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Despite Jay-Z and Josh Shapiro’s support, Pa. didn’t approve school vouchers. Here’s why.
Pennsylvania lawmakers and advocates were prepared for a tough budget fight over school vouchers this year. Despite support for vouchers from Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro, GOP leaders, and even Jay-Z, a proposed $100 million voucher program was not a major sticking point in budget negotiations. Instead, legislative leaders reached a...
New Pa. law expands Philly’s homeowner protections against ‘We Buy Houses’ hustlers
A new Pennsylvania law aimed at protecting homeowners from predatory tactics that can strip them of their housing wealth will expand protections already in place in Philadelphia. The state law will regulate third parties in real estate deals called “wholesalers,” who sign agreements of sale with homeowners and then sell...
Pa. receives nearly $400 million in federal funds to help companies cut carbon emissions
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration will now work on a process for distributing the funds throughout the state. The post Pa. receives nearly $400 million in federal funds to help companies cut carbon emissions appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Penn State raises their tuition for the 2025-2026 semester
Penn State announced that they will raise their in-state tuition by 2% at their University Park campus for the 2025-2026 semester. The new tuition also includes a 4% increase for out-of-state undergraduate and graduate students. On their Commonwealth Campuses, in-state resident undergraduate students will not see a raise in their tuition. However, non-resident undergraduate students […]
Gov. Josh Shapiro's path to prominence started in Montgomery County
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- There's growing speculation that Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro could be a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris. Shapiro is among several Democratic governors getting attention for the vice president spot. Just nine days ago, he joined Harris for Thai take-out at Reading Terminal Market after she spoke at a town hall event in Philadelphia.The Keystone State is considered perhaps the most significant battleground state with 19 electoral votes, thrusting Shapiro into the national spotlight. Shapiro, 51, is the 48th governor of Pennsylvania currently serving his first term. He's become a rising Democratic star and was commended last...
Pennsylvania Home Prices Surge for Fifth Consecutive Month
LEMOYNE, PA — Pennsylvania’s median home sales price has risen for the fifth month in a row, according to a report for the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors®. In June, the median price climbed nearly 6% to $312,000, up from $295,000 in May. This marks a nearly 6% increase compared to June 2023.
Pa. election integrity group met with 2 architects of 2020 effort to overturn election
Editor’s note: This story is the first in a series about the “election integrity” movement of people who believe recent elections are illegitimate and are preparing to challenge the election result in Pennsylvania this November. On a Tuesday night in June, about 150 people gathered online to...
Poll: Pa. voters believe the U.S. is on the ‘wrong track,’ ‘opposes’ banning gas vehicles
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — New polling conducted in Pennsylvania shows that the United States is on the “wrong track” and that there is “strong opposition” to government policies designed to ban new gas-powered vehicles. The polling, fielded in Pa. between June 29 and July 1, was conducted by Remington Research Group. It measured likely voter […]
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