “declaration” envelope, such as for writing an “incomplete date,” or failing to sign and date the envelope in the correct place. The post Pennsylvania county disenfranchised voters whose mail-in ballots had errors, ACLU lawsuit claims appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Residents across multiple states flock to Pa. to buy fireworks ahead of July 4
Fireworks sales in Pennsylvania are picking up ahead of July 4th on Thursday, with stores reporting brisk sales."We paid like $750," said Justin Samy, who drove to Pennsylvania from his home in New Jersey to buy fireworks. "Usually for New Year's we get a little more, but for the 4th of July we're keeping it calm."Because the holiday is on a Thursday this year, stores are expecting crowds after 5 p.m. on Monday, and then a rush of customers the rest of the week.Many are coming from all over the country to buy their fireworks in Pennsylvania.SEE ALSO | Philadelphia...
Pharmacy reform passes state House
(The Center Square) – The state House OK’d a bill Friday that, if passed, will reign in pharmacy benefit managers, which impact prescription pricing and put pressure on independent drug stores across Pennsylvania. “We need to create a level playing field for our community pharmacies so that they can compete fairly with the big guys. We’re taking on corporate greed, and I believe we will win,” said the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Jessica Benham, D-Carrick. ...
State police warning residents PA of phone scam
(WJET/WFXP)– Pennsylvania State Police in McKean County are warning the public about a recent phone scam involving their Megan’s Law Unit. According to PSP Lewis Run, they’ve received several reports of unknown callers contacting residents pretending to be from PSP’s Megan’s Law Unit and that there’s a warrant for their arrest. To satisfy the warrant, […]
10 Somerset County players named to Pa. Baseball Coaches Association All-State Team
Ten Somerset County athletes were named to the Pennsylvania Baseball Coaches Association All-State Team on Monday. Somerset sophomore pitcher Braeden Flower and junior outfielder Lane Lambert were first-team selections while junior catcher Callen Miller earned a nod on the second team in Class 3A. "I am very proud of Braeden,...
Celebrate safely: state officials share safety tips ahead of Fourth of July weekend
Officials from several state agencies came together at Codorus State Park to provide safety tips ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. With a backdrop of the waterfront of Lake Marburg on a sunny June day, the leaders urged safety no matter how you celebrate the holiday. ...
Connecticut Sweeps Select Side Tourney in NY
Part of the resurgence of HS all-star and select-side tournaments took place in late June in New York. Teams from New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, both boys and girls, converged on Glover Field in Pelham, NY for a on-day event. The idea of the tournament was to give...
PSP unveils informational cards for people with autism to use during police encounters
Pennsylvania State Police have issued a card for people with autism to carry and present during encounters with police. Experts say the card is a good start, but it has to be coupled with education.
As gun violence drops sharply in Pa., focus is on what’s working
The first four months of 2024 saw a 23% decrease in Pennsylvania gun homicides compared to last year, according to the Center for American Progress. Pennsylvania saw the second-largest decline in the country last year. Philadelphia experienced the largest gun violence decline of major American cities in the same period.
State revenue grew during pandemic, but spending grew faster
(The Center Square) — State governments saw more tax revenues and federal support flow into their coffers during the pandemic. But that largesse may be ending — federal aid is winding down, spending has outpaced tax revenue, and in Pennsylvania, an aging population demands more government services. Over the last five years, General Fund revenues grew by 30% while spending grew by 33%, according to a recent analysis by the...
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