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Compromises on education spending, tax cuts, and transit headline Pa.’s $47.6B budget
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. — Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a $47.6 billion budget that increases public education spending, funnels new dollars into economic development, provides a one-time boost for transit systems, and creates a new college scholarship program. Education defined...
Update: Damaging winds and quarter-sized hail predicted with thunderstorms in Southeast Pa. Wednesday
On Wednesday at 3:35 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 4 p.m. for Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. The storms could bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. “At 3:35 p.m., a severe...
State Rep. Burns offers free lunches to veterans
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State representative Frank Burns, D-Cambria, is hosting a free spaghetti lunch for veterans. The Veterans Appreciation Lunch is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jackson Twp. Fire Hall. “Honoring our veterans in this way is a long standing tradition for me that I […]
Want to be a PA corrections officer? The DOC is hiring
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – If you want to be a corrections officer in Pennsylvania, the Department of Corrections is hiring for positions in Clearfield, Somerset, and Huntingdon counties. For interested applicants, the DOC is hosting a job fair on July 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Quehanna Boot Camp, located at 4395 […]
Second BOG Term for Brandon Danz
When Brandon W. Danz ’03 was a student at Millersville University, he was appointed by then Governor Mark Schweiker to serve as a student member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors. Fast-forward to 2024, when Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro recently appointed him to once again serve on the BOG. His first meeting was on July 11.
Pa. company laying off 70 people
The Radian Group, a mortgage insurance company, is laying off approximately 70 people in Chester County. Radian Group Inc. filed a WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act) notice with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry informing that state it is laying off the employees at 550 East Swedesford Road in Tredyffrin Township near Wayne.
Settlement Reached in Split Rock Resort Timeshare Lawsuit
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a legal settlement with Split Rock Resort’s owners, Split Rock Investments, LLC, and SCH USA, LLC, for alleged consumer mistreatment related to timeshare sales. The lawsuit, filed by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, accused the resort of violating state Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Laws by denying timeshare owners property access and imposing excessive fees.
Penn College sees unexpected increase in state budget
Williamsport, Pa. — On July 11, Gov. Josh Shapiro approved the 2024-25 Pennsylvania budget, which includes a $4 million increase in state appropriations for Penn College — a 13% increase compared to last year. In the College's 2024-25 budget, approved by the Board of Directors on June 27, the Board only anticipated a 5% increase. This brings the College's state appropriation funding to a total of $33,971,000. ...
Local bar owners say happy hour expansion bill is ‘huge win’ for PA
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11 Investigates Exclusive: Pittsburgh police ramp up patrols near downtown shooting scene
After a shooting downtown in broad daylight Tuesday afternoon, Pittsburgh police put out the call for officers from the zones to ramp up patrols in that area of downtown.
Pitt and basketball coach Jeff Capel agree to an extension through at least the 2029-30 season
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh and men’s basketball coach Jeff Capel have agreed to a contract extension that runs through at least the 2029-30 season. Financial details of the extension, announced Wednesday, were not disclosed. Capel has a 97-92 record in six years with the Panthers, leading the program...
Judge limits taxpayer funds for father's death penalty defense in New Kensington slaying
A Westmoreland County judge said she will limit defense spending of taxpayer funds for the pending trial of a Brackenridge man who faces a potential death sentence in connection with the alleged killing of his 9-year-old son. Common Pleas Judge Meagan Bilik-DeFazio said Wednesday excessive costs incurred by public defenders...
Duquesne’s Jakub Necas Leads Czechia to Upset in European Championships
On Wednesday, Duquesne rising sophomore Jakub Necas continued his elite play in Poland, representing Czechia in the U20 European Championships. Necas once again turned in a strong stat line, leading the team with 20 points. He also grabbed 11 rebounds in the win over No. 2 Serbia in the Round of 16. This big win comes after Czechia struggled in the first three games of group play, going 0-3 overall prior to Wednesday.
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