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Keystone Crossroads

Keystone Crossroads Archive

Survivors of child sexual abuse hug in the Pennsylvania Capitol while awaiting legislation to respond to a landmark state grand jury report on child sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church, Wednesday, in Harrisburg. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Time is running out for Pa. clergy abuse measure

At issue is a provision that would give now-adult victims of child sexual abuse a two-year reprieve from time limits in state law that otherwise bar them from suing.

7 years ago

After 10 years of delay and deliberation, Pennsylvania lawmakers have finally revamped the requirements for high school graduation. Gov. Tom Wolf intends to sign the measure. (Shutterstock)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

After decade of debate, Pa. passes new graduation requirements

The new requirements aren't as tough as originally intended. But many advocates approve of the reduced emphasis on standardized tests.

7 years ago

The state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Pa. House-shrinking bill dies — not with a bang, but with a procedural vote

Once more, a measure that could have reduced the size of the state House has died.

7 years ago

Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati, (R-Jefferson), walks through the Pennsylvania Capitol. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Pa. House, Senate remain in conflict as clock ticks on clergy abuse bill

Pa.'s Senate has started its last scheduled session week for the year — and all eyes are on a measure that aims to make it easier for victims of child sexual abuse to sue

7 years ago

A player running the ball during the Kennard-Dale homecoming football game. (Dani Fresh for WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

A dozen voices on education in the heart of Wolf, Wagner country

Pennsylvanians say education is one of the most important issues this election. We talked with people in York County about the education issues that matter to them.

7 years ago

Listen 6:20
John Wetzel, Secretary of Pennsylvania’s Department of Corrections, in a 2018 file photo. (Lindsay Lazarski/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Courts & Law

Pa. launches center to help counties reduce prison population with mental illness

Pennsylvania leaders are teaming up in an effort to reduce the number of people with mental illness in county jails across the commonweal ...

7 years ago

Rep. Mark Rozzi, (D-Berks) speaks at a rally in favor of the a two-year window for retroactive lawsuits on statute-limited cases. (Katie Meyer/WITF)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Pa. House, Senate appear poised for a battle over child sex abuse bill

A split over whether to allow retroactive lawsuits may doom the entire bill.

7 years ago

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder (right) throws his weight behind six Democratic Pennsylvania Senate candidates he says will bring an end to partisan gerrymandering in the state. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

State redistricting in mind, former AG Holder stumps for Pa. Democrats

He wants Democrats to have a stonger voice in Harrisburg when lawmakers draw the state’s next legislative map in 2021.

7 years ago

Gov. Tom Wolf (left) and Scott Wagner (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Wolf leads Wagner in large donations in Pa. governor’s race — a breakdown

About a month before Election Day, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has raised significantly more money than Republican challenger Scott Wagner ...

7 years ago

Governor Tom Wolf listens to a question from a student at a forum at the School District of Philadelphia's headquarters (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Wolf, Wagner field education questions from students at Philly forum

No, it wasn’t a debate. But the two men vying to win Penn ...

7 years ago

From left, Democrat Susan Wild, Republican Marty Nothstein and Libertarian Tim Silfies are running for the House of Representatives in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District.  (Lindsay Lazarski/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Lehigh Valley candidates spar in debate over crucial congressional seat

In a race that could have national implications, candidates vying to represent the Lehigh Valley in the U ...

7 years ago

A measure pending in Pennsylvania's Legislature would change possession of a small amount of marijuana from a misdemeanor to a summary offense. Philadelphia already has such an ordinance on its books. (Ted S. Warren/AP Photo, file)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania considers lowering penalty for marijuana possession

Philadelphia and several other cities across the state have similar policies in place.

7 years ago

Book donation programs were curtailed in late August when a rash of illnesses among prison staff — thought to be related to synthetic drug exposure--prompted DOC officials to lock down the entire prison system. (Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo)
Keystone Crossroads
Courts & Law

Protesters plan to confront Wolf over new Pa. prison policies

Inmates’ rights groups are trying to turn their opposition to recent state prison policies into a campaign is ...

7 years ago

School children in classroom. (via ShutterStock)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Skyrocketing special ed. costs falling heavily on Pa. school districts, taxpayers

Special education costs are rising much faster in Pennsylvania than state aid — causing local taxpayers ...

7 years ago

Listen 4:00
Republican U.S. Rep. Keith Rothfus (left) has served Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District for three terms. Democratic U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb has represented the 18th District since April 2018. (Don Wright/AP, Conor Lamb for Congress)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

In nation’s only two-incumbent showdown, Lamb, Rothfus clash on health care, social security, taxes

Both candidates have focused on issues like health care and Social Security.

7 years ago

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