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PA Democrats host roundtable, tour addressing rural economic challenges
Participants in Tuesday’s Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee roundtable and tour examined obstacles for small businesses, particularly those in rural areas across the state. “I’m grateful for everyone who came out today from across Pennsylvania and beyond to talk about these challenges and how to best address this complex issue,” said State Rep. Paul Takac […] The post PA Democrats host roundtable, tour addressing rural economic challenges appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
PennLive 5: Can’t miss Pennsylvania high school football games in Week 2
It’s time to look ahead to the highly anticipated second week of the high school football season. Yes, teams are expected to make their biggest “jump” from week 1 to week 2, so the hours ahead will either validate that statement or have coaching staffs reeling heading into the heart of the regular season.
Report: Red tape, new power plant delays put PJM grid ‘in peril’
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania sits at the heart of the 13-state electric grid called PJM. That means the state’s role in generating power to keep the lights on in neighboring states is crucial. But a report warns that recent government policy choices have weakened the grid, making it more vulnerable to disruptions. A potential […]
Pa. bill would update precinct votes online. Mail ballots don't permit it
(The Center Square) — A proposal for election transparency has one state legislator going against the Department of State. At the center of the split: changes made to Pennsylvania’s elections stemming from the passage of Act 77 of 2019. Rep. Brad Roae, of Crawford County, R-6th Dist., introduced House Bill 2542 to require the department...
Pa. Election 2024: Everything You Need to Know About Requesting, Filling Out and Returning Your Mail Ballot
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 — On Nov. 5, Pennsylvanians will vote for president, U.S. House and Senate, state row offices (attorney general, auditor general and treasurer) and the legislature. While many voters will head to their local polling place on Election Day, others will opt to vote by mail instead. All registered voters in the commonwealth have been able to vote by mail since 2020. Mail voting can be confusing and has been made even more so...
McCaskey WR Alisay Ramos wins fan vote for Pa. high school football player of the week
J.P. McCaskey won just two football games a season ago, so last week’s season-opening win John Bartram was good for the program. And key in that big-time, 41-14, win was the play of wide receiver Alisay Ramos. Ramos hauled in four passes for 132 yards and three touchdowns. And...
Pennsylvania State Senator Speaks on Strategies to Lure Workers Back to the Office
Long before he was a State Senator, Nikil Saval authored and published a book titled, "Cubed: A Secret History of the Workplace," where he examines the evolution of the office and the future of office work. With companies eager to find ways to lure workers back to their desks and...
Pennsylvania: Five facts about Erie County
Erie, the northernmost county in Pennsylvania, has carved out a niche as a bellwether in US presidential elections, with a majority of voters picking the White House winner since 2008. - Independents are key - There were more than 200,000 registered voters in Erie County at the last presidential election in 2020, of which 137,494 voted, according to state figures -- putting turnout at around 68 percent, slightly above the national average.
Pa. taxpayers overcharged by $7 million for Medicaid prescription benefits
(WTAJ) — Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor released an audit showing that taxpayers in the Commonwealth paid $7 million more for Medicaid prescription drug benefits than they should have in 2022. According to DeFoor, the overcharging is a result of a lack of oversight of pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) by the Department of Human […]
See the latest forecast for central Pa. heading into Labor Day weekend
Forecasters with the National Weather Service (NWS) are predicting scattered rain showers and thunderstorms throughout central Pa. leading up to Labor Day weekend, but skies should be clear and sunny by Monday. Areas in and near Harrisburg, York, Lancaster, Carlisle and Lebanon will have a chance for rain from Thursday...
Lawmakers pushing for televised coverage of Steelers games in Central Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — As the National Football League’s regular season kickoff approaches, Pennsylvania State Reps. Dave Madsen and Justin Fleming (both D-Dauphin) are pushing for the Harrisburg region to have access to Pittsburgh Steelers football. The Federal Communications Commission currently allows NFL teams to claim television broadcast markets based solely on geography—meaning the owner of the […]
Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail in Pa. Wilds Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 5:17 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 6:15 p.m. for Northern Clinton, Northern Lycoming and Southern Lycoming as well as Sullivan and Columbia counties. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are probable. "At 5:15 p.m.,...
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