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Is It Illegal to Pass on the Right in Pennsylvania?
If you've spent a considerable amount of time driving in Pennsylvania, you've probably seen (or done) this at least once. Passing on the right. There are a series of laws regulating passing on the state's roadways, including the right and wrong way to overtake another car while driving in Pennsylvania.
Push to deregulate hair braiding in Pennsylvania
Hair braiders in Pennsylvania are hoping to be exempt from regulatory oversight. “The Philadelphia Inquirer” reports that the PA state senate passed a bill last month that would free braiders from formal instruction. Democratic Senator Anthony Williams said the legislation would remove excessive and unnecessary barriers and would encourage entrepreneurism. However, the bill never became […]
Thousands of Pa. Prisoners Endure Summer Heat Without Air Conditioning
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 — As extreme heat stifles Pennsylvania for a fourth week, thousands of people incarcerated in state prisons have little opportunity for relief because more than a third of the facilities lack universal air conditioning. Of the 24 Pennsylvania state prisons, four have limited or no air conditioning in areas where incarcerated people live, work and gather. Five more have only partial coverage, according to the state Department of Corrections. The agency is working...
Former fire chief who died at Trump rally used his body to shield family from gunfire
BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (AP) — The former fire chief who was killed at a Pennsylvania rally for Donald Trump spent his final moments diving in front of his family to protect them from gunfire that rang out Saturday during an assassination attempt against the former president. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro confirmed Sunday that Corey Comperatore, […]
Two more Pa. House members announce their resignation
The number of members in the Pennsylvania state House is fluctuating again. House Speaker Joanna McClinton’s office announced on Tuesday that Philadelphia Democratic Reps. Donna Bullock and Stephen Kinsey have submitted letters of resignation from their respective House seats. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Lt. Gov. Robinson’s chief of staff invokes ‘some folks need killing’ comment after a body is carried away from Trump assassination attempt
Brian LiVecchi, the chief of staff and general counsel for Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, invoked a controversial comment from his boss following the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump.
Pennsylvania officials release new recommendations for protecting wildlife
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — A new report is being highlighted by Pennsylvania officials for its recommendations to use wildlife corridors to protect wildlife, limit vehicle collisions and reconnect habitats. The Theodore Roosevelt Conversation Partnership and PennEnviroment highlighted the new legislative budget and finance committee report calls for some changes. These suggested changes include better utilizing forested […]
After 42 Years, Another Day in Court for Subu Vedam
Maybe you’ve seen the yellow yard signs around town: “WE’RE FOR INTEGRITY/ #FairTrialFor Subu.” Subu is Subramanyam Vedam, four decades into a life sentence for the murder of his boyhood friend Thomas Kinser in 1980 – a crime Subu says he did not commit. Next Monday, Subu’s lawyers will try to convince Judge Jonathan Grine that he deserves a new trial on grounds that evidence that might have led to an acquittal was suppressed at the time of his original trials. The hearing begins at 10 a.m. in the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte. Subu’s supporters are expected to pack the house. Subu...
Pennsylvania Legislature Approves Automatic Return of Unclaimed Property
Treasurer Stacy Garrity praised the General Assembly for unanimously approving legislation to enact Pennsylvania Money Match, which will allow the Pennsylvania Treasury Department to automatically return unclaimed property to its rightful owners. Senate Bill 24, sponsored by Sen. John DiSanto (R-15), has been sent to Governor Josh Shapiro for his...
AG: Lawsuit against resort in Poconos about alleged mistreatment of people who bought timeshares settled
HARRISBURG, Pa. – A lawsuit against the owners of a resort in the Poconos regarding alleged mistreatment of consumers who purchased timeshares has been settled. Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the settlement of the lawsuit against the owners of Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmony Tuesday. The settlement...
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