There is a group of students in our state who have become a political piñata — the object attacked repeatedly, […]
PA House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
In a straight party-line 102-101 vote, the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives advanced House Bill 1200 that would legalize recreational […]
Education scholarships pushed to legislative front burner
(The Center Square) – Students across eighteen public schools in Pennsylvania failed proficiency tests for math and reading. That is, […]
ICE notification bill advances in Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency should know when a noncitizen becomes a criminal defendant […]
Lawmakers’ perks: free Penn State football tickets
Being a lawmaker in Pennsylvania’s General Assembly comes with many perks.It’s a full-time job with six-figure pay. Gracious per-diems and […]
New bill tackles direct ambulance reimbursements
(The Center Square) — Harrisburg lawmakers launched a bipartisan effort to address a financial crisis that is forcing many of […]
Erik Telford: How Pennsylvania House Democrats may derail Shapiro’s national ambitions
The 2024 election may be over, but it is safe to bet that Gov. Josh Shapiro — whose national ambitions […]
Squatter bill heads to governor after brief stumbling block
The Senate unanimously passed the bill and the House followed suit – but some lawmakers said it didn’t go far enough to protect homeowners.
By Christen Smith
Beth Ann Rosica: Pennsylvania Senate makes smart moves for student success
The question remains whether the House will follow suit and get the bills to the Governor’s desk.
By Beth Ann Rosica