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Pennsylvania

FILE - In this July 14, 2018, file photo, computer mouse pads with Secure the Vote logo on them are seen on a vendor's table at a convention of state secretaries of state in Philadelphia. As alarms blare about Russian interference in U.S. elections, the Trump administration is facing criticism that it has no clear national strategy to protect the country during the upcoming midterms and beyond. Both Republicans and Democrats have criticized the administration’s response as fragmented, without enough coordination across federal agencies. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Voting: redistricting and restricting

Guests: Carol Kuniholm, Ari Berman How democratic is our democracy? As the 2018 midterms approach, a number of ef ...

Air Date: October 18, 2018 12:00 am

Listen 48:57
Browne Hall on the quad at Cheyney University
Education

As enrollment declines at Pa. state universities, Cheyney’s plummets 38 percent

The system’s enrollment decreased by 4 percent since last year.

7 years ago

Pennsylvania state capitol building in Harrisburg, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Frustration, anger as clergy abuse bill stalls in Pa. Senate

The House and Senate have no more scheduled session days before the election.

7 years ago

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

State Sen. Stewart Greenleaf, R-Montgomery. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

After months in legislative limbo, protections for human-trafficking victims pass in Pa.

Gov. Tom Wolf has said he will sign the bill into law.

7 years ago

Republican U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta speaks to supporters at Alfredo's Pizza & Restaurant in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Tuesday Oct. 9, 2018. (Brett Sholtis/WITF)
Politics & Policy

Barletta, Casey clash over pre-existing conditions, ACA repeal in Pa.

Recent independent polls show Casey with a more-than 15 point lead.

7 years ago

Prince Gallitzin State Park Manager Jessica Lavelua (left) and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn demonstrate an electric vehicle charging station.
Community

Electric car drivers can get an extra charge out of visiting Pa. parks, forests

Washington Crossing Historic Park in Bucks County now has the car-charging pedestals. Several other area parks will be outfitted with the devices by the end of 2019.

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 U.S. Capitol building at dusk in Washington (Evan Vucci/AP, file)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Region’s Democrats pile up cash for congressional races

Democrats out-raised and outspent GOP candidates in most of the races, even in cases where Republicans were incumbents.

7 years ago

Construction on the Mariner East 2 pipeline has faced myriad problems, including damaged water supplies and sinkholes in a residential neighborhood in Chester County. (Marie Cusick / StateImpact Pennsylvania)
Science
StateImpact Pennsylvania

DEP awards water quality-related grants funded by $12.6M penalty against Sunoco

Money will go to efforts in 14 Pa. counties.

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

This Oct. 31, 2014, photo provided by Patrick Carns shows Timothy Piazza, (center), with his parents Evelyn and James Piazza, during Hunterdon Central Regional High School football's 'Senior Night' at the high school's stadium in Flemington, N.J. (Patrick Carns via AP)
Politics & Policy

Pa. OKs tougher penalties for hazing in name of deceased Penn State student

Stricter criminal penalties for hazing will soon become law under legislation that has unanimously passed both chambers of the Pennsylvan ...

7 years ago

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