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Penn State to Seek $40M Increase in State Funding
Penn State will request a $40 million increase in its appropriation from the commonwealth in the 2025-26 budget after five years of mostly stagnant state funding. The university's Board of Trustees on Friday approved the appropriation request, which includes a $30 million increase in Penn State's general support appropriation — the funding used to support the university's academic mission and to provide a discounted tuition rate for Pennsylvania resident students. President Neeli Bendapudi described the general support increase request as a step toward raising Penn State's per-student state funding for resident students, which at $5,789 is less than state-related peers Pitt ($9,538...
New protections for Pennsylvania car buyers announced
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — An amendment to the Pennsylvania Automotive Industry Trade Practices will help to protect car buyers, according to Attorney General Michelle Henry. The amendment modernizes the regulatory definition of “advertisement” to clearly include online statements and representations. Motor vehicle dealers will now be required to inspect each motor vehicle within 30 days of […]
'It was heartbreaking.' Gov. Shapiro promises help after touring flood-ravaged Westfield
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Wednesday got a first-hand look at devastation wrought in northern Tioga County last month by the remnants of Hurricane Debby, and promised local officials they would get the help they need with the recovery. Accompanied by Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Randy Padfield, state Rep. Clint Owlett,...
Western Pennsylvanians embrace tradition, innovation with canning
Sep. 6—It's canning season in Western Pennsylvania. "You can 'can' just about everything," said Denise Relihan, 55, of Harrison. "Tomatoes, peppers, garlic, rice, fruit, jellies, beans, juices, vegetables and meat too. The list goes on." Relihan has a designated canning room in her home and learned the art of canning from her parents. "I taught myself pressure canning and oven canning," ...
Potential for ‘modern Silicon Valley’ to come to Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) — A new law designed to boost high-value manufacturing through engineering firms and universities took center stage on Tuesday. Now, it just needs state funding. Act 24, passed in June, created the Max Manufacturing Initiative to build public-private partnerships through a grant and loan program, shared...
PA Lottery player wins $1,000 a week for life
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A Pennsylvania Lottery player in Luzerne County has won $1,000 a week for life. The Cash4Life® winning ticket worth $1,000 a week for life, or $1 million cash, was sold in Luzerne County on Thursday, September 5. The ticket correctly matched all five balls drawn, 2-22-31-48-56. The selling retailer, Fuel On in Drums, […]
New Report Shows Pennsylvania’s Cyber Charter Schools Are Failing Black and Hispanic Students
Yet another study has been released that shows how cyber charter schools damage the education of Pennsylvania students and waste Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars. There’s no question that for some students with particular academic and social challenges, cyber charters are a useful solution. But for the majority of students and their families, cyber charters are a bad deal. And that damage is felt disproportionately by certain groups of students in the commonwealth.
Pa. County Was Wrong to Reject Provisional Ballots From Voters Who Made Mail Ballot Errors, Court Says
This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. Sign up for Votebeat's free newsletters here. HARRISBURG — A judge got it wrong when he decided that Butler County did not have to count provisional ballots from voters whose mail ballots were rejected because of an error, Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court ruled Thursday. Lawyers for voting rights groups that brought the case said the ruling would set a statewide standard. Meanwhile, a broader case on whether mail ballots can be rejected because voters failed to properly date their return envelopes is moving forward after an appeal, setting...
An at-risk butterfly hunkers down at PA’s biggest bombing range
This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food of Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food of Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. The eastern...
Officials urge Powerball players to check tickets as time is running out on $1m prize that was bought at grocery store
TIME is running out for one lucky lottery winner who has just weeks to claim their winnings. The lucky Pennsylvania resident won $1 million in an October 4, 2023, Powerball drawing. According to local ABC affiliate WHTM, the winner matched five of the five white balls drawn which included 9-35-54-63-64 but missed out on matching the […]
Faith leaders ask for peace amid heated election rhetoric
(The Center Square) – Faith leaders from across Pennsylvania met at the Capitol to encourage politicians, and the people supporting them, to approach their differences with civility. Choices and Voices for Peace, a statement signed by more than 330 religious leaders, asks people of faith to “commit to courageous peacebuilding” ahead of November’s hotly contentious election. Those gathered reflected a broad spectrum of religious perspectives. Led by the Evangelical Lutheran...
PA introduces texting 911 for emergencies
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) unveiled a new program, “Text-to-911”, that allows texting 911 for emergencies across all Pennsylvania counties. PEMA states on its website that voice calls are preferred and this feature is directed towards individuals who have speech or hearing impairments, those having emergencies that render them unable […]
Race to watch: Pennsylvania’s 2024 general election for attorney general
Democrat Eugene DePasquale and Republican Dave Sunday are representing the major parties. Four other minor party candidates are in the race. Several row offices in Pennsylvania are up for election in 2024 — attorney general, auditor general and treasurer. In the race for attorney general, six candidates are on the ballot.
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