Pennsylvania
Independent Fiscal Office assesses Wolf’s budget proposal
Most of the revenue estimates check out. If Wolf can figure out how to get his ideas past the GOP-controlled General Assembly.
8 years ago
Posters around Pittsburgh ask mayor to make ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’ city’s official song
"The lyrics are inspirational, and the song is an important part of Pittsburgh history and culture," Craig Toocheck said.
8 years ago
You Shouldn't Be Here: The story of Jovan Weaver and Wister Elementary
Air Date: April 20, 2018
Listen 1:30Proposed bill takes ‘principled position’: By 2050, Pennsylvania should use only renewable energy
A bipartisan group of state legislators want Pennsylvania to aim for 100 percent renewable energy by the middle of this century.
8 years ago
Sunoco says testing is done and Mariner East 1 is safe; state officials say slow down
More than a month after the Mariner East 1 was shut down, Sunoco say they’ve found no problems.
8 years ago
Pennsylvania House searching for a response to Parkland killings
Despite some agreement on the importance of the issue, lawmakers are struggling mightily with solutions.
8 years ago
Dynamite disappears from Pa. worksite; ATF is trying to find it
Authorities now say that 704 pounds of explosives were stolen.
8 years ago
Wolf opposes Medicaid work requirements passed by House
The proposal would require able-bodied adults to work 20 hours a week, look for work, or attend job-training.
8 years ago
Electricians union Local 98 gives $200,000 to super PAC
A super PAC backed by Electricians Local 98 has formed a super PAC to help Philadelphia congressional candidate Rich Lazer.
8 years ago
Guests: Dale Russakoff A recent report from ProPublica and The Philadelphia Inquirer found that Philade ...
Air Date: April 18, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:46Five takeaways from StateImpact’s forum on gas royalties
Many Pennsylvania mineral owners have complained they are not being paid fairly. The controversy has led to class action lawsuits and ongoing litigation.
8 years ago
Dent to leave Congress — another Pa. special election coming
Republican U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent of the Lehigh Valley says he'll resign from Congress in the coming weeks
8 years ago
Sunoco proposes changes to Mariner East 2 in Chesco; DEP sets public hearing
The meeting will be held on April 30.
8 years ago
Pa. bill aims to make college debt more transparent
The bill would require all colleges and universities to send students annual notices on how much debt they're collecting.
8 years ago
Pa. medical marijuana rule change will let patients vape
Soon, medical marijuana patients in Pennsylvania won’t just be limited to taking oils, pills, and liquid forms of the drug.
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