Pennsylvania
Pa. receives no bids for sixth mini-casino license
State lawmakers approved the creation of mini-casinos in 2017 as a way to balance the state budget. Up to 10 mini-casino licenses were available.
7 years ago
Election security advocates criticize Pa. over re-examination of voting machines
Several other groups, including Protect Our Vote Philly and the Pennsylvania-based Citizens for Better Elections, joined in criticizing the state department.
7 years ago
Pa.’s $2.83 an hour tipped worker is probably broke
The minimum wage for hourly workers in Pennsylvania is $7.25 — unless you work for tips. Why is the minimum wage for tipped workers so much lower?
Air Date: September 4, 2019
Listen 11:38Pa. officials calling attention to importance of complete 2020 census count
Pennsylvania stands to lose about $2,000 each year for every person left uncounted.
7 years ago
Pa. Poor People’s Campaign to push poverty agenda at Philly hearing
The campaign launched last May to tackle systemic racism, poverty, the war economy and environmental degradation.
7 years ago
Inclusive school climate stressed as one way to prevent student violence
A recent training for a group in Pa. addressed the softer skills around how to assess and prevent threats.
7 years ago
State game officers partner with vets to battle degenerative deer disease
Incidence of chronic wasting disease is thought to be increasing in Pennsylvania.
7 years ago
Liquor reform 2.0? Bill would change how Pa. grocery stores display and sell beer and wine
Things are never easy in Pennsylvania when it comes to alcohol rules.
7 years ago
Pa. man gets jail time for trafficking protected turtles from N.J. marshes
A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to a jail term for trafficking protected turtles.
7 years ago
Pa. to test appetite for more mini-casinos
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will hold at least one more auction for a mini-casino license.
7 years ago
The Redistricting Reform Commission's findings and recommendations are out ahead of state lawmakers' return to Harrisburg for fall session — and more debate over the issue.
7 years ago
A Spring! A Spring! A marvelous thing! Delco hometown honors its Slinky
Born on the water in Philadelphia, the Slinky was developed by one of the first great women of the American toy industry.
7 years ago
Criminal defense counsel represents DEP in Mariner East probe
The agency says it's routine to have outside counsel, but several environmental lawyers say they haven't seen it before.
7 years ago
It’s hard to prove military service for unclaimed bodies, one intern and two reporters helped vets get a proper burial.
7 years ago
Listen 1:14DEP fines Sunoco/Energy Transfer $313K for Mariner East construction violations
This latest assessment brings the total financial penalties assessed to the company for Mariner East construction to more than $13 million.
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