Pennsylvania
What does the future of farming in Pa. look like? Who and where are the big questions
“It is something that is ever-present, this issue of transition.”
6 years ago
New study shows economic toll of spotted lanternfly if allowed to spread across Pa.
The invasive insect is already costing Pennsylvania $50 million each year in damages, according to a first-of-its-kind study.
6 years ago
As Pa. senate mulls paid leave, labor groups applaud, free market interests balk
The proposal would require Pennsylvanians to pay part of their checks into an emergency fund, from which any eligible worker would be able to draw benefits.
6 years ago
Gov. Wolf dusts off $4.5 billion infrastructure plan
The governor introduced Restore PA last year, to a chilly response from Republicans. It’s one of several unsuccessful proposals he is reiterating ahead of his budget address.
6 years ago
LGBTQ protections in Pa. happening town by town
Pennsylvania is the only Northeastern state that doesn’t outlaw discrimination against LGBTQ people. So advocates are working to pass local ordinances town by town.
Air Date: January 28, 2020
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The Notebook
District leaders call for moratorium on new charters until law is changed
The new coalition, called LEARN, is statewide, showing that charter reform is not just an "urban" issue.
6 years ago
New Jersey and Pennsylvania cops dismantle gun ring
Officials said they dismantled a Philadelphia-based gun ring that peddled weapons and drugs in Camden.
6 years ago
Longtime former Harrisburg mayor dies at 70
Former Harrisburg Mayor Stephen Reed, who served for almost three decades but was later sentenced to probation for accumulating products he bought with public money, has died.
6 years ago
Cosby prosecutors defend accusers’ testimony, fight appeal
Prosecutors who won a conviction in Bill Cosby’s sexual assault case are defending their work as they fight the imprisoned actor's latest appeal.
6 years ago
With Turzai departure, private and charter schools lose a major ally in the capital
As one of Harrisburg’s most powerful lawmakers, Mike Turzai used his muscle to push major education initiatives.
6 years ago
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Background check law to protect Pa. kids isn’t being enforced
After the Penn State abuse scandal rocked Pennsylvania, the state tried to strengthen its child protection laws. But one of them isn't being enforced, leaving kids vulnerable.
Air Date: January 23, 2020
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The Philadelphia Tribune
Former Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrel pleads guilty to stealing from charity
A former state representative faces three months in the Philadelphia jail after pleading guilty Thursday.
6 years ago
Pa. House Speaker Turzai will not run for reelection
The Allegheny County Republican's announcement kicks off speculation about GOP leadership shuffle, and whether Democrats could win his suburban Pittsburgh seat
6 years ago
House moves to tighten Pennsylvania’s human trafficking laws
One of the bills now goes the governor for a signature, and the rest still have to pass the Senate.
6 years ago
PA Post
Federal judge delays voting machine case against Pa. Department of State
Hearings were to begin in Philadelphia on whether the ExpressVote XL touchscreen tabulator violates a legal settlement that sets higher standards for election security.
6 years ago