Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania recruiting school bus drivers, paying parents amid ongoing shortage
The number of licensed school bus drivers in the state has dropped 4% since 2017.
2 years ago
SEC’s probe of Pa. school pension fund examines staff gifts and trips from Wall Street firms
The SEC’s new 30-page subpoena comes six months after the U.S. Attorney’s office in Philadelphia and the FBI opened a criminal investigation.
2 years ago
The health team was at SEPTA’s Norristown Transportation Center, and Gov. Tom Wolf got a closer look.
2 years ago
Delco Jail Oversight Board recommends terminating $259M contract with prison operator GEO Group
The action sets the stage for a vote by the Delaware County Council next week that could return the only privately run prison in Pa. to county control.
2 years ago
DEP seeks public comment on plan to clean up decades-old contamination at Bishop Tube site
The agency proposed to address tainted soil, groundwater, and surface water at the East Whiteland Twp. site, plus affected drinking water supply.
3 years ago
What you need to know about Pennsylvania’s 2022 race for U.S. Senate
Cook Political Report, which is tracking Senate races around the country, says the outcome in Pennsylvania is genuinely unpredictable — but critically important.
3 years ago
Wolf calls on Rep. Boyle to resign following arrest and reports of mental health struggles
Gov. Tom Wolf said Boyle needs to resign and receive mental health treatment, following his arrest on charges of violating a protection from abuse order and harassment.
3 years ago
Measure on masking in youth sports clears Pa. House committee
The legislation gives school districts the authority to decide whether student athletes must wear masks while playing sports.
3 years ago
PennEast cancels natural gas pipeline project; cites lack of environmental permits from N.J.
In an astounding turnaround after years of battling N.J. over permits to build a natural gas pipeline from Northeast Pa. to Mercer County, PennEast has canceled its 116-mile p
3 years ago
Pennsylvania Republicans aim to make big election changes in constitution
It's the latest turn in a partisan power struggle over elections in the wake of former President Donald Trump’s baseless claims about election fraud.
3 years ago
Track regulators, racing fans and horse lovers mostly agree that performance enhancing drugs, "doping", are doing major damage to the animals behind the scenes across PA.
Air Date: September 27, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 48:57Who’s eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster?
The categories have expanded beyond just people who are immunocompromised. WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk offers some basic booster answers.
3 years ago
Listen 3:52Report: SEC seeks info on possible gifts to Pa. pension’s staff
The SEC has joined a federal probe of Pennsylvania’s largest pension fund and is seeking records to determine whether improper “compensation and gifts” may have been gifted.
3 years ago
Most prisoners can’t vote, but they’re still counted in voting districts
11 states are trying to block what critics call "prison gerrymandering."
3 years ago
Pa. ‘prepared’ to have enough COVID-19 vaccines for boosters, kids’ shots
With more than 40 million doses of coronavirus vaccines available, U.S. health authorities said they’re confident there will be enough for every American who qualifies.
3 years ago