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Pa. legislators passed a lot of new laws with the budget. Here’s what’s happening with environmental policy.
Environmental advocates say the new $47.6 billion state budget is a bipartisan agreement that takes some positive steps for the environment. “It moves Pennsylvania closer to a cleaner, more affordable economy for all, with, obviously, still more work to be done,” said Robert Routh with Natural Resources Defense Council.
Big Lots has 73 stores in Pa. How many are closing?
There are 73 Big Lots stores in Pennsylvania. That ranks the Keystone State fifth with the most Big Lots stores in the United States behind only Texas, California, Florida and Ohio. Last month, discount chain Big Lots said it would close 35 to 40 locations after its revenue numbers saw...
Pa. DEP declares Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Bucks, Montgomery counties
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for parts of the state Thursday. The Pa. DEP declared the Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for ozone in the Philadelphia Area, which includes the counties of Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, and Philadelphia.
Inside Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s support for private school vouchers
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, Pa. — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is being eyed as a potential Democratic vice presidential nominee, but with that attention has come intense scrutiny of his support for a traditionally conservative idea: taxpayer-funded private school vouchers. Since taking...
Pa. teachers ‘breaking the bank’ on school supplies
According to the National Education Association (NEA), most teachers are still shelling out hundreds of dollars out of their own pocket for classroom school supplies. Now, a recent study has pegged teachers in Pennsylvania among those paying the most. CouponBirds — which is described by its “About Us” section as...
New Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Equalize Mental Health Care Costs for Military Families
Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the bipartisan Stop Copay Overpay Act, targeting improved affordability and access to mental and behavioral health care for military servicemembers, veterans, and their families via TRICARE. This legislation aims to align the cost of mental health care visits with those of primary healthcare visits across all TRICARE plans.
Flight canceled in Pennsylvania? You can now file a complaint with the state
A new online form from the Attorney General allows Pa. travelers to file complaints over their flights. HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a new complaint form for Pennsylvanians who encounter hardships with airline travel. The form is available online and is a response to an uptick in nationwide consumer complaints regarding […]
Pennsylvania DEP sends out $2.3M for alternative fuel vehicles, chargers
(The Center Square) — Local governments, schools, and businesses are set to receive funds to purchase dozens of alternative energy vehicles, hoping to curb emissions and clean up the air. The Department of Environmental Protection announced $2.3 million will fund 27 projects for 85 vehicles and two dozen chargers for electric vehicles. The money comes from the state’s Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant program. "This funding builds on the Shapiro Administration's...
Ohio-Based Brewery Takes Aim at Pennsylvania’s Alcohol Regulations
Ohio-based brewery Urban Artifact filed a federal lawsuit against Pennsylvania claiming that their business is hindered by favoritism. Ohio-based brewery Urban Artifact filed a federal lawsuit earlier this month against Pennsylvania claiming that their business is hindered by favoritism for in-state brewers, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. The...
Mother laments Pennsylvania's school choice stalemate
(The Center Square) – Another year, another budget plan adopted in Pennsylvania. Despite a $3 billion increase in spending – including record investment in struggling school districts – some parents say they’re disappointed that "lifeline scholarships" were overlooked, again. “Lifeline helps inner city and urban children regardless of their race to get a better education,” Printess Garrett, a Harrisburg School District resident, told The Center Square. “They’ll be taking care...
Pennsylvania Turnpike program urges travelers to properly dispose of cigarettes with
(WTAJ) — Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is partnering with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to implement the “Cigarette Litter Prevention Program” (CLPP). The CLPP will be implemented at up 17 service plazas and interchange access buildings across the state with a $20,000 grant received from Keep America Beautiful. The program will begin with a scan, or physical […]
PA man sentenced for large western PA drug operation
(WJET/WFXP)– A Pennsylvania man will spend the next nine years in prison along with supervised release after pleading guilty to trafficking hundreds of grams of cocaine along with heroin and fentanyl. Pittsburgh Judge Cathy Bissoon sentenced 36-year-old Sharon resident Nicholas Ostheimer to 108 months in prison followed by four...
A Philadelphian helped pave the way to breaking’s Olympic debut in Paris
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. New to the Olympics in 2024? Breaking, also known as breakdancing. The dance form is a pillar of hip-hop culture and got its start in the 1980s in...
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