https://simplecast.com Pennsylvania in Focus The podcast bringing you the most important stories out of Pennsylvania from TheCenterSquare.com. Join us as we dive into the top headlines and provide insightful commentary and analysis. The Center Square en Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:00:18 +0000 https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania in Focus https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d297e0ac-6d58-42e4-84d0-e7597ba0f320/93a80ed9-ef9e-4118-82ee-2c589c8034b9/3000x3000/22916548-1647012630677-bbfe4a0cf063.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.americastalking.com/ episodic The podcast bringing you the most important stories out of Pennsylvania from TheCenterSquare.com. Join us as we dive into the top headlines and provide insightful commentary and analysis. The Center Square false https://feeds.simplecast.com/A3mr2bdh The Center Square pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com 728c6dfc-66da-4236-8680-01c441b7a5d5 Shapiro and Davis launch campaign with big achievements and bigger crises (The Center Square) - At a rally launching Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis’s re-election campaign Thursday, the stakes were made clear: the 2026 election is about the trajectory of the nation as a whole. Amid swirling rumors about a presidential bid, Shapiro pledged his commitment to act as a servant leader ready for another four years in office. Over the course of the evening, speakers painted two portraits. One was Shapiro the family man guided by faith, humility, and a desire to serve. The other was a man of bravado and ambition, proud of the “sh**” he gets done. Among the victories highlighted were economic investments of more than $32 billion and the improbable twelve-day repair of a collapsed section of I-95 in Philadelphia.


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]]> Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - At a rally launching Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis’s re-election campaign Thursday, the stakes were made clear: the 2026 election is about the trajectory of the nation as a whole. Amid swirling rumors about a presidential bid, Shapiro pledged his commitment to act as a servant leader ready for another four years in office. Over the course of the evening, speakers painted two portraits. One was Shapiro the family man guided by faith, humility, and a desire to serve. The other was a man of bravado and ambition, proud of the “sh**” he gets done. Among the victories highlighted were economic investments of more than $32 billion and the improbable twelve-day repair of a collapsed section of I-95 in Philadelphia.


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]]> Shapiro and Davis launch campaign with big achievements and bigger crises The Center Square 00:09:22 (The Center Square) - At a rally launching Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis’s re-election campaign Thursday, the stakes were made clear: the 2026 election is about the trajectory of the nation as a whole. Amid swirling rumors about a presidential bid, Shapiro pledged his commitment to act as a servant leader ready for another four years in office. Over the course of the evening, speakers painted two portraits. One was Shapiro the family man guided by faith, humility, and a desire to serve. The other was a man of bravado and ambition, proud of the “sh**” he gets done. Among the victories highlighted were economic investments of more than $32 billion and the improbable twelve-day repair of a collapsed section of I-95 in Philadelphia. (The Center Square) - At a rally launching Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis’s re-election campaign Thursday, the stakes were made clear: the 2026 election is about the trajectory of the nation as a whole. Amid swirling rumors about a presidential bid, Shapiro pledged his commitment to act as a servant leader ready for another four years in office. Over the course of the evening, speakers painted two portraits. One was Shapiro the family man guided by faith, humility, and a desire to serve. The other was a man of bravado and ambition, proud of the “sh**” he gets done. Among the victories highlighted were economic investments of more than $32 billion and the improbable twelve-day repair of a collapsed section of I-95 in Philadelphia. false full 457 472fe576-2a18-4f8f-bb57-952189acac1d Don’t count on lower electricity prices in 2026 in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – For 67 million people relying on electricity from the regional power grid, PJM, cheaper utility bills in 2026 are little more than a pipe dream. It’s not an unexpected blow, despite moves from the Trump administration and state regulators to keep prices in check. Why? Because there’s simply not enough power generation – from gas and nuclear plants, wind and solar farms and battery storage reserves – to feed the grid.


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]]> Sat, 3 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – For 67 million people relying on electricity from the regional power grid, PJM, cheaper utility bills in 2026 are little more than a pipe dream. It’s not an unexpected blow, despite moves from the Trump administration and state regulators to keep prices in check. Why? Because there’s simply not enough power generation – from gas and nuclear plants, wind and solar farms and battery storage reserves – to feed the grid.


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]]> Don’t count on lower electricity prices in 2026 in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:05:39 (The Center Square) – For 67 million people relying on electricity from the regional power grid, PJM, cheaper utility bills in 2026 are little more than a pipe dream. It’s not an unexpected blow, despite moves from the Trump administration and state regulators to keep prices in check. Why? Because there’s simply not enough power generation – from gas and nuclear plants, wind and solar farms and battery storage reserves – to feed the grid. (The Center Square) – For 67 million people relying on electricity from the regional power grid, PJM, cheaper utility bills in 2026 are little more than a pipe dream. It’s not an unexpected blow, despite moves from the Trump administration and state regulators to keep prices in check. Why? Because there’s simply not enough power generation – from gas and nuclear plants, wind and solar farms and battery storage reserves – to feed the grid. false full 456 67283f1b-d808-42a6-a7cc-ee885a733e34 Taxpayers give $5M to Pitt, other institutions for neuroscience research (The Center Square) - The most recent Pennsylvania budget was tight, but it did add a few new line items, including $5 million toward research for neurodegenerative diseases like ALS, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s. On Friday, Gov. Josh Shapiro, Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen, and Rep. Kyle Mullins, D-Peckville, joined researchers at the University of Pittsburgh to mark the investment. Mullins lost his father to ALS and has spent his time in the legislature championing the cause alongside Rep. Bryan Cutler, R-Quarryville, who lost both parents to the disease.


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]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2025 21:16:40 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - The most recent Pennsylvania budget was tight, but it did add a few new line items, including $5 million toward research for neurodegenerative diseases like ALS, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s. On Friday, Gov. Josh Shapiro, Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen, and Rep. Kyle Mullins, D-Peckville, joined researchers at the University of Pittsburgh to mark the investment. Mullins lost his father to ALS and has spent his time in the legislature championing the cause alongside Rep. Bryan Cutler, R-Quarryville, who lost both parents to the disease.


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]]> Taxpayers give $5M to Pitt, other institutions for neuroscience research The Center Square 00:07:19 (The Center Square) - The most recent Pennsylvania budget was tight, but it did add a few new line items, including $5 million toward research for neurodegenerative diseases like ALS, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s. On Friday, Gov. Josh Shapiro, Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen, and Rep. Kyle Mullins, D-Peckville, joined researchers at the University of Pittsburgh to mark the investment. Mullins lost his father to ALS and has spent his time in the legislature championing the cause alongside Rep. Bryan Cutler, R-Quarryville, who lost both parents to the disease. (The Center Square) - The most recent Pennsylvania budget was tight, but it did add a few new line items, including $5 million toward research for neurodegenerative diseases like ALS, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s. On Friday, Gov. Josh Shapiro, Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen, and Rep. Kyle Mullins, D-Peckville, joined researchers at the University of Pittsburgh to mark the investment. Mullins lost his father to ALS and has spent his time in the legislature championing the cause alongside Rep. Bryan Cutler, R-Quarryville, who lost both parents to the disease. false full 455 698acade-01e1-4725-a022-7e33a2cf17d7 Vance, Garrity stump for Trump agenda in Pennsylvania with midterms on the horizon (The Center Square) – Keeping Pennsylvania’s scales tipped into the red ahead of the 2026 midterms was underscored again this week as Vice President J.D. Vance visited Allentown, stumping for his boss’s economic policies and bringing Republican hopefuls into the limelight with him. While there, he told a crowd gathered at Uline Shipping Supplies in Alburtis that “his job every single day is to make it so that you guys can have a safe and prosperous life in this country that all of us love.” 

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]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Keeping Pennsylvania’s scales tipped into the red ahead of the 2026 midterms was underscored again this week as Vice President J.D. Vance visited Allentown, stumping for his boss’s economic policies and bringing Republican hopefuls into the limelight with him. While there, he told a crowd gathered at Uline Shipping Supplies in Alburtis that “his job every single day is to make it so that you guys can have a safe and prosperous life in this country that all of us love.” 

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]]> Vance, Garrity stump for Trump agenda in Pennsylvania with midterms on the horizon The Center Square 00:09:42 (The Center Square) – Keeping Pennsylvania’s scales tipped into the red ahead of the 2026 midterms was underscored again this week as Vice President J.D. Vance visited Allentown, stumping for his boss’s economic policies and bringing Republican hopefuls into the limelight with him. While there, he told a crowd gathered at Uline Shipping Supplies in Alburtis that “his job every single day is to make it so that you guys can have a safe and prosperous life in this country that all of us love.” (The Center Square) – Keeping Pennsylvania’s scales tipped into the red ahead of the 2026 midterms was underscored again this week as Vice President J.D. Vance visited Allentown, stumping for his boss’s economic policies and bringing Republican hopefuls into the limelight with him. While there, he told a crowd gathered at Uline Shipping Supplies in Alburtis that “his job every single day is to make it so that you guys can have a safe and prosperous life in this country that all of us love.” false full 454 a51d0c7e-a3b8-44fb-a7a9-5d8b4381e1c4 Pennsylvania House passes genetic privacy protections (The Center Square) – Genetic testing has drastically changed what we’re able to know about ourselves and our families. It can inform individuals about their bodies and health and connect them to the past through ancestral lines. For the past two decades, consumers have been handing over their genetic information to private industry for the chance to make those connections. Throughout those two decades, both entrepreneurism and technological innovations have outpaced legislation, leading to a landscape in which companies have found lucrative ways to leverage genetic data with third parties. On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House voted unanimously to grant consumers privacy rights over their information. 

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]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 23:19:08 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Genetic testing has drastically changed what we’re able to know about ourselves and our families. It can inform individuals about their bodies and health and connect them to the past through ancestral lines. For the past two decades, consumers have been handing over their genetic information to private industry for the chance to make those connections. Throughout those two decades, both entrepreneurism and technological innovations have outpaced legislation, leading to a landscape in which companies have found lucrative ways to leverage genetic data with third parties. On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House voted unanimously to grant consumers privacy rights over their information. 

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]]> Pennsylvania House passes genetic privacy protections The Center Square 00:05:31 (The Center Square) – Genetic testing has drastically changed what we’re able to know about ourselves and our families. It can inform individuals about their bodies and health and connect them to the past through ancestral lines. For the past two decades, consumers have been handing over their genetic information to private industry for the chance to make those connections. Throughout those two decades, both entrepreneurism and technological innovations have outpaced legislation, leading to a landscape in which companies have found lucrative ways to leverage genetic data with third parties. On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House voted unanimously to grant consumers privacy rights over their information. (The Center Square) – Genetic testing has drastically changed what we’re able to know about ourselves and our families. It can inform individuals about their bodies and health and connect them to the past through ancestral lines. For the past two decades, consumers have been handing over their genetic information to private industry for the chance to make those connections. Throughout those two decades, both entrepreneurism and technological innovations have outpaced legislation, leading to a landscape in which companies have found lucrative ways to leverage genetic data with third parties. On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House voted unanimously to grant consumers privacy rights over their information. false full 453 789faf73-fb97-4f4d-9da0-95f5e524c7fc 'A dialogue we sorely need' say Shapiro and Cox at the National Cathedral (The Center Square) - Intense polarization and the alarming rise of partisan political violence has left many Americans wondering about the nation’s trajectory. That’s why Gov. Josh Shapiro and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joined journalist Savannah Guthrie for a discussion on the topic at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. Tuesday evening. Cox said the two made each other’s acquaintance within the National Governors Association. He found support from Shapiro in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination in Utah. The Pennsylvania governor, the victim of arson and an assassination attempt in April, has been thrust into expertise on the subject of political violence. 

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]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - Intense polarization and the alarming rise of partisan political violence has left many Americans wondering about the nation’s trajectory. That’s why Gov. Josh Shapiro and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joined journalist Savannah Guthrie for a discussion on the topic at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. Tuesday evening. Cox said the two made each other’s acquaintance within the National Governors Association. He found support from Shapiro in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination in Utah. The Pennsylvania governor, the victim of arson and an assassination attempt in April, has been thrust into expertise on the subject of political violence. 

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]]> 'A dialogue we sorely need' say Shapiro and Cox at the National Cathedral The Center Square 00:07:56 (The Center Square) - Intense polarization and the alarming rise of partisan political violence has left many Americans wondering about the nation’s trajectory. That’s why Gov. Josh Shapiro and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joined journalist Savannah Guthrie for a discussion on the topic at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. Tuesday evening. Cox said the two made each other’s acquaintance within the National Governors Association. He found support from Shapiro in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination in Utah. The Pennsylvania governor, the victim of arson and an assassination attempt in April, has been thrust into expertise on the subject of political violence. (The Center Square) - Intense polarization and the alarming rise of partisan political violence has left many Americans wondering about the nation’s trajectory. That’s why Gov. Josh Shapiro and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joined journalist Savannah Guthrie for a discussion on the topic at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. Tuesday evening. Cox said the two made each other’s acquaintance within the National Governors Association. He found support from Shapiro in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination in Utah. The Pennsylvania governor, the victim of arson and an assassination attempt in April, has been thrust into expertise on the subject of political violence. false full 452 38e9ccd7-7406-425d-b6f1-8e5b1ae46763 Subpoenas issued over Shapiro's $1M security spending (The Center Square) – Questions surrounding taxpayer money spent upgrading the governor's private residence were legally elevated Tuesday. Senate Republicans, eager to curb state spending — and to play the foil to Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro — have long had their eye on excessive spending from the executive office. Tuesday, the Senate Intergovernmental Operations committee announced that they’ve issued three subpoenas to get a better sense of the nature of a $1 million dollar expenditure on the governor’s private residence. 

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]]> Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Questions surrounding taxpayer money spent upgrading the governor's private residence were legally elevated Tuesday. Senate Republicans, eager to curb state spending — and to play the foil to Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro — have long had their eye on excessive spending from the executive office. Tuesday, the Senate Intergovernmental Operations committee announced that they’ve issued three subpoenas to get a better sense of the nature of a $1 million dollar expenditure on the governor’s private residence. 

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]]> Subpoenas issued over Shapiro's $1M security spending The Center Square 00:07:06 (The Center Square) – Questions surrounding taxpayer money spent upgrading the governor's private residence were legally elevated Tuesday. Senate Republicans, eager to curb state spending — and to play the foil to Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro — have long had their eye on excessive spending from the executive office. Tuesday, the Senate Intergovernmental Operations committee announced that they’ve issued three subpoenas to get a better sense of the nature of a $1 million dollar expenditure on the governor’s private residence. (The Center Square) – Questions surrounding taxpayer money spent upgrading the governor's private residence were legally elevated Tuesday. Senate Republicans, eager to curb state spending — and to play the foil to Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro — have long had their eye on excessive spending from the executive office. Tuesday, the Senate Intergovernmental Operations committee announced that they’ve issued three subpoenas to get a better sense of the nature of a $1 million dollar expenditure on the governor’s private residence. false full 451 1a85714b-cc8b-4292-b69c-6465e9bdf147 Few solutions in Pennsylvania amid rising health care violence (The Center Square) - Health care workers in Altoona held a vigil Monday night to demand increased safety for hospital employees. The event came weeks after UPMC emergency room technician Travis Dunn was brutally attacked by a patient, leaving him with a skull fracture and brain bleed among other injuries. Between the physical demands of their jobs and the volatility of working with patients, health care workers are exposed to more on-the-job injuries than most other professions.


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]]> Sun, 7 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - Health care workers in Altoona held a vigil Monday night to demand increased safety for hospital employees. The event came weeks after UPMC emergency room technician Travis Dunn was brutally attacked by a patient, leaving him with a skull fracture and brain bleed among other injuries. Between the physical demands of their jobs and the volatility of working with patients, health care workers are exposed to more on-the-job injuries than most other professions.


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]]> Few solutions in Pennsylvania amid rising health care violence The Center Square 00:08:16 (The Center Square) - Health care workers in Altoona held a vigil Monday night to demand increased safety for hospital employees. The event came weeks after UPMC emergency room technician Travis Dunn was brutally attacked by a patient, leaving him with a skull fracture and brain bleed among other injuries. Between the physical demands of their jobs and the volatility of working with patients, health care workers are exposed to more on-the-job injuries than most other professions. (The Center Square) - Health care workers in Altoona held a vigil Monday night to demand increased safety for hospital employees. The event came weeks after UPMC emergency room technician Travis Dunn was brutally attacked by a patient, leaving him with a skull fracture and brain bleed among other injuries. Between the physical demands of their jobs and the volatility of working with patients, health care workers are exposed to more on-the-job injuries than most other professions. false full 450 751c8a09-90e5-4430-a9ef-d8b7233e05e2 Pennsylvania home care providers say raising rates 'an absolute necessity' (The Center Square) - With budget season disappearing into the rearview, advocates for home health care services aren't wasting a minute. Though the programs saw a $21 million investment toward workers within the self-directed care model, those appropriations fell woefully short of the state’s own recommendations to stabilize the industry. On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Homecare Association said providers submitted formal Program Revision Request filings for the coming fiscal year demanding major investments to correct the deepening shortfalls in the industry.


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]]> Sat, 6 Dec 2025 19:36:43 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - With budget season disappearing into the rearview, advocates for home health care services aren't wasting a minute. Though the programs saw a $21 million investment toward workers within the self-directed care model, those appropriations fell woefully short of the state’s own recommendations to stabilize the industry. On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Homecare Association said providers submitted formal Program Revision Request filings for the coming fiscal year demanding major investments to correct the deepening shortfalls in the industry.


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]]> Pennsylvania home care providers say raising rates 'an absolute necessity' The Center Square 00:06:47 (The Center Square) - With budget season disappearing into the rearview, advocates for home health care services aren't wasting a minute. Though the programs saw a $21 million investment toward workers within the self-directed care model, those appropriations fell woefully short of the state’s own recommendations to stabilize the industry. On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Homecare Association said providers submitted formal Program Revision Request filings for the coming fiscal year demanding major investments to correct the deepening shortfalls in the industry. (The Center Square) - With budget season disappearing into the rearview, advocates for home health care services aren't wasting a minute. Though the programs saw a $21 million investment toward workers within the self-directed care model, those appropriations fell woefully short of the state’s own recommendations to stabilize the industry. On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Homecare Association said providers submitted formal Program Revision Request filings for the coming fiscal year demanding major investments to correct the deepening shortfalls in the industry. false full 449 0f1dd74e-63d5-4daa-b256-bf8bfaa89d8d Consensus for power supply solution still elusive (The Center Square) – Rapid expansion of data centers in the mid-Atlantic region leaves its power grid’s operator, PJM, standing at a crossroads: how can electricity supply keep up with exponential growth in demand without spiking bills for ratepayers? After a Wednesday meeting with all of the organizations members – which include utility companies, state regulators, power plants, transmission providers, project developers, and commercial and industrial businesses – there's still no path forward. This, despite 12 proposals put forward for a vote. None earned majority support.

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]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:30:13 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Rapid expansion of data centers in the mid-Atlantic region leaves its power grid’s operator, PJM, standing at a crossroads: how can electricity supply keep up with exponential growth in demand without spiking bills for ratepayers? After a Wednesday meeting with all of the organizations members – which include utility companies, state regulators, power plants, transmission providers, project developers, and commercial and industrial businesses – there's still no path forward. This, despite 12 proposals put forward for a vote. None earned majority support.

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]]> Consensus for power supply solution still elusive The Center Square 00:10:15 (The Center Square) – Rapid expansion of data centers in the mid-Atlantic region leaves its power grid’s operator, PJM, standing at a crossroads: how can electricity supply keep up with exponential growth in demand without spiking bills for ratepayers? After a Wednesday meeting with all of the organizations members – which include utility companies, state regulators, power plants, transmission providers, project developers, and commercial and industrial businesses – there's still no path forward. This, despite 12 proposals put forward for a vote. None earned majority support. (The Center Square) – Rapid expansion of data centers in the mid-Atlantic region leaves its power grid’s operator, PJM, standing at a crossroads: how can electricity supply keep up with exponential growth in demand without spiking bills for ratepayers? After a Wednesday meeting with all of the organizations members – which include utility companies, state regulators, power plants, transmission providers, project developers, and commercial and industrial businesses – there's still no path forward. This, despite 12 proposals put forward for a vote. None earned majority support. false full 448 0af923c0-131b-4d8d-8be4-ca250925a01a DNA collection poses tough ethical questions for criminal law (The Center Square) - Since the advent of DNA testing, law enforcement agencies have been able to prosecute crimes - and exonerate the wrongly convicted - with greater certainty than ever before. Though not perfect, genetic technology has brought justice to scores of violent crime victims and their families, and with them has come what the American Civil Liberties Union called a “Pandora’s box” of constitutional privacy issues. In the 2013 U.S. Supreme Court case Maryland v. King, justices narrowly ruled that it was not a violation of a person’s Fourth Amendment rights to collect a DNA sample upon their arrest. In keeping with that ruling, 34 states and the federal government now have laws on the books authorizing DNA collection upon arrest for certain crimes. 

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]]> Sat, 22 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - Since the advent of DNA testing, law enforcement agencies have been able to prosecute crimes - and exonerate the wrongly convicted - with greater certainty than ever before. Though not perfect, genetic technology has brought justice to scores of violent crime victims and their families, and with them has come what the American Civil Liberties Union called a “Pandora’s box” of constitutional privacy issues. In the 2013 U.S. Supreme Court case Maryland v. King, justices narrowly ruled that it was not a violation of a person’s Fourth Amendment rights to collect a DNA sample upon their arrest. In keeping with that ruling, 34 states and the federal government now have laws on the books authorizing DNA collection upon arrest for certain crimes. 

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]]> DNA collection poses tough ethical questions for criminal law The Center Square 00:10:53 (The Center Square) - Since the advent of DNA testing, law enforcement agencies have been able to prosecute crimes - and exonerate the wrongly convicted - with greater certainty than ever before. Though not perfect, genetic technology has brought justice to scores of violent crime victims and their families, and with them has come what the American Civil Liberties Union called a “Pandora’s box” of constitutional privacy issues. In the 2013 U.S. Supreme Court case Maryland v. King, justices narrowly ruled that it was not a violation of a person’s Fourth Amendment rights to collect a DNA sample upon their arrest. In keeping with that ruling, 34 states and the federal government now have laws on the books authorizing DNA collection upon arrest for certain crimes. (The Center Square) - Since the advent of DNA testing, law enforcement agencies have been able to prosecute crimes - and exonerate the wrongly convicted - with greater certainty than ever before. Though not perfect, genetic technology has brought justice to scores of violent crime victims and their families, and with them has come what the American Civil Liberties Union called a “Pandora’s box” of constitutional privacy issues. In the 2013 U.S. Supreme Court case Maryland v. King, justices narrowly ruled that it was not a violation of a person’s Fourth Amendment rights to collect a DNA sample upon their arrest. In keeping with that ruling, 34 states and the federal government now have laws on the books authorizing DNA collection upon arrest for certain crimes. false full 447 004e0abb-4499-43f6-99f6-29f9286614d7 Commercial truck driver wanted for terrorism licensed in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – A suspected terrorist arrested in Kansas earlier this month is a licensed truck driver in Pennsylvania, according to federal authorities. Akhror Bozorov fled his native Uzbekistan after law enforcement there issued an arrest warrant in late 2022. The 31-year-old, not an American citizen, is accused of recruiting on behalf of an unnamed jihadist terrorist group and distributing its propaganda online. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Bozorov crossed the southern border in February 2023, where he was apprehended, released and given work authorization before receiving a commercial truck driver’s license in Pennsylvania in July. 

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]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:14:01 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – A suspected terrorist arrested in Kansas earlier this month is a licensed truck driver in Pennsylvania, according to federal authorities. Akhror Bozorov fled his native Uzbekistan after law enforcement there issued an arrest warrant in late 2022. The 31-year-old, not an American citizen, is accused of recruiting on behalf of an unnamed jihadist terrorist group and distributing its propaganda online. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Bozorov crossed the southern border in February 2023, where he was apprehended, released and given work authorization before receiving a commercial truck driver’s license in Pennsylvania in July. 

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]]> Commercial truck driver wanted for terrorism licensed in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:06:56 (The Center Square) – A suspected terrorist arrested in Kansas earlier this month is a licensed truck driver in Pennsylvania, according to federal authorities. Akhror Bozorov fled his native Uzbekistan after law enforcement there issued an arrest warrant in late 2022. The 31-year-old, not an American citizen, is accused of recruiting on behalf of an unnamed jihadist terrorist group and distributing its propaganda online. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Bozorov crossed the southern border in February 2023, where he was apprehended, released and given work authorization before receiving a commercial truck driver’s license in Pennsylvania in July. (The Center Square) – A suspected terrorist arrested in Kansas earlier this month is a licensed truck driver in Pennsylvania, according to federal authorities. Akhror Bozorov fled his native Uzbekistan after law enforcement there issued an arrest warrant in late 2022. The 31-year-old, not an American citizen, is accused of recruiting on behalf of an unnamed jihadist terrorist group and distributing its propaganda online. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Bozorov crossed the southern border in February 2023, where he was apprehended, released and given work authorization before receiving a commercial truck driver’s license in Pennsylvania in July. false full 446 d07e1a74-ac75-4fdb-918c-050541281c89 The carbon tax saga ends in Pennsylvania, for now (The Center Square) – After six long years, the fate of Pennsylvania’s entry into a multi-state emissions curbing program is settled. And much to legislative Republicans' joy, there will be no Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in the commonwealth. Nor will the uncertainty of it spike utility bills for customers already feeling the financial strain from an unpredictable economy. 

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]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – After six long years, the fate of Pennsylvania’s entry into a multi-state emissions curbing program is settled. And much to legislative Republicans' joy, there will be no Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in the commonwealth. Nor will the uncertainty of it spike utility bills for customers already feeling the financial strain from an unpredictable economy. 

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]]> The carbon tax saga ends in Pennsylvania, for now The Center Square 00:08:34 (The Center Square) – After six long years, the fate of Pennsylvania’s entry into a multi-state emissions curbing program is settled. And much to legislative Republicans' joy, there will be no Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in the commonwealth. Nor will the uncertainty of it spike utility bills for customers already feeling the financial strain from an unpredictable economy. (The Center Square) – After six long years, the fate of Pennsylvania’s entry into a multi-state emissions curbing program is settled. And much to legislative Republicans' joy, there will be no Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in the commonwealth. Nor will the uncertainty of it spike utility bills for customers already feeling the financial strain from an unpredictable economy. false full 445 cff9bd25-b982-44f2-bd09-a52f70c74c85 Pennsylvania finally closes $50.1B budget deal (The Center Square) – After a 135-day wait and $12 billion in taxpayer money collected, the state cemented a spending plan for all of it, and more. Pennsylvania's final budget came in at $50.1 billion, less than what Gov. Josh Shapiro initially asked for but well north of what Republican leadership had been looking to spend. The legislation includes much of what Democrats had asked for in budgets passed by the House over the course of the last several months, like a new formula for cyber charter schools, a nearly $1 billion infusion into public schools for educational programs, building remediation and student services, and support for food banks and health care providers. 

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]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:02:09 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – After a 135-day wait and $12 billion in taxpayer money collected, the state cemented a spending plan for all of it, and more. Pennsylvania's final budget came in at $50.1 billion, less than what Gov. Josh Shapiro initially asked for but well north of what Republican leadership had been looking to spend. The legislation includes much of what Democrats had asked for in budgets passed by the House over the course of the last several months, like a new formula for cyber charter schools, a nearly $1 billion infusion into public schools for educational programs, building remediation and student services, and support for food banks and health care providers. 

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]]> Pennsylvania finally closes $50.1B budget deal The Center Square 00:08:15 (The Center Square) – After a 135-day wait and $12 billion in taxpayer money collected, the state cemented a spending plan for all of it, and more. Pennsylvania's final budget came in at $50.1 billion, less than what Gov. Josh Shapiro initially asked for but well north of what Republican leadership had been looking to spend. The legislation includes much of what Democrats had asked for in budgets passed by the House over the course of the last several months, like a new formula for cyber charter schools, a nearly $1 billion infusion into public schools for educational programs, building remediation and student services, and support for food banks and health care providers. (The Center Square) – After a 135-day wait and $12 billion in taxpayer money collected, the state cemented a spending plan for all of it, and more. Pennsylvania's final budget came in at $50.1 billion, less than what Gov. Josh Shapiro initially asked for but well north of what Republican leadership had been looking to spend. The legislation includes much of what Democrats had asked for in budgets passed by the House over the course of the last several months, like a new formula for cyber charter schools, a nearly $1 billion infusion into public schools for educational programs, building remediation and student services, and support for food banks and health care providers. false full 444 2d373b4c-a32c-4ee7-9c2a-2c4b770f9744 Taxpayers have a cost in Supreme Court judicial retention (The Center Square) – While many may think of the state’s highest court as an arbiter of the intersection between law and culture, taxpayers often take a more direct hit from the judges’ decisions. That is, right in the wallet. On Tuesday, voters across Pennsylvania overwhelmingly chose to retain David Wecht, Christine Donohue and Kevin Dougherty for another 10 years, preserving the state Supreme Court’s 5-2 liberal majority.

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]]> Sat, 8 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – While many may think of the state’s highest court as an arbiter of the intersection between law and culture, taxpayers often take a more direct hit from the judges’ decisions. That is, right in the wallet. On Tuesday, voters across Pennsylvania overwhelmingly chose to retain David Wecht, Christine Donohue and Kevin Dougherty for another 10 years, preserving the state Supreme Court’s 5-2 liberal majority.

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]]> Taxpayers have a cost in Supreme Court judicial retention The Center Square 00:09:21 (The Center Square) – While many may think of the state’s highest court as an arbiter of the intersection between law and culture, taxpayers often take a more direct hit from the judges’ decisions. That is, right in the wallet. On Tuesday, voters across Pennsylvania overwhelmingly chose to retain David Wecht, Christine Donohue and Kevin Dougherty for another 10 years, preserving the state Supreme Court’s 5-2 liberal majority. (The Center Square) – While many may think of the state’s highest court as an arbiter of the intersection between law and culture, taxpayers often take a more direct hit from the judges’ decisions. That is, right in the wallet. On Tuesday, voters across Pennsylvania overwhelmingly chose to retain David Wecht, Christine Donohue and Kevin Dougherty for another 10 years, preserving the state Supreme Court’s 5-2 liberal majority. false full 443 b8713f49-72ca-4840-bf24-f5059143f5f3 Pennsylvanians retain Supreme Court justices (The Center Square) - Attempts to turn a run-of-the-mill judicial retention choice on Pennsylvania ballots into a political battleground proved unsuccessful Tuesday. Just after 9 p.m., multiple media outlets declared that voters had elected David Wecht, Christine Donohue and Kevin Dougherty to maintain their seats for another 10 years, maintaining the court’s 5-2 liberal majority. Conservative political groups had hoped to persuade voters to side against retaining the justices, casting them as left-leaning activists who have used their power to influence the state.

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]]> Fri, 7 Nov 2025 21:19:50 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - Attempts to turn a run-of-the-mill judicial retention choice on Pennsylvania ballots into a political battleground proved unsuccessful Tuesday. Just after 9 p.m., multiple media outlets declared that voters had elected David Wecht, Christine Donohue and Kevin Dougherty to maintain their seats for another 10 years, maintaining the court’s 5-2 liberal majority. Conservative political groups had hoped to persuade voters to side against retaining the justices, casting them as left-leaning activists who have used their power to influence the state.

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]]> Pennsylvanians retain Supreme Court justices The Center Square 00:06:13 (The Center Square) - Attempts to turn a run-of-the-mill judicial retention choice on Pennsylvania ballots into a political battleground proved unsuccessful Tuesday. Just after 9 p.m., multiple media outlets declared that voters had elected David Wecht, Christine Donohue and Kevin Dougherty to maintain their seats for another 10 years, maintaining the court’s 5-2 liberal majority. Conservative political groups had hoped to persuade voters to side against retaining the justices, casting them as left-leaning activists who have used their power to influence the state. (The Center Square) - Attempts to turn a run-of-the-mill judicial retention choice on Pennsylvania ballots into a political battleground proved unsuccessful Tuesday. Just after 9 p.m., multiple media outlets declared that voters had elected David Wecht, Christine Donohue and Kevin Dougherty to maintain their seats for another 10 years, maintaining the court’s 5-2 liberal majority. Conservative political groups had hoped to persuade voters to side against retaining the justices, casting them as left-leaning activists who have used their power to influence the state. false full 442 28a9fce1-ded4-4ba9-b1e1-c14e14d5ffd3 Coalition calls for taxes on billionaires to solve Pennsylvania deficit (The Center Square) - A coalition of lawmakers from both chambers of the Pennsylvania General Assembly joined activists at the Capitol Wednesday to demand billionaires pay more taxes. With the slogan, “Tax billionaires, fund PA,” the group spoke in support of a package of bills that would generate more revenue for the state by closing loopholes and eliminating tax breaks for corporations and the rich. “The scales in Pennsylvania are broken,” said Sen. Nikil Saval, D-Philadelphia. “While billionaires go unimpeded and score record profits, working people are forced to subsidize their wealth and bear the brunt of budget shortfalls.”


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]]> Sat, 1 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - A coalition of lawmakers from both chambers of the Pennsylvania General Assembly joined activists at the Capitol Wednesday to demand billionaires pay more taxes. With the slogan, “Tax billionaires, fund PA,” the group spoke in support of a package of bills that would generate more revenue for the state by closing loopholes and eliminating tax breaks for corporations and the rich. “The scales in Pennsylvania are broken,” said Sen. Nikil Saval, D-Philadelphia. “While billionaires go unimpeded and score record profits, working people are forced to subsidize their wealth and bear the brunt of budget shortfalls.”


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]]> Coalition calls for taxes on billionaires to solve Pennsylvania deficit The Center Square 00:09:35 (The Center Square) - A coalition of lawmakers from both chambers of the Pennsylvania General Assembly joined activists at the Capitol Wednesday to demand billionaires pay more taxes. With the slogan, “Tax billionaires, fund PA,” the group spoke in support of a package of bills that would generate more revenue for the state by closing loopholes and eliminating tax breaks for corporations and the rich. “The scales in Pennsylvania are broken,” said Sen. Nikil Saval, D-Philadelphia. “While billionaires go unimpeded and score record profits, working people are forced to subsidize their wealth and bear the brunt of budget shortfalls.” (The Center Square) - A coalition of lawmakers from both chambers of the Pennsylvania General Assembly joined activists at the Capitol Wednesday to demand billionaires pay more taxes. With the slogan, “Tax billionaires, fund PA,” the group spoke in support of a package of bills that would generate more revenue for the state by closing loopholes and eliminating tax breaks for corporations and the rich. “The scales in Pennsylvania are broken,” said Sen. Nikil Saval, D-Philadelphia. “While billionaires go unimpeded and score record profits, working people are forced to subsidize their wealth and bear the brunt of budget shortfalls.” false full 441 c7bb1b91-b686-4380-b7f0-63c853928e74 McCormick talks veterans, shutdown in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) - While visiting Harrisburg on Monday, U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick took questions on several issues, including the federal shutdown and its impact on Pennsylvanians. McCormick was touring a facility that offers cutting-edge treatment programs to veterans suffering from neurological and psychiatric issues, just one of many groups feeling the effects of the government shutdown. They’re also a group that has been singled out during political sparring between some of Pennsylvania’s congressional representatives.


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]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:47:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - While visiting Harrisburg on Monday, U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick took questions on several issues, including the federal shutdown and its impact on Pennsylvanians. McCormick was touring a facility that offers cutting-edge treatment programs to veterans suffering from neurological and psychiatric issues, just one of many groups feeling the effects of the government shutdown. They’re also a group that has been singled out during political sparring between some of Pennsylvania’s congressional representatives.


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]]> McCormick talks veterans, shutdown in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:07:14 (The Center Square) - While visiting Harrisburg on Monday, U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick took questions on several issues, including the federal shutdown and its impact on Pennsylvanians. McCormick was touring a facility that offers cutting-edge treatment programs to veterans suffering from neurological and psychiatric issues, just one of many groups feeling the effects of the government shutdown. They’re also a group that has been singled out during political sparring between some of Pennsylvania’s congressional representatives. (The Center Square) - While visiting Harrisburg on Monday, U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick took questions on several issues, including the federal shutdown and its impact on Pennsylvanians. McCormick was touring a facility that offers cutting-edge treatment programs to veterans suffering from neurological and psychiatric issues, just one of many groups feeling the effects of the government shutdown. They’re also a group that has been singled out during political sparring between some of Pennsylvania’s congressional representatives. false full 440 bdc9f3d7-71a4-4019-b607-7d417ad7f63f Putting the cat back in the bag: Senate talks school phone bans (The Center Square) - School cell phone bans are sweeping the nation, and with a Senate bill waiting for a vote, Pennsylvania may be the next state to act. The Senate Education Committee convened Tuesday for a hearing with educators, policymakers, and even students to discuss the practicality and wisdom of taking tech out of kids’ hands throughout the school day. With a mental health crisis among children and widespread reports from teachers exhausted by the task of policing students distracted by phones in the classroom, the question of “why” the state should ban phones in school needed little elaboration. There was strong consensus about the negative impacts of phones in schools. 

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]]> Sat, 25 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - School cell phone bans are sweeping the nation, and with a Senate bill waiting for a vote, Pennsylvania may be the next state to act. The Senate Education Committee convened Tuesday for a hearing with educators, policymakers, and even students to discuss the practicality and wisdom of taking tech out of kids’ hands throughout the school day. With a mental health crisis among children and widespread reports from teachers exhausted by the task of policing students distracted by phones in the classroom, the question of “why” the state should ban phones in school needed little elaboration. There was strong consensus about the negative impacts of phones in schools. 

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]]> Putting the cat back in the bag: Senate talks school phone bans The Center Square 00:06:12 (The Center Square) - School cell phone bans are sweeping the nation, and with a Senate bill waiting for a vote, Pennsylvania may be the next state to act. The Senate Education Committee convened Tuesday for a hearing with educators, policymakers, and even students to discuss the practicality and wisdom of taking tech out of kids’ hands throughout the school day. With a mental health crisis among children and widespread reports from teachers exhausted by the task of policing students distracted by phones in the classroom, the question of “why” the state should ban phones in school needed little elaboration. There was strong consensus about the negative impacts of phones in schools. (The Center Square) - School cell phone bans are sweeping the nation, and with a Senate bill waiting for a vote, Pennsylvania may be the next state to act. The Senate Education Committee convened Tuesday for a hearing with educators, policymakers, and even students to discuss the practicality and wisdom of taking tech out of kids’ hands throughout the school day. With a mental health crisis among children and widespread reports from teachers exhausted by the task of policing students distracted by phones in the classroom, the question of “why” the state should ban phones in school needed little elaboration. There was strong consensus about the negative impacts of phones in schools. false full 439 23746a44-59ad-4e1e-bd9f-d38ee1c44b6b Taxpayers hand over $89M daily while state fumbles budget plan (The Center Square) – Since July 1, taxpayers have given the state roughly $89 million each day, even as months have passed without any of it going into the programs it's meant to support. It’s a crude figure calculated by dividing the state’s $10.1 billion in revenue collected since the official start of the commonwealth’s “new” fiscal year by 113 – the exact number of days Pennsylvania has operated without any spending plan for all of that money in its checking account. It’s not for lack of trying. Both chambers of the General Assembly have repeatedly approved budgets that have appealed only to their partisan interests, with narratives on negotiation differing wildly. 

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]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:16:38 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Since July 1, taxpayers have given the state roughly $89 million each day, even as months have passed without any of it going into the programs it's meant to support. It’s a crude figure calculated by dividing the state’s $10.1 billion in revenue collected since the official start of the commonwealth’s “new” fiscal year by 113 – the exact number of days Pennsylvania has operated without any spending plan for all of that money in its checking account. It’s not for lack of trying. Both chambers of the General Assembly have repeatedly approved budgets that have appealed only to their partisan interests, with narratives on negotiation differing wildly. 

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]]> Taxpayers hand over $89M daily while state fumbles budget plan The Center Square 00:05:13 (The Center Square) – Since July 1, taxpayers have given the state roughly $89 million each day, even as months have passed without any of it going into the programs it's meant to support. It’s a crude figure calculated by dividing the state’s $10.1 billion in revenue collected since the official start of the commonwealth’s “new” fiscal year by 113 – the exact number of days Pennsylvania has operated without any spending plan for all of that money in its checking account. It’s not for lack of trying. Both chambers of the General Assembly have repeatedly approved budgets that have appealed only to their partisan interests, with narratives on negotiation differing wildly. (The Center Square) – Since July 1, taxpayers have given the state roughly $89 million each day, even as months have passed without any of it going into the programs it's meant to support. It’s a crude figure calculated by dividing the state’s $10.1 billion in revenue collected since the official start of the commonwealth’s “new” fiscal year by 113 – the exact number of days Pennsylvania has operated without any spending plan for all of that money in its checking account. It’s not for lack of trying. Both chambers of the General Assembly have repeatedly approved budgets that have appealed only to their partisan interests, with narratives on negotiation differing wildly. false full 438 05fa1c7f-5d42-4cba-9d17-4afac7b10e5b Pennsylvania releases 2026 insurance marketplace rates (The Center Square) - For months, the looming threat of higher insurance premiums has hung over the commonwealth, while at the federal level, affordable health care access has been at the heart of the debate causing the government shutdown. Congress is rapidly running out of time to come to an agreement extending Affordable Care Act tax credits before the Nov. 1 open enrollment period begins. Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department formally announced the 2026 rates for those who purchase insurance through the ACA from the state’s marketplace, Pennie, if nothing changes over the next two weeks.

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]]> Sat, 18 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - For months, the looming threat of higher insurance premiums has hung over the commonwealth, while at the federal level, affordable health care access has been at the heart of the debate causing the government shutdown. Congress is rapidly running out of time to come to an agreement extending Affordable Care Act tax credits before the Nov. 1 open enrollment period begins. Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department formally announced the 2026 rates for those who purchase insurance through the ACA from the state’s marketplace, Pennie, if nothing changes over the next two weeks.

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]]> Pennsylvania releases 2026 insurance marketplace rates The Center Square 00:07:13 (The Center Square) - For months, the looming threat of higher insurance premiums has hung over the commonwealth, while at the federal level, affordable health care access has been at the heart of the debate causing the government shutdown. Congress is rapidly running out of time to come to an agreement extending Affordable Care Act tax credits before the Nov. 1 open enrollment period begins. Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department formally announced the 2026 rates for those who purchase insurance through the ACA from the state’s marketplace, Pennie, if nothing changes over the next two weeks. (The Center Square) - For months, the looming threat of higher insurance premiums has hung over the commonwealth, while at the federal level, affordable health care access has been at the heart of the debate causing the government shutdown. Congress is rapidly running out of time to come to an agreement extending Affordable Care Act tax credits before the Nov. 1 open enrollment period begins. Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department formally announced the 2026 rates for those who purchase insurance through the ACA from the state’s marketplace, Pennie, if nothing changes over the next two weeks. false full 437 9b3de98e-dfda-4a5f-a7ae-16704fd5e8a0 Balmer pleads guilty to attempted murder of Pennsylvania governor (The Center Square) – The man accused of firebombing the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion in Harrisburg pleaded guilty to attempted murder, aggravated arson and terrorism on Tuesday. Cody Balmer also accepted blame for 22 counts of arson – one for each person asleep in the residence that night, including children ranging from 8 to 16 years old – and has been sentenced to 25-50 years in prison, according to District Attorney Fran Chardo. He will be 63 before becoming eligible for parole.

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]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:47:58 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – The man accused of firebombing the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion in Harrisburg pleaded guilty to attempted murder, aggravated arson and terrorism on Tuesday. Cody Balmer also accepted blame for 22 counts of arson – one for each person asleep in the residence that night, including children ranging from 8 to 16 years old – and has been sentenced to 25-50 years in prison, according to District Attorney Fran Chardo. He will be 63 before becoming eligible for parole.

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]]> Balmer pleads guilty to attempted murder of Pennsylvania governor The Center Square 00:10:39 (The Center Square) – The man accused of firebombing the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion in Harrisburg pleaded guilty to attempted murder, aggravated arson and terrorism on Tuesday. Cody Balmer also accepted blame for 22 counts of arson – one for each person asleep in the residence that night, including children ranging from 8 to 16 years old – and has been sentenced to 25-50 years in prison, according to District Attorney Fran Chardo. He will be 63 before becoming eligible for parole. (The Center Square) – The man accused of firebombing the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion in Harrisburg pleaded guilty to attempted murder, aggravated arson and terrorism on Tuesday. Cody Balmer also accepted blame for 22 counts of arson – one for each person asleep in the residence that night, including children ranging from 8 to 16 years old – and has been sentenced to 25-50 years in prison, according to District Attorney Fran Chardo. He will be 63 before becoming eligible for parole. false full 436 707d41b6-1c48-4550-b510-942649a275fa Exclusive: Ward says ‘we are the stopgap’ after Ciattarelli praises Shapiro (The Center Square) – The commonwealth’s divided government means “getting stuff done,” as Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro likes to say, doesn’t come easily. If it did, according to Republicans in the state, the commonwealth might become the “California of the East.” “If we weren’t here, knowing that he wants to be the Democratic nominee for president, just imagine the progressive policies he’d support,” said Kim Ward, the highest-ranking Republican in the state Senate, during an interview with The Center Square. “We are the stopgap.”

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]]> Sat, 11 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – The commonwealth’s divided government means “getting stuff done,” as Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro likes to say, doesn’t come easily. If it did, according to Republicans in the state, the commonwealth might become the “California of the East.” “If we weren’t here, knowing that he wants to be the Democratic nominee for president, just imagine the progressive policies he’d support,” said Kim Ward, the highest-ranking Republican in the state Senate, during an interview with The Center Square. “We are the stopgap.”

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]]> Exclusive: Ward says ‘we are the stopgap’ after Ciattarelli praises Shapiro The Center Square 00:11:58 (The Center Square) – The commonwealth’s divided government means “getting stuff done,” as Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro likes to say, doesn’t come easily. If it did, according to Republicans in the state, the commonwealth might become the “California of the East.” “If we weren’t here, knowing that he wants to be the Democratic nominee for president, just imagine the progressive policies he’d support,” said Kim Ward, the highest-ranking Republican in the state Senate, during an interview with The Center Square. “We are the stopgap.” (The Center Square) – The commonwealth’s divided government means “getting stuff done,” as Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro likes to say, doesn’t come easily. If it did, according to Republicans in the state, the commonwealth might become the “California of the East.” “If we weren’t here, knowing that he wants to be the Democratic nominee for president, just imagine the progressive policies he’d support,” said Kim Ward, the highest-ranking Republican in the state Senate, during an interview with The Center Square. “We are the stopgap.” false full 435 df7bbd9e-67c7-47dd-9783-d166cfc31b9f Day 100 comes and goes without a state budget (The Center Square) – There was a lot of talk at the state Capitol on Wednesday about a frustrating milestone: 100 days without a spending plan and no deal in sight. Instead, the Democrat majority House of Representatives marked up the Republican majority Senate’s stopgap budget, passed in its chamber two months ago, by $2.7 billion. Leaders say it’s the least that can be done after the Senate sent them a “copy and paste” plan of last year’s budget that would not cover the natural rise in annual program costs, such as those seen with Medicaid.

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]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:21:59 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – There was a lot of talk at the state Capitol on Wednesday about a frustrating milestone: 100 days without a spending plan and no deal in sight. Instead, the Democrat majority House of Representatives marked up the Republican majority Senate’s stopgap budget, passed in its chamber two months ago, by $2.7 billion. Leaders say it’s the least that can be done after the Senate sent them a “copy and paste” plan of last year’s budget that would not cover the natural rise in annual program costs, such as those seen with Medicaid.

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]]> Day 100 comes and goes without a state budget The Center Square 00:08:53 (The Center Square) – There was a lot of talk at the state Capitol on Wednesday about a frustrating milestone: 100 days without a spending plan and no deal in sight. Instead, the Democrat majority House of Representatives marked up the Republican majority Senate’s stopgap budget, passed in its chamber two months ago, by $2.7 billion. Leaders say it’s the least that can be done after the Senate sent them a “copy and paste” plan of last year’s budget that would not cover the natural rise in annual program costs, such as those seen with Medicaid. (The Center Square) – There was a lot of talk at the state Capitol on Wednesday about a frustrating milestone: 100 days without a spending plan and no deal in sight. Instead, the Democrat majority House of Representatives marked up the Republican majority Senate’s stopgap budget, passed in its chamber two months ago, by $2.7 billion. Leaders say it’s the least that can be done after the Senate sent them a “copy and paste” plan of last year’s budget that would not cover the natural rise in annual program costs, such as those seen with Medicaid. false full 434 bdf38ae4-abd8-49bc-ace0-93f9b5d811ed The shale solution: Protecting national security with domestic energy supply (The Center Square) – Domestic shale production in the Appalachian Basin may offer the easiest path toward protecting the nation’s energy supply and resisting reliance on geopolitical foes, says U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. The Trump administration official was recently in Pennsylvania to deliver a keynote address emphasizing the critical role the domestic shale industry plays, both nationally and around the world. Speaking before energy executives and stakeholders, Burgum made the case that America’s energy policy is vital not only to the country’s prosperity but also to national security and global peace. 

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]]> Sat, 4 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Domestic shale production in the Appalachian Basin may offer the easiest path toward protecting the nation’s energy supply and resisting reliance on geopolitical foes, says U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. The Trump administration official was recently in Pennsylvania to deliver a keynote address emphasizing the critical role the domestic shale industry plays, both nationally and around the world. Speaking before energy executives and stakeholders, Burgum made the case that America’s energy policy is vital not only to the country’s prosperity but also to national security and global peace. 

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]]> The shale solution: Protecting national security with domestic energy supply The Center Square 00:07:19 (The Center Square) – Domestic shale production in the Appalachian Basin may offer the easiest path toward protecting the nation’s energy supply and resisting reliance on geopolitical foes, says U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. The Trump administration official was recently in Pennsylvania to deliver a keynote address emphasizing the critical role the domestic shale industry plays, both nationally and around the world. Speaking before energy executives and stakeholders, Burgum made the case that America’s energy policy is vital not only to the country’s prosperity but also to national security and global peace. (The Center Square) – Domestic shale production in the Appalachian Basin may offer the easiest path toward protecting the nation’s energy supply and resisting reliance on geopolitical foes, says U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. The Trump administration official was recently in Pennsylvania to deliver a keynote address emphasizing the critical role the domestic shale industry plays, both nationally and around the world. Speaking before energy executives and stakeholders, Burgum made the case that America’s energy policy is vital not only to the country’s prosperity but also to national security and global peace. false full 433 44bd04a7-4985-4d8b-bbd6-225f706bd8ef Gun control bill sparks intense Pennsylvania House debate (The Center Square) - After a heated floor debate, the final bill in a series of proposed gun control measures failed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday. The legislation would have served to ban “machine gun conversion devices” also known as “switches” or “glock switches,” which allow standard pistols to fire over a thousand rounds per minute. Debate on the topic brought a wide variety of viewpoints from both sides of the House, some measured and some emotional.

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]]> Fri, 3 Oct 2025 18:45:51 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - After a heated floor debate, the final bill in a series of proposed gun control measures failed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday. The legislation would have served to ban “machine gun conversion devices” also known as “switches” or “glock switches,” which allow standard pistols to fire over a thousand rounds per minute. Debate on the topic brought a wide variety of viewpoints from both sides of the House, some measured and some emotional.

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]]> Gun control bill sparks intense Pennsylvania House debate The Center Square 00:14:34 (The Center Square) - After a heated floor debate, the final bill in a series of proposed gun control measures failed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday. The legislation would have served to ban “machine gun conversion devices” also known as “switches” or “glock switches,” which allow standard pistols to fire over a thousand rounds per minute. Debate on the topic brought a wide variety of viewpoints from both sides of the House, some measured and some emotional. (The Center Square) - After a heated floor debate, the final bill in a series of proposed gun control measures failed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday. The legislation would have served to ban “machine gun conversion devices” also known as “switches” or “glock switches,” which allow standard pistols to fire over a thousand rounds per minute. Debate on the topic brought a wide variety of viewpoints from both sides of the House, some measured and some emotional. false full 432 7eb35aee-9d0d-4457-a2c4-521326164d71 Bipartisan alignment on 'forever chemicals' regulation (The Center Square) - Advocates taking aim at the wide array of “forever chemicals,” or PFAS, found in common personal care and household products spoke before the House Consumer Protection, Utilities and Technology committee Tuesday. Experts testified about the dangers to human health and child development posed by products from makeup to baby clothes that contain the chemicals. Experts noted that the risks are especially great for young children whose bodies are still developing.

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]]> Sat, 27 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - Advocates taking aim at the wide array of “forever chemicals,” or PFAS, found in common personal care and household products spoke before the House Consumer Protection, Utilities and Technology committee Tuesday. Experts testified about the dangers to human health and child development posed by products from makeup to baby clothes that contain the chemicals. Experts noted that the risks are especially great for young children whose bodies are still developing.

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]]> Bipartisan alignment on 'forever chemicals' regulation The Center Square 00:06:41 (The Center Square) - Advocates taking aim at the wide array of “forever chemicals,” or PFAS, found in common personal care and household products spoke before the House Consumer Protection, Utilities and Technology committee Tuesday. Experts testified about the dangers to human health and child development posed by products from makeup to baby clothes that contain the chemicals. Experts noted that the risks are especially great for young children whose bodies are still developing. (The Center Square) - Advocates taking aim at the wide array of “forever chemicals,” or PFAS, found in common personal care and household products spoke before the House Consumer Protection, Utilities and Technology committee Tuesday. Experts testified about the dangers to human health and child development posed by products from makeup to baby clothes that contain the chemicals. Experts noted that the risks are especially great for young children whose bodies are still developing. false full 431 70c1f794-ec4e-4aa6-80d0-d50d58edabcf Doctors speak out against Shapiro energy board plan (The Center Square) - Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Lightning Plan promises to combine his commitment to win investments in the artificial intelligence sector with a focus on improving permitting processes that has been successful in many wings of the state bureaucracy. House legislators have turned that vision into a bill that promises to develop a central authority for large projects called the Reliable Energy Siting and Electric Transition, or RESET, Board. One group of doctors wrote an open letter to the governor opposing the bill.

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]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:57:57 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Lightning Plan promises to combine his commitment to win investments in the artificial intelligence sector with a focus on improving permitting processes that has been successful in many wings of the state bureaucracy. House legislators have turned that vision into a bill that promises to develop a central authority for large projects called the Reliable Energy Siting and Electric Transition, or RESET, Board. One group of doctors wrote an open letter to the governor opposing the bill.

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]]> Doctors speak out against Shapiro energy board plan The Center Square 00:05:57 (The Center Square) - Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Lightning Plan promises to combine his commitment to win investments in the artificial intelligence sector with a focus on improving permitting processes that has been successful in many wings of the state bureaucracy. House legislators have turned that vision into a bill that promises to develop a central authority for large projects called the Reliable Energy Siting and Electric Transition, or RESET, Board. One group of doctors wrote an open letter to the governor opposing the bill. (The Center Square) - Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Lightning Plan promises to combine his commitment to win investments in the artificial intelligence sector with a focus on improving permitting processes that has been successful in many wings of the state bureaucracy. House legislators have turned that vision into a bill that promises to develop a central authority for large projects called the Reliable Energy Siting and Electric Transition, or RESET, Board. One group of doctors wrote an open letter to the governor opposing the bill. false full 430 9a2bfbb4-8683-44be-80f9-a22411ce2c25 Can Pennsylvania's ‘Rainy Day Fund’ balance the budget? (The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s emergency savings account, contrary to its colloquial name of “Rainy Day Fund,” is for anything but. Instead, state law reserves the $7 billion pot for economic downturns or unexpected revenue shortfalls, and can’t be tapped without a two-thirds vote from the legislature. Neither condition appears to have been met for Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $51.5 billion spending plan, according to the Commonwealth Foundation. In a letter to Treasurer Stacy Garrity and leaders of the House and Senate, the fiscally conservative nonprofit argued that “the commonwealth’s economic environment has been well known and understood for months.” 

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]]> Sat, 20 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s emergency savings account, contrary to its colloquial name of “Rainy Day Fund,” is for anything but. Instead, state law reserves the $7 billion pot for economic downturns or unexpected revenue shortfalls, and can’t be tapped without a two-thirds vote from the legislature. Neither condition appears to have been met for Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $51.5 billion spending plan, according to the Commonwealth Foundation. In a letter to Treasurer Stacy Garrity and leaders of the House and Senate, the fiscally conservative nonprofit argued that “the commonwealth’s economic environment has been well known and understood for months.” 

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]]> Can Pennsylvania's ‘Rainy Day Fund’ balance the budget? The Center Square 00:09:42 (The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s emergency savings account, contrary to its colloquial name of “Rainy Day Fund,” is for anything but. Instead, state law reserves the $7 billion pot for economic downturns or unexpected revenue shortfalls, and can’t be tapped without a two-thirds vote from the legislature. Neither condition appears to have been met for Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $51.5 billion spending plan, according to the Commonwealth Foundation. In a letter to Treasurer Stacy Garrity and leaders of the House and Senate, the fiscally conservative nonprofit argued that “the commonwealth’s economic environment has been well known and understood for months.” (The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s emergency savings account, contrary to its colloquial name of “Rainy Day Fund,” is for anything but. Instead, state law reserves the $7 billion pot for economic downturns or unexpected revenue shortfalls, and can’t be tapped without a two-thirds vote from the legislature. Neither condition appears to have been met for Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $51.5 billion spending plan, according to the Commonwealth Foundation. In a letter to Treasurer Stacy Garrity and leaders of the House and Senate, the fiscally conservative nonprofit argued that “the commonwealth’s economic environment has been well known and understood for months.” false full 429 4736949b-65bb-4f33-8156-c3293b3316f7 Shapiro: 'Violence never the answer' amid escalating political attacks (The Center Square) - A nationwide increase in political violence almost certainly isn’t what Josh Shapiro hoped would set the tone during his first term in office as Pennsylvania’s governor. Yet, as he’s navigated through an attempted presidential assassination, a manhunt for Luigi Mangione that gripped the country, and the firebombing of his own residence in Harrisburg, he’s become a national spokesperson for civility. Invited to speak at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Shapiro called once more for leaders to act and speak with “moral clarity.” 

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]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:54:06 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - A nationwide increase in political violence almost certainly isn’t what Josh Shapiro hoped would set the tone during his first term in office as Pennsylvania’s governor. Yet, as he’s navigated through an attempted presidential assassination, a manhunt for Luigi Mangione that gripped the country, and the firebombing of his own residence in Harrisburg, he’s become a national spokesperson for civility. Invited to speak at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Shapiro called once more for leaders to act and speak with “moral clarity.” 

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]]> Shapiro: 'Violence never the answer' amid escalating political attacks The Center Square 00:13:52 (The Center Square) - A nationwide increase in political violence almost certainly isn’t what Josh Shapiro hoped would set the tone during his first term in office as Pennsylvania’s governor. Yet, as he’s navigated through an attempted presidential assassination, a manhunt for Luigi Mangione that gripped the country, and the firebombing of his own residence in Harrisburg, he’s become a national spokesperson for civility. Invited to speak at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Shapiro called once more for leaders to act and speak with “moral clarity.” (The Center Square) - A nationwide increase in political violence almost certainly isn’t what Josh Shapiro hoped would set the tone during his first term in office as Pennsylvania’s governor. Yet, as he’s navigated through an attempted presidential assassination, a manhunt for Luigi Mangione that gripped the country, and the firebombing of his own residence in Harrisburg, he’s become a national spokesperson for civility. Invited to speak at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Shapiro called once more for leaders to act and speak with “moral clarity.” false full 428 79f726dd-22da-47fc-b08d-d5c11748683a Report: Free speech at colleges across Northeast temperamental (The Center Square) – America’s colleges are not faring well when it comes to their handling of free speech issues on campus – in fact, most deserve a grade of “F,” according to a newly released report. The results of a student survey at 257 schools nationwide reveal a poor free speech climate, less tolerance for controversial speakers, and more acceptance of aggressive tactics to silence campus free speech. The sixth annual College Free Speech Rankings, released on Tuesday by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, or FIRE, also shows a continued decline in support for free speech among all students.

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]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – America’s colleges are not faring well when it comes to their handling of free speech issues on campus – in fact, most deserve a grade of “F,” according to a newly released report. The results of a student survey at 257 schools nationwide reveal a poor free speech climate, less tolerance for controversial speakers, and more acceptance of aggressive tactics to silence campus free speech. The sixth annual College Free Speech Rankings, released on Tuesday by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, or FIRE, also shows a continued decline in support for free speech among all students.

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]]> Report: Free speech at colleges across Northeast temperamental The Center Square 00:04:35 (The Center Square) – America’s colleges are not faring well when it comes to their handling of free speech issues on campus – in fact, most deserve a grade of “F,” according to a newly released report. The results of a student survey at 257 schools nationwide reveal a poor free speech climate, less tolerance for controversial speakers, and more acceptance of aggressive tactics to silence campus free speech. The sixth annual College Free Speech Rankings, released on Tuesday by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, or FIRE, also shows a continued decline in support for free speech among all students. (The Center Square) – America’s colleges are not faring well when it comes to their handling of free speech issues on campus – in fact, most deserve a grade of “F,” according to a newly released report. The results of a student survey at 257 schools nationwide reveal a poor free speech climate, less tolerance for controversial speakers, and more acceptance of aggressive tactics to silence campus free speech. The sixth annual College Free Speech Rankings, released on Tuesday by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, or FIRE, also shows a continued decline in support for free speech among all students. false full 427 63a1011e-418d-40da-8938-b68c41ab384d Frustration continues to mount, Pittman hints at Pennsylvania budget on horizon (The Center Square) - With no budget and no viable long-term transit solutions in sight, the Senate recessed till Oct. 20 on Wednesday. Majority Leader Sen. Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, issued a statement, however, saying that the Philadelphia mass transit band-aid approved by PennDOT might allow for movement in the coming days. Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed his budget to the legislature in early February of this year. The fiscal year for that budget began in July. Over two months past its deadline, some public institutions are beginning to falter.

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]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:18:32 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - With no budget and no viable long-term transit solutions in sight, the Senate recessed till Oct. 20 on Wednesday. Majority Leader Sen. Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, issued a statement, however, saying that the Philadelphia mass transit band-aid approved by PennDOT might allow for movement in the coming days. Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed his budget to the legislature in early February of this year. The fiscal year for that budget began in July. Over two months past its deadline, some public institutions are beginning to falter.

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]]> Frustration continues to mount, Pittman hints at Pennsylvania budget on horizon The Center Square 00:05:03 (The Center Square) - With no budget and no viable long-term transit solutions in sight, the Senate recessed till Oct. 20 on Wednesday. Majority Leader Sen. Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, issued a statement, however, saying that the Philadelphia mass transit band-aid approved by PennDOT might allow for movement in the coming days. Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed his budget to the legislature in early February of this year. The fiscal year for that budget began in July. Over two months past its deadline, some public institutions are beginning to falter. (The Center Square) - With no budget and no viable long-term transit solutions in sight, the Senate recessed till Oct. 20 on Wednesday. Majority Leader Sen. Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, issued a statement, however, saying that the Philadelphia mass transit band-aid approved by PennDOT might allow for movement in the coming days. Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed his budget to the legislature in early February of this year. The fiscal year for that budget began in July. Over two months past its deadline, some public institutions are beginning to falter. false full 426 8562d1bd-3b33-4cac-96ab-ab663c7cf885 Kenyatta Walks From Philly to Capitol, Tells Senators to ‘Do Their Jobs' (The Center Square) – With a bit of a limp, Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta made his way up the Capitol steps to cheers and applause. The Philadelphia Democrat had just completed a 105-mile walk to demand funding for mass transit. The journey from Philadelphia to Harrisburg took place over four days, spanning the Democratic National Committee Vice Chair’s entire Labor Day weekend and taking him through urban, suburban, and rural communities in southeastern and central Pennsylvania.

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]]> Sat, 6 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – With a bit of a limp, Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta made his way up the Capitol steps to cheers and applause. The Philadelphia Democrat had just completed a 105-mile walk to demand funding for mass transit. The journey from Philadelphia to Harrisburg took place over four days, spanning the Democratic National Committee Vice Chair’s entire Labor Day weekend and taking him through urban, suburban, and rural communities in southeastern and central Pennsylvania.

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]]> Kenyatta Walks From Philly to Capitol, Tells Senators to ‘Do Their Jobs' The Center Square 00:06:35 (The Center Square) – With a bit of a limp, Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta made his way up the Capitol steps to cheers and applause. The Philadelphia Democrat had just completed a 105-mile walk to demand funding for mass transit. The journey from Philadelphia to Harrisburg took place over four days, spanning the Democratic National Committee Vice Chair’s entire Labor Day weekend and taking him through urban, suburban, and rural communities in southeastern and central Pennsylvania. (The Center Square) – With a bit of a limp, Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta made his way up the Capitol steps to cheers and applause. The Philadelphia Democrat had just completed a 105-mile walk to demand funding for mass transit. The journey from Philadelphia to Harrisburg took place over four days, spanning the Democratic National Committee Vice Chair’s entire Labor Day weekend and taking him through urban, suburban, and rural communities in southeastern and central Pennsylvania. false full 425 5ca56b47-5073-4822-ae5c-ba16450183d3 Fetterman and McCormick Raise Antisemitism to College Presidents (The Center Square) - U.S. Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick continue to build upon their reputation of bipartisan congeniality, particularly expressed in shared views about the state of antisemitism in the United States. The pair sent letters to the presidents of five of the commonwealth’s most prestigious universities “expressing concern about the rise of antisemitism on college campuses.” The schools - Penn State, Temple University, University of Pittsburgh, University of Pennsylvania, and Lehigh University - were notable to the senators for having the highest populations of Jewish students in the state.

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]]> Fri, 5 Sep 2025 19:36:12 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - U.S. Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick continue to build upon their reputation of bipartisan congeniality, particularly expressed in shared views about the state of antisemitism in the United States. The pair sent letters to the presidents of five of the commonwealth’s most prestigious universities “expressing concern about the rise of antisemitism on college campuses.” The schools - Penn State, Temple University, University of Pittsburgh, University of Pennsylvania, and Lehigh University - were notable to the senators for having the highest populations of Jewish students in the state.

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]]> Fetterman and McCormick Raise Antisemitism to College Presidents The Center Square 00:09:20 (The Center Square) - U.S. Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick continue to build upon their reputation of bipartisan congeniality, particularly expressed in shared views about the state of antisemitism in the United States. The pair sent letters to the presidents of five of the commonwealth’s most prestigious universities “expressing concern about the rise of antisemitism on college campuses.” The schools - Penn State, Temple University, University of Pittsburgh, University of Pennsylvania, and Lehigh University - were notable to the senators for having the highest populations of Jewish students in the state. (The Center Square) - U.S. Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick continue to build upon their reputation of bipartisan congeniality, particularly expressed in shared views about the state of antisemitism in the United States. The pair sent letters to the presidents of five of the commonwealth’s most prestigious universities “expressing concern about the rise of antisemitism on college campuses.” The schools - Penn State, Temple University, University of Pittsburgh, University of Pennsylvania, and Lehigh University - were notable to the senators for having the highest populations of Jewish students in the state. false full 424 8a580569-311f-4fe3-83e0-5d1a42b73513 Federal Appeals Court Says Misdated Pennsylvania Ballots Still Valid (The Center Square) – Ballots returned to county election offices with incorrect or missing dates still count as valid, according to a federal opinion issued Tuesday. A three-panel judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit said Pennsylvania’s mandate that mail-in votes with dating errors must be set aside violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments. The unanimous decision found that leaning on dates to “back stop” failures with the Statewide Uniform Registry of Electors, or SURE, “betrays a misunderstanding of Pennsylvania’s election laws.”

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]]> Sat, 30 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Ballots returned to county election offices with incorrect or missing dates still count as valid, according to a federal opinion issued Tuesday. A three-panel judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit said Pennsylvania’s mandate that mail-in votes with dating errors must be set aside violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments. The unanimous decision found that leaning on dates to “back stop” failures with the Statewide Uniform Registry of Electors, or SURE, “betrays a misunderstanding of Pennsylvania’s election laws.”

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]]> Federal Appeals Court Says Misdated Pennsylvania Ballots Still Valid The Center Square 00:10:29 (The Center Square) – Ballots returned to county election offices with incorrect or missing dates still count as valid, according to a federal opinion issued Tuesday. A three-panel judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit said Pennsylvania’s mandate that mail-in votes with dating errors must be set aside violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments. The unanimous decision found that leaning on dates to “back stop” failures with the Statewide Uniform Registry of Electors, or SURE, “betrays a misunderstanding of Pennsylvania’s election laws.” (The Center Square) – Ballots returned to county election offices with incorrect or missing dates still count as valid, according to a federal opinion issued Tuesday. A three-panel judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit said Pennsylvania’s mandate that mail-in votes with dating errors must be set aside violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments. The unanimous decision found that leaning on dates to “back stop” failures with the Statewide Uniform Registry of Electors, or SURE, “betrays a misunderstanding of Pennsylvania’s election laws.” false full 423 210719ca-25a2-40e2-bdb6-971f5bc3a6c3 Amid Transit Crisis, Philadelphia Prepares to Host a Crowd (The Center Square) - For Philadelphia leaders, security concerns are top of mind as the city approaches a banner year of sports and cultural events. But even as the world bets big on the city’s ability to host major events like America250 and FIFA World Cup games, frustrated Philadelphians are struggling with the state’s funding choices. The committee heard testimony just days before SEPTA’s major service cuts went into effect, and transit was highlighted as one of the biggest security concerns for planners. As the reality of SEPTA cuts sink in, officials are bracing themselves for what they say will be an even further diminished system by next summer.

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]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:32:59 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - For Philadelphia leaders, security concerns are top of mind as the city approaches a banner year of sports and cultural events. But even as the world bets big on the city’s ability to host major events like America250 and FIFA World Cup games, frustrated Philadelphians are struggling with the state’s funding choices. The committee heard testimony just days before SEPTA’s major service cuts went into effect, and transit was highlighted as one of the biggest security concerns for planners. As the reality of SEPTA cuts sink in, officials are bracing themselves for what they say will be an even further diminished system by next summer.

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]]> Amid Transit Crisis, Philadelphia Prepares to Host a Crowd The Center Square 00:08:37 (The Center Square) - For Philadelphia leaders, security concerns are top of mind as the city approaches a banner year of sports and cultural events. But even as the world bets big on the city’s ability to host major events like America250 and FIFA World Cup games, frustrated Philadelphians are struggling with the state’s funding choices. The committee heard testimony just days before SEPTA’s major service cuts went into effect, and transit was highlighted as one of the biggest security concerns for planners. As the reality of SEPTA cuts sink in, officials are bracing themselves for what they say will be an even further diminished system by next summer. (The Center Square) - For Philadelphia leaders, security concerns are top of mind as the city approaches a banner year of sports and cultural events. But even as the world bets big on the city’s ability to host major events like America250 and FIFA World Cup games, frustrated Philadelphians are struggling with the state’s funding choices. The committee heard testimony just days before SEPTA’s major service cuts went into effect, and transit was highlighted as one of the biggest security concerns for planners. As the reality of SEPTA cuts sink in, officials are bracing themselves for what they say will be an even further diminished system by next summer. false full 422 b27bec9c-22fc-4d8e-9b8d-1612bbfc16f9 Pennsylvania Treasurer Garrity Running to Unseat Shapiro in 2026 (The Center Square) – She earned the most votes of any statewide Republican candidate in the 2024 election, besting Gov. Josh Shapiro’s record set two years prior. Now, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity hopes that massive popularity will outshine him again in 2026. “And I’m giving you and your family my solemn oath that I will work hard every day to fix the problems that Josh Shapiro has created,” she said in a campaign announcement posted to social media Monday. The decorated military veteran, who served three tours in Iraq and rose to the rank of colonel, pointed to her commitment as a servicemember and the accountability reforms she’s made since taking over as treasurer in 2021 as proof of her devotion to protecting taxpayers.

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]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – She earned the most votes of any statewide Republican candidate in the 2024 election, besting Gov. Josh Shapiro’s record set two years prior. Now, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity hopes that massive popularity will outshine him again in 2026. “And I’m giving you and your family my solemn oath that I will work hard every day to fix the problems that Josh Shapiro has created,” she said in a campaign announcement posted to social media Monday. The decorated military veteran, who served three tours in Iraq and rose to the rank of colonel, pointed to her commitment as a servicemember and the accountability reforms she’s made since taking over as treasurer in 2021 as proof of her devotion to protecting taxpayers.

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]]> Pennsylvania Treasurer Garrity Running to Unseat Shapiro in 2026 The Center Square 00:05:36 (The Center Square) – She earned the most votes of any statewide Republican candidate in the 2024 election, besting Gov. Josh Shapiro’s record set two years prior. Now, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity hopes that massive popularity will outshine him again in 2026. “And I’m giving you and your family my solemn oath that I will work hard every day to fix the problems that Josh Shapiro has created,” she said in a campaign announcement posted to social media Monday. The decorated military veteran, who served three tours in Iraq and rose to the rank of colonel, pointed to her commitment as a servicemember and the accountability reforms she’s made since taking over as treasurer in 2021 as proof of her devotion to protecting taxpayers. (The Center Square) – She earned the most votes of any statewide Republican candidate in the 2024 election, besting Gov. Josh Shapiro’s record set two years prior. Now, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity hopes that massive popularity will outshine him again in 2026. “And I’m giving you and your family my solemn oath that I will work hard every day to fix the problems that Josh Shapiro has created,” she said in a campaign announcement posted to social media Monday. The decorated military veteran, who served three tours in Iraq and rose to the rank of colonel, pointed to her commitment as a servicemember and the accountability reforms she’s made since taking over as treasurer in 2021 as proof of her devotion to protecting taxpayers. false full 421 1e501ec3-89b3-471b-9b6b-5e69ff89e669 Bipartisan Effort Launches to Reintroduce Pennsylvania Welfare Work Requirements (The Center Square) – Reinstating work requirements for some welfare recipients found support across the aisle on Wednesday. It’s a notable change after the partisan nature of the debate in recent years: Republicans have long wanted waivers from the mandate, which have been used on and off for the last 20 years, to expire amid fears about prolonged government dependency and fraud. Democrats see the option as economically justified absent a stronger safety net.

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]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:27:34 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Reinstating work requirements for some welfare recipients found support across the aisle on Wednesday. It’s a notable change after the partisan nature of the debate in recent years: Republicans have long wanted waivers from the mandate, which have been used on and off for the last 20 years, to expire amid fears about prolonged government dependency and fraud. Democrats see the option as economically justified absent a stronger safety net.

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]]> Bipartisan Effort Launches to Reintroduce Pennsylvania Welfare Work Requirements The Center Square 00:05:06 (The Center Square) – Reinstating work requirements for some welfare recipients found support across the aisle on Wednesday. It’s a notable change after the partisan nature of the debate in recent years: Republicans have long wanted waivers from the mandate, which have been used on and off for the last 20 years, to expire amid fears about prolonged government dependency and fraud. Democrats see the option as economically justified absent a stronger safety net. (The Center Square) – Reinstating work requirements for some welfare recipients found support across the aisle on Wednesday. It’s a notable change after the partisan nature of the debate in recent years: Republicans have long wanted waivers from the mandate, which have been used on and off for the last 20 years, to expire amid fears about prolonged government dependency and fraud. Democrats see the option as economically justified absent a stronger safety net. false full 420 18c4d206-3f73-42db-81e2-4398747b34b9 Pennsylvania Public Transit Funding and the Road Not Yet Taken (The Center Square) – There’s no shortage of frustration when it comes to stalled negotiations over funding for public transit in Pennsylvania. Of the plans proffered – using sales taxes versus dipping into the transit trust fund – neither has bipartisan support. There’s a road not yet taken, however. In the days before both chambers convened to approve their respective solutions, Republican Sen. Gene Yaw, of Williamsport, and Democratic Sen. Anthony Williams, of Philadelphia, suggested solving two problems at once: collect a $500 monthly fee from unregulated skill game terminals and use it to pay for increased public transit support.

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]]> Sat, 16 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – There’s no shortage of frustration when it comes to stalled negotiations over funding for public transit in Pennsylvania. Of the plans proffered – using sales taxes versus dipping into the transit trust fund – neither has bipartisan support. There’s a road not yet taken, however. In the days before both chambers convened to approve their respective solutions, Republican Sen. Gene Yaw, of Williamsport, and Democratic Sen. Anthony Williams, of Philadelphia, suggested solving two problems at once: collect a $500 monthly fee from unregulated skill game terminals and use it to pay for increased public transit support.

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]]> Pennsylvania Public Transit Funding and the Road Not Yet Taken The Center Square 00:13:24 (The Center Square) – There’s no shortage of frustration when it comes to stalled negotiations over funding for public transit in Pennsylvania. Of the plans proffered – using sales taxes versus dipping into the transit trust fund – neither has bipartisan support. There’s a road not yet taken, however. In the days before both chambers convened to approve their respective solutions, Republican Sen. Gene Yaw, of Williamsport, and Democratic Sen. Anthony Williams, of Philadelphia, suggested solving two problems at once: collect a $500 monthly fee from unregulated skill game terminals and use it to pay for increased public transit support. (The Center Square) – There’s no shortage of frustration when it comes to stalled negotiations over funding for public transit in Pennsylvania. Of the plans proffered – using sales taxes versus dipping into the transit trust fund – neither has bipartisan support. There’s a road not yet taken, however. In the days before both chambers convened to approve their respective solutions, Republican Sen. Gene Yaw, of Williamsport, and Democratic Sen. Anthony Williams, of Philadelphia, suggested solving two problems at once: collect a $500 monthly fee from unregulated skill game terminals and use it to pay for increased public transit support. false full 419 85e72655-db1f-433f-97a8-2252c8c96561 Officials Give Update on U.S. Steel Explosion in Clairton (The Center Square) - Officials have urged the press and community not to speculate about the cause of a deadly explosion at a U.S. Steel plant in Clairton, near Pittsburgh, on Monday. Gov. Josh Shapiro joined county officials, union representatives, and U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt to discuss the incident in Allegheny County Tuesday. County Executive Sara Innamorato expressed gratitude to the dozens of local agencies who responded to the incident. 

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]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2025 20:06:03 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - Officials have urged the press and community not to speculate about the cause of a deadly explosion at a U.S. Steel plant in Clairton, near Pittsburgh, on Monday. Gov. Josh Shapiro joined county officials, union representatives, and U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt to discuss the incident in Allegheny County Tuesday. County Executive Sara Innamorato expressed gratitude to the dozens of local agencies who responded to the incident. 

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]]> Officials Give Update on U.S. Steel Explosion in Clairton The Center Square 00:10:44 (The Center Square) - Officials have urged the press and community not to speculate about the cause of a deadly explosion at a U.S. Steel plant in Clairton, near Pittsburgh, on Monday. Gov. Josh Shapiro joined county officials, union representatives, and U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt to discuss the incident in Allegheny County Tuesday. County Executive Sara Innamorato expressed gratitude to the dozens of local agencies who responded to the incident. (The Center Square) - Officials have urged the press and community not to speculate about the cause of a deadly explosion at a U.S. Steel plant in Clairton, near Pittsburgh, on Monday. Gov. Josh Shapiro joined county officials, union representatives, and U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt to discuss the incident in Allegheny County Tuesday. County Executive Sara Innamorato expressed gratitude to the dozens of local agencies who responded to the incident. false full 418 1ea55124-0787-4f3b-8151-5907d235873e Pennsylvania Senate Majority Examines Mental Health Care ‘Policy Nightmare' (The Center Square) - Pennsylvania is stuck in what seems to be an ever-deepening mental health care crisis, exacerbated by staffing shortages across the industry. To address it, two senators held a meeting of the chamber's Majority Policy Committee in Danville on Tuesday, inviting more than a dozen experts to participate in a roundtable on the subject. Sens. Dave Argall, R-Mahanoy City, and Lynda Schlegel Culver, R-Shamokin Dam, heard testimony from mental health care providers, prison wardens, and even a state Supreme Court Justice advocating for legislative action to support families living with mental illness.

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]]> Sat, 9 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - Pennsylvania is stuck in what seems to be an ever-deepening mental health care crisis, exacerbated by staffing shortages across the industry. To address it, two senators held a meeting of the chamber's Majority Policy Committee in Danville on Tuesday, inviting more than a dozen experts to participate in a roundtable on the subject. Sens. Dave Argall, R-Mahanoy City, and Lynda Schlegel Culver, R-Shamokin Dam, heard testimony from mental health care providers, prison wardens, and even a state Supreme Court Justice advocating for legislative action to support families living with mental illness.

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]]> Pennsylvania Senate Majority Examines Mental Health Care ‘Policy Nightmare' The Center Square 00:06:57 (The Center Square) - Pennsylvania is stuck in what seems to be an ever-deepening mental health care crisis, exacerbated by staffing shortages across the industry. To address it, two senators held a meeting of the chamber's Majority Policy Committee in Danville on Tuesday, inviting more than a dozen experts to participate in a roundtable on the subject. Sens. Dave Argall, R-Mahanoy City, and Lynda Schlegel Culver, R-Shamokin Dam, heard testimony from mental health care providers, prison wardens, and even a state Supreme Court Justice advocating for legislative action to support families living with mental illness. (The Center Square) - Pennsylvania is stuck in what seems to be an ever-deepening mental health care crisis, exacerbated by staffing shortages across the industry. To address it, two senators held a meeting of the chamber's Majority Policy Committee in Danville on Tuesday, inviting more than a dozen experts to participate in a roundtable on the subject. Sens. Dave Argall, R-Mahanoy City, and Lynda Schlegel Culver, R-Shamokin Dam, heard testimony from mental health care providers, prison wardens, and even a state Supreme Court Justice advocating for legislative action to support families living with mental illness. false full 417 a271b7be-ec80-4592-a337-02bc024e0d59 ‘Time’s Up’: House Dems Demand Progress as SEPTA Cuts Loom (The Center Square) - House Democrats met in front of Abraham Lincoln High School in Northeast Philadelphia to urge Senate Republicans to return to Harrisburg to pass funding for the state’s mass transit systems, a sticking point in the state's budget negotiations. Without dedicated funding, SEPTA is poised to cut services on the Aug. 24, an act that will impact more than 10,000 students who rely on transit to get to and from school every day, which begins the following day. Senate Republicans have argued that the system needs to bear more accountability for its financial shortcomings. Though public transit is used in all 67 counties across the state, its funding has become the backdrop for a perceived opposition between rural roads and bridges and urban commutes, and, more broadly, between red and blue swaths of the state.

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]]> Fri, 8 Aug 2025 18:51:50 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - House Democrats met in front of Abraham Lincoln High School in Northeast Philadelphia to urge Senate Republicans to return to Harrisburg to pass funding for the state’s mass transit systems, a sticking point in the state's budget negotiations. Without dedicated funding, SEPTA is poised to cut services on the Aug. 24, an act that will impact more than 10,000 students who rely on transit to get to and from school every day, which begins the following day. Senate Republicans have argued that the system needs to bear more accountability for its financial shortcomings. Though public transit is used in all 67 counties across the state, its funding has become the backdrop for a perceived opposition between rural roads and bridges and urban commutes, and, more broadly, between red and blue swaths of the state.

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]]> ‘Time’s Up’: House Dems Demand Progress as SEPTA Cuts Loom The Center Square 00:12:34 (The Center Square) - House Democrats met in front of Abraham Lincoln High School in Northeast Philadelphia to urge Senate Republicans to return to Harrisburg to pass funding for the state’s mass transit systems, a sticking point in the state's budget negotiations. Without dedicated funding, SEPTA is poised to cut services on the Aug. 24, an act that will impact more than 10,000 students who rely on transit to get to and from school every day, which begins the following day. Senate Republicans have argued that the system needs to bear more accountability for its financial shortcomings. Though public transit is used in all 67 counties across the state, its funding has become the backdrop for a perceived opposition between rural roads and bridges and urban commutes, and, more broadly, between red and blue swaths of the state. (The Center Square) - House Democrats met in front of Abraham Lincoln High School in Northeast Philadelphia to urge Senate Republicans to return to Harrisburg to pass funding for the state’s mass transit systems, a sticking point in the state's budget negotiations. Without dedicated funding, SEPTA is poised to cut services on the Aug. 24, an act that will impact more than 10,000 students who rely on transit to get to and from school every day, which begins the following day. Senate Republicans have argued that the system needs to bear more accountability for its financial shortcomings. Though public transit is used in all 67 counties across the state, its funding has become the backdrop for a perceived opposition between rural roads and bridges and urban commutes, and, more broadly, between red and blue swaths of the state. false full 416 e84dc2ea-f23f-4e05-94c1-1bd74747e282 Pittsburgh Pushes to Become the World’s AI Capital (The Center Square) – Pittsburgh’s “AI Strike Force” is aiming high to define and become a global leader in physical AI, the space in which artificial intelligence meets material goods in the form of robotics, defense systems, transportation, and more. In Harrisburg on Monday, the Strike Force's executive director Joanna Doven spoke to the urgency of the moment, echoing state leaders including Gov. Josh Shapiro and Sen. Dave McCormick’s aspirations to make Pennsylvania a leader in a new era of technology. For its part, Pittsburgh has made a strong start of it, not just pivoting its industrial reputation but capitalizing on the manufacturing demands of new technologies to maintain the relevance of its foundation in steel.

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]]> Sat, 2 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Pittsburgh’s “AI Strike Force” is aiming high to define and become a global leader in physical AI, the space in which artificial intelligence meets material goods in the form of robotics, defense systems, transportation, and more. In Harrisburg on Monday, the Strike Force's executive director Joanna Doven spoke to the urgency of the moment, echoing state leaders including Gov. Josh Shapiro and Sen. Dave McCormick’s aspirations to make Pennsylvania a leader in a new era of technology. For its part, Pittsburgh has made a strong start of it, not just pivoting its industrial reputation but capitalizing on the manufacturing demands of new technologies to maintain the relevance of its foundation in steel.

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]]> Pittsburgh Pushes to Become the World’s AI Capital The Center Square 00:07:31 (The Center Square) – Pittsburgh’s “AI Strike Force” is aiming high to define and become a global leader in physical AI, the space in which artificial intelligence meets material goods in the form of robotics, defense systems, transportation, and more. In Harrisburg on Monday, the Strike Force's executive director Joanna Doven spoke to the urgency of the moment, echoing state leaders including Gov. Josh Shapiro and Sen. Dave McCormick’s aspirations to make Pennsylvania a leader in a new era of technology. For its part, Pittsburgh has made a strong start of it, not just pivoting its industrial reputation but capitalizing on the manufacturing demands of new technologies to maintain the relevance of its foundation in steel. (The Center Square) – Pittsburgh’s “AI Strike Force” is aiming high to define and become a global leader in physical AI, the space in which artificial intelligence meets material goods in the form of robotics, defense systems, transportation, and more. In Harrisburg on Monday, the Strike Force's executive director Joanna Doven spoke to the urgency of the moment, echoing state leaders including Gov. Josh Shapiro and Sen. Dave McCormick’s aspirations to make Pennsylvania a leader in a new era of technology. For its part, Pittsburgh has made a strong start of it, not just pivoting its industrial reputation but capitalizing on the manufacturing demands of new technologies to maintain the relevance of its foundation in steel. false full 415 1331ff35-2a81-4a1f-b8eb-147381773b0b Pennsylvania Upgrades Flood Warning System (The Center Square) – The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency announced upgrades to its flood warning and observation system on Wednesday. The Pennsylvania Integrated Flood Warning and Observation System is known as IFLOWS 2.0 and will include the installation of 30 new weather stations across the state. Most of these will be placed on school properties where K-12 students will incorporate the data into their weather curricula.

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]]> Fri, 1 Aug 2025 21:07:06 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency announced upgrades to its flood warning and observation system on Wednesday. The Pennsylvania Integrated Flood Warning and Observation System is known as IFLOWS 2.0 and will include the installation of 30 new weather stations across the state. Most of these will be placed on school properties where K-12 students will incorporate the data into their weather curricula.

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]]> Pennsylvania Upgrades Flood Warning System The Center Square 00:04:19 (The Center Square) – The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency announced upgrades to its flood warning and observation system on Wednesday. The Pennsylvania Integrated Flood Warning and Observation System is known as IFLOWS 2.0 and will include the installation of 30 new weather stations across the state. Most of these will be placed on school properties where K-12 students will incorporate the data into their weather curricula. (The Center Square) – The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency announced upgrades to its flood warning and observation system on Wednesday. The Pennsylvania Integrated Flood Warning and Observation System is known as IFLOWS 2.0 and will include the installation of 30 new weather stations across the state. Most of these will be placed on school properties where K-12 students will incorporate the data into their weather curricula. false full 414 0c26d1e3-d23c-4c62-aba2-56285413c483 Rays of Hope in Clean Energy as Feds Forego Wind and Solar (The Center Square) - The congressional budget resolution passed early this month struck a blow, many say, to the renewable energy industry by phasing out tax credits for wind and solar energy. Clean energy advocates, however, say that even in the face of energy costs projected to rise as much as 74% over the next 10 years, that there’s reason to be optimistic. While Harry Godfrey of Advanced Energy United admitted that the rollbacks will cost jobs in manufacturing and on specific energy projects, he noted there are still opportunities for renewable energy to get off the ground. Specifically, planned wind and solar projects that have begun construction within a year of the act’s passage are still eligible for credit.

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]]> Sat, 26 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - The congressional budget resolution passed early this month struck a blow, many say, to the renewable energy industry by phasing out tax credits for wind and solar energy. Clean energy advocates, however, say that even in the face of energy costs projected to rise as much as 74% over the next 10 years, that there’s reason to be optimistic. While Harry Godfrey of Advanced Energy United admitted that the rollbacks will cost jobs in manufacturing and on specific energy projects, he noted there are still opportunities for renewable energy to get off the ground. Specifically, planned wind and solar projects that have begun construction within a year of the act’s passage are still eligible for credit.

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]]> Rays of Hope in Clean Energy as Feds Forego Wind and Solar The Center Square 00:10:56 (The Center Square) - The congressional budget resolution passed early this month struck a blow, many say, to the renewable energy industry by phasing out tax credits for wind and solar energy. Clean energy advocates, however, say that even in the face of energy costs projected to rise as much as 74% over the next 10 years, that there’s reason to be optimistic. While Harry Godfrey of Advanced Energy United admitted that the rollbacks will cost jobs in manufacturing and on specific energy projects, he noted there are still opportunities for renewable energy to get off the ground. Specifically, planned wind and solar projects that have begun construction within a year of the act’s passage are still eligible for credit. (The Center Square) - The congressional budget resolution passed early this month struck a blow, many say, to the renewable energy industry by phasing out tax credits for wind and solar energy. Clean energy advocates, however, say that even in the face of energy costs projected to rise as much as 74% over the next 10 years, that there’s reason to be optimistic. While Harry Godfrey of Advanced Energy United admitted that the rollbacks will cost jobs in manufacturing and on specific energy projects, he noted there are still opportunities for renewable energy to get off the ground. Specifically, planned wind and solar projects that have begun construction within a year of the act’s passage are still eligible for credit. false full 413 d798b1e2-9a80-411e-b857-25b8b8816558 Part-Time Legislature Constitutional Amendment Introduced in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s full-time legislature wastes taxpayer money and diminishes public participation, according to a new proposal from state Rep. Stephanie Borowicz. Pennsylvania’s 253 elected officials – 203 in the House and 50 in the Senate – make over $106,000 annually, second only to New York and California. It’s also just one of 10 states that maintain a full-time legislature. Before 1968, the commonwealth was part-time. 

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]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 19:00:30 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s full-time legislature wastes taxpayer money and diminishes public participation, according to a new proposal from state Rep. Stephanie Borowicz. Pennsylvania’s 253 elected officials – 203 in the House and 50 in the Senate – make over $106,000 annually, second only to New York and California. It’s also just one of 10 states that maintain a full-time legislature. Before 1968, the commonwealth was part-time. 

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]]> Part-Time Legislature Constitutional Amendment Introduced in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:10:22 (The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s full-time legislature wastes taxpayer money and diminishes public participation, according to a new proposal from state Rep. Stephanie Borowicz. Pennsylvania’s 253 elected officials – 203 in the House and 50 in the Senate – make over $106,000 annually, second only to New York and California. It’s also just one of 10 states that maintain a full-time legislature. Before 1968, the commonwealth was part-time. (The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s full-time legislature wastes taxpayer money and diminishes public participation, according to a new proposal from state Rep. Stephanie Borowicz. Pennsylvania’s 253 elected officials – 203 in the House and 50 in the Senate – make over $106,000 annually, second only to New York and California. It’s also just one of 10 states that maintain a full-time legislature. Before 1968, the commonwealth was part-time. false full 412 6f7dff71-8f92-42b2-be60-d9f7a292e0a0 Venkat Urges Pennsylvania Senate to Move On Medical Debt Bill (The Center Square) - As the state still struggles to find agreement with its own budget, some legislators are urging action to protect residents of the commonwealth from the expected fallout of the Congressional budget resolution bill that passed earlier this month. One such measure is a bipartisan bill establishing requirements for hospital financial assistance which passed the House in May. It currently awaits consideration in the Senate. The bill would ensure patients have a better understanding of their financial situation and options when engaging with the healthcare system by requiring hospitals to provide standardized financial aid information. 

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]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - As the state still struggles to find agreement with its own budget, some legislators are urging action to protect residents of the commonwealth from the expected fallout of the Congressional budget resolution bill that passed earlier this month. One such measure is a bipartisan bill establishing requirements for hospital financial assistance which passed the House in May. It currently awaits consideration in the Senate. The bill would ensure patients have a better understanding of their financial situation and options when engaging with the healthcare system by requiring hospitals to provide standardized financial aid information. 

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]]> Venkat Urges Pennsylvania Senate to Move On Medical Debt Bill The Center Square 00:06:45 (The Center Square) - As the state still struggles to find agreement with its own budget, some legislators are urging action to protect residents of the commonwealth from the expected fallout of the Congressional budget resolution bill that passed earlier this month. One such measure is a bipartisan bill establishing requirements for hospital financial assistance which passed the House in May. It currently awaits consideration in the Senate. The bill would ensure patients have a better understanding of their financial situation and options when engaging with the healthcare system by requiring hospitals to provide standardized financial aid information. (The Center Square) - As the state still struggles to find agreement with its own budget, some legislators are urging action to protect residents of the commonwealth from the expected fallout of the Congressional budget resolution bill that passed earlier this month. One such measure is a bipartisan bill establishing requirements for hospital financial assistance which passed the House in May. It currently awaits consideration in the Senate. The bill would ensure patients have a better understanding of their financial situation and options when engaging with the healthcare system by requiring hospitals to provide standardized financial aid information. false full 411 4982df3d-9bd4-4de2-a033-f7975dc4b951 ‘A Step Forward’: Pennsylvania House Passes Budget Bill (The Center Square) - Two weeks late, the Pennsylvania House has taken a major step forward in passing a new state budget. House Bill 1330 passed the House with a vote of 105-97, with three Republicans voting alongside Democrats and one member on leave. Republican Appropriations chair Jim Struzzi of Indiana called the bill a necessary step forward given the delays in the legislature, but he urged his caucus to vote against the bill.

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]]> Sat, 19 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - Two weeks late, the Pennsylvania House has taken a major step forward in passing a new state budget. House Bill 1330 passed the House with a vote of 105-97, with three Republicans voting alongside Democrats and one member on leave. Republican Appropriations chair Jim Struzzi of Indiana called the bill a necessary step forward given the delays in the legislature, but he urged his caucus to vote against the bill.

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]]> ‘A Step Forward’: Pennsylvania House Passes Budget Bill The Center Square 00:06:56 (The Center Square) - Two weeks late, the Pennsylvania House has taken a major step forward in passing a new state budget. House Bill 1330 passed the House with a vote of 105-97, with three Republicans voting alongside Democrats and one member on leave. Republican Appropriations chair Jim Struzzi of Indiana called the bill a necessary step forward given the delays in the legislature, but he urged his caucus to vote against the bill. (The Center Square) - Two weeks late, the Pennsylvania House has taken a major step forward in passing a new state budget. House Bill 1330 passed the House with a vote of 105-97, with three Republicans voting alongside Democrats and one member on leave. Republican Appropriations chair Jim Struzzi of Indiana called the bill a necessary step forward given the delays in the legislature, but he urged his caucus to vote against the bill. false full 410 6e693e70-358d-4343-9ecd-ce0db8367876 Trump Celebrates $90B Plan for AI Infrastructure in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – Artificial intelligence infrastructure coming to Pennsylvania includes $90 billion from tech giants, energy companies and investment firms betting on the state’s rich power supply. And it’s got the seal of approval from top federal officials, including U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., and President Donald Trump. In recent years, Pennsylvania’s reputation as an energy exporter and its easy access to power plants have risen its profile within investment circles hoping to capitalize on the “AI revolution.”

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]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:23:32 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Artificial intelligence infrastructure coming to Pennsylvania includes $90 billion from tech giants, energy companies and investment firms betting on the state’s rich power supply. And it’s got the seal of approval from top federal officials, including U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., and President Donald Trump. In recent years, Pennsylvania’s reputation as an energy exporter and its easy access to power plants have risen its profile within investment circles hoping to capitalize on the “AI revolution.”

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]]> Trump Celebrates $90B Plan for AI Infrastructure in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:09:57 (The Center Square) – Artificial intelligence infrastructure coming to Pennsylvania includes $90 billion from tech giants, energy companies and investment firms betting on the state’s rich power supply. And it’s got the seal of approval from top federal officials, including U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., and President Donald Trump. In recent years, Pennsylvania’s reputation as an energy exporter and its easy access to power plants have risen its profile within investment circles hoping to capitalize on the “AI revolution.” (The Center Square) – Artificial intelligence infrastructure coming to Pennsylvania includes $90 billion from tech giants, energy companies and investment firms betting on the state’s rich power supply. And it’s got the seal of approval from top federal officials, including U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., and President Donald Trump. In recent years, Pennsylvania’s reputation as an energy exporter and its easy access to power plants have risen its profile within investment circles hoping to capitalize on the “AI revolution.” false full 409 40b96f5e-7e4e-4187-98eb-d0c65faa0af9 Pennsylvania Congressman Deluzio Introduces New Insurrection Act Proposal (The Center Square) - Responding to concerns that President Donald Trump could use the Insurrection Act to deploy troops domestically, Congressman Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., introduced a bill to limit presidential power on Tuesday. The bill entitled the Insurrection Act of 2025 would update the original 1807 legislation to clarify and narrow the circumstances in which it could be used. Updates would state explicitly that it’s a measure of last resort. Invoking the act would require prior consultation with Congress and limit its use to a seven-day period.

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]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - Responding to concerns that President Donald Trump could use the Insurrection Act to deploy troops domestically, Congressman Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., introduced a bill to limit presidential power on Tuesday. The bill entitled the Insurrection Act of 2025 would update the original 1807 legislation to clarify and narrow the circumstances in which it could be used. Updates would state explicitly that it’s a measure of last resort. Invoking the act would require prior consultation with Congress and limit its use to a seven-day period.

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]]> Pennsylvania Congressman Deluzio Introduces New Insurrection Act Proposal The Center Square 00:09:23 (The Center Square) - Responding to concerns that President Donald Trump could use the Insurrection Act to deploy troops domestically, Congressman Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., introduced a bill to limit presidential power on Tuesday. The bill entitled the Insurrection Act of 2025 would update the original 1807 legislation to clarify and narrow the circumstances in which it could be used. Updates would state explicitly that it’s a measure of last resort. Invoking the act would require prior consultation with Congress and limit its use to a seven-day period. (The Center Square) - Responding to concerns that President Donald Trump could use the Insurrection Act to deploy troops domestically, Congressman Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., introduced a bill to limit presidential power on Tuesday. The bill entitled the Insurrection Act of 2025 would update the original 1807 legislation to clarify and narrow the circumstances in which it could be used. Updates would state explicitly that it’s a measure of last resort. Invoking the act would require prior consultation with Congress and limit its use to a seven-day period. false full 408 c7892d74-4c64-4143-9adf-a7a282edf402 House Resolutions: Symbolic Gesture or Time Wasted? (The Center Square) - On Monday, the House passed a resolution designating September as International Underground Railroad Month. It received near-unanimous support from the chamber, 199-4. The no votes stood out. The Underground Railroad is an integral part of U.S. history, particularly important to the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which served as an abolitionist state and is home to more than 60 sites on the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom list. Passing the resolution would seem noncontroversial, aligning each representative with the resolve and demonstration of character of those who resisted the enslavement of Africans in the Americas through the Underground Railroad. 

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]]> Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - On Monday, the House passed a resolution designating September as International Underground Railroad Month. It received near-unanimous support from the chamber, 199-4. The no votes stood out. The Underground Railroad is an integral part of U.S. history, particularly important to the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which served as an abolitionist state and is home to more than 60 sites on the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom list. Passing the resolution would seem noncontroversial, aligning each representative with the resolve and demonstration of character of those who resisted the enslavement of Africans in the Americas through the Underground Railroad. 

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]]> House Resolutions: Symbolic Gesture or Time Wasted? The Center Square 00:11:39 (The Center Square) - On Monday, the House passed a resolution designating September as International Underground Railroad Month. It received near-unanimous support from the chamber, 199-4. The no votes stood out. The Underground Railroad is an integral part of U.S. history, particularly important to the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which served as an abolitionist state and is home to more than 60 sites on the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom list. Passing the resolution would seem noncontroversial, aligning each representative with the resolve and demonstration of character of those who resisted the enslavement of Africans in the Americas through the Underground Railroad. (The Center Square) - On Monday, the House passed a resolution designating September as International Underground Railroad Month. It received near-unanimous support from the chamber, 199-4. The no votes stood out. The Underground Railroad is an integral part of U.S. history, particularly important to the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which served as an abolitionist state and is home to more than 60 sites on the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom list. Passing the resolution would seem noncontroversial, aligning each representative with the resolve and demonstration of character of those who resisted the enslavement of Africans in the Americas through the Underground Railroad. false full 407 546d2ca4-4fbb-4507-8908-ccc435fb394c Coca-Cola Driver Says Teamsters Extorted Money for Political Use (The Center Square) – A Coca-Cola driver in Houston, Pa., says leaders of his local Teamsters union threatened to fire him if he didn’t join the organization and pay dues. And now, he’s taking them to federal court. Hammaker says Teamsters Local 585 violated his constitutional right to opt out of membership and avoid paying dues that can support political activities. However, the union contract stipulated that joining was mandatory.

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]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:42:26 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – A Coca-Cola driver in Houston, Pa., says leaders of his local Teamsters union threatened to fire him if he didn’t join the organization and pay dues. And now, he’s taking them to federal court. Hammaker says Teamsters Local 585 violated his constitutional right to opt out of membership and avoid paying dues that can support political activities. However, the union contract stipulated that joining was mandatory.

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]]> Coca-Cola Driver Says Teamsters Extorted Money for Political Use The Center Square 00:11:17 (The Center Square) – A Coca-Cola driver in Houston, Pa., says leaders of his local Teamsters union threatened to fire him if he didn’t join the organization and pay dues. And now, he’s taking them to federal court. Hammaker says Teamsters Local 585 violated his constitutional right to opt out of membership and avoid paying dues that can support political activities. However, the union contract stipulated that joining was mandatory. (The Center Square) – A Coca-Cola driver in Houston, Pa., says leaders of his local Teamsters union threatened to fire him if he didn’t join the organization and pay dues. And now, he’s taking them to federal court. Hammaker says Teamsters Local 585 violated his constitutional right to opt out of membership and avoid paying dues that can support political activities. However, the union contract stipulated that joining was mandatory. false full 406 6ddfbddb-243a-4314-a110-6c52c1321c50 Pennsylvania on Its Way to Lifting Sunday Hunting Ban (The Center Square) - At long last, it looks like Pennsylvania’s prohibition of Sunday hunting will end. The passage of House Bill 1431 in concurrence with the Senate signals a new era of game in the commonwealth. Proponents of the prohibition maintain that a traditional day off should still be observed, while opponents maintain that the majority of hunters work throughout the week, limiting their opportunities to engage with the sport. 

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]]> Sun, 6 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - At long last, it looks like Pennsylvania’s prohibition of Sunday hunting will end. The passage of House Bill 1431 in concurrence with the Senate signals a new era of game in the commonwealth. Proponents of the prohibition maintain that a traditional day off should still be observed, while opponents maintain that the majority of hunters work throughout the week, limiting their opportunities to engage with the sport. 

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]]> Pennsylvania on Its Way to Lifting Sunday Hunting Ban The Center Square 00:04:33 (The Center Square) - At long last, it looks like Pennsylvania’s prohibition of Sunday hunting will end. The passage of House Bill 1431 in concurrence with the Senate signals a new era of game in the commonwealth. Proponents of the prohibition maintain that a traditional day off should still be observed, while opponents maintain that the majority of hunters work throughout the week, limiting their opportunities to engage with the sport. (The Center Square) - At long last, it looks like Pennsylvania’s prohibition of Sunday hunting will end. The passage of House Bill 1431 in concurrence with the Senate signals a new era of game in the commonwealth. Proponents of the prohibition maintain that a traditional day off should still be observed, while opponents maintain that the majority of hunters work throughout the week, limiting their opportunities to engage with the sport. false full 405 2a9b220a-5714-4caa-a962-82081f558531 Pennsylvania Budget Late Third Year in a Row (The Center Square) – It’s three strikes for the divided Pennsylvania legislature and its leader, Gov. Josh Shapiro. Monday came and went without a budget deal hammered out. The new fiscal year begins Tuesday. And it’s the third time in as many years that it's been late with no clear end in sight. For now, the missed deadline doesn’t mean much. Most services and offices will function throughout the summer, though tardiness is becoming a pattern. In 2023, Shapiro’s first year in office, parts of the budget weren’t finished until December. The following year, the governor signed off on July 12.

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]]> Sat, 5 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – It’s three strikes for the divided Pennsylvania legislature and its leader, Gov. Josh Shapiro. Monday came and went without a budget deal hammered out. The new fiscal year begins Tuesday. And it’s the third time in as many years that it's been late with no clear end in sight. For now, the missed deadline doesn’t mean much. Most services and offices will function throughout the summer, though tardiness is becoming a pattern. In 2023, Shapiro’s first year in office, parts of the budget weren’t finished until December. The following year, the governor signed off on July 12.

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]]> Pennsylvania Budget Late Third Year in a Row The Center Square 00:09:20 (The Center Square) – It’s three strikes for the divided Pennsylvania legislature and its leader, Gov. Josh Shapiro. Monday came and went without a budget deal hammered out. The new fiscal year begins Tuesday. And it’s the third time in as many years that it's been late with no clear end in sight. For now, the missed deadline doesn’t mean much. Most services and offices will function throughout the summer, though tardiness is becoming a pattern. In 2023, Shapiro’s first year in office, parts of the budget weren’t finished until December. The following year, the governor signed off on July 12. (The Center Square) – It’s three strikes for the divided Pennsylvania legislature and its leader, Gov. Josh Shapiro. Monday came and went without a budget deal hammered out. The new fiscal year begins Tuesday. And it’s the third time in as many years that it's been late with no clear end in sight. For now, the missed deadline doesn’t mean much. Most services and offices will function throughout the summer, though tardiness is becoming a pattern. In 2023, Shapiro’s first year in office, parts of the budget weren’t finished until December. The following year, the governor signed off on July 12. false full 404 4e3b0343-c6b3-49bb-bf5a-8c676b4622ca UPenn Agrees to Trump Administration’s Title IX Demands (The Center Square) - In a victory for President Donald Trump, the University of Pennsylvania agreed Tuesday to resolve what the Department of Education deemed to be a violation of Title IX by allowing a transgender woman to participate in women’s swimming. The violation occurred prior to Trump’s executive order “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports” issued in February of this year, with swimmer Lia Thomas winning the 2022 NCAA Division I Championship for the 500-yard freestyle. Thomas was in compliance with NCAA rules at the time. To resolve the issue, Penn has agreed to apologize to the female swimmers who competed alongside Thomas and restore any titles, awards, or records impacted by her wins. 

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]]> Thu, 3 Jul 2025 20:09:03 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - In a victory for President Donald Trump, the University of Pennsylvania agreed Tuesday to resolve what the Department of Education deemed to be a violation of Title IX by allowing a transgender woman to participate in women’s swimming. The violation occurred prior to Trump’s executive order “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports” issued in February of this year, with swimmer Lia Thomas winning the 2022 NCAA Division I Championship for the 500-yard freestyle. Thomas was in compliance with NCAA rules at the time. To resolve the issue, Penn has agreed to apologize to the female swimmers who competed alongside Thomas and restore any titles, awards, or records impacted by her wins. 

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]]> UPenn Agrees to Trump Administration’s Title IX Demands The Center Square 00:10:17 (The Center Square) - In a victory for President Donald Trump, the University of Pennsylvania agreed Tuesday to resolve what the Department of Education deemed to be a violation of Title IX by allowing a transgender woman to participate in women’s swimming. The violation occurred prior to Trump’s executive order “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports” issued in February of this year, with swimmer Lia Thomas winning the 2022 NCAA Division I Championship for the 500-yard freestyle. Thomas was in compliance with NCAA rules at the time. To resolve the issue, Penn has agreed to apologize to the female swimmers who competed alongside Thomas and restore any titles, awards, or records impacted by her wins. (The Center Square) - In a victory for President Donald Trump, the University of Pennsylvania agreed Tuesday to resolve what the Department of Education deemed to be a violation of Title IX by allowing a transgender woman to participate in women’s swimming. The violation occurred prior to Trump’s executive order “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports” issued in February of this year, with swimmer Lia Thomas winning the 2022 NCAA Division I Championship for the 500-yard freestyle. Thomas was in compliance with NCAA rules at the time. To resolve the issue, Penn has agreed to apologize to the female swimmers who competed alongside Thomas and restore any titles, awards, or records impacted by her wins. false full 403 22e7db3d-73c5-4253-8890-bf846a527d47 Pennsylvania: Birthplace of the Biotech Revolution? (The Center Square) - The “bioindustrial revolution” is coming. Pennsylvania lawmakers want the commonwealth to be at its forefront. Gov. Josh Shapiro has made the biotech industry a core focus of his work in the governor’s office. Other lawmakers in the state are now doubling down on that commitment. Last week, U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-West Chester, joined the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology on its Pennsylvania stop for the Biotech Across America Tour.

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]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - The “bioindustrial revolution” is coming. Pennsylvania lawmakers want the commonwealth to be at its forefront. Gov. Josh Shapiro has made the biotech industry a core focus of his work in the governor’s office. Other lawmakers in the state are now doubling down on that commitment. Last week, U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-West Chester, joined the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology on its Pennsylvania stop for the Biotech Across America Tour.

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]]> Pennsylvania: Birthplace of the Biotech Revolution? The Center Square 00:09:20 (The Center Square) - The “bioindustrial revolution” is coming. Pennsylvania lawmakers want the commonwealth to be at its forefront. Gov. Josh Shapiro has made the biotech industry a core focus of his work in the governor’s office. Other lawmakers in the state are now doubling down on that commitment. Last week, U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-West Chester, joined the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology on its Pennsylvania stop for the Biotech Across America Tour. (The Center Square) - The “bioindustrial revolution” is coming. Pennsylvania lawmakers want the commonwealth to be at its forefront. Gov. Josh Shapiro has made the biotech industry a core focus of his work in the governor’s office. Other lawmakers in the state are now doubling down on that commitment. Last week, U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-West Chester, joined the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology on its Pennsylvania stop for the Biotech Across America Tour. false full 402 5ca8c80a-62ba-4088-b730-e932586304ee Pennsylvania Data Center Investment Comes With Concerns (The Center Square) - It’s a big achievement–Pennsylvania won out over other states for the largest capital investment in its history, $20 billion from Amazon for data centers and technology infrastructure. Though the project promises to create over 1,200 jobs, at least initially, not everyone is happy about where things are going. At the June press conference when Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the historic influx of capital, there was a protest nearby. One reporter asked Gov. Josh Shapiro for his message to the people who oppose the erection of data centers in their communities.

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]]> Sat, 28 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - It’s a big achievement–Pennsylvania won out over other states for the largest capital investment in its history, $20 billion from Amazon for data centers and technology infrastructure. Though the project promises to create over 1,200 jobs, at least initially, not everyone is happy about where things are going. At the June press conference when Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the historic influx of capital, there was a protest nearby. One reporter asked Gov. Josh Shapiro for his message to the people who oppose the erection of data centers in their communities.

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]]> Pennsylvania Data Center Investment Comes With Concerns The Center Square 00:08:27 (The Center Square) - It’s a big achievement–Pennsylvania won out over other states for the largest capital investment in its history, $20 billion from Amazon for data centers and technology infrastructure. Though the project promises to create over 1,200 jobs, at least initially, not everyone is happy about where things are going. At the June press conference when Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the historic influx of capital, there was a protest nearby. One reporter asked Gov. Josh Shapiro for his message to the people who oppose the erection of data centers in their communities. (The Center Square) - It’s a big achievement–Pennsylvania won out over other states for the largest capital investment in its history, $20 billion from Amazon for data centers and technology infrastructure. Though the project promises to create over 1,200 jobs, at least initially, not everyone is happy about where things are going. At the June press conference when Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the historic influx of capital, there was a protest nearby. One reporter asked Gov. Josh Shapiro for his message to the people who oppose the erection of data centers in their communities. false full 401 c7e25cbc-da0e-4912-93a9-6866b4cef0cc The Financial Gaps in Pennsylvania’s Higher Ed (The Center Square) - It’s budget season, and Pennsylvania legislators are feeling the squeeze of potential cuts from the federal government. So are the state’s leading universities. Yet, as the system that has made the commonwealth a destination of choice for medical and academic research is transforming, lawmakers maintain a split focus on the state’s higher education. On one hand, the state is responsible for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, or PASSHE, a network of 14 universities that provide college degrees in every region of the state at the same rate of tuition, which is currently frozen at $7,716 for in-state students. Then, there are the state-related universities. The four schools include Penn State University, the University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, and Lincoln University. These institutions receive funding directly from the state and offer reduced tuition for in-state students, but they operate independently and have the endowments to prove it.

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]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:48:11 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - It’s budget season, and Pennsylvania legislators are feeling the squeeze of potential cuts from the federal government. So are the state’s leading universities. Yet, as the system that has made the commonwealth a destination of choice for medical and academic research is transforming, lawmakers maintain a split focus on the state’s higher education. On one hand, the state is responsible for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, or PASSHE, a network of 14 universities that provide college degrees in every region of the state at the same rate of tuition, which is currently frozen at $7,716 for in-state students. Then, there are the state-related universities. The four schools include Penn State University, the University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, and Lincoln University. These institutions receive funding directly from the state and offer reduced tuition for in-state students, but they operate independently and have the endowments to prove it.

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]]> The Financial Gaps in Pennsylvania’s Higher Ed The Center Square 00:08:34 (The Center Square) - It’s budget season, and Pennsylvania legislators are feeling the squeeze of potential cuts from the federal government. So are the state’s leading universities. Yet, as the system that has made the commonwealth a destination of choice for medical and academic research is transforming, lawmakers maintain a split focus on the state’s higher education. On one hand, the state is responsible for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, or PASSHE, a network of 14 universities that provide college degrees in every region of the state at the same rate of tuition, which is currently frozen at $7,716 for in-state students. Then, there are the state-related universities. The four schools include Penn State University, the University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, and Lincoln University. These institutions receive funding directly from the state and offer reduced tuition for in-state students, but they operate independently and have the endowments to prove it. (The Center Square) - It’s budget season, and Pennsylvania legislators are feeling the squeeze of potential cuts from the federal government. So are the state’s leading universities. Yet, as the system that has made the commonwealth a destination of choice for medical and academic research is transforming, lawmakers maintain a split focus on the state’s higher education. On one hand, the state is responsible for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, or PASSHE, a network of 14 universities that provide college degrees in every region of the state at the same rate of tuition, which is currently frozen at $7,716 for in-state students. Then, there are the state-related universities. The four schools include Penn State University, the University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, and Lincoln University. These institutions receive funding directly from the state and offer reduced tuition for in-state students, but they operate independently and have the endowments to prove it. false full 400 6936437f-d9f2-4f4d-a043-f73151724ec5 Pennsylvania Higher Education Research Funding Examined When it comes to higher education, taxpayers, legislators and educators on both sides of the aisle seem to agree that something is broken and the cost is too high. That’s about where the agreement ends.

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]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ When it comes to higher education, taxpayers, legislators and educators on both sides of the aisle seem to agree that something is broken and the cost is too high. That’s about where the agreement ends.

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]]> Pennsylvania Higher Education Research Funding Examined The Center Square 00:10:55 When it comes to higher education, taxpayers, legislators and educators on both sides of the aisle seem to agree that something is broken and the cost is too high. That’s about where the agreement ends. When it comes to higher education, taxpayers, legislators and educators on both sides of the aisle seem to agree that something is broken and the cost is too high. That’s about where the agreement ends. false full 399 3c25d421-3371-4b9d-9b4f-39266a08e39e House Passes Shapiro’s $292M Transit Funding Solution (The Center Square) - It was an unusual day in the Pennsylvania House, but that didn’t stop leadership from shepherding a mass transit bill forward to the Senate. Neither the electronic system used to tabulate legislators’ votes nor member laptops were working, causing House Speaker Rep. Joanna McClinton, D-Philadelphia, to act according to a precedent established in 1975, in which opponents of the bill stood and were counted. The bill, proposed by Transportation chair Rep. Ed Neilson, D-Philadelphia, would enact Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to support mass transit in all 67 counties by increasing the percentage of sales tax revenue allocated to the Public Transportation Trust Fund from 4.4% to 6.15%. This would result in an increase of $292.5 million in funding next year and $1.5 billion over the next five years.

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]]> Sat, 21 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - It was an unusual day in the Pennsylvania House, but that didn’t stop leadership from shepherding a mass transit bill forward to the Senate. Neither the electronic system used to tabulate legislators’ votes nor member laptops were working, causing House Speaker Rep. Joanna McClinton, D-Philadelphia, to act according to a precedent established in 1975, in which opponents of the bill stood and were counted. The bill, proposed by Transportation chair Rep. Ed Neilson, D-Philadelphia, would enact Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to support mass transit in all 67 counties by increasing the percentage of sales tax revenue allocated to the Public Transportation Trust Fund from 4.4% to 6.15%. This would result in an increase of $292.5 million in funding next year and $1.5 billion over the next five years.

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]]> House Passes Shapiro’s $292M Transit Funding Solution The Center Square 00:04:26 (The Center Square) - It was an unusual day in the Pennsylvania House, but that didn’t stop leadership from shepherding a mass transit bill forward to the Senate. Neither the electronic system used to tabulate legislators’ votes nor member laptops were working, causing House Speaker Rep. Joanna McClinton, D-Philadelphia, to act according to a precedent established in 1975, in which opponents of the bill stood and were counted. The bill, proposed by Transportation chair Rep. Ed Neilson, D-Philadelphia, would enact Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to support mass transit in all 67 counties by increasing the percentage of sales tax revenue allocated to the Public Transportation Trust Fund from 4.4% to 6.15%. This would result in an increase of $292.5 million in funding next year and $1.5 billion over the next five years. (The Center Square) - It was an unusual day in the Pennsylvania House, but that didn’t stop leadership from shepherding a mass transit bill forward to the Senate. Neither the electronic system used to tabulate legislators’ votes nor member laptops were working, causing House Speaker Rep. Joanna McClinton, D-Philadelphia, to act according to a precedent established in 1975, in which opponents of the bill stood and were counted. The bill, proposed by Transportation chair Rep. Ed Neilson, D-Philadelphia, would enact Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to support mass transit in all 67 counties by increasing the percentage of sales tax revenue allocated to the Public Transportation Trust Fund from 4.4% to 6.15%. This would result in an increase of $292.5 million in funding next year and $1.5 billion over the next five years. false full 398 1374636c-b59a-4665-8eee-d6e6fffcd515 US Steel: Ward’s Win for 100,000 American Jobs (The Center Square) – As the ink dries on the U.S. Steel merger with Japanese competitor Nippon, one state lawmaker breathes a deep sigh of relief on behalf of thousands of workers, most of whom she’s never met. Sen. Kim Ward, the fifth-term legislator from Greensburg and the highest-ranking Republican in the upper chamber, recently told The Center Square the long fight to the finish line was a personal mission to protect the commonwealth’s legacy. As part of the merger, Nippon will invest $2.2 billion dollars into steel mills in southwestern Pennsylvania in what’s considered the most significant investment in the industry to date.

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]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 19:55:41 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – As the ink dries on the U.S. Steel merger with Japanese competitor Nippon, one state lawmaker breathes a deep sigh of relief on behalf of thousands of workers, most of whom she’s never met. Sen. Kim Ward, the fifth-term legislator from Greensburg and the highest-ranking Republican in the upper chamber, recently told The Center Square the long fight to the finish line was a personal mission to protect the commonwealth’s legacy. As part of the merger, Nippon will invest $2.2 billion dollars into steel mills in southwestern Pennsylvania in what’s considered the most significant investment in the industry to date.

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]]> US Steel: Ward’s Win for 100,000 American Jobs The Center Square 00:07:15 (The Center Square) – As the ink dries on the U.S. Steel merger with Japanese competitor Nippon, one state lawmaker breathes a deep sigh of relief on behalf of thousands of workers, most of whom she’s never met. Sen. Kim Ward, the fifth-term legislator from Greensburg and the highest-ranking Republican in the upper chamber, recently told The Center Square the long fight to the finish line was a personal mission to protect the commonwealth’s legacy. As part of the merger, Nippon will invest $2.2 billion dollars into steel mills in southwestern Pennsylvania in what’s considered the most significant investment in the industry to date. (The Center Square) – As the ink dries on the U.S. Steel merger with Japanese competitor Nippon, one state lawmaker breathes a deep sigh of relief on behalf of thousands of workers, most of whom she’s never met. Sen. Kim Ward, the fifth-term legislator from Greensburg and the highest-ranking Republican in the upper chamber, recently told The Center Square the long fight to the finish line was a personal mission to protect the commonwealth’s legacy. As part of the merger, Nippon will invest $2.2 billion dollars into steel mills in southwestern Pennsylvania in what’s considered the most significant investment in the industry to date. false full 397 2d55e24a-ab9a-4a20-9c40-491312be93fe Pennsylvania Home Care Workers Support Proposed Budget Increase (The Center Square) – Home care workers said Tuesday that a $21 million proposal to increase wages and benefits isn’t just a good idea, it’s the bare minimum to keep the industry float. Most in the state earn between $13 and $14 per hour due to the Medicaid reimbursement rate. The proposal would increase salaries for participant-directed care workers who are not employed through an agency.

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]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Home care workers said Tuesday that a $21 million proposal to increase wages and benefits isn’t just a good idea, it’s the bare minimum to keep the industry float. Most in the state earn between $13 and $14 per hour due to the Medicaid reimbursement rate. The proposal would increase salaries for participant-directed care workers who are not employed through an agency.

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]]> Pennsylvania Home Care Workers Support Proposed Budget Increase The Center Square 00:03:54 (The Center Square) – Home care workers said Tuesday that a $21 million proposal to increase wages and benefits isn’t just a good idea, it’s the bare minimum to keep the industry float. Most in the state earn between $13 and $14 per hour due to the Medicaid reimbursement rate. The proposal would increase salaries for participant-directed care workers who are not employed through an agency. (The Center Square) – Home care workers said Tuesday that a $21 million proposal to increase wages and benefits isn’t just a good idea, it’s the bare minimum to keep the industry float. Most in the state earn between $13 and $14 per hour due to the Medicaid reimbursement rate. The proposal would increase salaries for participant-directed care workers who are not employed through an agency. false full 396 ade2f7a0-e3c8-4f24-822a-1afa81a4b19d Amazon Pledges $20B for New Data Centers in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) - The week begins with a historic first, the largest capital investment in Pennsylvania history. Amazon’s commitment of $20 billion for data centers promises to change the state’s landscape for years to come. The first of the two centers will be built in Luzerne County and Bucks County where the projects promised to deliver at least 1,250 jobs. Speaking from the Jackson Mansion in Berwick on Monday, Gov. Josh Shapiro said the deal comes after 20 months of negotiations between Amazon, the state, and local leaders.

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]]> Sat, 14 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - The week begins with a historic first, the largest capital investment in Pennsylvania history. Amazon’s commitment of $20 billion for data centers promises to change the state’s landscape for years to come. The first of the two centers will be built in Luzerne County and Bucks County where the projects promised to deliver at least 1,250 jobs. Speaking from the Jackson Mansion in Berwick on Monday, Gov. Josh Shapiro said the deal comes after 20 months of negotiations between Amazon, the state, and local leaders.

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]]> Amazon Pledges $20B for New Data Centers in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:06:23 (The Center Square) - The week begins with a historic first, the largest capital investment in Pennsylvania history. Amazon’s commitment of $20 billion for data centers promises to change the state’s landscape for years to come. The first of the two centers will be built in Luzerne County and Bucks County where the projects promised to deliver at least 1,250 jobs. Speaking from the Jackson Mansion in Berwick on Monday, Gov. Josh Shapiro said the deal comes after 20 months of negotiations between Amazon, the state, and local leaders. (The Center Square) - The week begins with a historic first, the largest capital investment in Pennsylvania history. Amazon’s commitment of $20 billion for data centers promises to change the state’s landscape for years to come. The first of the two centers will be built in Luzerne County and Bucks County where the projects promised to deliver at least 1,250 jobs. Speaking from the Jackson Mansion in Berwick on Monday, Gov. Josh Shapiro said the deal comes after 20 months of negotiations between Amazon, the state, and local leaders. false full 395 0ab9de66-5cb6-4c70-a09d-4fdb70738461 How Does Shapiro Wield the Pennsylvania National Guard? (The Center Square) – Gov. Josh Shapiro is in a unique position regarding the deployment of the Pennsylvania National Guard. He can consent to doing so, as he has for several federal requests since taking office two years ago, or he can decline, as he has also done during those same two years. “As part of their responsibilities, the PANG has state and federal missions and remains constantly prepared to respond to both,” said Angela Watson, communications director for the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. “Securing the border is a federal responsibility – and in the time Governor Shapiro has been in office, PANG has conducted several mobilizations to provide support for that mission. On multiple occasions in 2023, 2024, and 2025, over 100 PANG soldiers have been mobilized to the border.”

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]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:43:12 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Gov. Josh Shapiro is in a unique position regarding the deployment of the Pennsylvania National Guard. He can consent to doing so, as he has for several federal requests since taking office two years ago, or he can decline, as he has also done during those same two years. “As part of their responsibilities, the PANG has state and federal missions and remains constantly prepared to respond to both,” said Angela Watson, communications director for the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. “Securing the border is a federal responsibility – and in the time Governor Shapiro has been in office, PANG has conducted several mobilizations to provide support for that mission. On multiple occasions in 2023, 2024, and 2025, over 100 PANG soldiers have been mobilized to the border.”

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]]> How Does Shapiro Wield the Pennsylvania National Guard? The Center Square 00:05:03 (The Center Square) – Gov. Josh Shapiro is in a unique position regarding the deployment of the Pennsylvania National Guard. He can consent to doing so, as he has for several federal requests since taking office two years ago, or he can decline, as he has also done during those same two years. “As part of their responsibilities, the PANG has state and federal missions and remains constantly prepared to respond to both,” said Angela Watson, communications director for the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. “Securing the border is a federal responsibility – and in the time Governor Shapiro has been in office, PANG has conducted several mobilizations to provide support for that mission. On multiple occasions in 2023, 2024, and 2025, over 100 PANG soldiers have been mobilized to the border.” (The Center Square) – Gov. Josh Shapiro is in a unique position regarding the deployment of the Pennsylvania National Guard. He can consent to doing so, as he has for several federal requests since taking office two years ago, or he can decline, as he has also done during those same two years. “As part of their responsibilities, the PANG has state and federal missions and remains constantly prepared to respond to both,” said Angela Watson, communications director for the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. “Securing the border is a federal responsibility – and in the time Governor Shapiro has been in office, PANG has conducted several mobilizations to provide support for that mission. On multiple occasions in 2023, 2024, and 2025, over 100 PANG soldiers have been mobilized to the border.” false full 394 14ed85e9-12db-4657-a9f6-8a950c784214 Pennsylvania Disability Advocates Fight to Save Medicaid (The Center Square) – Pennsylvanians with intellectual and developmental disabilities gathered with advocates in the Capitol on Monday to urge lawmakers to preserve Medicaid from proposed spending cuts at the federal level. In particular, the group spoke out about the importance of home and community-based supports that allow many disabled people to remain independent rather than receiving care in an institutional setting.  “Without strong funding commitments, people with disabilities and the caregivers, providers, and communities that support them stand to lose the most,” said Francine Hogan, director of the nonprofit Vision for Equality.

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]]> Sun, 8 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Pennsylvanians with intellectual and developmental disabilities gathered with advocates in the Capitol on Monday to urge lawmakers to preserve Medicaid from proposed spending cuts at the federal level. In particular, the group spoke out about the importance of home and community-based supports that allow many disabled people to remain independent rather than receiving care in an institutional setting.  “Without strong funding commitments, people with disabilities and the caregivers, providers, and communities that support them stand to lose the most,” said Francine Hogan, director of the nonprofit Vision for Equality.

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]]> Pennsylvania Disability Advocates Fight to Save Medicaid The Center Square 00:07:27 (The Center Square) – Pennsylvanians with intellectual and developmental disabilities gathered with advocates in the Capitol on Monday to urge lawmakers to preserve Medicaid from proposed spending cuts at the federal level. In particular, the group spoke out about the importance of home and community-based supports that allow many disabled people to remain independent rather than receiving care in an institutional setting. “Without strong funding commitments, people with disabilities and the caregivers, providers, and communities that support them stand to lose the most,” said Francine Hogan, director of the nonprofit Vision for Equality. (The Center Square) – Pennsylvanians with intellectual and developmental disabilities gathered with advocates in the Capitol on Monday to urge lawmakers to preserve Medicaid from proposed spending cuts at the federal level. In particular, the group spoke out about the importance of home and community-based supports that allow many disabled people to remain independent rather than receiving care in an institutional setting. “Without strong funding commitments, people with disabilities and the caregivers, providers, and communities that support them stand to lose the most,” said Francine Hogan, director of the nonprofit Vision for Equality. false full 393 aab9ed91-fccf-4841-bd32-b3c8026cdb92 McCormick, Fetterman Congenial on Likes and Differences (The Center Square) – In what was billed as a “Senate showdown,” Fox News hosted a congenial discussion between U.S. senators from Pennsylvania and self-described friends Dave McCormick and John Fetterman. The two men discussed points of agreement, like confronting Iran and Iranian-backed militant groups. They also discussed points of divergence like the cuts to Medicaid proposed in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as the resolution is known. Fetterman, a first-term Democrat, said he’d be voting against the bill, citing concerns for Medicaid and SNAP, though he emphasized that neither his “no” vote nor his colleague’s “yes” vote made them bad people.

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]]> Sat, 7 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – In what was billed as a “Senate showdown,” Fox News hosted a congenial discussion between U.S. senators from Pennsylvania and self-described friends Dave McCormick and John Fetterman. The two men discussed points of agreement, like confronting Iran and Iranian-backed militant groups. They also discussed points of divergence like the cuts to Medicaid proposed in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as the resolution is known. Fetterman, a first-term Democrat, said he’d be voting against the bill, citing concerns for Medicaid and SNAP, though he emphasized that neither his “no” vote nor his colleague’s “yes” vote made them bad people.

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]]> McCormick, Fetterman Congenial on Likes and Differences The Center Square 00:04:36 (The Center Square) – In what was billed as a “Senate showdown,” Fox News hosted a congenial discussion between U.S. senators from Pennsylvania and self-described friends Dave McCormick and John Fetterman. The two men discussed points of agreement, like confronting Iran and Iranian-backed militant groups. They also discussed points of divergence like the cuts to Medicaid proposed in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as the resolution is known. Fetterman, a first-term Democrat, said he’d be voting against the bill, citing concerns for Medicaid and SNAP, though he emphasized that neither his “no” vote nor his colleague’s “yes” vote made them bad people. (The Center Square) – In what was billed as a “Senate showdown,” Fox News hosted a congenial discussion between U.S. senators from Pennsylvania and self-described friends Dave McCormick and John Fetterman. The two men discussed points of agreement, like confronting Iran and Iranian-backed militant groups. They also discussed points of divergence like the cuts to Medicaid proposed in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as the resolution is known. Fetterman, a first-term Democrat, said he’d be voting against the bill, citing concerns for Medicaid and SNAP, though he emphasized that neither his “no” vote nor his colleague’s “yes” vote made them bad people. false full 392 ed6df5b5-c545-4f12-aad8-657661c24843 What’s Next for U.S. Steel After $14B Merger? (The Center Square) – What’s next for U.S. Steel after its $14 billion merger? It’s either the golden age or a clever mirage, depending on who gets asked. That’s because the final details, while still scant, don’t satisfy critics about the iconic Pittsburgh company’s new partnership with Japanese-owned Nippon Steel. What is known is that on Friday, President Donald Trump took a victory lap in West Mifflin to celebrate the agreement, surrounded by mill workers, labor unions and state and congressional lawmakers. Calling it the most significant investment in the history of the American steel industry, the president said it will ensure “the best and strongest steel in America will forever be made in America and made in Pennsylvania.”

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]]> Fri, 6 Jun 2025 19:42:59 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – What’s next for U.S. Steel after its $14 billion merger? It’s either the golden age or a clever mirage, depending on who gets asked. That’s because the final details, while still scant, don’t satisfy critics about the iconic Pittsburgh company’s new partnership with Japanese-owned Nippon Steel. What is known is that on Friday, President Donald Trump took a victory lap in West Mifflin to celebrate the agreement, surrounded by mill workers, labor unions and state and congressional lawmakers. Calling it the most significant investment in the history of the American steel industry, the president said it will ensure “the best and strongest steel in America will forever be made in America and made in Pennsylvania.”

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]]> What’s Next for U.S. Steel After $14B Merger? The Center Square 00:06:32 (The Center Square) – What’s next for U.S. Steel after its $14 billion merger? It’s either the golden age or a clever mirage, depending on who gets asked. That’s because the final details, while still scant, don’t satisfy critics about the iconic Pittsburgh company’s new partnership with Japanese-owned Nippon Steel. What is known is that on Friday, President Donald Trump took a victory lap in West Mifflin to celebrate the agreement, surrounded by mill workers, labor unions and state and congressional lawmakers. Calling it the most significant investment in the history of the American steel industry, the president said it will ensure “the best and strongest steel in America will forever be made in America and made in Pennsylvania.” (The Center Square) – What’s next for U.S. Steel after its $14 billion merger? It’s either the golden age or a clever mirage, depending on who gets asked. That’s because the final details, while still scant, don’t satisfy critics about the iconic Pittsburgh company’s new partnership with Japanese-owned Nippon Steel. What is known is that on Friday, President Donald Trump took a victory lap in West Mifflin to celebrate the agreement, surrounded by mill workers, labor unions and state and congressional lawmakers. Calling it the most significant investment in the history of the American steel industry, the president said it will ensure “the best and strongest steel in America will forever be made in America and made in Pennsylvania.” false full 391 8427fbef-e524-4b08-b4a4-ac1a54c623bb Poll: High Utility Bills Concern Most Amid Energy Crossroads (The Center Square) – Whether it’s gas or “green,” most Pennsylvanians just want affordable electricity. This according to a new statewide poll from Public Opinion Strategies released Thursday, which found that three-quarters of respondents worry about access to affordable electricity in Pennsylvania and nationwide. Another 78% said their household energy bills have risen over the last two years as part of an inflationary trend that some attribute to uncertain state and federal government regulations. 

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]]> Sun, 1 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Whether it’s gas or “green,” most Pennsylvanians just want affordable electricity. This according to a new statewide poll from Public Opinion Strategies released Thursday, which found that three-quarters of respondents worry about access to affordable electricity in Pennsylvania and nationwide. Another 78% said their household energy bills have risen over the last two years as part of an inflationary trend that some attribute to uncertain state and federal government regulations. 

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]]> Poll: High Utility Bills Concern Most Amid Energy Crossroads The Center Square 00:08:43 (The Center Square) – Whether it’s gas or “green,” most Pennsylvanians just want affordable electricity. This according to a new statewide poll from Public Opinion Strategies released Thursday, which found that three-quarters of respondents worry about access to affordable electricity in Pennsylvania and nationwide. Another 78% said their household energy bills have risen over the last two years as part of an inflationary trend that some attribute to uncertain state and federal government regulations. (The Center Square) – Whether it’s gas or “green,” most Pennsylvanians just want affordable electricity. This according to a new statewide poll from Public Opinion Strategies released Thursday, which found that three-quarters of respondents worry about access to affordable electricity in Pennsylvania and nationwide. Another 78% said their household energy bills have risen over the last two years as part of an inflationary trend that some attribute to uncertain state and federal government regulations. false full 390 b6ce2a11-4ab0-4670-8e37-bc6f282d2a76 Pittsburgh Locals Talk Impact of Proposed Food Bucks Program (The Center Square) - As the federal government weighs cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the Pennsylvania House is set to vote on a bill that would charge non-profit organizations with overseeing incentives to SNAP recipients for purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables. The Food Bucks bill, which received bipartisan support in committee, would provide SNAP users with 40 cents in additional benefits for every dollar spent on approved items. It mirrors programs currently offered in some counties across the state, including Allegheny.

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]]> Sat, 31 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - As the federal government weighs cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the Pennsylvania House is set to vote on a bill that would charge non-profit organizations with overseeing incentives to SNAP recipients for purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables. The Food Bucks bill, which received bipartisan support in committee, would provide SNAP users with 40 cents in additional benefits for every dollar spent on approved items. It mirrors programs currently offered in some counties across the state, including Allegheny.

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]]> Pittsburgh Locals Talk Impact of Proposed Food Bucks Program The Center Square 00:06:34 (The Center Square) - As the federal government weighs cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the Pennsylvania House is set to vote on a bill that would charge non-profit organizations with overseeing incentives to SNAP recipients for purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables. The Food Bucks bill, which received bipartisan support in committee, would provide SNAP users with 40 cents in additional benefits for every dollar spent on approved items. It mirrors programs currently offered in some counties across the state, including Allegheny. (The Center Square) - As the federal government weighs cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the Pennsylvania House is set to vote on a bill that would charge non-profit organizations with overseeing incentives to SNAP recipients for purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables. The Food Bucks bill, which received bipartisan support in committee, would provide SNAP users with 40 cents in additional benefits for every dollar spent on approved items. It mirrors programs currently offered in some counties across the state, including Allegheny. false full 389 447b281c-0052-44d9-b4f8-11fb7838cdbf Report Details Financial Toll of Opioid Use in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – Money spent addressing opioid use disorder last year accounts for 5% of Pennsylvania’s GDP, according to a report from Avalere Health. The study used state and national data to analyze costs across federal, state, and local governments, businesses, households, society, and individuals and found that the crisis has cost more than $3.9 trillion nationally. Pennsylvania alone accounted for over $232 billion of that total. 

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]]> Sat, 24 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Money spent addressing opioid use disorder last year accounts for 5% of Pennsylvania’s GDP, according to a report from Avalere Health. The study used state and national data to analyze costs across federal, state, and local governments, businesses, households, society, and individuals and found that the crisis has cost more than $3.9 trillion nationally. Pennsylvania alone accounted for over $232 billion of that total. 

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]]> Report Details Financial Toll of Opioid Use in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:07:22 (The Center Square) – Money spent addressing opioid use disorder last year accounts for 5% of Pennsylvania’s GDP, according to a report from Avalere Health. The study used state and national data to analyze costs across federal, state, and local governments, businesses, households, society, and individuals and found that the crisis has cost more than $3.9 trillion nationally. Pennsylvania alone accounted for over $232 billion of that total. (The Center Square) – Money spent addressing opioid use disorder last year accounts for 5% of Pennsylvania’s GDP, according to a report from Avalere Health. The study used state and national data to analyze costs across federal, state, and local governments, businesses, households, society, and individuals and found that the crisis has cost more than $3.9 trillion nationally. Pennsylvania alone accounted for over $232 billion of that total. false full 388 759efe7e-59f8-4d25-94bd-8fefdc1002c0 Democratic Primary Upset in Pittsburgh Signals Party Shift to Center (The Center Square) - Tuesday’s Democratic primaries proved to be a referendum on Ed Gainey’s leadership in his first term as mayor of Pittsburgh. The incumbent failed to convince voters that more time would help him usher a vision of a revitalized Pittsburgh into reality, and he was unseated by Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor. The victory means O’Connor is on track to win the general election, with Democrats holding the position for most of the last century. Tony Moreno, a former police detective, took the Republican nomination. 

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]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 20:16:29 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - Tuesday’s Democratic primaries proved to be a referendum on Ed Gainey’s leadership in his first term as mayor of Pittsburgh. The incumbent failed to convince voters that more time would help him usher a vision of a revitalized Pittsburgh into reality, and he was unseated by Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor. The victory means O’Connor is on track to win the general election, with Democrats holding the position for most of the last century. Tony Moreno, a former police detective, took the Republican nomination. 

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]]> Democratic Primary Upset in Pittsburgh Signals Party Shift to Center The Center Square 00:05:26 (The Center Square) - Tuesday’s Democratic primaries proved to be a referendum on Ed Gainey’s leadership in his first term as mayor of Pittsburgh. The incumbent failed to convince voters that more time would help him usher a vision of a revitalized Pittsburgh into reality, and he was unseated by Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor. The victory means O’Connor is on track to win the general election, with Democrats holding the position for most of the last century. Tony Moreno, a former police detective, took the Republican nomination. (The Center Square) - Tuesday’s Democratic primaries proved to be a referendum on Ed Gainey’s leadership in his first term as mayor of Pittsburgh. The incumbent failed to convince voters that more time would help him usher a vision of a revitalized Pittsburgh into reality, and he was unseated by Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor. The victory means O’Connor is on track to win the general election, with Democrats holding the position for most of the last century. Tony Moreno, a former police detective, took the Republican nomination. false full 387 9fe9851a-a1a3-4203-a268-5fbd4c66ee5f Old Plans, New Hope for Election Reform in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – Lawmakers made another attempt to reform elections in Pennsylvania, though it’s unclear how much appetite exists to deliver the plan to the governor’s desk. In many ways, it’s familiar. Like House Democratic-backed proposals that came before it, the bill establishes early in-person voting, ballot boxes and faster voter registration timelines. House Speaker Joanna McClinton, of Philadelphia, again sponsored it. And again, it passed along party lines – 102-101 in favor, to be exact. This time, however, there’s a historic difference: a bill to enact voter identification, historically a non-starter for the Democratic party, is only one step behind.

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]]> Sun, 18 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Lawmakers made another attempt to reform elections in Pennsylvania, though it’s unclear how much appetite exists to deliver the plan to the governor’s desk. In many ways, it’s familiar. Like House Democratic-backed proposals that came before it, the bill establishes early in-person voting, ballot boxes and faster voter registration timelines. House Speaker Joanna McClinton, of Philadelphia, again sponsored it. And again, it passed along party lines – 102-101 in favor, to be exact. This time, however, there’s a historic difference: a bill to enact voter identification, historically a non-starter for the Democratic party, is only one step behind.

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]]> Old Plans, New Hope for Election Reform in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:06:19 (The Center Square) – Lawmakers made another attempt to reform elections in Pennsylvania, though it’s unclear how much appetite exists to deliver the plan to the governor’s desk. In many ways, it’s familiar. Like House Democratic-backed proposals that came before it, the bill establishes early in-person voting, ballot boxes and faster voter registration timelines. House Speaker Joanna McClinton, of Philadelphia, again sponsored it. And again, it passed along party lines – 102-101 in favor, to be exact. This time, however, there’s a historic difference: a bill to enact voter identification, historically a non-starter for the Democratic party, is only one step behind. (The Center Square) – Lawmakers made another attempt to reform elections in Pennsylvania, though it’s unclear how much appetite exists to deliver the plan to the governor’s desk. In many ways, it’s familiar. Like House Democratic-backed proposals that came before it, the bill establishes early in-person voting, ballot boxes and faster voter registration timelines. House Speaker Joanna McClinton, of Philadelphia, again sponsored it. And again, it passed along party lines – 102-101 in favor, to be exact. This time, however, there’s a historic difference: a bill to enact voter identification, historically a non-starter for the Democratic party, is only one step behind. false full 386 f472c823-9113-4ec8-9a92-4b99ea3fd4b0 SEPTA Finds $91.4M Through Accountability Program (The Center Square) - Central to the debate around bailouts for the Philadelphia area’s mass transit system, SEPTA, has been the long-term sustainability of the agency’s finances. It’s currently set to face a $213 million deficit in July. Republicans in the legislature have resisted bailouts and solutions that would allocate more state dollars toward mass transit, favoring funding road and bridge construction throughout the state and demanding belt-tightening measures. Today, SEPTA announced that it has identified $91.4 million in accruing annual recurring revenue and savings through its Efficiency and Accountability, or E&A, program.

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]]> Sat, 17 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - Central to the debate around bailouts for the Philadelphia area’s mass transit system, SEPTA, has been the long-term sustainability of the agency’s finances. It’s currently set to face a $213 million deficit in July. Republicans in the legislature have resisted bailouts and solutions that would allocate more state dollars toward mass transit, favoring funding road and bridge construction throughout the state and demanding belt-tightening measures. Today, SEPTA announced that it has identified $91.4 million in accruing annual recurring revenue and savings through its Efficiency and Accountability, or E&A, program.

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]]> SEPTA Finds $91.4M Through Accountability Program The Center Square 00:03:57 (The Center Square) - Central to the debate around bailouts for the Philadelphia area’s mass transit system, SEPTA, has been the long-term sustainability of the agency’s finances. It’s currently set to face a $213 million deficit in July. Republicans in the legislature have resisted bailouts and solutions that would allocate more state dollars toward mass transit, favoring funding road and bridge construction throughout the state and demanding belt-tightening measures. Today, SEPTA announced that it has identified $91.4 million in accruing annual recurring revenue and savings through its Efficiency and Accountability, or E&A, program. (The Center Square) - Central to the debate around bailouts for the Philadelphia area’s mass transit system, SEPTA, has been the long-term sustainability of the agency’s finances. It’s currently set to face a $213 million deficit in July. Republicans in the legislature have resisted bailouts and solutions that would allocate more state dollars toward mass transit, favoring funding road and bridge construction throughout the state and demanding belt-tightening measures. Today, SEPTA announced that it has identified $91.4 million in accruing annual recurring revenue and savings through its Efficiency and Accountability, or E&A, program. false full 385 15b2268d-92e8-4d80-9a31-cd03b1def2a7 Carbon Tax Goes Before Skeptical High Court in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – A skeptical high court grilled state officials this week about whether the money it wants to collect from a regional anti-pollution pact constitutes a fee or a tax. Only the latter needs legislative approval, which will not happen with a split General Assembly, where the risk of rising utility bills 30% during economic uncertainty weighs heavily. That means it’s up to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to decide if the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative’s effort to limit harmful emissions from power plants across the mid-Atlantic rises above the financial impact residents may feel. 

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]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 17:53:30 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – A skeptical high court grilled state officials this week about whether the money it wants to collect from a regional anti-pollution pact constitutes a fee or a tax. Only the latter needs legislative approval, which will not happen with a split General Assembly, where the risk of rising utility bills 30% during economic uncertainty weighs heavily. That means it’s up to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to decide if the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative’s effort to limit harmful emissions from power plants across the mid-Atlantic rises above the financial impact residents may feel. 

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]]> Carbon Tax Goes Before Skeptical High Court in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:06:42 (The Center Square) – A skeptical high court grilled state officials this week about whether the money it wants to collect from a regional anti-pollution pact constitutes a fee or a tax. Only the latter needs legislative approval, which will not happen with a split General Assembly, where the risk of rising utility bills 30% during economic uncertainty weighs heavily. That means it’s up to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to decide if the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative’s effort to limit harmful emissions from power plants across the mid-Atlantic rises above the financial impact residents may feel. (The Center Square) – A skeptical high court grilled state officials this week about whether the money it wants to collect from a regional anti-pollution pact constitutes a fee or a tax. Only the latter needs legislative approval, which will not happen with a split General Assembly, where the risk of rising utility bills 30% during economic uncertainty weighs heavily. That means it’s up to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to decide if the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative’s effort to limit harmful emissions from power plants across the mid-Atlantic rises above the financial impact residents may feel. false full 384 de5f63be-5f7b-4e88-9c33-c99859851f6a Pro-worker Organizations in Pennsylvania Argue for Targeted Tariffs (The Center Square) - When used judiciously, some Democrats speculate that tariffs can be a good thing. In Pennsylvania, where steel has been a central component of the state’s economy, they’re arguing for different tactics. “I think it should be easy for us to criticize Donald Trump's tariffs and his trade approach right now, which is hurting a lot of people. A lot of businesses and workers in Pennsylvania,” said Congressman Chris Deluzio, who represents the 17th district northwest of Pittsburgh. He spoke at the Harrisburg stop of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’s Fighting Oligarchy tour just hours after Cleveland Cliffs announced it would be at least temporarily closing a plant in neighboring Steelton. The move will impact 500 workers. The company will also be idling a Conshohocken plant, costing 115 jobs.

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]]> Sun, 11 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - When used judiciously, some Democrats speculate that tariffs can be a good thing. In Pennsylvania, where steel has been a central component of the state’s economy, they’re arguing for different tactics. “I think it should be easy for us to criticize Donald Trump's tariffs and his trade approach right now, which is hurting a lot of people. A lot of businesses and workers in Pennsylvania,” said Congressman Chris Deluzio, who represents the 17th district northwest of Pittsburgh. He spoke at the Harrisburg stop of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’s Fighting Oligarchy tour just hours after Cleveland Cliffs announced it would be at least temporarily closing a plant in neighboring Steelton. The move will impact 500 workers. The company will also be idling a Conshohocken plant, costing 115 jobs.

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]]> Pro-worker Organizations in Pennsylvania Argue for Targeted Tariffs The Center Square 00:09:02 (The Center Square) - When used judiciously, some Democrats speculate that tariffs can be a good thing. In Pennsylvania, where steel has been a central component of the state’s economy, they’re arguing for different tactics. “I think it should be easy for us to criticize Donald Trump's tariffs and his trade approach right now, which is hurting a lot of people. A lot of businesses and workers in Pennsylvania,” said Congressman Chris Deluzio, who represents the 17th district northwest of Pittsburgh. He spoke at the Harrisburg stop of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’s Fighting Oligarchy tour just hours after Cleveland Cliffs announced it would be at least temporarily closing a plant in neighboring Steelton. The move will impact 500 workers. The company will also be idling a Conshohocken plant, costing 115 jobs. (The Center Square) - When used judiciously, some Democrats speculate that tariffs can be a good thing. In Pennsylvania, where steel has been a central component of the state’s economy, they’re arguing for different tactics. “I think it should be easy for us to criticize Donald Trump's tariffs and his trade approach right now, which is hurting a lot of people. A lot of businesses and workers in Pennsylvania,” said Congressman Chris Deluzio, who represents the 17th district northwest of Pittsburgh. He spoke at the Harrisburg stop of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’s Fighting Oligarchy tour just hours after Cleveland Cliffs announced it would be at least temporarily closing a plant in neighboring Steelton. The move will impact 500 workers. The company will also be idling a Conshohocken plant, costing 115 jobs. false full 382 e308233b-4a22-4cab-86bb-92a28c57b353 Education Scholarships Pushed to Pennsylvania's Legislative Front Burner (The Center Square) – Students across 18 public schools in Pennsylvania failed proficiency tests for math and reading. That is, not even 1% of children hit the benchmark. This reality is widening support for school choices beyond assigned districts, as has happened in some form across 34 states. Sen. Judy Ward, R-Hollidaysburg, and Sen. Anthony Williams, D-Philadelphia, say the commonwealth’s resistance must end. It’s a rare bipartisan alliance, though for Williams, it's deeply personal: the shocking statistics come from his district, which stretches north from the airport to the city's west side.

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]]> Sat, 10 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Students across 18 public schools in Pennsylvania failed proficiency tests for math and reading. That is, not even 1% of children hit the benchmark. This reality is widening support for school choices beyond assigned districts, as has happened in some form across 34 states. Sen. Judy Ward, R-Hollidaysburg, and Sen. Anthony Williams, D-Philadelphia, say the commonwealth’s resistance must end. It’s a rare bipartisan alliance, though for Williams, it's deeply personal: the shocking statistics come from his district, which stretches north from the airport to the city's west side.

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]]> Education Scholarships Pushed to Pennsylvania's Legislative Front Burner The Center Square 00:07:52 (The Center Square) – Students across 18 public schools in Pennsylvania failed proficiency tests for math and reading. That is, not even 1% of children hit the benchmark. This reality is widening support for school choices beyond assigned districts, as has happened in some form across 34 states. Sen. Judy Ward, R-Hollidaysburg, and Sen. Anthony Williams, D-Philadelphia, say the commonwealth’s resistance must end. It’s a rare bipartisan alliance, though for Williams, it's deeply personal: the shocking statistics come from his district, which stretches north from the airport to the city's west side. (The Center Square) – Students across 18 public schools in Pennsylvania failed proficiency tests for math and reading. That is, not even 1% of children hit the benchmark. This reality is widening support for school choices beyond assigned districts, as has happened in some form across 34 states. Sen. Judy Ward, R-Hollidaysburg, and Sen. Anthony Williams, D-Philadelphia, say the commonwealth’s resistance must end. It’s a rare bipartisan alliance, though for Williams, it's deeply personal: the shocking statistics come from his district, which stretches north from the airport to the city's west side. false full 381 ab1f3e84-0a35-47b9-a17b-db75c260a1fc Wheels Greased for Pennsylvania’s Adult Use Cannabis Bill (The Center Square) – A 173-page bill that regulates adult-use cannabis in the commonwealth went from introduction to committee approval in less than 24 hours. While Democrats laud the proposal as long overdue and the best amalgamation of many state models, Republicans argue the process was fast-tracked, secretive and potentially dangerous. Critics argued that’s not true. Without comment from law enforcement advocacy groups or those representing children’s health and well-being, they worry the bill will only cause harm. 

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]]> Fri, 9 May 2025 21:09:21 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – A 173-page bill that regulates adult-use cannabis in the commonwealth went from introduction to committee approval in less than 24 hours. While Democrats laud the proposal as long overdue and the best amalgamation of many state models, Republicans argue the process was fast-tracked, secretive and potentially dangerous. Critics argued that’s not true. Without comment from law enforcement advocacy groups or those representing children’s health and well-being, they worry the bill will only cause harm. 

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]]> Wheels Greased for Pennsylvania’s Adult Use Cannabis Bill The Center Square 00:07:14 (The Center Square) – A 173-page bill that regulates adult-use cannabis in the commonwealth went from introduction to committee approval in less than 24 hours. While Democrats laud the proposal as long overdue and the best amalgamation of many state models, Republicans argue the process was fast-tracked, secretive and potentially dangerous. Critics argued that’s not true. Without comment from law enforcement advocacy groups or those representing children’s health and well-being, they worry the bill will only cause harm. (The Center Square) – A 173-page bill that regulates adult-use cannabis in the commonwealth went from introduction to committee approval in less than 24 hours. While Democrats laud the proposal as long overdue and the best amalgamation of many state models, Republicans argue the process was fast-tracked, secretive and potentially dangerous. Critics argued that’s not true. Without comment from law enforcement advocacy groups or those representing children’s health and well-being, they worry the bill will only cause harm. false full 383 966d7d0e-fa8b-462d-a0bf-d569b8e683b8 Call for New Strategies to Support Pennsylvania EMS Efforts (The Center Square) - Recruitment and retention were primary challenges for Berkeley Hills Fire Company in Allegheny County. It’s one of the thousands of volunteer fire departments that make up the majority of the state’s network of first responders. It’s not an easy job, and finding those with the time, flexibility, and interest to do it has become increasingly difficult. Some say it’s a shift in values, while others point to the financial strain and life stressors faced by men and women in the potential recruitment pool. The company’s website advertises professional training and certification, gear and uniforms to fight fires, scholarships to learn more about fighting fires, health and wellness perks to keep recruits fit for fighting fires, life insurance and discounts on property tax, and even modest stipends. The company’s live-in program offers extensive training and experience in exchange for 40-hours of shifts per week. That is to say, volunteering is a full-time job.

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]]> Sun, 4 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - Recruitment and retention were primary challenges for Berkeley Hills Fire Company in Allegheny County. It’s one of the thousands of volunteer fire departments that make up the majority of the state’s network of first responders. It’s not an easy job, and finding those with the time, flexibility, and interest to do it has become increasingly difficult. Some say it’s a shift in values, while others point to the financial strain and life stressors faced by men and women in the potential recruitment pool. The company’s website advertises professional training and certification, gear and uniforms to fight fires, scholarships to learn more about fighting fires, health and wellness perks to keep recruits fit for fighting fires, life insurance and discounts on property tax, and even modest stipends. The company’s live-in program offers extensive training and experience in exchange for 40-hours of shifts per week. That is to say, volunteering is a full-time job.

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]]> Call for New Strategies to Support Pennsylvania EMS Efforts The Center Square 00:07:24 (The Center Square) - Recruitment and retention were primary challenges for Berkeley Hills Fire Company in Allegheny County. It’s one of the thousands of volunteer fire departments that make up the majority of the state’s network of first responders. It’s not an easy job, and finding those with the time, flexibility, and interest to do it has become increasingly difficult. Some say it’s a shift in values, while others point to the financial strain and life stressors faced by men and women in the potential recruitment pool. The company’s website advertises professional training and certification, gear and uniforms to fight fires, scholarships to learn more about fighting fires, health and wellness perks to keep recruits fit for fighting fires, life insurance and discounts on property tax, and even modest stipends. The company’s live-in program offers extensive training and experience in exchange for 40-hours of shifts per week. That is to say, volunteering is a full-time job. (The Center Square) - Recruitment and retention were primary challenges for Berkeley Hills Fire Company in Allegheny County. It’s one of the thousands of volunteer fire departments that make up the majority of the state’s network of first responders. It’s not an easy job, and finding those with the time, flexibility, and interest to do it has become increasingly difficult. Some say it’s a shift in values, while others point to the financial strain and life stressors faced by men and women in the potential recruitment pool. The company’s website advertises professional training and certification, gear and uniforms to fight fires, scholarships to learn more about fighting fires, health and wellness perks to keep recruits fit for fighting fires, life insurance and discounts on property tax, and even modest stipends. The company’s live-in program offers extensive training and experience in exchange for 40-hours of shifts per week. That is to say, volunteering is a full-time job. false full 380 57698bbd-40d5-4ff7-8b84-1143c7cb1f70 Poll: School Choice Support Defies Partisanship in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – A recent poll suggests that support for school choice doesn’t hinge on any political affiliation, age, ethnicity, region or 2024 presidential vote. Rather, across all demographics, as many as two-thirds of respondents support the concept of educational scholarships that offer state funding directly to families to fund private school tuition. Support for the policy reached as high as 56% among Democrats and Kamala Harris voters – a significant figure given the party’s historical opposition to it. 

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]]> Sat, 3 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – A recent poll suggests that support for school choice doesn’t hinge on any political affiliation, age, ethnicity, region or 2024 presidential vote. Rather, across all demographics, as many as two-thirds of respondents support the concept of educational scholarships that offer state funding directly to families to fund private school tuition. Support for the policy reached as high as 56% among Democrats and Kamala Harris voters – a significant figure given the party’s historical opposition to it. 

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]]> Poll: School Choice Support Defies Partisanship in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:10:50 (The Center Square) – A recent poll suggests that support for school choice doesn’t hinge on any political affiliation, age, ethnicity, region or 2024 presidential vote. Rather, across all demographics, as many as two-thirds of respondents support the concept of educational scholarships that offer state funding directly to families to fund private school tuition. Support for the policy reached as high as 56% among Democrats and Kamala Harris voters – a significant figure given the party’s historical opposition to it. (The Center Square) – A recent poll suggests that support for school choice doesn’t hinge on any political affiliation, age, ethnicity, region or 2024 presidential vote. Rather, across all demographics, as many as two-thirds of respondents support the concept of educational scholarships that offer state funding directly to families to fund private school tuition. Support for the policy reached as high as 56% among Democrats and Kamala Harris voters – a significant figure given the party’s historical opposition to it. false full 379 eb3021e1-58cd-4970-aa8c-2a4fe470d2bd Pennsylvania Map Reveals Complex Nature of Clean Energy Tax Credits (The Center Square) - Dozens of organizations across Pennsylvania have taken advantage of tax credits and rebates provided by the federal infrastructure bill to fund projects that support renewable energy and climate resiliency. PennEnvironment and Evergreen Collaborative, both environmental organizations who operate in the commonwealth, have created an interactive map to see which companies have benefited from the tax dollars and the fiscal and environmental impact they’re expected to make. The map illustrates a range of projects in every region of the state, including rural areas whose representatives are known for backing the coal industry and eschewing climate concerns. They include various types of clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, environmental cleanup, and tree planting efforts. Solar projects appear most prominently. 

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]]> Fri, 2 May 2025 20:12:16 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - Dozens of organizations across Pennsylvania have taken advantage of tax credits and rebates provided by the federal infrastructure bill to fund projects that support renewable energy and climate resiliency. PennEnvironment and Evergreen Collaborative, both environmental organizations who operate in the commonwealth, have created an interactive map to see which companies have benefited from the tax dollars and the fiscal and environmental impact they’re expected to make. The map illustrates a range of projects in every region of the state, including rural areas whose representatives are known for backing the coal industry and eschewing climate concerns. They include various types of clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, environmental cleanup, and tree planting efforts. Solar projects appear most prominently. 

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]]> Pennsylvania Map Reveals Complex Nature of Clean Energy Tax Credits The Center Square 00:11:23 (The Center Square) - Dozens of organizations across Pennsylvania have taken advantage of tax credits and rebates provided by the federal infrastructure bill to fund projects that support renewable energy and climate resiliency. PennEnvironment and Evergreen Collaborative, both environmental organizations who operate in the commonwealth, have created an interactive map to see which companies have benefited from the tax dollars and the fiscal and environmental impact they’re expected to make. The map illustrates a range of projects in every region of the state, including rural areas whose representatives are known for backing the coal industry and eschewing climate concerns. They include various types of clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, environmental cleanup, and tree planting efforts. Solar projects appear most prominently. (The Center Square) - Dozens of organizations across Pennsylvania have taken advantage of tax credits and rebates provided by the federal infrastructure bill to fund projects that support renewable energy and climate resiliency. PennEnvironment and Evergreen Collaborative, both environmental organizations who operate in the commonwealth, have created an interactive map to see which companies have benefited from the tax dollars and the fiscal and environmental impact they’re expected to make. The map illustrates a range of projects in every region of the state, including rural areas whose representatives are known for backing the coal industry and eschewing climate concerns. They include various types of clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, environmental cleanup, and tree planting efforts. Solar projects appear most prominently. false full 378 5a0c638d-4a04-4c56-9c2b-9b224aae8ba8 Expiring Health Insurance Tax Credits Loom Large in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – Expanded tax credits that make health insurance cheaper for 24.3 million Americans face expiration at the end of 2025, leaving many in the field fearful about the future of medicine for the working class. In Pennsylvania, that means premiums for 500,000 residents enrolled through Pennie — the state’s health insurance marketplace — could nearly double. As enrollment drops, prices will rise even higher to fill the gap. “We’re very concerned about what we have headed down the pike,” said Pennie Executive Director Devon Trolley during a roundtable discussion on Tuesday in Philadelphia. 

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]]> Sat, 26 Apr 2025 12:41:13 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Expanded tax credits that make health insurance cheaper for 24.3 million Americans face expiration at the end of 2025, leaving many in the field fearful about the future of medicine for the working class. In Pennsylvania, that means premiums for 500,000 residents enrolled through Pennie — the state’s health insurance marketplace — could nearly double. As enrollment drops, prices will rise even higher to fill the gap. “We’re very concerned about what we have headed down the pike,” said Pennie Executive Director Devon Trolley during a roundtable discussion on Tuesday in Philadelphia. 

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]]> Expiring Health Insurance Tax Credits Loom Large in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:11:09 (The Center Square) – Expanded tax credits that make health insurance cheaper for 24.3 million Americans face expiration at the end of 2025, leaving many in the field fearful about the future of medicine for the working class. In Pennsylvania, that means premiums for 500,000 residents enrolled through Pennie — the state’s health insurance marketplace — could nearly double. As enrollment drops, prices will rise even higher to fill the gap. “We’re very concerned about what we have headed down the pike,” said Pennie Executive Director Devon Trolley during a roundtable discussion on Tuesday in Philadelphia. (The Center Square) – Expanded tax credits that make health insurance cheaper for 24.3 million Americans face expiration at the end of 2025, leaving many in the field fearful about the future of medicine for the working class. In Pennsylvania, that means premiums for 500,000 residents enrolled through Pennie — the state’s health insurance marketplace — could nearly double. As enrollment drops, prices will rise even higher to fill the gap. “We’re very concerned about what we have headed down the pike,” said Pennie Executive Director Devon Trolley during a roundtable discussion on Tuesday in Philadelphia. false full 377 856b8679-84ba-46ba-a531-40a6f273dd2c Poll: Voters Want Open Primaries in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – As the number of independent voters grows, there is broad bipartisan support among Pennsylvania voters for allowing the state’s 1.4 million independents to participate in primary elections, says a new poll. Pennsylvania is one of only 14 states with closed party primaries. Implementing open or semi-open primaries would require changes to state election law, an issue currently being considered by lawmakers in both chambers of the General Assembly. 

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]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:18:34 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – As the number of independent voters grows, there is broad bipartisan support among Pennsylvania voters for allowing the state’s 1.4 million independents to participate in primary elections, says a new poll. Pennsylvania is one of only 14 states with closed party primaries. Implementing open or semi-open primaries would require changes to state election law, an issue currently being considered by lawmakers in both chambers of the General Assembly. 

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]]> Poll: Voters Want Open Primaries in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:08:34 (The Center Square) – As the number of independent voters grows, there is broad bipartisan support among Pennsylvania voters for allowing the state’s 1.4 million independents to participate in primary elections, says a new poll. Pennsylvania is one of only 14 states with closed party primaries. Implementing open or semi-open primaries would require changes to state election law, an issue currently being considered by lawmakers in both chambers of the General Assembly. (The Center Square) – As the number of independent voters grows, there is broad bipartisan support among Pennsylvania voters for allowing the state’s 1.4 million independents to participate in primary elections, says a new poll. Pennsylvania is one of only 14 states with closed party primaries. Implementing open or semi-open primaries would require changes to state election law, an issue currently being considered by lawmakers in both chambers of the General Assembly. false full 376 5a3a4be0-f1f4-4bbe-94f5-c9479ec2244e Report: Pennsylvania Unions Spent $33M to Elect Almost Exclusively Democrats (The Center Square) – Government unions leverage payroll deductions to funnel money to almost exclusively Democratic candidates, according to a new report in Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth Foundation, a conservative policy group based in Harrisburg, said government unions spent $33 million in 2023 and 2024 supporting political action committees and other causes, of which just 5.2% backed candidates from other parties. Although many membership organizations spend money on political campaigns, critics like the foundation say unions have an unethical advantage by collecting membership dues via payroll deduction.

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]]> Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Government unions leverage payroll deductions to funnel money to almost exclusively Democratic candidates, according to a new report in Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth Foundation, a conservative policy group based in Harrisburg, said government unions spent $33 million in 2023 and 2024 supporting political action committees and other causes, of which just 5.2% backed candidates from other parties. Although many membership organizations spend money on political campaigns, critics like the foundation say unions have an unethical advantage by collecting membership dues via payroll deduction.

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]]> Report: Pennsylvania Unions Spent $33M to Elect Almost Exclusively Democrats The Center Square 00:08:35 (The Center Square) – Government unions leverage payroll deductions to funnel money to almost exclusively Democratic candidates, according to a new report in Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth Foundation, a conservative policy group based in Harrisburg, said government unions spent $33 million in 2023 and 2024 supporting political action committees and other causes, of which just 5.2% backed candidates from other parties. Although many membership organizations spend money on political campaigns, critics like the foundation say unions have an unethical advantage by collecting membership dues via payroll deduction. (The Center Square) – Government unions leverage payroll deductions to funnel money to almost exclusively Democratic candidates, according to a new report in Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth Foundation, a conservative policy group based in Harrisburg, said government unions spent $33 million in 2023 and 2024 supporting political action committees and other causes, of which just 5.2% backed candidates from other parties. Although many membership organizations spend money on political campaigns, critics like the foundation say unions have an unethical advantage by collecting membership dues via payroll deduction. false full 375 2bfefc8b-1a1c-4628-97cd-9d63de14ff45 Pennsylvania ‘Completely Dependent’ on Mass Transit Regions (The Center Square) - Policymakers spoke in no uncertain terms at a hearing in Pittsburgh on Tuesday: both rural and urban regions will suffer if the legislature doesn’t come up with funding solutions for mass transit. The last long-term dedicated funding measure, Act 89, was passed in 2013 and has since expired. Since then, the governor and legislature have battled over short-term solutions for the struggling SEPTA and Pittsburgh Regional Transit, or PRT, systems. Gov. Josh Shapiro has proposed allocating 1.75% of the state sales tax to transit, a $292 million increase that would represent the first of its kind in over a decade.

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]]> Sat, 19 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - Policymakers spoke in no uncertain terms at a hearing in Pittsburgh on Tuesday: both rural and urban regions will suffer if the legislature doesn’t come up with funding solutions for mass transit. The last long-term dedicated funding measure, Act 89, was passed in 2013 and has since expired. Since then, the governor and legislature have battled over short-term solutions for the struggling SEPTA and Pittsburgh Regional Transit, or PRT, systems. Gov. Josh Shapiro has proposed allocating 1.75% of the state sales tax to transit, a $292 million increase that would represent the first of its kind in over a decade.

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]]> Pennsylvania ‘Completely Dependent’ on Mass Transit Regions The Center Square 00:09:05 (The Center Square) - Policymakers spoke in no uncertain terms at a hearing in Pittsburgh on Tuesday: both rural and urban regions will suffer if the legislature doesn’t come up with funding solutions for mass transit. The last long-term dedicated funding measure, Act 89, was passed in 2013 and has since expired. Since then, the governor and legislature have battled over short-term solutions for the struggling SEPTA and Pittsburgh Regional Transit, or PRT, systems. Gov. Josh Shapiro has proposed allocating 1.75% of the state sales tax to transit, a $292 million increase that would represent the first of its kind in over a decade. (The Center Square) - Policymakers spoke in no uncertain terms at a hearing in Pittsburgh on Tuesday: both rural and urban regions will suffer if the legislature doesn’t come up with funding solutions for mass transit. The last long-term dedicated funding measure, Act 89, was passed in 2013 and has since expired. Since then, the governor and legislature have battled over short-term solutions for the struggling SEPTA and Pittsburgh Regional Transit, or PRT, systems. Gov. Josh Shapiro has proposed allocating 1.75% of the state sales tax to transit, a $292 million increase that would represent the first of its kind in over a decade. false full 374 b9ac97bd-637c-4816-934e-f81090d66aa5 Motive for Shapiro Mansion Firebombing Murky (The Center Square) - Gov. Josh Shapiro provided an update on investigations into the arson that occurred at his Harrisburg residence over the weekend. His update comes after details about the case, and with them about the alleged attacker Cody Balmer, have come to light - including that he was struggling with acute mental illness. A potential motive for the crime was mentioned in a search warrant obtained by PennLive. It stated that in a 911 call following the attack, Balmer said that he “will not take part in his plans for what he wants to do to the Palestinian people.” Shapiro has distanced himself from controversial writing on the topic of Palestine during his college career, however he has indicated support for Israel’s prosecution of the war and advocates for a two-state solution.

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]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:23:38 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - Gov. Josh Shapiro provided an update on investigations into the arson that occurred at his Harrisburg residence over the weekend. His update comes after details about the case, and with them about the alleged attacker Cody Balmer, have come to light - including that he was struggling with acute mental illness. A potential motive for the crime was mentioned in a search warrant obtained by PennLive. It stated that in a 911 call following the attack, Balmer said that he “will not take part in his plans for what he wants to do to the Palestinian people.” Shapiro has distanced himself from controversial writing on the topic of Palestine during his college career, however he has indicated support for Israel’s prosecution of the war and advocates for a two-state solution.

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]]> Motive for Shapiro Mansion Firebombing Murky The Center Square 00:10:31 (The Center Square) - Gov. Josh Shapiro provided an update on investigations into the arson that occurred at his Harrisburg residence over the weekend. His update comes after details about the case, and with them about the alleged attacker Cody Balmer, have come to light - including that he was struggling with acute mental illness. A potential motive for the crime was mentioned in a search warrant obtained by PennLive. It stated that in a 911 call following the attack, Balmer said that he “will not take part in his plans for what he wants to do to the Palestinian people.” Shapiro has distanced himself from controversial writing on the topic of Palestine during his college career, however he has indicated support for Israel’s prosecution of the war and advocates for a two-state solution. (The Center Square) - Gov. Josh Shapiro provided an update on investigations into the arson that occurred at his Harrisburg residence over the weekend. His update comes after details about the case, and with them about the alleged attacker Cody Balmer, have come to light - including that he was struggling with acute mental illness. A potential motive for the crime was mentioned in a search warrant obtained by PennLive. It stated that in a 911 call following the attack, Balmer said that he “will not take part in his plans for what he wants to do to the Palestinian people.” Shapiro has distanced himself from controversial writing on the topic of Palestine during his college career, however he has indicated support for Israel’s prosecution of the war and advocates for a two-state solution. false full 373 d521effc-5fa1-4e4a-8690-ed430590cbc4 Weekend Reveals High Contrast in Pennsylvania Politics (The Center Square) – Pennsylvania politics cast a stunning juxtaposition this weekend. On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Leadership Conference, a conservative political celebration for state Republicans, began its three-day run while stocks plummeted following the president’s announcement of new tariffs. Meanwhile, Democratic senators Vincent Hughes and Art Haywood of Philadelphia marked 57 years since the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., on Friday. They and others used the opportunity to “sound the alarm” on federal threats to education and equity.

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]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Pennsylvania politics cast a stunning juxtaposition this weekend. On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Leadership Conference, a conservative political celebration for state Republicans, began its three-day run while stocks plummeted following the president’s announcement of new tariffs. Meanwhile, Democratic senators Vincent Hughes and Art Haywood of Philadelphia marked 57 years since the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., on Friday. They and others used the opportunity to “sound the alarm” on federal threats to education and equity.

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]]> Weekend Reveals High Contrast in Pennsylvania Politics The Center Square 00:07:23 (The Center Square) – Pennsylvania politics cast a stunning juxtaposition this weekend. On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Leadership Conference, a conservative political celebration for state Republicans, began its three-day run while stocks plummeted following the president’s announcement of new tariffs. Meanwhile, Democratic senators Vincent Hughes and Art Haywood of Philadelphia marked 57 years since the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., on Friday. They and others used the opportunity to “sound the alarm” on federal threats to education and equity. (The Center Square) – Pennsylvania politics cast a stunning juxtaposition this weekend. On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Leadership Conference, a conservative political celebration for state Republicans, began its three-day run while stocks plummeted following the president’s announcement of new tariffs. Meanwhile, Democratic senators Vincent Hughes and Art Haywood of Philadelphia marked 57 years since the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., on Friday. They and others used the opportunity to “sound the alarm” on federal threats to education and equity. false full 372 7a0489a7-3a32-4b44-8c67-c99a2122ca72 Bill Planned to Ban Gender Transitions for Minors in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – The debate over whether children should undergo gender transition treatments has grown in fervor since Election Day, though a pending bill to ban the procedures in Pennsylvania has not. The Senate Majority Policy Committee, filled entirely with Republicans from the upper chamber, will center the issue at a hearing in Altoona next week. Parents, medical professionals, and detransitioned patients will share their perspectives on why the pending legislation, called the Do No Harm Act, should become law.

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]]> Sat, 12 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – The debate over whether children should undergo gender transition treatments has grown in fervor since Election Day, though a pending bill to ban the procedures in Pennsylvania has not. The Senate Majority Policy Committee, filled entirely with Republicans from the upper chamber, will center the issue at a hearing in Altoona next week. Parents, medical professionals, and detransitioned patients will share their perspectives on why the pending legislation, called the Do No Harm Act, should become law.

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]]> Bill Planned to Ban Gender Transitions for Minors in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:08:04 (The Center Square) – The debate over whether children should undergo gender transition treatments has grown in fervor since Election Day, though a pending bill to ban the procedures in Pennsylvania has not. The Senate Majority Policy Committee, filled entirely with Republicans from the upper chamber, will center the issue at a hearing in Altoona next week. Parents, medical professionals, and detransitioned patients will share their perspectives on why the pending legislation, called the Do No Harm Act, should become law. (The Center Square) – The debate over whether children should undergo gender transition treatments has grown in fervor since Election Day, though a pending bill to ban the procedures in Pennsylvania has not. The Senate Majority Policy Committee, filled entirely with Republicans from the upper chamber, will center the issue at a hearing in Altoona next week. Parents, medical professionals, and detransitioned patients will share their perspectives on why the pending legislation, called the Do No Harm Act, should become law. false full 371 d1cbced4-af9c-45a6-858e-ced7a06a35dd Pennsylvania Corrections Officers and Legislators Speak Out Against Prison Closures (The Center Square) - The Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association joined legislators at the capitol to speak out against the proposed closures of State Correctional Institute Rockview in Centre County and nearby Quehanna Boot Camp in Clearfield County. Their stated concerns are many. The two facilities are major employers in the rural central area of the state, and residents are worried about the economic impact of losing them. Corrections officers are torn with the prospect of either taking on new roles at distant facilities or leaving their current careers. 

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]]> Fri, 4 Apr 2025 18:55:03 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - The Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association joined legislators at the capitol to speak out against the proposed closures of State Correctional Institute Rockview in Centre County and nearby Quehanna Boot Camp in Clearfield County. Their stated concerns are many. The two facilities are major employers in the rural central area of the state, and residents are worried about the economic impact of losing them. Corrections officers are torn with the prospect of either taking on new roles at distant facilities or leaving their current careers. 

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]]> Pennsylvania Corrections Officers and Legislators Speak Out Against Prison Closures The Center Square 00:08:39 (The Center Square) - The Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association joined legislators at the capitol to speak out against the proposed closures of State Correctional Institute Rockview in Centre County and nearby Quehanna Boot Camp in Clearfield County. Their stated concerns are many. The two facilities are major employers in the rural central area of the state, and residents are worried about the economic impact of losing them. Corrections officers are torn with the prospect of either taking on new roles at distant facilities or leaving their current careers. (The Center Square) - The Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association joined legislators at the capitol to speak out against the proposed closures of State Correctional Institute Rockview in Centre County and nearby Quehanna Boot Camp in Clearfield County. Their stated concerns are many. The two facilities are major employers in the rural central area of the state, and residents are worried about the economic impact of losing them. Corrections officers are torn with the prospect of either taking on new roles at distant facilities or leaving their current careers. false full 370 da62da34-0d7a-49d3-8c68-b6528abbfd79 Pennsylvania ‘Welcoming Caucus’ Takes Stand Against Trump Immigration Policies (The Center Square) - Invoking the state and national history of immigration, beginning with the welcome offered by William Penn, some Pennsylvania elected officials want to pass new laws that counter the federal government’s recent deportation efforts. The PA Welcoming Caucus held a press conference skewering the Trump administration’s immigration policies, of which Sen. Nikil Saval, D-Philadelphia, said are intended to “erect a chilling order of terror and inquisition” across the United States.

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]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - Invoking the state and national history of immigration, beginning with the welcome offered by William Penn, some Pennsylvania elected officials want to pass new laws that counter the federal government’s recent deportation efforts. The PA Welcoming Caucus held a press conference skewering the Trump administration’s immigration policies, of which Sen. Nikil Saval, D-Philadelphia, said are intended to “erect a chilling order of terror and inquisition” across the United States.

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]]> Pennsylvania ‘Welcoming Caucus’ Takes Stand Against Trump Immigration Policies The Center Square 00:07:38 (The Center Square) - Invoking the state and national history of immigration, beginning with the welcome offered by William Penn, some Pennsylvania elected officials want to pass new laws that counter the federal government’s recent deportation efforts. The PA Welcoming Caucus held a press conference skewering the Trump administration’s immigration policies, of which Sen. Nikil Saval, D-Philadelphia, said are intended to “erect a chilling order of terror and inquisition” across the United States. (The Center Square) - Invoking the state and national history of immigration, beginning with the welcome offered by William Penn, some Pennsylvania elected officials want to pass new laws that counter the federal government’s recent deportation efforts. The PA Welcoming Caucus held a press conference skewering the Trump administration’s immigration policies, of which Sen. Nikil Saval, D-Philadelphia, said are intended to “erect a chilling order of terror and inquisition” across the United States. false full 369 10056435-397b-414a-b17b-f8aa3e48b1b5 Democrats Flip Reliably Red State Senate Seat in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – Democrats in Pennsylvania flipped a reliably red seat in the state Senate on Tuesday by less than 500 votes. East Petersburg Mayor James Malone’s victory over Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons surprised all. In November, President Donald Trump and Republican U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick won the region by wide margins. Malone will replace former Sen. Ryan Aument, R-Lititz, who resigned earlier this year to serve as McCormick’s state director in Pennsylvania. Aument had been representing the district since 2016, and though its borders had changed slightly throughout the decades due to reapportionment, Republicans have held the seat since the 1970s.

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]]> Sat, 29 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Democrats in Pennsylvania flipped a reliably red seat in the state Senate on Tuesday by less than 500 votes. East Petersburg Mayor James Malone’s victory over Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons surprised all. In November, President Donald Trump and Republican U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick won the region by wide margins. Malone will replace former Sen. Ryan Aument, R-Lititz, who resigned earlier this year to serve as McCormick’s state director in Pennsylvania. Aument had been representing the district since 2016, and though its borders had changed slightly throughout the decades due to reapportionment, Republicans have held the seat since the 1970s.

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]]> Democrats Flip Reliably Red State Senate Seat in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:08:19 (The Center Square) – Democrats in Pennsylvania flipped a reliably red seat in the state Senate on Tuesday by less than 500 votes. East Petersburg Mayor James Malone’s victory over Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons surprised all. In November, President Donald Trump and Republican U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick won the region by wide margins. Malone will replace former Sen. Ryan Aument, R-Lititz, who resigned earlier this year to serve as McCormick’s state director in Pennsylvania. Aument had been representing the district since 2016, and though its borders had changed slightly throughout the decades due to reapportionment, Republicans have held the seat since the 1970s. (The Center Square) – Democrats in Pennsylvania flipped a reliably red seat in the state Senate on Tuesday by less than 500 votes. East Petersburg Mayor James Malone’s victory over Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons surprised all. In November, President Donald Trump and Republican U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick won the region by wide margins. Malone will replace former Sen. Ryan Aument, R-Lititz, who resigned earlier this year to serve as McCormick’s state director in Pennsylvania. Aument had been representing the district since 2016, and though its borders had changed slightly throughout the decades due to reapportionment, Republicans have held the seat since the 1970s. false full 368 89fe1a44-418b-4218-a3e9-46340b655eee One Pennsylvania Doctor’s Love Letter to Rural Health Care (The Center Square) - The facts and figures around rural healthcare in Pennsylvania are grave. That’s why it was unsurprising to hear Gov. Josh Shapiro say in a press conference on rural healthcare that Sullivan County, home to just under 6,000 people and falling, did not have a single physician. Dr. Sam Schrack operates the Laporte Health Center where he’s been for three years. “I’ll be in office tomorrow as usual,” he wrote in an email to The Center Square. “If you really want to find out what the issues are with rural health, come up sometime and visit.” So, this reporter did just that.

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]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:36:17 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - The facts and figures around rural healthcare in Pennsylvania are grave. That’s why it was unsurprising to hear Gov. Josh Shapiro say in a press conference on rural healthcare that Sullivan County, home to just under 6,000 people and falling, did not have a single physician. Dr. Sam Schrack operates the Laporte Health Center where he’s been for three years. “I’ll be in office tomorrow as usual,” he wrote in an email to The Center Square. “If you really want to find out what the issues are with rural health, come up sometime and visit.” So, this reporter did just that.

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]]> One Pennsylvania Doctor’s Love Letter to Rural Health Care The Center Square 00:07:51 (The Center Square) - The facts and figures around rural healthcare in Pennsylvania are grave. That’s why it was unsurprising to hear Gov. Josh Shapiro say in a press conference on rural healthcare that Sullivan County, home to just under 6,000 people and falling, did not have a single physician. Dr. Sam Schrack operates the Laporte Health Center where he’s been for three years. “I’ll be in office tomorrow as usual,” he wrote in an email to The Center Square. “If you really want to find out what the issues are with rural health, come up sometime and visit.” So, this reporter did just that. (The Center Square) - The facts and figures around rural healthcare in Pennsylvania are grave. That’s why it was unsurprising to hear Gov. Josh Shapiro say in a press conference on rural healthcare that Sullivan County, home to just under 6,000 people and falling, did not have a single physician. Dr. Sam Schrack operates the Laporte Health Center where he’s been for three years. “I’ll be in office tomorrow as usual,” he wrote in an email to The Center Square. “If you really want to find out what the issues are with rural health, come up sometime and visit.” So, this reporter did just that. false full 367 4faa7909-f55c-4946-b39f-8455c2c33e22 Another Pennsylvania Legislative Session, Another Push for Juvenile Justice Reform (The Center Square) - House Democrats are once again making the attempt to turn 2021 recommendations from the bipartisan, bicameral Juvenile Justice Task Force into legislative action. Last year, they were successful in passing laws derived from just two of the task force’s 35 recommendations. According to Rep. Dan Miller, D-Mt. Lebanon, when broken down into action items the recommendations are more than double that. This year, they’re proposing 10 bills to begin to close the gap in what has been dubbed the CARE package. 

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]]> Sat, 22 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - House Democrats are once again making the attempt to turn 2021 recommendations from the bipartisan, bicameral Juvenile Justice Task Force into legislative action. Last year, they were successful in passing laws derived from just two of the task force’s 35 recommendations. According to Rep. Dan Miller, D-Mt. Lebanon, when broken down into action items the recommendations are more than double that. This year, they’re proposing 10 bills to begin to close the gap in what has been dubbed the CARE package. 

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]]> Another Pennsylvania Legislative Session, Another Push for Juvenile Justice Reform The Center Square 00:10:09 (The Center Square) - House Democrats are once again making the attempt to turn 2021 recommendations from the bipartisan, bicameral Juvenile Justice Task Force into legislative action. Last year, they were successful in passing laws derived from just two of the task force’s 35 recommendations. According to Rep. Dan Miller, D-Mt. Lebanon, when broken down into action items the recommendations are more than double that. This year, they’re proposing 10 bills to begin to close the gap in what has been dubbed the CARE package. (The Center Square) - House Democrats are once again making the attempt to turn 2021 recommendations from the bipartisan, bicameral Juvenile Justice Task Force into legislative action. Last year, they were successful in passing laws derived from just two of the task force’s 35 recommendations. According to Rep. Dan Miller, D-Mt. Lebanon, when broken down into action items the recommendations are more than double that. This year, they’re proposing 10 bills to begin to close the gap in what has been dubbed the CARE package. false full 366 ac5dc8ac-ffb9-46d4-bc8d-4e9cce14a06c Report: Pennsylvania and U.S. Straddle Two Visions for Crime and Punishment (The Center Square) - As Pennsylvania grapples with ways to better care for and rehabilitate the tens of thousands of people held in its prison system, a sweeping report shows the nation at a crossroads and taxpayers holding a $182 billion price tag for incarceration. The Prison Policy Initiative, or PPI, is a nonpartisan organization that advocates for criminal justice reform. In its recent view of the ‘Whole Pie’ of mass incarceration, the PPI pulled together data from the thousands of disparate local, state, and federal agencies responsible for the incarcerated in America. 

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]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:54:49 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - As Pennsylvania grapples with ways to better care for and rehabilitate the tens of thousands of people held in its prison system, a sweeping report shows the nation at a crossroads and taxpayers holding a $182 billion price tag for incarceration. The Prison Policy Initiative, or PPI, is a nonpartisan organization that advocates for criminal justice reform. In its recent view of the ‘Whole Pie’ of mass incarceration, the PPI pulled together data from the thousands of disparate local, state, and federal agencies responsible for the incarcerated in America. 

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]]> Report: Pennsylvania and U.S. Straddle Two Visions for Crime and Punishment The Center Square 00:06:47 (The Center Square) - As Pennsylvania grapples with ways to better care for and rehabilitate the tens of thousands of people held in its prison system, a sweeping report shows the nation at a crossroads and taxpayers holding a $182 billion price tag for incarceration. The Prison Policy Initiative, or PPI, is a nonpartisan organization that advocates for criminal justice reform. In its recent view of the ‘Whole Pie’ of mass incarceration, the PPI pulled together data from the thousands of disparate local, state, and federal agencies responsible for the incarcerated in America. (The Center Square) - As Pennsylvania grapples with ways to better care for and rehabilitate the tens of thousands of people held in its prison system, a sweeping report shows the nation at a crossroads and taxpayers holding a $182 billion price tag for incarceration. The Prison Policy Initiative, or PPI, is a nonpartisan organization that advocates for criminal justice reform. In its recent view of the ‘Whole Pie’ of mass incarceration, the PPI pulled together data from the thousands of disparate local, state, and federal agencies responsible for the incarcerated in America. false full 365 22853994-513b-4631-8a67-5d2b120c5340 Trump Freezes UPenn Out of $175M Over Women’s Athletics Policy (The Center Square) – The Trump administration froze $175 million in federal funds to the University of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, citing its promised crackdown on institutions that support athlete policies permitting men in women's sports. The president’s rapid response team confirmed the move on X, saying “promises made, promises kept” – an oft-repeated refrain meant to connect the administration’s latest policy moves with campaign-era rhetoric. The Ivy League college was thrust into the forefront of the debate in 2022 after it allowed Lia Thomas, competitor on the men's team for three years before switching to the women's team, to compete in the women’s NCAA swimming championships. 

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]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:06:30 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – The Trump administration froze $175 million in federal funds to the University of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, citing its promised crackdown on institutions that support athlete policies permitting men in women's sports. The president’s rapid response team confirmed the move on X, saying “promises made, promises kept” – an oft-repeated refrain meant to connect the administration’s latest policy moves with campaign-era rhetoric. The Ivy League college was thrust into the forefront of the debate in 2022 after it allowed Lia Thomas, competitor on the men's team for three years before switching to the women's team, to compete in the women’s NCAA swimming championships. 

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]]> Trump Freezes UPenn Out of $175M Over Women’s Athletics Policy The Center Square 00:05:50 (The Center Square) – The Trump administration froze $175 million in federal funds to the University of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, citing its promised crackdown on institutions that support athlete policies permitting men in women's sports. The president’s rapid response team confirmed the move on X, saying “promises made, promises kept” – an oft-repeated refrain meant to connect the administration’s latest policy moves with campaign-era rhetoric. The Ivy League college was thrust into the forefront of the debate in 2022 after it allowed Lia Thomas, competitor on the men's team for three years before switching to the women's team, to compete in the women’s NCAA swimming championships. (The Center Square) – The Trump administration froze $175 million in federal funds to the University of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, citing its promised crackdown on institutions that support athlete policies permitting men in women's sports. The president’s rapid response team confirmed the move on X, saying “promises made, promises kept” – an oft-repeated refrain meant to connect the administration’s latest policy moves with campaign-era rhetoric. The Ivy League college was thrust into the forefront of the debate in 2022 after it allowed Lia Thomas, competitor on the men's team for three years before switching to the women's team, to compete in the women’s NCAA swimming championships. false full 364 edba1c33-de04-4b61-95c6-ed2884bf0a48 Private Equity Capitalizes on Pennsylvania's Vulnerable Health Care System (The Center Square) - Chester-Crozer Hospital is the nearest emergency department for thousands of residents, many of whom do not have private transportation. When news broke that it may soon be closing, it shed light on the role of private equity in Pennsylvania’s health care system. For now, doors are staying open thanks to funding from the Foundation for Delaware County, but a new buyer must be found soon. The Senate Democratic Policy Committee met this week to talk about the impact of hospital closures like this and what can be done to prevent them. Medical professionals and policy experts testified about the damage done to hospitals run with the goal of maximizing profit for equity firms like the now bankrupt Prospect Medical Holdings.

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]]> Sat, 15 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - Chester-Crozer Hospital is the nearest emergency department for thousands of residents, many of whom do not have private transportation. When news broke that it may soon be closing, it shed light on the role of private equity in Pennsylvania’s health care system. For now, doors are staying open thanks to funding from the Foundation for Delaware County, but a new buyer must be found soon. The Senate Democratic Policy Committee met this week to talk about the impact of hospital closures like this and what can be done to prevent them. Medical professionals and policy experts testified about the damage done to hospitals run with the goal of maximizing profit for equity firms like the now bankrupt Prospect Medical Holdings.

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]]> Private Equity Capitalizes on Pennsylvania's Vulnerable Health Care System The Center Square 00:05:24 (The Center Square) - Chester-Crozer Hospital is the nearest emergency department for thousands of residents, many of whom do not have private transportation. When news broke that it may soon be closing, it shed light on the role of private equity in Pennsylvania’s health care system. For now, doors are staying open thanks to funding from the Foundation for Delaware County, but a new buyer must be found soon. The Senate Democratic Policy Committee met this week to talk about the impact of hospital closures like this and what can be done to prevent them. Medical professionals and policy experts testified about the damage done to hospitals run with the goal of maximizing profit for equity firms like the now bankrupt Prospect Medical Holdings. (The Center Square) - Chester-Crozer Hospital is the nearest emergency department for thousands of residents, many of whom do not have private transportation. When news broke that it may soon be closing, it shed light on the role of private equity in Pennsylvania’s health care system. For now, doors are staying open thanks to funding from the Foundation for Delaware County, but a new buyer must be found soon. The Senate Democratic Policy Committee met this week to talk about the impact of hospital closures like this and what can be done to prevent them. Medical professionals and policy experts testified about the damage done to hospitals run with the goal of maximizing profit for equity firms like the now bankrupt Prospect Medical Holdings. false full 363 b58f86c2-dc04-471a-bfae-f8256a918a11 Bipartisan Support for Pennsylvania Cyber Charter Tuition Reform at Last? (The Center Square) - Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, signaled an appetite for additional cyber charter reforms this week. At least so it appears, according to an op-ed the No. 2-ranking Republican wrote detailing progress that’s been made and work still to be done. It's also significant given long-standing disagreements on how tuition for cyber charter schools should be calculated. 

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]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:30:41 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, signaled an appetite for additional cyber charter reforms this week. At least so it appears, according to an op-ed the No. 2-ranking Republican wrote detailing progress that’s been made and work still to be done. It's also significant given long-standing disagreements on how tuition for cyber charter schools should be calculated. 

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]]> Bipartisan Support for Pennsylvania Cyber Charter Tuition Reform at Last? The Center Square 00:08:53 (The Center Square) - Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, signaled an appetite for additional cyber charter reforms this week. At least so it appears, according to an op-ed the No. 2-ranking Republican wrote detailing progress that’s been made and work still to be done. It's also significant given long-standing disagreements on how tuition for cyber charter schools should be calculated. (The Center Square) - Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, signaled an appetite for additional cyber charter reforms this week. At least so it appears, according to an op-ed the No. 2-ranking Republican wrote detailing progress that’s been made and work still to be done. It's also significant given long-standing disagreements on how tuition for cyber charter schools should be calculated. false full 362 68bfe951-313c-4c52-ac1b-1c68bee0a3ce Shapiro’s Office Deleted Emails Relevant to Sexual Misconduct Complaint (The Center Square) – The Shapiro administration’s handling of a sexual misconduct complaint against a cabinet member, and one reporter’s request to know more about the investigation behind it, may cost taxpayers a lot of money. In a court transcript obtained by The Center Square, an attorney representing the Office of the Governor says the state deleted internal emails sent and received over an eight-day period by a deputy aide in its Legislative Affairs Office who reported the inappropriate behavior. 

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]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:13:27 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – The Shapiro administration’s handling of a sexual misconduct complaint against a cabinet member, and one reporter’s request to know more about the investigation behind it, may cost taxpayers a lot of money. In a court transcript obtained by The Center Square, an attorney representing the Office of the Governor says the state deleted internal emails sent and received over an eight-day period by a deputy aide in its Legislative Affairs Office who reported the inappropriate behavior. 

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]]> Shapiro’s Office Deleted Emails Relevant to Sexual Misconduct Complaint The Center Square 00:07:22 (The Center Square) – The Shapiro administration’s handling of a sexual misconduct complaint against a cabinet member, and one reporter’s request to know more about the investigation behind it, may cost taxpayers a lot of money. In a court transcript obtained by The Center Square, an attorney representing the Office of the Governor says the state deleted internal emails sent and received over an eight-day period by a deputy aide in its Legislative Affairs Office who reported the inappropriate behavior. (The Center Square) – The Shapiro administration’s handling of a sexual misconduct complaint against a cabinet member, and one reporter’s request to know more about the investigation behind it, may cost taxpayers a lot of money. In a court transcript obtained by The Center Square, an attorney representing the Office of the Governor says the state deleted internal emails sent and received over an eight-day period by a deputy aide in its Legislative Affairs Office who reported the inappropriate behavior. false full 361 d5767a0c-443c-43cc-9be7-996f7f2c1290 Vital Snap Benefits for Pennsylvanians Face Several Threats (The Center Square) - Over 2 million Pennsylvanians receive funds from the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Monthly, this brings about 367 million in federal dollars to the state. In budget hearings before the House Appropriations Committee, legislators sought to better understand who that money benefits, how it’s being used, and how it can be abused. According to Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh, the program largely benefits children in low-income families and the elderly, while creating downstream impacts on the local economy, including the state’s farmers. The state has about 10,000 grocers who participate in the SNAP program.

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]]> Sat, 8 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - Over 2 million Pennsylvanians receive funds from the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Monthly, this brings about 367 million in federal dollars to the state. In budget hearings before the House Appropriations Committee, legislators sought to better understand who that money benefits, how it’s being used, and how it can be abused. According to Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh, the program largely benefits children in low-income families and the elderly, while creating downstream impacts on the local economy, including the state’s farmers. The state has about 10,000 grocers who participate in the SNAP program.

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]]> Vital Snap Benefits for Pennsylvanians Face Several Threats The Center Square 00:07:29 (The Center Square) - Over 2 million Pennsylvanians receive funds from the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Monthly, this brings about 367 million in federal dollars to the state. In budget hearings before the House Appropriations Committee, legislators sought to better understand who that money benefits, how it’s being used, and how it can be abused. According to Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh, the program largely benefits children in low-income families and the elderly, while creating downstream impacts on the local economy, including the state’s farmers. The state has about 10,000 grocers who participate in the SNAP program. (The Center Square) - Over 2 million Pennsylvanians receive funds from the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Monthly, this brings about 367 million in federal dollars to the state. In budget hearings before the House Appropriations Committee, legislators sought to better understand who that money benefits, how it’s being used, and how it can be abused. According to Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh, the program largely benefits children in low-income families and the elderly, while creating downstream impacts on the local economy, including the state’s farmers. The state has about 10,000 grocers who participate in the SNAP program. false full 360 12d52f4a-7abf-43f7-b236-a222bff9ed57 Humane Corrections to Pennsylvania State Incarceration Offer New Hope (The Center Square) - The quality of life afforded the state’s prisoners is a perennial concern for families, human rights advocates and workers within the judicial system, including the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections itself. For the nearly 40,000 incarcerated Pennsylvanians, new approaches to corrections could make a big difference in their experience. For some, they already are. A program at SCI Chester called Little Scandinavia adopts principles from the prison model used in Sweden and Norway to lessen the disparity between life in prison and life in the real world. Residents of this unit, which can house up to 64 men, live in single cells where they have desks and even refrigerators.

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]]> Fri, 7 Mar 2025 20:30:42 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - The quality of life afforded the state’s prisoners is a perennial concern for families, human rights advocates and workers within the judicial system, including the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections itself. For the nearly 40,000 incarcerated Pennsylvanians, new approaches to corrections could make a big difference in their experience. For some, they already are. A program at SCI Chester called Little Scandinavia adopts principles from the prison model used in Sweden and Norway to lessen the disparity between life in prison and life in the real world. Residents of this unit, which can house up to 64 men, live in single cells where they have desks and even refrigerators.

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]]> Humane Corrections to Pennsylvania State Incarceration Offer New Hope The Center Square 00:04:58 (The Center Square) - The quality of life afforded the state’s prisoners is a perennial concern for families, human rights advocates and workers within the judicial system, including the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections itself. For the nearly 40,000 incarcerated Pennsylvanians, new approaches to corrections could make a big difference in their experience. For some, they already are. A program at SCI Chester called Little Scandinavia adopts principles from the prison model used in Sweden and Norway to lessen the disparity between life in prison and life in the real world. Residents of this unit, which can house up to 64 men, live in single cells where they have desks and even refrigerators. (The Center Square) - The quality of life afforded the state’s prisoners is a perennial concern for families, human rights advocates and workers within the judicial system, including the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections itself. For the nearly 40,000 incarcerated Pennsylvanians, new approaches to corrections could make a big difference in their experience. For some, they already are. A program at SCI Chester called Little Scandinavia adopts principles from the prison model used in Sweden and Norway to lessen the disparity between life in prison and life in the real world. Residents of this unit, which can house up to 64 men, live in single cells where they have desks and even refrigerators. false full 359 756d996f-cf2f-45fd-a9dc-240a99157742 RFK Jr. Pressed to Reevaluate Pennsylvania’s Medicaid Expansion (The Center Square) — Pennsylvania will need to spend $2 billion over the next five years to cover its expanded Medicaid program. And while lawmakers are worried about finding the money to foot the bill, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services insists that doing so will lower costs in the long run. Senate Republicans are not yet convinced and hope the new Trump administration will agree to reevaluate the state’s waiver, approved just weeks before President Joe Biden stepped aside, amid the governor’s request for a $1.9 billion single-year increase in the Department of Human Services budget.

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]]> Thu, 6 Mar 2025 20:41:35 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) — Pennsylvania will need to spend $2 billion over the next five years to cover its expanded Medicaid program. And while lawmakers are worried about finding the money to foot the bill, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services insists that doing so will lower costs in the long run. Senate Republicans are not yet convinced and hope the new Trump administration will agree to reevaluate the state’s waiver, approved just weeks before President Joe Biden stepped aside, amid the governor’s request for a $1.9 billion single-year increase in the Department of Human Services budget.

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]]> RFK Jr. Pressed to Reevaluate Pennsylvania’s Medicaid Expansion The Center Square 00:05:00 (The Center Square) — Pennsylvania will need to spend $2 billion over the next five years to cover its expanded Medicaid program. And while lawmakers are worried about finding the money to foot the bill, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services insists that doing so will lower costs in the long run. Senate Republicans are not yet convinced and hope the new Trump administration will agree to reevaluate the state’s waiver, approved just weeks before President Joe Biden stepped aside, amid the governor’s request for a $1.9 billion single-year increase in the Department of Human Services budget. (The Center Square) — Pennsylvania will need to spend $2 billion over the next five years to cover its expanded Medicaid program. And while lawmakers are worried about finding the money to foot the bill, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services insists that doing so will lower costs in the long run. Senate Republicans are not yet convinced and hope the new Trump administration will agree to reevaluate the state’s waiver, approved just weeks before President Joe Biden stepped aside, amid the governor’s request for a $1.9 billion single-year increase in the Department of Human Services budget. false full 358 0baeee7f-d7a5-4891-8a0a-0851ab963eda The Pennsylvania House Digs Into Big Education Budget (The Center Square) – Education is the second largest spending area in the state’s budget after human services. For legislators on both sides of the aisle, the question that loomed the largest seemed to be, “Are we getting what we pay for?” It was a question that Education Secretary Dr. Carrie Rowe and other officials who sat before the House Appropriations Committee for an all-day discussion on Monday heard again and again.

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]]> Sat, 1 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Education is the second largest spending area in the state’s budget after human services. For legislators on both sides of the aisle, the question that loomed the largest seemed to be, “Are we getting what we pay for?” It was a question that Education Secretary Dr. Carrie Rowe and other officials who sat before the House Appropriations Committee for an all-day discussion on Monday heard again and again.

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]]> The Pennsylvania House Digs Into Big Education Budget The Center Square 00:05:05 (The Center Square) – Education is the second largest spending area in the state’s budget after human services. For legislators on both sides of the aisle, the question that loomed the largest seemed to be, “Are we getting what we pay for?” It was a question that Education Secretary Dr. Carrie Rowe and other officials who sat before the House Appropriations Committee for an all-day discussion on Monday heard again and again. (The Center Square) – Education is the second largest spending area in the state’s budget after human services. For legislators on both sides of the aisle, the question that loomed the largest seemed to be, “Are we getting what we pay for?” It was a question that Education Secretary Dr. Carrie Rowe and other officials who sat before the House Appropriations Committee for an all-day discussion on Monday heard again and again. false full 357 d70b1157-d08c-4d32-a329-d645574a86c4 Report: Pennsylvania School Tax Credit Programs Turn Away Half of Student Applicants (The Center Square) – A new report found that despite record-high demand, Pennsylvania turned away nearly half of students applying for educational grants in 2023. That’s because red tape means not every dollar of the $600 million budgeted for the programs can be spent until a business or individual donor contributes in-kind, leaving at least $75 million on the table in December. It’s also more evidence why, the Commonwealth Foundation says, the state must do more to expand school choice options, such as creating scholarships that don’t rely on funding from donors in exchange for tax credits.

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]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:04:27 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – A new report found that despite record-high demand, Pennsylvania turned away nearly half of students applying for educational grants in 2023. That’s because red tape means not every dollar of the $600 million budgeted for the programs can be spent until a business or individual donor contributes in-kind, leaving at least $75 million on the table in December. It’s also more evidence why, the Commonwealth Foundation says, the state must do more to expand school choice options, such as creating scholarships that don’t rely on funding from donors in exchange for tax credits.

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]]> Report: Pennsylvania School Tax Credit Programs Turn Away Half of Student Applicants The Center Square 00:06:18 (The Center Square) – A new report found that despite record-high demand, Pennsylvania turned away nearly half of students applying for educational grants in 2023. That’s because red tape means not every dollar of the $600 million budgeted for the programs can be spent until a business or individual donor contributes in-kind, leaving at least $75 million on the table in December. It’s also more evidence why, the Commonwealth Foundation says, the state must do more to expand school choice options, such as creating scholarships that don’t rely on funding from donors in exchange for tax credits. (The Center Square) – A new report found that despite record-high demand, Pennsylvania turned away nearly half of students applying for educational grants in 2023. That’s because red tape means not every dollar of the $600 million budgeted for the programs can be spent until a business or individual donor contributes in-kind, leaving at least $75 million on the table in December. It’s also more evidence why, the Commonwealth Foundation says, the state must do more to expand school choice options, such as creating scholarships that don’t rely on funding from donors in exchange for tax credits. false full 356 87d4aacb-f063-4ba5-b83e-dd28f718bbbb Pennsylvania Earned Income Tax Credit Gets Another Look (The Center Square) - There are 32 states, red and blue, who offer some version of an Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC. Pennsylvania isn’t one of them. The House Finance committee met with experts for an informational hearing on why that should change. The hearing largely centered around what are known as ALICE families and individuals, which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. These families live above the poverty line and often earn too much to receive assistance yet financial stability and everyday necessities remain out of reach.

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]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 22:32:35 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - There are 32 states, red and blue, who offer some version of an Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC. Pennsylvania isn’t one of them. The House Finance committee met with experts for an informational hearing on why that should change. The hearing largely centered around what are known as ALICE families and individuals, which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. These families live above the poverty line and often earn too much to receive assistance yet financial stability and everyday necessities remain out of reach.

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]]> Pennsylvania Earned Income Tax Credit Gets Another Look The Center Square 00:05:39 (The Center Square) - There are 32 states, red and blue, who offer some version of an Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC. Pennsylvania isn’t one of them. The House Finance committee met with experts for an informational hearing on why that should change. The hearing largely centered around what are known as ALICE families and individuals, which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. These families live above the poverty line and often earn too much to receive assistance yet financial stability and everyday necessities remain out of reach. (The Center Square) - There are 32 states, red and blue, who offer some version of an Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC. Pennsylvania isn’t one of them. The House Finance committee met with experts for an informational hearing on why that should change. The hearing largely centered around what are known as ALICE families and individuals, which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. These families live above the poverty line and often earn too much to receive assistance yet financial stability and everyday necessities remain out of reach. false full 355 a1ceb37d-4c82-44c1-ac06-3e3af6128bae Maternal and Rural Health, Marijuana Major Priorities in Pennsylvania Health Care Hearing (The Center Square) – "We all just need a little break. It’s been a tough hearing,” said Deptartment of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen toward the end of her testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday. Legislators grappled with tough issues - and each other - as they pushed for clarity on the proposed 9.7% budget increase for the state’s primary health agency. There were differences of opinion on the most important objectives in a field with need in every direction, frequently leading back to the perceived competition between rural and urban regions for state resources.

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]]> Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – "We all just need a little break. It’s been a tough hearing,” said Deptartment of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen toward the end of her testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday. Legislators grappled with tough issues - and each other - as they pushed for clarity on the proposed 9.7% budget increase for the state’s primary health agency. There were differences of opinion on the most important objectives in a field with need in every direction, frequently leading back to the perceived competition between rural and urban regions for state resources.

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]]> Maternal and Rural Health, Marijuana Major Priorities in Pennsylvania Health Care Hearing The Center Square 00:09:34 (The Center Square) – "We all just need a little break. It’s been a tough hearing,” said Deptartment of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen toward the end of her testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday. Legislators grappled with tough issues - and each other - as they pushed for clarity on the proposed 9.7% budget increase for the state’s primary health agency. There were differences of opinion on the most important objectives in a field with need in every direction, frequently leading back to the perceived competition between rural and urban regions for state resources. (The Center Square) – "We all just need a little break. It’s been a tough hearing,” said Deptartment of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen toward the end of her testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday. Legislators grappled with tough issues - and each other - as they pushed for clarity on the proposed 9.7% budget increase for the state’s primary health agency. There were differences of opinion on the most important objectives in a field with need in every direction, frequently leading back to the perceived competition between rural and urban regions for state resources. false full 354 a84cd152-b108-4007-bc5e-4dc7d30ec446 Higher Education in Pennsylvania Faces Declining Enrollment, Federal Uncertainty (The Center Square) - Appropriations hearings began with Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency taking the spotlight. The committee is undertaking consideration of a 6.5% requested increase in funding for the upcoming budget, a figure they say would enable them to keep student costs down. Tuition has been frozen at its current rate since 2018. PASSHE Chancellor Dr. Chris Fiorentino says that the current tuition represents an actual reduction in cost due to the 28% inflation of the Consumer Price Index over the same period. He noted that the stable tuition has helped students be better able to plan their finances, yet enrollment numbers continue to drop.

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]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:04:51 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - Appropriations hearings began with Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency taking the spotlight. The committee is undertaking consideration of a 6.5% requested increase in funding for the upcoming budget, a figure they say would enable them to keep student costs down. Tuition has been frozen at its current rate since 2018. PASSHE Chancellor Dr. Chris Fiorentino says that the current tuition represents an actual reduction in cost due to the 28% inflation of the Consumer Price Index over the same period. He noted that the stable tuition has helped students be better able to plan their finances, yet enrollment numbers continue to drop.

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]]> Higher Education in Pennsylvania Faces Declining Enrollment, Federal Uncertainty The Center Square 00:06:09 (The Center Square) - Appropriations hearings began with Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency taking the spotlight. The committee is undertaking consideration of a 6.5% requested increase in funding for the upcoming budget, a figure they say would enable them to keep student costs down. Tuition has been frozen at its current rate since 2018. PASSHE Chancellor Dr. Chris Fiorentino says that the current tuition represents an actual reduction in cost due to the 28% inflation of the Consumer Price Index over the same period. He noted that the stable tuition has helped students be better able to plan their finances, yet enrollment numbers continue to drop. (The Center Square) - Appropriations hearings began with Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency taking the spotlight. The committee is undertaking consideration of a 6.5% requested increase in funding for the upcoming budget, a figure they say would enable them to keep student costs down. Tuition has been frozen at its current rate since 2018. PASSHE Chancellor Dr. Chris Fiorentino says that the current tuition represents an actual reduction in cost due to the 28% inflation of the Consumer Price Index over the same period. He noted that the stable tuition has helped students be better able to plan their finances, yet enrollment numbers continue to drop. false full 353 24a614e9-0da1-4a9c-8a59-fe282a331987 Hiring Difficulties, Trooper Cap Hamstringing Pennsylvania State Police (The Center Square) – Ongoing political tension means law enforcement agencies across the nation still face hiring challenges. During their budget hearings in the General Assembly on Wednesday, representatives of the Pennsylvania State Police said they are having the same recruitment problems. “It’s speculation on my part, but my best guess is [law enforcement] it’s just not a sought after or valued profession,” said State Police Commissioner Col. Christopher Paris when answering a question about why recruiting is so difficult. Paris suggested there may be some “generational differences,” in that younger people may not see themselves in one job for their entire career.

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]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:42:04 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Ongoing political tension means law enforcement agencies across the nation still face hiring challenges. During their budget hearings in the General Assembly on Wednesday, representatives of the Pennsylvania State Police said they are having the same recruitment problems. “It’s speculation on my part, but my best guess is [law enforcement] it’s just not a sought after or valued profession,” said State Police Commissioner Col. Christopher Paris when answering a question about why recruiting is so difficult. Paris suggested there may be some “generational differences,” in that younger people may not see themselves in one job for their entire career.

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]]> Hiring Difficulties, Trooper Cap Hamstringing Pennsylvania State Police The Center Square 00:05:16 (The Center Square) – Ongoing political tension means law enforcement agencies across the nation still face hiring challenges. During their budget hearings in the General Assembly on Wednesday, representatives of the Pennsylvania State Police said they are having the same recruitment problems. “It’s speculation on my part, but my best guess is [law enforcement] it’s just not a sought after or valued profession,” said State Police Commissioner Col. Christopher Paris when answering a question about why recruiting is so difficult. Paris suggested there may be some “generational differences,” in that younger people may not see themselves in one job for their entire career. (The Center Square) – Ongoing political tension means law enforcement agencies across the nation still face hiring challenges. During their budget hearings in the General Assembly on Wednesday, representatives of the Pennsylvania State Police said they are having the same recruitment problems. “It’s speculation on my part, but my best guess is [law enforcement] it’s just not a sought after or valued profession,” said State Police Commissioner Col. Christopher Paris when answering a question about why recruiting is so difficult. Paris suggested there may be some “generational differences,” in that younger people may not see themselves in one job for their entire career. false full 352 f430a638-69eb-4ba4-aed1-16d9ddc3c34e Bipartisan Push Renewed to End ‘Death by Incarceration’ Sentences in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – In Pennsylvania, it’s possible to be convicted of murder and receive a life sentence without parole without ever having harmed another person. This is how the state’s felony murder charge, also known as murder two or second-degree murder, works. And some lawmakers think it should change. House Judiciary Committee Chair Rep. Tim Briggs, D-King of Prussia, is re-introducing a bill that would allowing the possibility for parole after 25 years of the sentence has been served.

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]]> Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – In Pennsylvania, it’s possible to be convicted of murder and receive a life sentence without parole without ever having harmed another person. This is how the state’s felony murder charge, also known as murder two or second-degree murder, works. And some lawmakers think it should change. House Judiciary Committee Chair Rep. Tim Briggs, D-King of Prussia, is re-introducing a bill that would allowing the possibility for parole after 25 years of the sentence has been served.

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]]> Bipartisan Push Renewed to End ‘Death by Incarceration’ Sentences in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:05:31 (The Center Square) – In Pennsylvania, it’s possible to be convicted of murder and receive a life sentence without parole without ever having harmed another person. This is how the state’s felony murder charge, also known as murder two or second-degree murder, works. And some lawmakers think it should change. House Judiciary Committee Chair Rep. Tim Briggs, D-King of Prussia, is re-introducing a bill that would allowing the possibility for parole after 25 years of the sentence has been served. (The Center Square) – In Pennsylvania, it’s possible to be convicted of murder and receive a life sentence without parole without ever having harmed another person. This is how the state’s felony murder charge, also known as murder two or second-degree murder, works. And some lawmakers think it should change. House Judiciary Committee Chair Rep. Tim Briggs, D-King of Prussia, is re-introducing a bill that would allowing the possibility for parole after 25 years of the sentence has been served. false full 351 6005530e-02f1-4d9b-b484-f8afccd918ec Pennsylvanians Celebrate Return of Native Son (The Center Square) - Western Pennsylvanians are celebrating Wednesday after the release of American history teacher Marc Fogel from a Russian labor camp in exchange for an unnamed Russian citizen. Fogel has been the focus of years of effort petitioning the U.S. government to push for his release. Legislators and family members were frustrated to see his name omitted from high-profile prisoner exchanges in 2022 and 2024. He was arrested by Russian authorities after about a half ounce of medical marijuana prescribed in the U.S. was found in his luggage in 2021. In 2024, he was deemed “wrongfully detained” by state officials.

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]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:23:56 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - Western Pennsylvanians are celebrating Wednesday after the release of American history teacher Marc Fogel from a Russian labor camp in exchange for an unnamed Russian citizen. Fogel has been the focus of years of effort petitioning the U.S. government to push for his release. Legislators and family members were frustrated to see his name omitted from high-profile prisoner exchanges in 2022 and 2024. He was arrested by Russian authorities after about a half ounce of medical marijuana prescribed in the U.S. was found in his luggage in 2021. In 2024, he was deemed “wrongfully detained” by state officials.

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]]> Pennsylvanians Celebrate Return of Native Son The Center Square 00:05:15 (The Center Square) - Western Pennsylvanians are celebrating Wednesday after the release of American history teacher Marc Fogel from a Russian labor camp in exchange for an unnamed Russian citizen. Fogel has been the focus of years of effort petitioning the U.S. government to push for his release. Legislators and family members were frustrated to see his name omitted from high-profile prisoner exchanges in 2022 and 2024. He was arrested by Russian authorities after about a half ounce of medical marijuana prescribed in the U.S. was found in his luggage in 2021. In 2024, he was deemed “wrongfully detained” by state officials. (The Center Square) - Western Pennsylvanians are celebrating Wednesday after the release of American history teacher Marc Fogel from a Russian labor camp in exchange for an unnamed Russian citizen. Fogel has been the focus of years of effort petitioning the U.S. government to push for his release. Legislators and family members were frustrated to see his name omitted from high-profile prisoner exchanges in 2022 and 2024. He was arrested by Russian authorities after about a half ounce of medical marijuana prescribed in the U.S. was found in his luggage in 2021. In 2024, he was deemed “wrongfully detained” by state officials. false full 350 3a8abf44-8a8a-484c-afcd-7361dadcf0c6 Hopes for Rural Health Care in Pennsylvania Pinned on Student Loan Repayment (The Center Square) – Health care workers willing to work in Pennsylvania’s underserved rural regions could get some help repaying student loans. This after the House Healthcare Committee renewed its drive to incentivize medical workers to live and work in rural areas of the state through student debt repayment. The committee voted unanimously to pass House Bill 157 last week to the chamber floor. The legislation would allow medical facilities to apply for grants to pass on to employees willing to take on a position far from urban centers.

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]]> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:00:50 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Health care workers willing to work in Pennsylvania’s underserved rural regions could get some help repaying student loans. This after the House Healthcare Committee renewed its drive to incentivize medical workers to live and work in rural areas of the state through student debt repayment. The committee voted unanimously to pass House Bill 157 last week to the chamber floor. The legislation would allow medical facilities to apply for grants to pass on to employees willing to take on a position far from urban centers.

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]]> Hopes for Rural Health Care in Pennsylvania Pinned on Student Loan Repayment The Center Square 00:03:43 (The Center Square) – Health care workers willing to work in Pennsylvania’s underserved rural regions could get some help repaying student loans. This after the House Healthcare Committee renewed its drive to incentivize medical workers to live and work in rural areas of the state through student debt repayment. The committee voted unanimously to pass House Bill 157 last week to the chamber floor. The legislation would allow medical facilities to apply for grants to pass on to employees willing to take on a position far from urban centers. (The Center Square) – Health care workers willing to work in Pennsylvania’s underserved rural regions could get some help repaying student loans. This after the House Healthcare Committee renewed its drive to incentivize medical workers to live and work in rural areas of the state through student debt repayment. The committee voted unanimously to pass House Bill 157 last week to the chamber floor. The legislation would allow medical facilities to apply for grants to pass on to employees willing to take on a position far from urban centers. false full 349 84d66ebc-e44f-4f7c-855a-42f235ef26a5 Skill Games Tax Riles Biggest Supporters in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – Few legislators want to see games of skill regulated and taxed more than Pennsylvania Sen. Gene Yaw. Yaw, a Republican from Lycoming County, says doing so benefits the small businesses, like veterans clubs and volunteer fire organizations, that supplement their income with the machines. The county is also home to Pennsylvania Skill and Pace-o-Matic, the premier manufacturer of skill games in the state. Advocates have long asked for regulatory legitimacy that recognizes their court-backed distinction within the gaming industry – not a slot machine or a table game or a video gaming terminal or a lottery ticket or an online betting company, but a gambling style in which winning depends not upon chance, but a player’s skill.

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]]> Sun, 9 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Few legislators want to see games of skill regulated and taxed more than Pennsylvania Sen. Gene Yaw. Yaw, a Republican from Lycoming County, says doing so benefits the small businesses, like veterans clubs and volunteer fire organizations, that supplement their income with the machines. The county is also home to Pennsylvania Skill and Pace-o-Matic, the premier manufacturer of skill games in the state. Advocates have long asked for regulatory legitimacy that recognizes their court-backed distinction within the gaming industry – not a slot machine or a table game or a video gaming terminal or a lottery ticket or an online betting company, but a gambling style in which winning depends not upon chance, but a player’s skill.

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]]> Skill Games Tax Riles Biggest Supporters in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:06:05 (The Center Square) – Few legislators want to see games of skill regulated and taxed more than Pennsylvania Sen. Gene Yaw. Yaw, a Republican from Lycoming County, says doing so benefits the small businesses, like veterans clubs and volunteer fire organizations, that supplement their income with the machines. The county is also home to Pennsylvania Skill and Pace-o-Matic, the premier manufacturer of skill games in the state. Advocates have long asked for regulatory legitimacy that recognizes their court-backed distinction within the gaming industry – not a slot machine or a table game or a video gaming terminal or a lottery ticket or an online betting company, but a gambling style in which winning depends not upon chance, but a player’s skill. (The Center Square) – Few legislators want to see games of skill regulated and taxed more than Pennsylvania Sen. Gene Yaw. Yaw, a Republican from Lycoming County, says doing so benefits the small businesses, like veterans clubs and volunteer fire organizations, that supplement their income with the machines. The county is also home to Pennsylvania Skill and Pace-o-Matic, the premier manufacturer of skill games in the state. Advocates have long asked for regulatory legitimacy that recognizes their court-backed distinction within the gaming industry – not a slot machine or a table game or a video gaming terminal or a lottery ticket or an online betting company, but a gambling style in which winning depends not upon chance, but a player’s skill. false full 348 d4776a3c-f311-4d27-9d15-1b47675993dd Shapiro’s $51.4b Opening Bid Spends Big on Pennsylvania’s ‘Rise’ (The Center Square) – It's a new year, and with it comes a time-honored tradition in Pennsylvania: the unveiling of the governor's spending proposal. On Tuesday, Gov. Josh Shapiro proffered the biggest one yet: $51.4 billion that critics say spends $3 billion more than what the state can afford. For the administration and its allies, however, it's a mere down payment on the state's education adequacy gap, its crumbling mass transit system and ballooning health care needs for a growing senior population.

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]]> Sat, 8 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – It's a new year, and with it comes a time-honored tradition in Pennsylvania: the unveiling of the governor's spending proposal. On Tuesday, Gov. Josh Shapiro proffered the biggest one yet: $51.4 billion that critics say spends $3 billion more than what the state can afford. For the administration and its allies, however, it's a mere down payment on the state's education adequacy gap, its crumbling mass transit system and ballooning health care needs for a growing senior population.

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]]> Shapiro’s $51.4b Opening Bid Spends Big on Pennsylvania’s ‘Rise’ The Center Square 00:08:16 (The Center Square) – It's a new year, and with it comes a time-honored tradition in Pennsylvania: the unveiling of the governor's spending proposal. On Tuesday, Gov. Josh Shapiro proffered the biggest one yet: $51.4 billion that critics say spends $3 billion more than what the state can afford. For the administration and its allies, however, it's a mere down payment on the state's education adequacy gap, its crumbling mass transit system and ballooning health care needs for a growing senior population. (The Center Square) – It's a new year, and with it comes a time-honored tradition in Pennsylvania: the unveiling of the governor's spending proposal. On Tuesday, Gov. Josh Shapiro proffered the biggest one yet: $51.4 billion that critics say spends $3 billion more than what the state can afford. For the administration and its allies, however, it's a mere down payment on the state's education adequacy gap, its crumbling mass transit system and ballooning health care needs for a growing senior population. false full 347 c6770433-7f7c-4ad8-a4a2-08662b28016f Closing Funding Adequacy Gap a Costly Proposal for Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal aims to build on the inertia begun with last year’s investment in the state’s education system to the tune of $525 million, a figure Republican legislators say is unsustainable. The state's schools are facing a $4.5 billion adequacy gap. The commonwealth’s new adequacy formula determines which schools are behind and by how much, but it does not address where the money comes from. Still, the increase has been touted as the biggest bipartisan achievement of the divided state government.

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]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2025 18:31:11 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal aims to build on the inertia begun with last year’s investment in the state’s education system to the tune of $525 million, a figure Republican legislators say is unsustainable. The state's schools are facing a $4.5 billion adequacy gap. The commonwealth’s new adequacy formula determines which schools are behind and by how much, but it does not address where the money comes from. Still, the increase has been touted as the biggest bipartisan achievement of the divided state government.

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]]> Closing Funding Adequacy Gap a Costly Proposal for Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:08:02 (The Center Square) – Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal aims to build on the inertia begun with last year’s investment in the state’s education system to the tune of $525 million, a figure Republican legislators say is unsustainable. The state's schools are facing a $4.5 billion adequacy gap. The commonwealth’s new adequacy formula determines which schools are behind and by how much, but it does not address where the money comes from. Still, the increase has been touted as the biggest bipartisan achievement of the divided state government. (The Center Square) – Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal aims to build on the inertia begun with last year’s investment in the state’s education system to the tune of $525 million, a figure Republican legislators say is unsustainable. The state's schools are facing a $4.5 billion adequacy gap. The commonwealth’s new adequacy formula determines which schools are behind and by how much, but it does not address where the money comes from. Still, the increase has been touted as the biggest bipartisan achievement of the divided state government. false full 346 3fbf3990-1135-4d4f-8ea3-e58b0c9233a8 Homecare Industry Facing Crisis in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – Pennsylvania house members say that aging in place is a major priority for them as the state’s elderly population continues to grow. Homecare services, deemed unskilled, to support daily activities like bathing, dressing, and cooking are essential to creating that possibility for them. Yet providers across the state are struggling to hire enough staff to cover the needs of the state’s 300,000 homecare recipients. Unable to offer comparable hourly wages, the industry is losing its potential recruiting pool to gig work and jobs in the service industry.

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]]> Sat, 1 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Pennsylvania house members say that aging in place is a major priority for them as the state’s elderly population continues to grow. Homecare services, deemed unskilled, to support daily activities like bathing, dressing, and cooking are essential to creating that possibility for them. Yet providers across the state are struggling to hire enough staff to cover the needs of the state’s 300,000 homecare recipients. Unable to offer comparable hourly wages, the industry is losing its potential recruiting pool to gig work and jobs in the service industry.

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]]> Homecare Industry Facing Crisis in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:05:42 (The Center Square) – Pennsylvania house members say that aging in place is a major priority for them as the state’s elderly population continues to grow. Homecare services, deemed unskilled, to support daily activities like bathing, dressing, and cooking are essential to creating that possibility for them. Yet providers across the state are struggling to hire enough staff to cover the needs of the state’s 300,000 homecare recipients. Unable to offer comparable hourly wages, the industry is losing its potential recruiting pool to gig work and jobs in the service industry. (The Center Square) – Pennsylvania house members say that aging in place is a major priority for them as the state’s elderly population continues to grow. Homecare services, deemed unskilled, to support daily activities like bathing, dressing, and cooking are essential to creating that possibility for them. Yet providers across the state are struggling to hire enough staff to cover the needs of the state’s 300,000 homecare recipients. Unable to offer comparable hourly wages, the industry is losing its potential recruiting pool to gig work and jobs in the service industry. false full 345 6c89b0e2-bfc1-4958-aa82-d39c1a1066f2 DEI Order Revokes Funding for Pennsylvania Homeless Aid Programs (The Center Square) - Some Pennsylvania programs providing support to the state’s homeless population are shocked after receiving word that their services fall under the president’s “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing” executive order. The order claims that the Biden administration “forced illegal and immoral discrimination programs” into all levels of government and orders the termination of “all discriminatory programs.” Many housing programs in the state receive Special Notice of Funding Opportunity awards to provide continuum of care for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness and for those experiencing homelessness in rural communities. The funding comes from a $486 million federal pool administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:15:40 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - Some Pennsylvania programs providing support to the state’s homeless population are shocked after receiving word that their services fall under the president’s “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing” executive order. The order claims that the Biden administration “forced illegal and immoral discrimination programs” into all levels of government and orders the termination of “all discriminatory programs.” Many housing programs in the state receive Special Notice of Funding Opportunity awards to provide continuum of care for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness and for those experiencing homelessness in rural communities. The funding comes from a $486 million federal pool administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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]]> DEI Order Revokes Funding for Pennsylvania Homeless Aid Programs The Center Square 00:05:16 (The Center Square) - Some Pennsylvania programs providing support to the state’s homeless population are shocked after receiving word that their services fall under the president’s “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing” executive order. The order claims that the Biden administration “forced illegal and immoral discrimination programs” into all levels of government and orders the termination of “all discriminatory programs.” Many housing programs in the state receive Special Notice of Funding Opportunity awards to provide continuum of care for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness and for those experiencing homelessness in rural communities. The funding comes from a $486 million federal pool administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. (The Center Square) - Some Pennsylvania programs providing support to the state’s homeless population are shocked after receiving word that their services fall under the president’s “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing” executive order. The order claims that the Biden administration “forced illegal and immoral discrimination programs” into all levels of government and orders the termination of “all discriminatory programs.” Many housing programs in the state receive Special Notice of Funding Opportunity awards to provide continuum of care for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness and for those experiencing homelessness in rural communities. The funding comes from a $486 million federal pool administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. false full 344 10232a23-2057-43a6-8fa2-247ce07b33a6 Price Cap Possible as Rising Energy Costs Loom in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – A new deal could dampen the shock of anticipated price spikes from rising energy costs. On Tuesday, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said PJM will support a new price cap meant to lower the cost of the power grid in the coming year after a recent auction forecasted an 800% increase. That spike would have translated to a 30% rise in utility bills. The price cap must receive official approval from the transmission, generation and distribution companies that supply the grid, as well as the O.K. from federal regulators.

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]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:41:37 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – A new deal could dampen the shock of anticipated price spikes from rising energy costs. On Tuesday, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said PJM will support a new price cap meant to lower the cost of the power grid in the coming year after a recent auction forecasted an 800% increase. That spike would have translated to a 30% rise in utility bills. The price cap must receive official approval from the transmission, generation and distribution companies that supply the grid, as well as the O.K. from federal regulators.

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]]> Price Cap Possible as Rising Energy Costs Loom in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:06:23 (The Center Square) – A new deal could dampen the shock of anticipated price spikes from rising energy costs. On Tuesday, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said PJM will support a new price cap meant to lower the cost of the power grid in the coming year after a recent auction forecasted an 800% increase. That spike would have translated to a 30% rise in utility bills. The price cap must receive official approval from the transmission, generation and distribution companies that supply the grid, as well as the O.K. from federal regulators. (The Center Square) – A new deal could dampen the shock of anticipated price spikes from rising energy costs. On Tuesday, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said PJM will support a new price cap meant to lower the cost of the power grid in the coming year after a recent auction forecasted an 800% increase. That spike would have translated to a 30% rise in utility bills. The price cap must receive official approval from the transmission, generation and distribution companies that supply the grid, as well as the O.K. from federal regulators. false full 343 2df05481-29a8-4626-910c-530be124c778 In Pennsylvania, Republican Row Officers Sworn-in After Historic Sweep (The Center Square) – It was a full day of celebration in Harrisburg honoring the inaugurations of Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Auditor General Timothy DeFoor, and Attorney General David Sunday. This marks the first time all three row officer positions have been held by Republicans. Garrity and DeFoor both pledged to build from the momentum they’d gained during their first terms in their respective roles, while Sunday outlined his vision  for the state's highest law enforcement office. Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke at each of the three ceremonies, which were otherwise filled with speakers and performers who showed the unique thumbprint of each official.

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]]> Sat, 25 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – It was a full day of celebration in Harrisburg honoring the inaugurations of Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Auditor General Timothy DeFoor, and Attorney General David Sunday. This marks the first time all three row officer positions have been held by Republicans. Garrity and DeFoor both pledged to build from the momentum they’d gained during their first terms in their respective roles, while Sunday outlined his vision  for the state's highest law enforcement office. Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke at each of the three ceremonies, which were otherwise filled with speakers and performers who showed the unique thumbprint of each official.

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]]> In Pennsylvania, Republican Row Officers Sworn-in After Historic Sweep The Center Square 00:05:14 (The Center Square) – It was a full day of celebration in Harrisburg honoring the inaugurations of Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Auditor General Timothy DeFoor, and Attorney General David Sunday. This marks the first time all three row officer positions have been held by Republicans. Garrity and DeFoor both pledged to build from the momentum they’d gained during their first terms in their respective roles, while Sunday outlined his vision for the state's highest law enforcement office. Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke at each of the three ceremonies, which were otherwise filled with speakers and performers who showed the unique thumbprint of each official. (The Center Square) – It was a full day of celebration in Harrisburg honoring the inaugurations of Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Auditor General Timothy DeFoor, and Attorney General David Sunday. This marks the first time all three row officer positions have been held by Republicans. Garrity and DeFoor both pledged to build from the momentum they’d gained during their first terms in their respective roles, while Sunday outlined his vision for the state's highest law enforcement office. Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke at each of the three ceremonies, which were otherwise filled with speakers and performers who showed the unique thumbprint of each official. false full 342 e1b5f9b3-4164-463d-acbb-e817d7372ada Special Election Scheduled in Pennsylvania After Rep. Gergely’s Passing (The Center Square) – With flags at the capitol flying at half-staff, Pennsylvania legislators began to move forward to fill the vacancy left by House Rep. Matt Gergely, D-McKeesport, who died this weekend at 45. Speaker Joanna McClinton, D-Philadelphia signed a writ of election scheduling a special election to determine his replacement March 25th. Until then, the House will remain evenly split with 101 representatives on each side of the aisle.

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]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:45:46 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – With flags at the capitol flying at half-staff, Pennsylvania legislators began to move forward to fill the vacancy left by House Rep. Matt Gergely, D-McKeesport, who died this weekend at 45. Speaker Joanna McClinton, D-Philadelphia signed a writ of election scheduling a special election to determine his replacement March 25th. Until then, the House will remain evenly split with 101 representatives on each side of the aisle.

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]]> Special Election Scheduled in Pennsylvania After Rep. Gergely’s Passing The Center Square 00:03:27 (The Center Square) – With flags at the capitol flying at half-staff, Pennsylvania legislators began to move forward to fill the vacancy left by House Rep. Matt Gergely, D-McKeesport, who died this weekend at 45. Speaker Joanna McClinton, D-Philadelphia signed a writ of election scheduling a special election to determine his replacement March 25th. Until then, the House will remain evenly split with 101 representatives on each side of the aisle. (The Center Square) – With flags at the capitol flying at half-staff, Pennsylvania legislators began to move forward to fill the vacancy left by House Rep. Matt Gergely, D-McKeesport, who died this weekend at 45. Speaker Joanna McClinton, D-Philadelphia signed a writ of election scheduling a special election to determine his replacement March 25th. Until then, the House will remain evenly split with 101 representatives on each side of the aisle. false full 341 9c0ba2f9-b5f2-44b4-a398-7bdb587b9415 Governor Shapiro ‘Ready to Work’ With Trump on ‘Aligned’ Priorities Gov. Josh Shapiro says he’s ready to work with President Donald Trump. The Democratic leader of Pennsylvania, where support for domestic energy production and a populist enthusiasm for the commander-in-chief resonates loudly, issued a statement Monday congratulating the new administration and pledging a cordial partnership, albeit conditionally. “As governor, I have a responsibility to serve the people of Pennsylvania – and I go to work every single day focused on making life better and delivering results for them,” he said. “Over the last two years, I’ve worked across the aisle – bringing Democrats and Republicans together – to solve problems, cut taxes and reduce costs, create real opportunity in our classrooms, invest in public safety, create jobs, and grow our economy.

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]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:50:44 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Gov. Josh Shapiro says he’s ready to work with President Donald Trump. The Democratic leader of Pennsylvania, where support for domestic energy production and a populist enthusiasm for the commander-in-chief resonates loudly, issued a statement Monday congratulating the new administration and pledging a cordial partnership, albeit conditionally. “As governor, I have a responsibility to serve the people of Pennsylvania – and I go to work every single day focused on making life better and delivering results for them,” he said. “Over the last two years, I’ve worked across the aisle – bringing Democrats and Republicans together – to solve problems, cut taxes and reduce costs, create real opportunity in our classrooms, invest in public safety, create jobs, and grow our economy.

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]]> Governor Shapiro ‘Ready to Work’ With Trump on ‘Aligned’ Priorities The Center Square 00:06:41 Gov. Josh Shapiro says he’s ready to work with President Donald Trump. The Democratic leader of Pennsylvania, where support for domestic energy production and a populist enthusiasm for the commander-in-chief resonates loudly, issued a statement Monday congratulating the new administration and pledging a cordial partnership, albeit conditionally. “As governor, I have a responsibility to serve the people of Pennsylvania – and I go to work every single day focused on making life better and delivering results for them,” he said. “Over the last two years, I’ve worked across the aisle – bringing Democrats and Republicans together – to solve problems, cut taxes and reduce costs, create real opportunity in our classrooms, invest in public safety, create jobs, and grow our economy. Gov. Josh Shapiro says he’s ready to work with President Donald Trump. The Democratic leader of Pennsylvania, where support for domestic energy production and a populist enthusiasm for the commander-in-chief resonates loudly, issued a statement Monday congratulating the new administration and pledging a cordial partnership, albeit conditionally. “As governor, I have a responsibility to serve the people of Pennsylvania – and I go to work every single day focused on making life better and delivering results for them,” he said. “Over the last two years, I’ve worked across the aisle – bringing Democrats and Republicans together – to solve problems, cut taxes and reduce costs, create real opportunity in our classrooms, invest in public safety, create jobs, and grow our economy. false full 340 42240054-89bc-4c20-9405-71d928c2975d Pennsylvania Spending on Policing Targets Several Problems (The Center Square) – Recruiting new police officers and supporting those already on the job in Pennsylvania remains a constant struggle. That’s why the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency backs local agencies as a way to boost hiring and retention. The latest recipient, Lock Haven City, accepted $14,000 in assistance from the commission in a news conference hosted Gov. Josh Shapiro, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Pennsylvania State Police Col. Christopher Paris to promote the administration’s law enforcement efforts. The sum awarded to Lock Haven will go toward hiring two new officers. It’s a portion of $3 million in grants awarded by the commission that went toward recruiting and training for 692 municipal law enforcement positions.

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]]> Sat, 18 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Recruiting new police officers and supporting those already on the job in Pennsylvania remains a constant struggle. That’s why the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency backs local agencies as a way to boost hiring and retention. The latest recipient, Lock Haven City, accepted $14,000 in assistance from the commission in a news conference hosted Gov. Josh Shapiro, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Pennsylvania State Police Col. Christopher Paris to promote the administration’s law enforcement efforts. The sum awarded to Lock Haven will go toward hiring two new officers. It’s a portion of $3 million in grants awarded by the commission that went toward recruiting and training for 692 municipal law enforcement positions.

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]]> Pennsylvania Spending on Policing Targets Several Problems The Center Square 00:06:27 (The Center Square) – Recruiting new police officers and supporting those already on the job in Pennsylvania remains a constant struggle. That’s why the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency backs local agencies as a way to boost hiring and retention. The latest recipient, Lock Haven City, accepted $14,000 in assistance from the commission in a news conference hosted Gov. Josh Shapiro, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Pennsylvania State Police Col. Christopher Paris to promote the administration’s law enforcement efforts. The sum awarded to Lock Haven will go toward hiring two new officers. It’s a portion of $3 million in grants awarded by the commission that went toward recruiting and training for 692 municipal law enforcement positions. (The Center Square) – Recruiting new police officers and supporting those already on the job in Pennsylvania remains a constant struggle. That’s why the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency backs local agencies as a way to boost hiring and retention. The latest recipient, Lock Haven City, accepted $14,000 in assistance from the commission in a news conference hosted Gov. Josh Shapiro, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Pennsylvania State Police Col. Christopher Paris to promote the administration’s law enforcement efforts. The sum awarded to Lock Haven will go toward hiring two new officers. It’s a portion of $3 million in grants awarded by the commission that went toward recruiting and training for 692 municipal law enforcement positions. false full 339 719cc505-1462-4de2-b74b-2d6aa5155ec1 Pennsylvania Invests Opioid Funds in Tri-County Behavioral Health Unit (The Center Square) – Doors have opened on Connections Emergency Behavioral Health Crisis Walk-in Center, a project with an investment of millions from the state in three central Pennsylvania counties. The center is the result of a joint effort between Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties leveraging funds from the state’s opioid settlement trust, a pool of more than $200 million paid largely by the “Big Four” pharmaceutical companies found responsible for contributing to Pennsylvania’s devastating drug crisis. The facility specializes in stabilizing people ages 14 and up who are experiencing mental health and substance abuse emergencies. Its staff provides an opportunity for people to receive help without calling 911.

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]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:20:08 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Doors have opened on Connections Emergency Behavioral Health Crisis Walk-in Center, a project with an investment of millions from the state in three central Pennsylvania counties. The center is the result of a joint effort between Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties leveraging funds from the state’s opioid settlement trust, a pool of more than $200 million paid largely by the “Big Four” pharmaceutical companies found responsible for contributing to Pennsylvania’s devastating drug crisis. The facility specializes in stabilizing people ages 14 and up who are experiencing mental health and substance abuse emergencies. Its staff provides an opportunity for people to receive help without calling 911.

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]]> Pennsylvania Invests Opioid Funds in Tri-County Behavioral Health Unit The Center Square 00:06:22 (The Center Square) – Doors have opened on Connections Emergency Behavioral Health Crisis Walk-in Center, a project with an investment of millions from the state in three central Pennsylvania counties. The center is the result of a joint effort between Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties leveraging funds from the state’s opioid settlement trust, a pool of more than $200 million paid largely by the “Big Four” pharmaceutical companies found responsible for contributing to Pennsylvania’s devastating drug crisis. The facility specializes in stabilizing people ages 14 and up who are experiencing mental health and substance abuse emergencies. Its staff provides an opportunity for people to receive help without calling 911. (The Center Square) – Doors have opened on Connections Emergency Behavioral Health Crisis Walk-in Center, a project with an investment of millions from the state in three central Pennsylvania counties. The center is the result of a joint effort between Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties leveraging funds from the state’s opioid settlement trust, a pool of more than $200 million paid largely by the “Big Four” pharmaceutical companies found responsible for contributing to Pennsylvania’s devastating drug crisis. The facility specializes in stabilizing people ages 14 and up who are experiencing mental health and substance abuse emergencies. Its staff provides an opportunity for people to receive help without calling 911. false full 338 06e75e34-0706-4a5e-bb4a-4e77feecd535 Governor Shapiro Could Support New U.S. Steel Buyout Offer (The Center Square) – A joint bid for U.S. Steel from two domestic rivals has the potential support of Gov. Josh Shapiro. In a statement to The Center Square on Monday, the governor’s office said Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves has made “meaningful commitments to Pennsylvania” in conversations about a formal offer the Ohio-based company plans to make with Nocur, a steel manufacturer headquartered in North Carolina. “Before the governor would even consider endorsing any potential deal, Cleveland-Cliffs needs to make a formal bid to buy U.S. Steel and present specific details on what it will do to protect Pennsylvania jobs for the long term,” said Manuel Bonder, Shapiro’s spokesman.

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]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – A joint bid for U.S. Steel from two domestic rivals has the potential support of Gov. Josh Shapiro. In a statement to The Center Square on Monday, the governor’s office said Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves has made “meaningful commitments to Pennsylvania” in conversations about a formal offer the Ohio-based company plans to make with Nocur, a steel manufacturer headquartered in North Carolina. “Before the governor would even consider endorsing any potential deal, Cleveland-Cliffs needs to make a formal bid to buy U.S. Steel and present specific details on what it will do to protect Pennsylvania jobs for the long term,” said Manuel Bonder, Shapiro’s spokesman.

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]]> Governor Shapiro Could Support New U.S. Steel Buyout Offer The Center Square 00:07:50 (The Center Square) – A joint bid for U.S. Steel from two domestic rivals has the potential support of Gov. Josh Shapiro. In a statement to The Center Square on Monday, the governor’s office said Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves has made “meaningful commitments to Pennsylvania” in conversations about a formal offer the Ohio-based company plans to make with Nocur, a steel manufacturer headquartered in North Carolina. “Before the governor would even consider endorsing any potential deal, Cleveland-Cliffs needs to make a formal bid to buy U.S. Steel and present specific details on what it will do to protect Pennsylvania jobs for the long term,” said Manuel Bonder, Shapiro’s spokesman. (The Center Square) – A joint bid for U.S. Steel from two domestic rivals has the potential support of Gov. Josh Shapiro. In a statement to The Center Square on Monday, the governor’s office said Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves has made “meaningful commitments to Pennsylvania” in conversations about a formal offer the Ohio-based company plans to make with Nocur, a steel manufacturer headquartered in North Carolina. “Before the governor would even consider endorsing any potential deal, Cleveland-Cliffs needs to make a formal bid to buy U.S. Steel and present specific details on what it will do to protect Pennsylvania jobs for the long term,” said Manuel Bonder, Shapiro’s spokesman. false full 337 127ae24c-1334-4342-ad7b-1bce035ea227 Report: Pennsylvania Third Best State to Raise a Family (The Center Square) — A new report published by ConsumerAffairs ranks Pennsylvania as the third best state for raising a family. The report ranked each state in affordability, safety, education, pediatric health care and quality of life. The combined metrics were used to determine the states' overall rankings. The score puts Pennsylvania in rarified air, behind only Maine and Vermont, while southwestern states California, Texas and New Mexico bottom out the list. Notably, Pennsylvania is the only state for which the report calls out political leadership or specific legislation, citing last year’s $1.11 billion increase to the state’s education budget.

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]]> Sat, 11 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) — A new report published by ConsumerAffairs ranks Pennsylvania as the third best state for raising a family. The report ranked each state in affordability, safety, education, pediatric health care and quality of life. The combined metrics were used to determine the states' overall rankings. The score puts Pennsylvania in rarified air, behind only Maine and Vermont, while southwestern states California, Texas and New Mexico bottom out the list. Notably, Pennsylvania is the only state for which the report calls out political leadership or specific legislation, citing last year’s $1.11 billion increase to the state’s education budget.

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]]> Report: Pennsylvania Third Best State to Raise a Family The Center Square 00:04:55 (The Center Square) — A new report published by ConsumerAffairs ranks Pennsylvania as the third best state for raising a family. The report ranked each state in affordability, safety, education, pediatric health care and quality of life. The combined metrics were used to determine the states' overall rankings. The score puts Pennsylvania in rarified air, behind only Maine and Vermont, while southwestern states California, Texas and New Mexico bottom out the list. Notably, Pennsylvania is the only state for which the report calls out political leadership or specific legislation, citing last year’s $1.11 billion increase to the state’s education budget. (The Center Square) — A new report published by ConsumerAffairs ranks Pennsylvania as the third best state for raising a family. The report ranked each state in affordability, safety, education, pediatric health care and quality of life. The combined metrics were used to determine the states' overall rankings. The score puts Pennsylvania in rarified air, behind only Maine and Vermont, while southwestern states California, Texas and New Mexico bottom out the list. Notably, Pennsylvania is the only state for which the report calls out political leadership or specific legislation, citing last year’s $1.11 billion increase to the state’s education budget. false full 336 4c116e20-acf6-429e-8c44-10ab5fe7866f Governor Shapiro Challenged to Back U.S. Steel Lawsuit or Lose to Ohio (The Center Square) – Gov. Josh Shapiro faces a new challenge after the White House blocked U.S. Steel’s overseas acquisition. Join the lawsuit the company filed alongside its would-be Japanese-owned buyer, Nippon Steel, and make sure Pennsylvania doesn’t lose more jobs to “friggin’ Ohio.” Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward threw down the gauntlet Monday during the Marty Griffin show on KDKA radio, referencing the governor’s infamous quote during his budget address in February 2024: build an economy that puts the Buckeye State’s to shame. According to Ward, this could happen because the collapse of the deal on Friday leaves the backdoor open for domestic buyers – namely Ohio-based Cleveland-Cliffs, which offered to acquire U.S. Steel in July 2023 for less than half of the $14.9 billion Nippon bid.

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]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Gov. Josh Shapiro faces a new challenge after the White House blocked U.S. Steel’s overseas acquisition. Join the lawsuit the company filed alongside its would-be Japanese-owned buyer, Nippon Steel, and make sure Pennsylvania doesn’t lose more jobs to “friggin’ Ohio.” Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward threw down the gauntlet Monday during the Marty Griffin show on KDKA radio, referencing the governor’s infamous quote during his budget address in February 2024: build an economy that puts the Buckeye State’s to shame. According to Ward, this could happen because the collapse of the deal on Friday leaves the backdoor open for domestic buyers – namely Ohio-based Cleveland-Cliffs, which offered to acquire U.S. Steel in July 2023 for less than half of the $14.9 billion Nippon bid.

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]]> Governor Shapiro Challenged to Back U.S. Steel Lawsuit or Lose to Ohio The Center Square 00:10:46 (The Center Square) – Gov. Josh Shapiro faces a new challenge after the White House blocked U.S. Steel’s overseas acquisition. Join the lawsuit the company filed alongside its would-be Japanese-owned buyer, Nippon Steel, and make sure Pennsylvania doesn’t lose more jobs to “friggin’ Ohio.” Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward threw down the gauntlet Monday during the Marty Griffin show on KDKA radio, referencing the governor’s infamous quote during his budget address in February 2024: build an economy that puts the Buckeye State’s to shame. According to Ward, this could happen because the collapse of the deal on Friday leaves the backdoor open for domestic buyers – namely Ohio-based Cleveland-Cliffs, which offered to acquire U.S. Steel in July 2023 for less than half of the $14.9 billion Nippon bid. (The Center Square) – Gov. Josh Shapiro faces a new challenge after the White House blocked U.S. Steel’s overseas acquisition. Join the lawsuit the company filed alongside its would-be Japanese-owned buyer, Nippon Steel, and make sure Pennsylvania doesn’t lose more jobs to “friggin’ Ohio.” Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward threw down the gauntlet Monday during the Marty Griffin show on KDKA radio, referencing the governor’s infamous quote during his budget address in February 2024: build an economy that puts the Buckeye State’s to shame. According to Ward, this could happen because the collapse of the deal on Friday leaves the backdoor open for domestic buyers – namely Ohio-based Cleveland-Cliffs, which offered to acquire U.S. Steel in July 2023 for less than half of the $14.9 billion Nippon bid. false full 335 0e629ba3-cb2c-4eae-a7a6-af0e65c96adb Evenly Divided Pennsylvania House Sets Tone of Bipartisanship (The Center Square) – One member down, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives struck an, at times, somber yet congenial bipartisan tone as they opened the 209th legislative session. Rep. Matt Gergley, D-McKeesport, remains hospitalized in Allegheny County following a medical emergency he suffered over the holiday, leaving the chamber evenly split with 101 members on each side of the aisle. Nevertheless, the election and appointments of leadership roles went off without a hitch. After a tied first round of voting for Speaker of the House, Minority Leader Rep. Jesse Topper, R-Bedford, removed his name from the running, clearing the way for Democrats to re-elect Rep. Joanna McClinton, D-Philadelphia, the first woman to have served in the role.

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]]> Thu, 9 Jan 2025 18:45:31 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – One member down, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives struck an, at times, somber yet congenial bipartisan tone as they opened the 209th legislative session. Rep. Matt Gergley, D-McKeesport, remains hospitalized in Allegheny County following a medical emergency he suffered over the holiday, leaving the chamber evenly split with 101 members on each side of the aisle. Nevertheless, the election and appointments of leadership roles went off without a hitch. After a tied first round of voting for Speaker of the House, Minority Leader Rep. Jesse Topper, R-Bedford, removed his name from the running, clearing the way for Democrats to re-elect Rep. Joanna McClinton, D-Philadelphia, the first woman to have served in the role.

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]]> Evenly Divided Pennsylvania House Sets Tone of Bipartisanship The Center Square 00:03:28 (The Center Square) – One member down, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives struck an, at times, somber yet congenial bipartisan tone as they opened the 209th legislative session. Rep. Matt Gergley, D-McKeesport, remains hospitalized in Allegheny County following a medical emergency he suffered over the holiday, leaving the chamber evenly split with 101 members on each side of the aisle. Nevertheless, the election and appointments of leadership roles went off without a hitch. After a tied first round of voting for Speaker of the House, Minority Leader Rep. Jesse Topper, R-Bedford, removed his name from the running, clearing the way for Democrats to re-elect Rep. Joanna McClinton, D-Philadelphia, the first woman to have served in the role. (The Center Square) – One member down, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives struck an, at times, somber yet congenial bipartisan tone as they opened the 209th legislative session. Rep. Matt Gergley, D-McKeesport, remains hospitalized in Allegheny County following a medical emergency he suffered over the holiday, leaving the chamber evenly split with 101 members on each side of the aisle. Nevertheless, the election and appointments of leadership roles went off without a hitch. After a tied first round of voting for Speaker of the House, Minority Leader Rep. Jesse Topper, R-Bedford, removed his name from the running, clearing the way for Democrats to re-elect Rep. Joanna McClinton, D-Philadelphia, the first woman to have served in the role. false full 334 e2004855-c789-49be-bb98-93729d6a42b4 Legislators Call for Pennsylvania to Join States Raising Minimum Wage (The Center Square) – Twenty-one states across the US are raising the minimum wage in 2025. Pennsylvania Democrats would like to see the commonwealth soon join their ranks. Sen. Art Haywood, D-Philadelphia, joined legislators and representatives from the business community in Lancaster to draw attention to the state’s flagging $7.25 minimum. “We are here on New Year’s Eve for a reason,” said Sen.-Elect Patty Kim, D-Harrisburg, citing the increases that will take effect tomorrow in other states. “Unfortunately, Pennsylvania has not made the list” Kim was among leaders who saw a bill raising the wage through the House last year. The effort ended when it reached the Republican-controlled Senate.

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]]> Fri, 3 Jan 2025 18:59:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Twenty-one states across the US are raising the minimum wage in 2025. Pennsylvania Democrats would like to see the commonwealth soon join their ranks. Sen. Art Haywood, D-Philadelphia, joined legislators and representatives from the business community in Lancaster to draw attention to the state’s flagging $7.25 minimum. “We are here on New Year’s Eve for a reason,” said Sen.-Elect Patty Kim, D-Harrisburg, citing the increases that will take effect tomorrow in other states. “Unfortunately, Pennsylvania has not made the list” Kim was among leaders who saw a bill raising the wage through the House last year. The effort ended when it reached the Republican-controlled Senate.

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]]> Legislators Call for Pennsylvania to Join States Raising Minimum Wage The Center Square 00:04:56 (The Center Square) – Twenty-one states across the US are raising the minimum wage in 2025. Pennsylvania Democrats would like to see the commonwealth soon join their ranks. Sen. Art Haywood, D-Philadelphia, joined legislators and representatives from the business community in Lancaster to draw attention to the state’s flagging $7.25 minimum. “We are here on New Year’s Eve for a reason,” said Sen.-Elect Patty Kim, D-Harrisburg, citing the increases that will take effect tomorrow in other states. “Unfortunately, Pennsylvania has not made the list” Kim was among leaders who saw a bill raising the wage through the House last year. The effort ended when it reached the Republican-controlled Senate. (The Center Square) – Twenty-one states across the US are raising the minimum wage in 2025. Pennsylvania Democrats would like to see the commonwealth soon join their ranks. Sen. Art Haywood, D-Philadelphia, joined legislators and representatives from the business community in Lancaster to draw attention to the state’s flagging $7.25 minimum. “We are here on New Year’s Eve for a reason,” said Sen.-Elect Patty Kim, D-Harrisburg, citing the increases that will take effect tomorrow in other states. “Unfortunately, Pennsylvania has not made the list” Kim was among leaders who saw a bill raising the wage through the House last year. The effort ended when it reached the Republican-controlled Senate. false full 333 8de9e274-8884-4397-8917-c8e4b8483738 Governor Shapiro Files Complaint About Higher Energy Prices (The Center Square) – Sixty-five million people turn the lights on every day thanks in large part to the oversight of the nation’s largest power grid operator, PJM. Thirteen states, including Pennsylvania, plus Washington D.C., rely on the century-old organization to manage the flow of power across the system minute-by-minute, as well as plan for future electricity needs — like more power to supply data centers, electric vehicle charging stations, and energy storage for solar and wind farms. PJM, however, can only plan within the parameters set by state and federal governments. 

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]]> Thu, 2 Jan 2025 19:54:15 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Sixty-five million people turn the lights on every day thanks in large part to the oversight of the nation’s largest power grid operator, PJM. Thirteen states, including Pennsylvania, plus Washington D.C., rely on the century-old organization to manage the flow of power across the system minute-by-minute, as well as plan for future electricity needs — like more power to supply data centers, electric vehicle charging stations, and energy storage for solar and wind farms. PJM, however, can only plan within the parameters set by state and federal governments. 

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]]> Governor Shapiro Files Complaint About Higher Energy Prices The Center Square 00:08:28 (The Center Square) – Sixty-five million people turn the lights on every day thanks in large part to the oversight of the nation’s largest power grid operator, PJM. Thirteen states, including Pennsylvania, plus Washington D.C., rely on the century-old organization to manage the flow of power across the system minute-by-minute, as well as plan for future electricity needs — like more power to supply data centers, electric vehicle charging stations, and energy storage for solar and wind farms. PJM, however, can only plan within the parameters set by state and federal governments. (The Center Square) – Sixty-five million people turn the lights on every day thanks in large part to the oversight of the nation’s largest power grid operator, PJM. Thirteen states, including Pennsylvania, plus Washington D.C., rely on the century-old organization to manage the flow of power across the system minute-by-minute, as well as plan for future electricity needs — like more power to supply data centers, electric vehicle charging stations, and energy storage for solar and wind farms. PJM, however, can only plan within the parameters set by state and federal governments. false full 332 5fce7cb1-abbe-42fc-abc6-2f4ea5620d14 Pennsylvania 2024 Year in Review: Elections, U.S. Steel, & More The Center Square's Pennsylvania 2024 Year in Review including the election, big legislative accomplishments, & the potential buyout of U.S. Steel.

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]]> Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ The Center Square's Pennsylvania 2024 Year in Review including the election, big legislative accomplishments, & the potential buyout of U.S. Steel.

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]]> Pennsylvania 2024 Year in Review: Elections, U.S. Steel, & More The Center Square 00:10:08 The Center Square's Pennsylvania 2024 Year in Review including the election, big legislative accomplishments, & the potential buyout of U.S. Steel. The Center Square's Pennsylvania 2024 Year in Review including the election, big legislative accomplishments, & the potential buyout of U.S. Steel. false full 331 222d81eb-bb07-4f54-9f1f-37870790b195 New Round of Federal Funding Open for Rural Pennsylvania Health Initiatives (The Center Square) – Maternal health care, obesity, dental care, and substance use disorders are just a handful of crises facing health care providers in rural parts of the state. “Rural health care in Pennsylvania faces some very unique challenges specific to its population and location,” Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, in a policy meeting earlier this year. Rural communities have faced increasing isolation as local health care providers shutter their doors and costly travel to regional medical centers deters many from seeking routine screenings and recommended follow-up care. Meanwhile, many face limited access to the basics required for good preventative care, like nutritious food and health education.

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]]> Sat, 21 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Maternal health care, obesity, dental care, and substance use disorders are just a handful of crises facing health care providers in rural parts of the state. “Rural health care in Pennsylvania faces some very unique challenges specific to its population and location,” Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, in a policy meeting earlier this year. Rural communities have faced increasing isolation as local health care providers shutter their doors and costly travel to regional medical centers deters many from seeking routine screenings and recommended follow-up care. Meanwhile, many face limited access to the basics required for good preventative care, like nutritious food and health education.

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]]> New Round of Federal Funding Open for Rural Pennsylvania Health Initiatives The Center Square 00:03:38 (The Center Square) – Maternal health care, obesity, dental care, and substance use disorders are just a handful of crises facing health care providers in rural parts of the state. “Rural health care in Pennsylvania faces some very unique challenges specific to its population and location,” Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, in a policy meeting earlier this year. Rural communities have faced increasing isolation as local health care providers shutter their doors and costly travel to regional medical centers deters many from seeking routine screenings and recommended follow-up care. Meanwhile, many face limited access to the basics required for good preventative care, like nutritious food and health education. (The Center Square) – Maternal health care, obesity, dental care, and substance use disorders are just a handful of crises facing health care providers in rural parts of the state. “Rural health care in Pennsylvania faces some very unique challenges specific to its population and location,” Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, in a policy meeting earlier this year. Rural communities have faced increasing isolation as local health care providers shutter their doors and costly travel to regional medical centers deters many from seeking routine screenings and recommended follow-up care. Meanwhile, many face limited access to the basics required for good preventative care, like nutritious food and health education. false full 330 eb5b9093-3688-470e-be78-ce965fad064f Pennsylvania Charter CTE Track Tackles Teacher Shortage (The Center Square) – The teacher shortage in Pennsylvania has reached a critical point. While a large cohort of educators heads toward retirement, the state has been struggling to attract new talent into the field, resulting in an a deficit of over 4,400 teachers in the 2022-2023 school year alone. That's why the public Insight PA Cyber Charter School is answering the call to use their Career and Technical Education, or CTE, programming to guide interested students toward teaching careers and to address the 70% decline in new certifications over the past decade.

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]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 21:19:25 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – The teacher shortage in Pennsylvania has reached a critical point. While a large cohort of educators heads toward retirement, the state has been struggling to attract new talent into the field, resulting in an a deficit of over 4,400 teachers in the 2022-2023 school year alone. That's why the public Insight PA Cyber Charter School is answering the call to use their Career and Technical Education, or CTE, programming to guide interested students toward teaching careers and to address the 70% decline in new certifications over the past decade.

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]]> Pennsylvania Charter CTE Track Tackles Teacher Shortage The Center Square 00:04:05 (The Center Square) – The teacher shortage in Pennsylvania has reached a critical point. While a large cohort of educators heads toward retirement, the state has been struggling to attract new talent into the field, resulting in an a deficit of over 4,400 teachers in the 2022-2023 school year alone. That's why the public Insight PA Cyber Charter School is answering the call to use their Career and Technical Education, or CTE, programming to guide interested students toward teaching careers and to address the 70% decline in new certifications over the past decade. (The Center Square) – The teacher shortage in Pennsylvania has reached a critical point. While a large cohort of educators heads toward retirement, the state has been struggling to attract new talent into the field, resulting in an a deficit of over 4,400 teachers in the 2022-2023 school year alone. That's why the public Insight PA Cyber Charter School is answering the call to use their Career and Technical Education, or CTE, programming to guide interested students toward teaching careers and to address the 70% decline in new certifications over the past decade. false full 329 343f4ca7-63e3-4078-be0e-8fe5f8785e83 Biden’s Clemency for Kids-For-Cash Judge Undeserved, Some Pennsylvanians Say (The Center Square) - By commuting the sentences of 1,500 people who were released to home confinement during the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Joe Biden drew the ire of many Pennsylvanians who were affected by what became known as the “kids for cash” scandal in Luzerne County. “It is truly disheartening to see a national leader on criminal justice issues for decades so wantonly undermine the rule of equal justice in his waning days,” said Sen. Lisa Baker, R-Dallas. Michael Conahan was one of two judges accused of receiving kickbacks in exchange for sending juvenile offenders to two private prisons. He received a prison sentence of 17.5 years in 2011, which has now ended over two years early in the largest single-day act of clemency issued by a president.

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]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:34:44 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) - By commuting the sentences of 1,500 people who were released to home confinement during the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Joe Biden drew the ire of many Pennsylvanians who were affected by what became known as the “kids for cash” scandal in Luzerne County. “It is truly disheartening to see a national leader on criminal justice issues for decades so wantonly undermine the rule of equal justice in his waning days,” said Sen. Lisa Baker, R-Dallas. Michael Conahan was one of two judges accused of receiving kickbacks in exchange for sending juvenile offenders to two private prisons. He received a prison sentence of 17.5 years in 2011, which has now ended over two years early in the largest single-day act of clemency issued by a president.

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]]> Biden’s Clemency for Kids-For-Cash Judge Undeserved, Some Pennsylvanians Say The Center Square 00:04:43 (The Center Square) - By commuting the sentences of 1,500 people who were released to home confinement during the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Joe Biden drew the ire of many Pennsylvanians who were affected by what became known as the “kids for cash” scandal in Luzerne County. “It is truly disheartening to see a national leader on criminal justice issues for decades so wantonly undermine the rule of equal justice in his waning days,” said Sen. Lisa Baker, R-Dallas. Michael Conahan was one of two judges accused of receiving kickbacks in exchange for sending juvenile offenders to two private prisons. He received a prison sentence of 17.5 years in 2011, which has now ended over two years early in the largest single-day act of clemency issued by a president. (The Center Square) - By commuting the sentences of 1,500 people who were released to home confinement during the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Joe Biden drew the ire of many Pennsylvanians who were affected by what became known as the “kids for cash” scandal in Luzerne County. “It is truly disheartening to see a national leader on criminal justice issues for decades so wantonly undermine the rule of equal justice in his waning days,” said Sen. Lisa Baker, R-Dallas. Michael Conahan was one of two judges accused of receiving kickbacks in exchange for sending juvenile offenders to two private prisons. He received a prison sentence of 17.5 years in 2011, which has now ended over two years early in the largest single-day act of clemency issued by a president. false full 328 cf32a986-3bfc-43e6-98a4-4360207ef7c0 Report: Pennsylvania Worst State for Litigation Bloat (The Center Square) – The American Tort Reform Foundation has labeled Pennsylvania as the nation’s worst “Judicial Hellhole” in a new report. “Lawsuit abuse in the City of Brotherly Love has reached a fever pitch with nuclear verdicts,” claims the foundation, suggesting that “eye-popping nine-figure damage awards were issued without hardly a thought.” In making its case against the commonwealth, the group highlights huge sums awarded in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and recent decisions by the state’s Supreme Court which open the door both for increased litigation and higher claims for damages.

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]]> Sat, 14 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – The American Tort Reform Foundation has labeled Pennsylvania as the nation’s worst “Judicial Hellhole” in a new report. “Lawsuit abuse in the City of Brotherly Love has reached a fever pitch with nuclear verdicts,” claims the foundation, suggesting that “eye-popping nine-figure damage awards were issued without hardly a thought.” In making its case against the commonwealth, the group highlights huge sums awarded in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and recent decisions by the state’s Supreme Court which open the door both for increased litigation and higher claims for damages.

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]]> Report: Pennsylvania Worst State for Litigation Bloat The Center Square 00:05:21 (The Center Square) – The American Tort Reform Foundation has labeled Pennsylvania as the nation’s worst “Judicial Hellhole” in a new report. “Lawsuit abuse in the City of Brotherly Love has reached a fever pitch with nuclear verdicts,” claims the foundation, suggesting that “eye-popping nine-figure damage awards were issued without hardly a thought.” In making its case against the commonwealth, the group highlights huge sums awarded in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and recent decisions by the state’s Supreme Court which open the door both for increased litigation and higher claims for damages. (The Center Square) – The American Tort Reform Foundation has labeled Pennsylvania as the nation’s worst “Judicial Hellhole” in a new report. “Lawsuit abuse in the City of Brotherly Love has reached a fever pitch with nuclear verdicts,” claims the foundation, suggesting that “eye-popping nine-figure damage awards were issued without hardly a thought.” In making its case against the commonwealth, the group highlights huge sums awarded in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and recent decisions by the state’s Supreme Court which open the door both for increased litigation and higher claims for damages. false full 327 2b9802bd-707f-4319-ba35-85a24b5315f1 Gov. Shapiro: UnitedHealthcare Shooter ‘Not a Hero’ (The Center Square) – The manhunt for the person who gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan sidewalk five days ago ended at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pa. Described as a “vigilante” jaded by the commercial health insurance industry, Gov. Josh Shapiro said online support for the accused, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, leaves him sickened. “I have no tolerance nor should anyone for one man using an illegal ghost gun to murder someone because he thinks his opinion matters most,” he said during a Monday evening news conference in Hollidaysburg. “This killer is not a hero. He should not be hailed.”

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]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – The manhunt for the person who gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan sidewalk five days ago ended at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pa. Described as a “vigilante” jaded by the commercial health insurance industry, Gov. Josh Shapiro said online support for the accused, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, leaves him sickened. “I have no tolerance nor should anyone for one man using an illegal ghost gun to murder someone because he thinks his opinion matters most,” he said during a Monday evening news conference in Hollidaysburg. “This killer is not a hero. He should not be hailed.”

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]]> Gov. Shapiro: UnitedHealthcare Shooter ‘Not a Hero’ The Center Square 00:08:35 (The Center Square) – The manhunt for the person who gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan sidewalk five days ago ended at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pa. Described as a “vigilante” jaded by the commercial health insurance industry, Gov. Josh Shapiro said online support for the accused, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, leaves him sickened. “I have no tolerance nor should anyone for one man using an illegal ghost gun to murder someone because he thinks his opinion matters most,” he said during a Monday evening news conference in Hollidaysburg. “This killer is not a hero. He should not be hailed.” (The Center Square) – The manhunt for the person who gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan sidewalk five days ago ended at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pa. Described as a “vigilante” jaded by the commercial health insurance industry, Gov. Josh Shapiro said online support for the accused, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, leaves him sickened. “I have no tolerance nor should anyone for one man using an illegal ghost gun to murder someone because he thinks his opinion matters most,” he said during a Monday evening news conference in Hollidaysburg. “This killer is not a hero. He should not be hailed.” false full 326 f92a1f1f-332c-42ab-b964-de0fd90af871 Pennsylvania Bill Targets ‘Rogue’ Officials After U.S. Senate Recount Dust-up (The Center Square) – Local officials caught defying Pennsylvania election law may find themselves without a job. Rep. Joe D’Orsie, R-York, is drafting legislation that would give the state House the power to remove county and municipal officials from office. It’s similar to the impeachment process and would ultimately require voter approval. D’Orsie and other members of the Pennsylvania Freedom Caucus back the bill after Bucks County Commissioners voted to count roughly 400 ballots with dating errors amid a razor-thin race between incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. and his Republican challenger Dave McCormick.

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]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:51:10 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Local officials caught defying Pennsylvania election law may find themselves without a job. Rep. Joe D’Orsie, R-York, is drafting legislation that would give the state House the power to remove county and municipal officials from office. It’s similar to the impeachment process and would ultimately require voter approval. D’Orsie and other members of the Pennsylvania Freedom Caucus back the bill after Bucks County Commissioners voted to count roughly 400 ballots with dating errors amid a razor-thin race between incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. and his Republican challenger Dave McCormick.

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]]> Pennsylvania Bill Targets ‘Rogue’ Officials After U.S. Senate Recount Dust-up The Center Square 00:11:35 (The Center Square) – Local officials caught defying Pennsylvania election law may find themselves without a job. Rep. Joe D’Orsie, R-York, is drafting legislation that would give the state House the power to remove county and municipal officials from office. It’s similar to the impeachment process and would ultimately require voter approval. D’Orsie and other members of the Pennsylvania Freedom Caucus back the bill after Bucks County Commissioners voted to count roughly 400 ballots with dating errors amid a razor-thin race between incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. and his Republican challenger Dave McCormick. (The Center Square) – Local officials caught defying Pennsylvania election law may find themselves without a job. Rep. Joe D’Orsie, R-York, is drafting legislation that would give the state House the power to remove county and municipal officials from office. It’s similar to the impeachment process and would ultimately require voter approval. D’Orsie and other members of the Pennsylvania Freedom Caucus back the bill after Bucks County Commissioners voted to count roughly 400 ballots with dating errors amid a razor-thin race between incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. and his Republican challenger Dave McCormick. false full 325 ffb596b8-04d0-4439-8353-427697cfb223 Rural Barriers to Domestic Violence Reporting in Pennsylvania (The Center Square) – In a report issued by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, disparities in domestic violence reporting between rural and urban communities reveal stark differences in the experiences of survivors. The study, conducted by Dr. Emily Strohacker at Penn State Harrisburg, surveyed and interviewed survivors across the commonwealth, primarily identified through victim service organizations. "Victims of domestic violence in rural areas face barriers to getting help that are unique,” said Susan Higginbotham, CEO of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence. “Feelings of fear, embarrassment, and shame are common, and many rural cases are not reported because victims worry that other people in their small communities will learn about their abuse.”

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]]> Sat, 7 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – In a report issued by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, disparities in domestic violence reporting between rural and urban communities reveal stark differences in the experiences of survivors. The study, conducted by Dr. Emily Strohacker at Penn State Harrisburg, surveyed and interviewed survivors across the commonwealth, primarily identified through victim service organizations. "Victims of domestic violence in rural areas face barriers to getting help that are unique,” said Susan Higginbotham, CEO of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence. “Feelings of fear, embarrassment, and shame are common, and many rural cases are not reported because victims worry that other people in their small communities will learn about their abuse.”

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]]> Rural Barriers to Domestic Violence Reporting in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:04:04 (The Center Square) – In a report issued by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, disparities in domestic violence reporting between rural and urban communities reveal stark differences in the experiences of survivors. The study, conducted by Dr. Emily Strohacker at Penn State Harrisburg, surveyed and interviewed survivors across the commonwealth, primarily identified through victim service organizations. "Victims of domestic violence in rural areas face barriers to getting help that are unique,” said Susan Higginbotham, CEO of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence. “Feelings of fear, embarrassment, and shame are common, and many rural cases are not reported because victims worry that other people in their small communities will learn about their abuse.” (The Center Square) – In a report issued by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, disparities in domestic violence reporting between rural and urban communities reveal stark differences in the experiences of survivors. The study, conducted by Dr. Emily Strohacker at Penn State Harrisburg, surveyed and interviewed survivors across the commonwealth, primarily identified through victim service organizations. "Victims of domestic violence in rural areas face barriers to getting help that are unique,” said Susan Higginbotham, CEO of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence. “Feelings of fear, embarrassment, and shame are common, and many rural cases are not reported because victims worry that other people in their small communities will learn about their abuse.” false full 324 bc3d1684-d7bf-4e47-a146-7ce7b68362e1 Pittsburgh School Closure Plan Raises Questions for Parents (The Center Square) – Some Pittsburgh residents may feel déjà vu as the city’s public school system considers yet another plan to close buildings and redistribute many of its 20,000 students. Though many see the district as overspending and underperforming, the strategy of reconfiguring schools also raises questions among parents who say similar attempts over the last 20 years didn’t pan out. Faced with declining enrollment and expensive facility upkeep, the district contracted Educational Resource Strategies, a non-profit organization, to reimagine the district’s operations. In the current model, the district’s 60 buildings have a 53% utilization rate.

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]]> Fri, 6 Dec 2024 19:05:34 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ (The Center Square) – Some Pittsburgh residents may feel déjà vu as the city’s public school system considers yet another plan to close buildings and redistribute many of its 20,000 students. Though many see the district as overspending and underperforming, the strategy of reconfiguring schools also raises questions among parents who say similar attempts over the last 20 years didn’t pan out. Faced with declining enrollment and expensive facility upkeep, the district contracted Educational Resource Strategies, a non-profit organization, to reimagine the district’s operations. In the current model, the district’s 60 buildings have a 53% utilization rate.

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]]> Pittsburgh School Closure Plan Raises Questions for Parents The Center Square 00:04:15 (The Center Square) – Some Pittsburgh residents may feel déjà vu as the city’s public school system considers yet another plan to close buildings and redistribute many of its 20,000 students. Though many see the district as overspending and underperforming, the strategy of reconfiguring schools also raises questions among parents who say similar attempts over the last 20 years didn’t pan out. Faced with declining enrollment and expensive facility upkeep, the district contracted Educational Resource Strategies, a non-profit organization, to reimagine the district’s operations. In the current model, the district’s 60 buildings have a 53% utilization rate. (The Center Square) – Some Pittsburgh residents may feel déjà vu as the city’s public school system considers yet another plan to close buildings and redistribute many of its 20,000 students. Though many see the district as overspending and underperforming, the strategy of reconfiguring schools also raises questions among parents who say similar attempts over the last 20 years didn’t pan out. Faced with declining enrollment and expensive facility upkeep, the district contracted Educational Resource Strategies, a non-profit organization, to reimagine the district’s operations. In the current model, the district’s 60 buildings have a 53% utilization rate. false full 323 3d992e3f-0bb1-4b35-80d2-f084f11bea84 Trump Still Against Pittsburgh Based U.S. Steel Overseas Buyout A controversial $14.9 billion overseas buyout of the iconic U.S. Steel company based in Pittsburgh still doesn’t have Donald Trump’s support. On Tuesday, the president-elect reaffirmed his vow to block the deal with Japanese-based Nippon Steel, upholding the same promise given by the Biden administration earlier this year. Instead, Trump says, stronger tariffs will save the company from shuttering its headquarters in the eponymous Steel City and moving further south.

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]]> Thu, 5 Dec 2024 18:16:33 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A controversial $14.9 billion overseas buyout of the iconic U.S. Steel company based in Pittsburgh still doesn’t have Donald Trump’s support. On Tuesday, the president-elect reaffirmed his vow to block the deal with Japanese-based Nippon Steel, upholding the same promise given by the Biden administration earlier this year. Instead, Trump says, stronger tariffs will save the company from shuttering its headquarters in the eponymous Steel City and moving further south.

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]]> Trump Still Against Pittsburgh Based U.S. Steel Overseas Buyout The Center Square 00:08:05 A controversial $14.9 billion overseas buyout of the iconic U.S. Steel company based in Pittsburgh still doesn’t have Donald Trump’s support. On Tuesday, the president-elect reaffirmed his vow to block the deal with Japanese-based Nippon Steel, upholding the same promise given by the Biden administration earlier this year. Instead, Trump says, stronger tariffs will save the company from shuttering its headquarters in the eponymous Steel City and moving further south. A controversial $14.9 billion overseas buyout of the iconic U.S. Steel company based in Pittsburgh still doesn’t have Donald Trump’s support. On Tuesday, the president-elect reaffirmed his vow to block the deal with Japanese-based Nippon Steel, upholding the same promise given by the Biden administration earlier this year. Instead, Trump says, stronger tariffs will save the company from shuttering its headquarters in the eponymous Steel City and moving further south. false full 322 e3be6995-5f50-4826-86d1-3e78c2926665 Pennsylvania Mass Transit’s Mass State Funding State government covers more than half of operational costs for mass transit systems in Pennsylvania’s largest cities. Notably, it’s not rider fares or contributions from local taxing authorities. In 2022, the latter represented just 7.5% of funding for both SEPTA in the Philadelphia region and the Pittsburgh Transit Authority, which operates 300 miles to the west in Allegheny County. This stands in stark contrast to systems in Boston, Chicago and New York City, where state governments pay between 9% and 30%. The data, compiled by the Commonwealth Foundation, a conservative think tank based in Harrisburg, raises questions about the amount Pennsylvania spends to prop up its own mass transit systems.

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]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:51:43 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ State government covers more than half of operational costs for mass transit systems in Pennsylvania’s largest cities. Notably, it’s not rider fares or contributions from local taxing authorities. In 2022, the latter represented just 7.5% of funding for both SEPTA in the Philadelphia region and the Pittsburgh Transit Authority, which operates 300 miles to the west in Allegheny County. This stands in stark contrast to systems in Boston, Chicago and New York City, where state governments pay between 9% and 30%. The data, compiled by the Commonwealth Foundation, a conservative think tank based in Harrisburg, raises questions about the amount Pennsylvania spends to prop up its own mass transit systems.

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]]> Pennsylvania Mass Transit’s Mass State Funding The Center Square 00:09:06 State government covers more than half of operational costs for mass transit systems in Pennsylvania’s largest cities. Notably, it’s not rider fares or contributions from local taxing authorities. In 2022, the latter represented just 7.5% of funding for both SEPTA in the Philadelphia region and the Pittsburgh Transit Authority, which operates 300 miles to the west in Allegheny County. This stands in stark contrast to systems in Boston, Chicago and New York City, where state governments pay between 9% and 30%. The data, compiled by the Commonwealth Foundation, a conservative think tank based in Harrisburg, raises questions about the amount Pennsylvania spends to prop up its own mass transit systems. State government covers more than half of operational costs for mass transit systems in Pennsylvania’s largest cities. Notably, it’s not rider fares or contributions from local taxing authorities. In 2022, the latter represented just 7.5% of funding for both SEPTA in the Philadelphia region and the Pittsburgh Transit Authority, which operates 300 miles to the west in Allegheny County. This stands in stark contrast to systems in Boston, Chicago and New York City, where state governments pay between 9% and 30%. The data, compiled by the Commonwealth Foundation, a conservative think tank based in Harrisburg, raises questions about the amount Pennsylvania spends to prop up its own mass transit systems. false full 321 e383cacd-f312-46b2-a9c4-6d9947f1f4b9 Pennsylvania Supreme Court Shoots Down Undated Ballots, Again Pennsylvania's state Supreme Court told counties on Monday that ballots with dating errors cannot be counted as valid. The emergency order comes after elected officials in Bucks, Centre, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties overlooked the deficiencies, in violation of a previous high court ruling that said doing so was against state election law. The 4-3 order comes four days after the state and national Republican Party filed for extraordinary relief over the counting of undated and misdated ballots as election workers begin a recount in the U.S. Senate race.

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]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania's state Supreme Court told counties on Monday that ballots with dating errors cannot be counted as valid. The emergency order comes after elected officials in Bucks, Centre, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties overlooked the deficiencies, in violation of a previous high court ruling that said doing so was against state election law. The 4-3 order comes four days after the state and national Republican Party filed for extraordinary relief over the counting of undated and misdated ballots as election workers begin a recount in the U.S. Senate race.

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]]> Pennsylvania Supreme Court Shoots Down Undated Ballots, Again The Center Square 00:08:03 Pennsylvania's state Supreme Court told counties on Monday that ballots with dating errors cannot be counted as valid. The emergency order comes after elected officials in Bucks, Centre, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties overlooked the deficiencies, in violation of a previous high court ruling that said doing so was against state election law. The 4-3 order comes four days after the state and national Republican Party filed for extraordinary relief over the counting of undated and misdated ballots as election workers begin a recount in the U.S. Senate race. Pennsylvania's state Supreme Court told counties on Monday that ballots with dating errors cannot be counted as valid. The emergency order comes after elected officials in Bucks, Centre, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties overlooked the deficiencies, in violation of a previous high court ruling that said doing so was against state election law. The 4-3 order comes four days after the state and national Republican Party filed for extraordinary relief over the counting of undated and misdated ballots as election workers begin a recount in the U.S. Senate race. false full 320 d97aca9d-753b-47e0-9566-f04fca49879c Shapiro and Pennsylvania Senate Trade Blame on SEPTA Standoff Last week, SEPTA announced a major fare increase after the state’s legislative session ended without approving additional funding for the flagging system. With each side of the state’s divided government blaming the other, SEPTA and its riders are left to make up the deficit. Legislators in Harrisburg have debated the issue several times over. Passage has been tied to skills game reform and infrastructure spending for roads and bridges, but it has never made it to the governor’s desk.

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]]> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:28:19 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Last week, SEPTA announced a major fare increase after the state’s legislative session ended without approving additional funding for the flagging system. With each side of the state’s divided government blaming the other, SEPTA and its riders are left to make up the deficit. Legislators in Harrisburg have debated the issue several times over. Passage has been tied to skills game reform and infrastructure spending for roads and bridges, but it has never made it to the governor’s desk.

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]]> Shapiro and Pennsylvania Senate Trade Blame on SEPTA Standoff The Center Square 00:03:43 Last week, SEPTA announced a major fare increase after the state’s legislative session ended without approving additional funding for the flagging system. With each side of the state’s divided government blaming the other, SEPTA and its riders are left to make up the deficit. Legislators in Harrisburg have debated the issue several times over. Passage has been tied to skills game reform and infrastructure spending for roads and bridges, but it has never made it to the governor’s desk. Last week, SEPTA announced a major fare increase after the state’s legislative session ended without approving additional funding for the flagging system. With each side of the state’s divided government blaming the other, SEPTA and its riders are left to make up the deficit. Legislators in Harrisburg have debated the issue several times over. Passage has been tied to skills game reform and infrastructure spending for roads and bridges, but it has never made it to the governor’s desk. false full 319 56e0c379-146d-4584-9ba1-b80103e3a03a Pennsylvania Democrats Hold Onto Slim State House Majority Pennsylvania Democrats will return to the state House in January with a one-seat majority intact. This, after incumbent Rep. Frank Burns staved off Republican challenger Amy Bradley in the state’s 72nd district, nestled in deep red Cambria County. It’s the very same county that extended voting hours Tuesday after a ballot printing issue derailed counting. The mishap delayed results for many of the state’s closer races, including Dave McCormick’s defeat of Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. – a result the latter says is premature.

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]]> Sat, 16 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania Democrats will return to the state House in January with a one-seat majority intact. This, after incumbent Rep. Frank Burns staved off Republican challenger Amy Bradley in the state’s 72nd district, nestled in deep red Cambria County. It’s the very same county that extended voting hours Tuesday after a ballot printing issue derailed counting. The mishap delayed results for many of the state’s closer races, including Dave McCormick’s defeat of Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. – a result the latter says is premature.

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]]> Pennsylvania Democrats Hold Onto Slim State House Majority The Center Square 00:07:42 Pennsylvania Democrats will return to the state House in January with a one-seat majority intact. This, after incumbent Rep. Frank Burns staved off Republican challenger Amy Bradley in the state’s 72nd district, nestled in deep red Cambria County. It’s the very same county that extended voting hours Tuesday after a ballot printing issue derailed counting. The mishap delayed results for many of the state’s closer races, including Dave McCormick’s defeat of Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. – a result the latter says is premature. Pennsylvania Democrats will return to the state House in January with a one-seat majority intact. This, after incumbent Rep. Frank Burns staved off Republican challenger Amy Bradley in the state’s 72nd district, nestled in deep red Cambria County. It’s the very same county that extended voting hours Tuesday after a ballot printing issue derailed counting. The mishap delayed results for many of the state’s closer races, including Dave McCormick’s defeat of Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. – a result the latter says is premature. false full 318 0b2f0ad3-63af-4438-9d41-cff6fb26dbd1 Election Day In Pennsylvania Smooth for Poll Workers Amid Staffing Challenges With all eyes on Pennsylvania, officials across the commonwealth oversaw a relatively smooth Election Day. And despite occasional local issues ranging from bomb threats to power outages, the state largely averted many of the concerns that lingered from previous elections. Of particular note was the speed with which votes were returned this election allowing officials to call the state, and the presidential race, in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

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]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:39:12 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ With all eyes on Pennsylvania, officials across the commonwealth oversaw a relatively smooth Election Day. And despite occasional local issues ranging from bomb threats to power outages, the state largely averted many of the concerns that lingered from previous elections. Of particular note was the speed with which votes were returned this election allowing officials to call the state, and the presidential race, in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

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]]> Election Day In Pennsylvania Smooth for Poll Workers Amid Staffing Challenges The Center Square 00:06:38 With all eyes on Pennsylvania, officials across the commonwealth oversaw a relatively smooth Election Day. And despite occasional local issues ranging from bomb threats to power outages, the state largely averted many of the concerns that lingered from previous elections. Of particular note was the speed with which votes were returned this election allowing officials to call the state, and the presidential race, in the early hours of Wednesday morning. With all eyes on Pennsylvania, officials across the commonwealth oversaw a relatively smooth Election Day. And despite occasional local issues ranging from bomb threats to power outages, the state largely averted many of the concerns that lingered from previous elections. Of particular note was the speed with which votes were returned this election allowing officials to call the state, and the presidential race, in the early hours of Wednesday morning. false full 317 c4f569df-d153-4ecb-93ff-dfcba0bcff74 Casey, McCormick Headed for Recount in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race is heading toward a recount. Democrat Bob Casey Jr. has not yet conceded to Republican challenger Dave McCormick, despite national media agreement that the two-term senator cannot close the 29,000-vote gap that remains. State law triggers a recount when the winner’s margin is less than 0.5 percentage points unless the loser waives the action. Casey trails by just 0.46 points and did not exercise that right. The automatic recount must be completed before Nov. 27 at noon.

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]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:28:27 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race is heading toward a recount. Democrat Bob Casey Jr. has not yet conceded to Republican challenger Dave McCormick, despite national media agreement that the two-term senator cannot close the 29,000-vote gap that remains. State law triggers a recount when the winner’s margin is less than 0.5 percentage points unless the loser waives the action. Casey trails by just 0.46 points and did not exercise that right. The automatic recount must be completed before Nov. 27 at noon.

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]]> Casey, McCormick Headed for Recount in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:05:42 Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race is heading toward a recount. Democrat Bob Casey Jr. has not yet conceded to Republican challenger Dave McCormick, despite national media agreement that the two-term senator cannot close the 29,000-vote gap that remains. State law triggers a recount when the winner’s margin is less than 0.5 percentage points unless the loser waives the action. Casey trails by just 0.46 points and did not exercise that right. The automatic recount must be completed before Nov. 27 at noon. Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race is heading toward a recount. Democrat Bob Casey Jr. has not yet conceded to Republican challenger Dave McCormick, despite national media agreement that the two-term senator cannot close the 29,000-vote gap that remains. State law triggers a recount when the winner’s margin is less than 0.5 percentage points unless the loser waives the action. Casey trails by just 0.46 points and did not exercise that right. The automatic recount must be completed before Nov. 27 at noon. false full 316 87981043-d7cd-4740-adf9-01f55a81dad7 Firm Tied to Voter Registration ‘Scheme’ in Pennsylvania Goes Dark The media and consulting firm linked to fraudulent voter registration forms in Pennsylvania earlier this week has gone dark as of Saturday. Field and Media Corps – the website and social media accounts of which are now defunct – is an Arizona-based company that contracts with Everybody Votes to run a canvassing operation in Pennsylvania and other states that target low-income minority residents unregistered to vote. The Monroe County District Attorney’s Office confirmed Wednesday that 30 registration forms contained fraudulent information, including an application submitted on behalf of a dead resident.

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]]> Sat, 9 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ The media and consulting firm linked to fraudulent voter registration forms in Pennsylvania earlier this week has gone dark as of Saturday. Field and Media Corps – the website and social media accounts of which are now defunct – is an Arizona-based company that contracts with Everybody Votes to run a canvassing operation in Pennsylvania and other states that target low-income minority residents unregistered to vote. The Monroe County District Attorney’s Office confirmed Wednesday that 30 registration forms contained fraudulent information, including an application submitted on behalf of a dead resident.

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]]> Firm Tied to Voter Registration ‘Scheme’ in Pennsylvania Goes Dark The Center Square 00:06:12 The media and consulting firm linked to fraudulent voter registration forms in Pennsylvania earlier this week has gone dark as of Saturday. Field and Media Corps – the website and social media accounts of which are now defunct – is an Arizona-based company that contracts with Everybody Votes to run a canvassing operation in Pennsylvania and other states that target low-income minority residents unregistered to vote. The Monroe County District Attorney’s Office confirmed Wednesday that 30 registration forms contained fraudulent information, including an application submitted on behalf of a dead resident. The media and consulting firm linked to fraudulent voter registration forms in Pennsylvania earlier this week has gone dark as of Saturday. Field and Media Corps – the website and social media accounts of which are now defunct – is an Arizona-based company that contracts with Everybody Votes to run a canvassing operation in Pennsylvania and other states that target low-income minority residents unregistered to vote. The Monroe County District Attorney’s Office confirmed Wednesday that 30 registration forms contained fraudulent information, including an application submitted on behalf of a dead resident. false full 315 7628e515-97c7-4b32-a8d3-24e51fca5e01 In Pennsylvania, Trump Takes ‘The Whole Ball of Wax' Donald Trump took back Pennsylvania’s 19 electoral college votes early Wednesday after an intense campaigning schedule centered on the commonwealth. Multiple media outlets called the race for the former president with just over 95% of the ballots counted. At time of publication, he led Vice President Kamala Harris by more than 193,000 votes. Or, as Trump said himself during a rally in Reading on Monday, “If we win Pennsylvania, we win the whole ball of wax.” Trump clinched the 270 needed to win early Wednesday morning. The Associated Press made its call at 5:34 a.m. Eastern on the strength of winning battleground Wisconsin.

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]]> Fri, 8 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Donald Trump took back Pennsylvania’s 19 electoral college votes early Wednesday after an intense campaigning schedule centered on the commonwealth. Multiple media outlets called the race for the former president with just over 95% of the ballots counted. At time of publication, he led Vice President Kamala Harris by more than 193,000 votes. Or, as Trump said himself during a rally in Reading on Monday, “If we win Pennsylvania, we win the whole ball of wax.” Trump clinched the 270 needed to win early Wednesday morning. The Associated Press made its call at 5:34 a.m. Eastern on the strength of winning battleground Wisconsin.

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]]> In Pennsylvania, Trump Takes ‘The Whole Ball of Wax' The Center Square 00:07:07 Donald Trump took back Pennsylvania’s 19 electoral college votes early Wednesday after an intense campaigning schedule centered on the commonwealth. Multiple media outlets called the race for the former president with just over 95% of the ballots counted. At time of publication, he led Vice President Kamala Harris by more than 193,000 votes. Or, as Trump said himself during a rally in Reading on Monday, “If we win Pennsylvania, we win the whole ball of wax.” Trump clinched the 270 needed to win early Wednesday morning. The Associated Press made its call at 5:34 a.m. Eastern on the strength of winning battleground Wisconsin. Donald Trump took back Pennsylvania’s 19 electoral college votes early Wednesday after an intense campaigning schedule centered on the commonwealth. Multiple media outlets called the race for the former president with just over 95% of the ballots counted. At time of publication, he led Vice President Kamala Harris by more than 193,000 votes. Or, as Trump said himself during a rally in Reading on Monday, “If we win Pennsylvania, we win the whole ball of wax.” Trump clinched the 270 needed to win early Wednesday morning. The Associated Press made its call at 5:34 a.m. Eastern on the strength of winning battleground Wisconsin. false full 314 d3f5a65a-ee90-45fa-a1a7-448da4c8bcf4 McCormick Clinging to Lead Amid Republican Sweep Nearly 24 hours after polls closed across Pennsylvania, voters still don’t know who their next U.S. senator will be. As of 4 p.m., Republican Dave McCormick clings to a 31,000-vote lead, with 98% of ballots counted, according to The Associated Press. State returns show just under 6.8 million voters cast a ballot in the race out of 9 million registered. McCormick’s performance is an outlier result given the strong performance of other Republican candidates for statewide office, all led by President-elect Donald Trump’s three-point upset.

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]]> Thu, 7 Nov 2024 20:06:22 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Nearly 24 hours after polls closed across Pennsylvania, voters still don’t know who their next U.S. senator will be. As of 4 p.m., Republican Dave McCormick clings to a 31,000-vote lead, with 98% of ballots counted, according to The Associated Press. State returns show just under 6.8 million voters cast a ballot in the race out of 9 million registered. McCormick’s performance is an outlier result given the strong performance of other Republican candidates for statewide office, all led by President-elect Donald Trump’s three-point upset.

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]]> McCormick Clinging to Lead Amid Republican Sweep The Center Square 00:05:03 Nearly 24 hours after polls closed across Pennsylvania, voters still don’t know who their next U.S. senator will be. As of 4 p.m., Republican Dave McCormick clings to a 31,000-vote lead, with 98% of ballots counted, according to The Associated Press. State returns show just under 6.8 million voters cast a ballot in the race out of 9 million registered. McCormick’s performance is an outlier result given the strong performance of other Republican candidates for statewide office, all led by President-elect Donald Trump’s three-point upset. Nearly 24 hours after polls closed across Pennsylvania, voters still don’t know who their next U.S. senator will be. As of 4 p.m., Republican Dave McCormick clings to a 31,000-vote lead, with 98% of ballots counted, according to The Associated Press. State returns show just under 6.8 million voters cast a ballot in the race out of 9 million registered. McCormick’s performance is an outlier result given the strong performance of other Republican candidates for statewide office, all led by President-elect Donald Trump’s three-point upset. false full 313 5f025060-22f7-4653-bbfa-eb24c6ed1e38 Harris, Trump Jockey for Trust Amid Flaming Rhetoric Every four years, Americans make a choice between the two candidates they most trust to lead the nation. On the surface, it’s Republican or Democrat. In decades past, it’s been budget hawk or big spender. In centuries past, it’s been isolationist or globalist. But in 2024, it’s fascism or communism. At least, that’s the messaging neither candidate strayed far from during highly anticipated speeches on Tuesday.

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]]> Sat, 2 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Every four years, Americans make a choice between the two candidates they most trust to lead the nation. On the surface, it’s Republican or Democrat. In decades past, it’s been budget hawk or big spender. In centuries past, it’s been isolationist or globalist. But in 2024, it’s fascism or communism. At least, that’s the messaging neither candidate strayed far from during highly anticipated speeches on Tuesday.

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]]> Harris, Trump Jockey for Trust Amid Flaming Rhetoric The Center Square 00:09:01 Every four years, Americans make a choice between the two candidates they most trust to lead the nation. On the surface, it’s Republican or Democrat. In decades past, it’s been budget hawk or big spender. In centuries past, it’s been isolationist or globalist. But in 2024, it’s fascism or communism. At least, that’s the messaging neither candidate strayed far from during highly anticipated speeches on Tuesday. Every four years, Americans make a choice between the two candidates they most trust to lead the nation. On the surface, it’s Republican or Democrat. In decades past, it’s been budget hawk or big spender. In centuries past, it’s been isolationist or globalist. But in 2024, it’s fascism or communism. At least, that’s the messaging neither candidate strayed far from during highly anticipated speeches on Tuesday. false full 312 6194c4cf-6646-4b98-ab63-f589e91fcd14 Fraudulent Voter Registrations Seized in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania election workers flagged 2,500 voter registrations dropped off Monday in Lancaster County for suspected fraud. In a press conference Friday, elected officials and investigators with the attorney general's office said 60% of the applications reviewed so far have been deemed illegitimate. The registrations in question were delivered in two batches. Ray D’Agostino, vice chairman of the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners, said workers noticed similar handwriting and signatures on stacks of applications. Law enforcement stepped in soon after.

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]]> Fri, 1 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania election workers flagged 2,500 voter registrations dropped off Monday in Lancaster County for suspected fraud. In a press conference Friday, elected officials and investigators with the attorney general's office said 60% of the applications reviewed so far have been deemed illegitimate. The registrations in question were delivered in two batches. Ray D’Agostino, vice chairman of the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners, said workers noticed similar handwriting and signatures on stacks of applications. Law enforcement stepped in soon after.

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]]> Fraudulent Voter Registrations Seized in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:07:54 Pennsylvania election workers flagged 2,500 voter registrations dropped off Monday in Lancaster County for suspected fraud. In a press conference Friday, elected officials and investigators with the attorney general's office said 60% of the applications reviewed so far have been deemed illegitimate. The registrations in question were delivered in two batches. Ray D’Agostino, vice chairman of the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners, said workers noticed similar handwriting and signatures on stacks of applications. Law enforcement stepped in soon after. Pennsylvania election workers flagged 2,500 voter registrations dropped off Monday in Lancaster County for suspected fraud. In a press conference Friday, elected officials and investigators with the attorney general's office said 60% of the applications reviewed so far have been deemed illegitimate. The registrations in question were delivered in two batches. Ray D’Agostino, vice chairman of the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners, said workers noticed similar handwriting and signatures on stacks of applications. Law enforcement stepped in soon after. false full 311 1a964d15-62c5-443d-ac60-a7748639f433 Do Amish Vote? That Depends With only two weeks left until the presidential election, Amish communities are experiencing déjà vu. That is because efforts are higher than ever to encourage voting among a population that’s traditionally refrained from doing so. Historically, the Amish are family-centric, with religious and cultural traditions that shape their political views. Their faith-based convictions regarding violence, power and political engagement often keep them away from the polls.

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]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:59:54 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ With only two weeks left until the presidential election, Amish communities are experiencing déjà vu. That is because efforts are higher than ever to encourage voting among a population that’s traditionally refrained from doing so. Historically, the Amish are family-centric, with religious and cultural traditions that shape their political views. Their faith-based convictions regarding violence, power and political engagement often keep them away from the polls.

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]]> Do Amish Vote? That Depends The Center Square 00:03:24 With only two weeks left until the presidential election, Amish communities are experiencing déjà vu. That is because efforts are higher than ever to encourage voting among a population that’s traditionally refrained from doing so. Historically, the Amish are family-centric, with religious and cultural traditions that shape their political views. Their faith-based convictions regarding violence, power and political engagement often keep them away from the polls. With only two weeks left until the presidential election, Amish communities are experiencing déjà vu. That is because efforts are higher than ever to encourage voting among a population that’s traditionally refrained from doing so. Historically, the Amish are family-centric, with religious and cultural traditions that shape their political views. Their faith-based convictions regarding violence, power and political engagement often keep them away from the polls. false full 310 de17d3e7-b7d6-4085-9a64-5ef5afc1da6e Trump Works the Fryer at Pennsylvania McDonald’s A Philadelphia- area McDonald's onboarded a new worker last Sunday: former President Donald Trump. The Republican nominee's campaign shared footage of an employee at the Feasterville location in Bucks County training Trump, a black and yellow apron shielding his trademark red tie, how to cook the restaurant's iconic French fries. In separate clips, Trump serves customers waiting at the drive-thru window and pays their bills out of his own pocket.

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]]> Sat, 26 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A Philadelphia- area McDonald's onboarded a new worker last Sunday: former President Donald Trump. The Republican nominee's campaign shared footage of an employee at the Feasterville location in Bucks County training Trump, a black and yellow apron shielding his trademark red tie, how to cook the restaurant's iconic French fries. In separate clips, Trump serves customers waiting at the drive-thru window and pays their bills out of his own pocket.

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]]> Trump Works the Fryer at Pennsylvania McDonald’s The Center Square 00:04:20 A Philadelphia- area McDonald's onboarded a new worker last Sunday: former President Donald Trump. The Republican nominee's campaign shared footage of an employee at the Feasterville location in Bucks County training Trump, a black and yellow apron shielding his trademark red tie, how to cook the restaurant's iconic French fries. In separate clips, Trump serves customers waiting at the drive-thru window and pays their bills out of his own pocket. A Philadelphia- area McDonald's onboarded a new worker last Sunday: former President Donald Trump. The Republican nominee's campaign shared footage of an employee at the Feasterville location in Bucks County training Trump, a black and yellow apron shielding his trademark red tie, how to cook the restaurant's iconic French fries. In separate clips, Trump serves customers waiting at the drive-thru window and pays their bills out of his own pocket. false full 309 dcac2ab0-1a8a-4585-9f74-04d2c51991a3 Over 1M Ballots Already Cast in Pennsylvania One day after voter registration closed in Pennsylvania, more than 1 million ballots had already been cast. Residents have returned 1,051,655 mail-in votes as of 8 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State, representing more than half of the 1.8 million requested ahead of the Oct. 29 deadline. More than 9 million in Pennsylvania are registered to vote. 

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]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:34:25 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ One day after voter registration closed in Pennsylvania, more than 1 million ballots had already been cast. Residents have returned 1,051,655 mail-in votes as of 8 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State, representing more than half of the 1.8 million requested ahead of the Oct. 29 deadline. More than 9 million in Pennsylvania are registered to vote. 

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]]> Over 1M Ballots Already Cast in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:04:13 One day after voter registration closed in Pennsylvania, more than 1 million ballots had already been cast. Residents have returned 1,051,655 mail-in votes as of 8 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State, representing more than half of the 1.8 million requested ahead of the Oct. 29 deadline. More than 9 million in Pennsylvania are registered to vote. One day after voter registration closed in Pennsylvania, more than 1 million ballots had already been cast. Residents have returned 1,051,655 mail-in votes as of 8 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State, representing more than half of the 1.8 million requested ahead of the Oct. 29 deadline. More than 9 million in Pennsylvania are registered to vote. false full 308 1e1568ba-e37d-49ae-add6-7bd53b4fb846 Casey, McCormick Challenge Border Security Policies Border security and immigration reform aren't far from the minds of voters in Pennsylvania and across the country. It’s important to incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr., D-Pa., and the Republican candidate challenging him, Dave McCormick, too. So much so that both men spent a quarter of their final debate attacking each other’s solutions to the problem.

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]]> Sat, 19 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Border security and immigration reform aren't far from the minds of voters in Pennsylvania and across the country. It’s important to incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr., D-Pa., and the Republican candidate challenging him, Dave McCormick, too. So much so that both men spent a quarter of their final debate attacking each other’s solutions to the problem.

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]]> Casey, McCormick Challenge Border Security Policies The Center Square 00:06:14 Border security and immigration reform aren't far from the minds of voters in Pennsylvania and across the country. It’s important to incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr., D-Pa., and the Republican candidate challenging him, Dave McCormick, too. So much so that both men spent a quarter of their final debate attacking each other’s solutions to the problem. Border security and immigration reform aren't far from the minds of voters in Pennsylvania and across the country. It’s important to incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr., D-Pa., and the Republican candidate challenging him, Dave McCormick, too. So much so that both men spent a quarter of their final debate attacking each other’s solutions to the problem. false full 307 93be0e54-053c-4f63-b567-1ed2f2ed4a78 All About the Oct. 7 Property Tax Relief Vote in Pennsylvania Longtime homeowners in all but two of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties face the same problem: property tax bills that rise every year, often beyond what they can afford. State-level elected officials say they will fix it, perennially. And for the counties that comprise Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, they actually have, through the Longtime Owner-Occupant Program.

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]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:35:32 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Longtime homeowners in all but two of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties face the same problem: property tax bills that rise every year, often beyond what they can afford. State-level elected officials say they will fix it, perennially. And for the counties that comprise Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, they actually have, through the Longtime Owner-Occupant Program.

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]]> All About the Oct. 7 Property Tax Relief Vote in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:06:10 Longtime homeowners in all but two of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties face the same problem: property tax bills that rise every year, often beyond what they can afford. State-level elected officials say they will fix it, perennially. And for the counties that comprise Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, they actually have, through the Longtime Owner-Occupant Program. Longtime homeowners in all but two of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties face the same problem: property tax bills that rise every year, often beyond what they can afford. State-level elected officials say they will fix it, perennially. And for the counties that comprise Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, they actually have, through the Longtime Owner-Occupant Program. false full 306 0af354c3-095d-4759-8d05-cf87739d35cc Casey, McCormick Debate Price Gouging in Final Duel Turning down inflationary pressure remains front of mind for voters in Pennsylvania. The two U.S. Senate candidates vying to represent them for the next six years both want to fix it, but don’t even agree on why it exists.

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]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:59:17 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Turning down inflationary pressure remains front of mind for voters in Pennsylvania. The two U.S. Senate candidates vying to represent them for the next six years both want to fix it, but don’t even agree on why it exists.

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]]> Casey, McCormick Debate Price Gouging in Final Duel The Center Square 00:05:44 Turning down inflationary pressure remains front of mind for voters in Pennsylvania. The two U.S. Senate candidates vying to represent them for the next six years both want to fix it, but don’t even agree on why it exists. Turning down inflationary pressure remains front of mind for voters in Pennsylvania. The two U.S. Senate candidates vying to represent them for the next six years both want to fix it, but don’t even agree on why it exists. false full 305 e7f32013-b68b-47a7-958d-14ffa2c49455 Trump, Casey Lead in Pennsylvania Polling Averages Leading polling averages for the top two national races in Pennsylvania are split between Republican and Democrat. Former President Donald Trump and incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr., D-Pa., top the RealClear poling averages at 0.3 percentage points and 3.9 percentage points, respectively. Trump's razor-thin margin comes after winning seven of the last 20 polls conducted since Sept. 11, the day after his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. Of note, Harris' lead has been as high as 5 percentage points in seven polls, including two in the aftermath of the ABC matchup in Philadelphia.

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]]> Sat, 12 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Leading polling averages for the top two national races in Pennsylvania are split between Republican and Democrat. Former President Donald Trump and incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr., D-Pa., top the RealClear poling averages at 0.3 percentage points and 3.9 percentage points, respectively. Trump's razor-thin margin comes after winning seven of the last 20 polls conducted since Sept. 11, the day after his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. Of note, Harris' lead has been as high as 5 percentage points in seven polls, including two in the aftermath of the ABC matchup in Philadelphia.

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]]> Trump, Casey Lead in Pennsylvania Polling Averages The Center Square 00:04:55 Leading polling averages for the top two national races in Pennsylvania are split between Republican and Democrat. Former President Donald Trump and incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr., D-Pa., top the RealClear poling averages at 0.3 percentage points and 3.9 percentage points, respectively. Trump's razor-thin margin comes after winning seven of the last 20 polls conducted since Sept. 11, the day after his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. Leading polling averages for the top two national races in Pennsylvania are split between Republican and Democrat. Former President Donald Trump and incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr., D-Pa., top the RealClear poling averages at 0.3 percentage points and 3.9 percentage points, respectively. Trump's razor-thin margin comes after winning seven of the last 20 polls conducted since Sept. 11, the day after his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. false full 304 62cdbc05-abdc-4c67-88e5-9989776fcbab PTSD Workers Comp for First Responders Nearly Finalized in Pennsylvania First responders diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder moved one step closer to qualifying for workers compensation in Pennsylvania. The state Senate approved a proposal on Wednesday to expand the program to cover those living with the condition. Twenty-five other states have already done so, according to Rep. Jenn O'Mara, D-Springfield, who sponsored similar legislation in the House.

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]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ First responders diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder moved one step closer to qualifying for workers compensation in Pennsylvania. The state Senate approved a proposal on Wednesday to expand the program to cover those living with the condition. Twenty-five other states have already done so, according to Rep. Jenn O'Mara, D-Springfield, who sponsored similar legislation in the House.

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]]> PTSD Workers Comp for First Responders Nearly Finalized in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:03:46 First responders diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder moved one step closer to qualifying for workers compensation in Pennsylvania. The state Senate approved a proposal on Wednesday to expand the program to cover those living with the condition. Twenty-five other states have already done so, according to Rep. Jenn O'Mara, D-Springfield, who sponsored similar legislation in the House. First responders diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder moved one step closer to qualifying for workers compensation in Pennsylvania. The state Senate approved a proposal on Wednesday to expand the program to cover those living with the condition. Twenty-five other states have already done so, according to Rep. Jenn O'Mara, D-Springfield, who sponsored similar legislation in the House. false full 303 9e16ecde-5a2a-4faa-988e-d71007c7d932 Affordable Care Act Protections Approved in Pennsylvania House A package of bills that enshrine federal insurance mandates into Pennsylvania law passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday. Supporters say doing so guarantees the coverage expectations residents have grown accustomed to since the Affordable Care Act became law in 2010 will exist, even if Congress or the Supreme Court make changes. Two bills ban annual and lifetime limits and preexisting condition exclusion policies. The third stipulates that dependents can keep parental health insurance coverage through age 26.

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]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:39:08 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A package of bills that enshrine federal insurance mandates into Pennsylvania law passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday. Supporters say doing so guarantees the coverage expectations residents have grown accustomed to since the Affordable Care Act became law in 2010 will exist, even if Congress or the Supreme Court make changes. Two bills ban annual and lifetime limits and preexisting condition exclusion policies. The third stipulates that dependents can keep parental health insurance coverage through age 26.

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]]> Affordable Care Act Protections Approved in Pennsylvania House The Center Square 00:04:53 A package of bills that enshrine federal insurance mandates into Pennsylvania law passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday. Supporters say doing so guarantees the coverage expectations residents have grown accustomed to since the Affordable Care Act became law in 2010 will exist, even if Congress or the Supreme Court make changes. Two bills ban annual and lifetime limits and preexisting condition exclusion policies. The third stipulates that dependents can keep parental health insurance coverage through age 26. A package of bills that enshrine federal insurance mandates into Pennsylvania law passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday. Supporters say doing so guarantees the coverage expectations residents have grown accustomed to since the Affordable Care Act became law in 2010 will exist, even if Congress or the Supreme Court make changes. Two bills ban annual and lifetime limits and preexisting condition exclusion policies. The third stipulates that dependents can keep parental health insurance coverage through age 26. false full 302 4a37908e-9c7b-4eca-8af5-c5774441e3ac Money Management Quarrels Take over Pennsylvania Treasurer’s Race  In the contentious race for Pennsylvania treasurer, candidates campaign against each other’s money management, or lack thereof. It’s not an unsurprising strategy given the office’s primary role as keeper of the state’s multi-billion dollar taxpayer-funded bank accounts. The vitriolic messaging, however, stands apart from other statewide office campaigns.

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]]> Sat, 5 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/  In the contentious race for Pennsylvania treasurer, candidates campaign against each other’s money management, or lack thereof. It’s not an unsurprising strategy given the office’s primary role as keeper of the state’s multi-billion dollar taxpayer-funded bank accounts. The vitriolic messaging, however, stands apart from other statewide office campaigns.

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]]> Money Management Quarrels Take over Pennsylvania Treasurer’s Race The Center Square 00:05:28 In the contentious race for Pennsylvania treasurer, candidates campaign against each other’s money management, or lack thereof. It’s not an unsurprising strategy given the office’s primary role as keeper of the state’s multi-billion dollar taxpayer-funded bank accounts. The vitriolic messaging, however, stands apart from other statewide office campaigns. In the contentious race for Pennsylvania treasurer, candidates campaign against each other’s money management, or lack thereof. It’s not an unsurprising strategy given the office’s primary role as keeper of the state’s multi-billion dollar taxpayer-funded bank accounts. The vitriolic messaging, however, stands apart from other statewide office campaigns. false full 301 fbfc4570-a4ba-4a15-adb9-7476fa44bb1a Nuclear Growing, but Power Demand Still a Problem in Pennsylvania The growth of data centers has been good news for nuclear power in Pennsylvania. But meeting growing demand in the future could be a struggle for the electric grid. Local political support stood behind reviving Three Mile Island in the commonwealth and Constellation Energy announced a deal in late September to bring it out of retirement and supply power for a Microsoft data center, keeping the plant running through 2054.

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]]> Fri, 4 Oct 2024 13:06:48 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ The growth of data centers has been good news for nuclear power in Pennsylvania. But meeting growing demand in the future could be a struggle for the electric grid. Local political support stood behind reviving Three Mile Island in the commonwealth and Constellation Energy announced a deal in late September to bring it out of retirement and supply power for a Microsoft data center, keeping the plant running through 2054.

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]]> Nuclear Growing, but Power Demand Still a Problem in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:05:00 The growth of data centers has been good news for nuclear power in Pennsylvania. But meeting growing demand in the future could be a struggle for the electric grid. Local political support stood behind reviving Three Mile Island in the commonwealth and Constellation Energy announced a deal in late September to bring it out of retirement and supply power for a Microsoft data center, keeping the plant running through 2054. The growth of data centers has been good news for nuclear power in Pennsylvania. But meeting growing demand in the future could be a struggle for the electric grid. Local political support stood behind reviving Three Mile Island in the commonwealth and Constellation Energy announced a deal in late September to bring it out of retirement and supply power for a Microsoft data center, keeping the plant running through 2054. false full 300 86a55888-c587-4fc8-8529-d116ad9eb94e Poll: Economy Keeps Harris, Trump Tied in Pennsylvania Another poll shows that Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are neck and neck in Pennsylvania. This one, from Emerson College Polling and Real Clear Pennsylvania, found a 48-48 tie between the two candidates, while half of voters expect Harris to prevail and 49% expect Trump to pull it off. Conducted in late September, the poll asked 1,000 likely voters in the commonwealth and has a margin of error of three percentage points.

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]]> Thu, 3 Oct 2024 16:54:12 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Another poll shows that Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are neck and neck in Pennsylvania. This one, from Emerson College Polling and Real Clear Pennsylvania, found a 48-48 tie between the two candidates, while half of voters expect Harris to prevail and 49% expect Trump to pull it off. Conducted in late September, the poll asked 1,000 likely voters in the commonwealth and has a margin of error of three percentage points.

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]]> Poll: Economy Keeps Harris, Trump Tied in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:04:14 Another poll shows that Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are neck and neck in Pennsylvania. This one, from Emerson College Polling and Real Clear Pennsylvania, found a 48-48 tie between the two candidates, while half of voters expect Harris to prevail and 49% expect Trump to pull it off. Conducted in late September, the poll asked 1,000 likely voters in the commonwealth and has a margin of error of three percentage points. Another poll shows that Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are neck and neck in Pennsylvania. This one, from Emerson College Polling and Real Clear Pennsylvania, found a 48-48 tie between the two candidates, while half of voters expect Harris to prevail and 49% expect Trump to pull it off. Conducted in late September, the poll asked 1,000 likely voters in the commonwealth and has a margin of error of three percentage points. false full 299 f03b140a-cfb6-47d1-ada2-4edee1ad9dd9 PA Senate Candidate McCormick: Casey’s Leadership ‘Devastating’ Failure of Imagination In the battleground of Bucks County on Wednesday, Republican Senate Candidate Dave McCormick focused on the rising cost of living. “Families and businesses are hurting,” McCormick told a few dozen supporters crammed into the Bensalem Farmers Market and Deli. “It’s been devastating, the last three and a half years, for Pennsylvania.” He repeated his criticism of incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Casey as an out-of-touch liberal who would leave Pennsylvania worse off if he wins a fourth term.

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]]> Sat, 28 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ In the battleground of Bucks County on Wednesday, Republican Senate Candidate Dave McCormick focused on the rising cost of living. “Families and businesses are hurting,” McCormick told a few dozen supporters crammed into the Bensalem Farmers Market and Deli. “It’s been devastating, the last three and a half years, for Pennsylvania.” He repeated his criticism of incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Casey as an out-of-touch liberal who would leave Pennsylvania worse off if he wins a fourth term.

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]]> PA Senate Candidate McCormick: Casey’s Leadership ‘Devastating’ Failure of Imagination The Center Square 00:04:52 In the battleground of Bucks County on Wednesday, Republican Senate Candidate Dave McCormick focused on the rising cost of living. “Families and businesses are hurting,” McCormick told a few dozen supporters crammed into the Bensalem Farmers Market and Deli. “It’s been devastating, the last three and a half years, for Pennsylvania.” He repeated his criticism of incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Casey as an out-of-touch liberal who would leave Pennsylvania worse off if he wins a fourth term. In the battleground of Bucks County on Wednesday, Republican Senate Candidate Dave McCormick focused on the rising cost of living. “Families and businesses are hurting,” McCormick told a few dozen supporters crammed into the Bensalem Farmers Market and Deli. “It’s been devastating, the last three and a half years, for Pennsylvania.” He repeated his criticism of incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Casey as an out-of-touch liberal who would leave Pennsylvania worse off if he wins a fourth term. false full 298 96c776a4-a2db-4729-b9cd-b6bde8db1e22 Pennsylvania Elections: No Consistency for 67 Counties County boards of elections across Pennsylvania are preparing for November, but warn that more support would help them get the job done quicker — while state laws hamstring their effort. “We should have one uniform way of handling elections that takes out all the ambiguity,” Jeff Reber, a Union County Commissioner and election reform committee chair of the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania, said. “Honestly, everybody I’ve talked to from the election administration side would be thrilled if that were the case.” Speaking during a Senate Democratic Policy Committee hearing on mail-in and absentee ballot access, Reber and others noted how election day in Pennsylvania is an event done in 67 ways. Counties, not the state, set their policies around things like ballot drop boxes and whether to notify mail-in voters of errors made on their ballot.

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]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:53:33 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ County boards of elections across Pennsylvania are preparing for November, but warn that more support would help them get the job done quicker — while state laws hamstring their effort. “We should have one uniform way of handling elections that takes out all the ambiguity,” Jeff Reber, a Union County Commissioner and election reform committee chair of the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania, said. “Honestly, everybody I’ve talked to from the election administration side would be thrilled if that were the case.” Speaking during a Senate Democratic Policy Committee hearing on mail-in and absentee ballot access, Reber and others noted how election day in Pennsylvania is an event done in 67 ways. Counties, not the state, set their policies around things like ballot drop boxes and whether to notify mail-in voters of errors made on their ballot.

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]]> Pennsylvania Elections: No Consistency for 67 Counties The Center Square 00:04:14 County boards of elections across Pennsylvania are preparing for November, but warn that more support would help them get the job done quicker — while state laws hamstring their effort. “We should have one uniform way of handling elections that takes out all the ambiguity,” Jeff Reber, a Union County Commissioner and election reform committee chair of the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania, said. “Honestly, everybody I’ve talked to from the election administration side would be thrilled if that were the case.” Speaking during a Senate Democratic Policy Committee hearing on mail-in and absentee ballot access, Reber and others noted how election day in Pennsylvania is an event done in 67 ways. Counties, not the state, set their policies around things like ballot drop boxes and whether to notify mail-in voters of errors made on their ballot. County boards of elections across Pennsylvania are preparing for November, but warn that more support would help them get the job done quicker — while state laws hamstring their effort. “We should have one uniform way of handling elections that takes out all the ambiguity,” Jeff Reber, a Union County Commissioner and election reform committee chair of the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania, said. “Honestly, everybody I’ve talked to from the election administration side would be thrilled if that were the case.” Speaking during a Senate Democratic Policy Committee hearing on mail-in and absentee ballot access, Reber and others noted how election day in Pennsylvania is an event done in 67 ways. Counties, not the state, set their policies around things like ballot drop boxes and whether to notify mail-in voters of errors made on their ballot. false full 297 d5cc4d82-8d93-436a-ba25-e65a9a874961 Zelenskyy Oversees Economic Recovery Deal at Scranton, PA Ammo Plant A new plan formalized Sunday means Pennsylvania will support economic recovery efforts in southeastern Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the war-torn country’s president, watched as an official from the Zaporizhzhia Regional State (Military) Administration signed the agreement at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant on Sunday. The Lackawanna County facility manufactures the 155-millimeter howitzer rounds considered “vital” for Ukraine’s defense against Russia.

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]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:48:39 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A new plan formalized Sunday means Pennsylvania will support economic recovery efforts in southeastern Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the war-torn country’s president, watched as an official from the Zaporizhzhia Regional State (Military) Administration signed the agreement at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant on Sunday. The Lackawanna County facility manufactures the 155-millimeter howitzer rounds considered “vital” for Ukraine’s defense against Russia.

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]]> Zelenskyy Oversees Economic Recovery Deal at Scranton, PA Ammo Plant The Center Square 00:04:42 A new plan formalized Sunday means Pennsylvania will support economic recovery efforts in southeastern Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the war-torn country’s president, watched as an official from the Zaporizhzhia Regional State (Military) Administration signed the agreement at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant on Sunday. The Lackawanna County facility manufactures the 155-millimeter howitzer rounds considered “vital” for Ukraine’s defense against Russia. A new plan formalized Sunday means Pennsylvania will support economic recovery efforts in southeastern Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the war-torn country’s president, watched as an official from the Zaporizhzhia Regional State (Military) Administration signed the agreement at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant on Sunday. The Lackawanna County facility manufactures the 155-millimeter howitzer rounds considered “vital” for Ukraine’s defense against Russia. false full 296 e931ba73-c2c7-44ad-9e78-da377736a2a8 Poll: Trump-Harris Tied in Pennsylvania at 49% With 1% Undecided New presidential polls are dropping, but they don’t bring much clarity for battleground Pennsylvania. The race is tight and within the margin of error – and one poll has a tie between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. A Marist Poll found little space between the two.

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]]> Sat, 21 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ New presidential polls are dropping, but they don’t bring much clarity for battleground Pennsylvania. The race is tight and within the margin of error – and one poll has a tie between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. A Marist Poll found little space between the two.

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]]> Poll: Trump-Harris Tied in Pennsylvania at 49% With 1% Undecided The Center Square 00:05:21 New presidential polls are dropping, but they don’t bring much clarity for battleground Pennsylvania. The race is tight and within the margin of error – and one poll has a tie between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. A Marist Poll found little space between the two. New presidential polls are dropping, but they don’t bring much clarity for battleground Pennsylvania. The race is tight and within the margin of error – and one poll has a tie between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. A Marist Poll found little space between the two. false full 295 190dcd7c-c5b0-4023-a2b1-5b44d446eb01 Can Pennsylvania’s Nuclear Power Save the PJM Grid? Pennsylvania relies on nuclear power more than any other state except Illinois — and there’s talk of growth. One way would be to revive Three Mile Island, and it has some political support as electricity demand keeps building. Pennsylvania is one of 13 states and Washington, D.C. that’s part of the PJM grid, which supplies power for 65 million people. Pennsylvania is a major exporter of electricity to other states, but as power demands are set to grow significantly in the near future, there’s no clear plan for how to produce that power.

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]]> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania relies on nuclear power more than any other state except Illinois — and there’s talk of growth. One way would be to revive Three Mile Island, and it has some political support as electricity demand keeps building. Pennsylvania is one of 13 states and Washington, D.C. that’s part of the PJM grid, which supplies power for 65 million people. Pennsylvania is a major exporter of electricity to other states, but as power demands are set to grow significantly in the near future, there’s no clear plan for how to produce that power.

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]]> Can Pennsylvania’s Nuclear Power Save the PJM Grid? The Center Square 00:04:56 Pennsylvania relies on nuclear power more than any other state except Illinois — and there’s talk of growth. One way would be to revive Three Mile Island, and it has some political support as electricity demand keeps building. Pennsylvania is one of 13 states and Washington, D.C. that’s part of the PJM grid, which supplies power for 65 million people. Pennsylvania is a major exporter of electricity to other states, but as power demands are set to grow significantly in the near future, there’s no clear plan for how to produce that power. Pennsylvania relies on nuclear power more than any other state except Illinois — and there’s talk of growth. One way would be to revive Three Mile Island, and it has some political support as electricity demand keeps building. Pennsylvania is one of 13 states and Washington, D.C. that’s part of the PJM grid, which supplies power for 65 million people. Pennsylvania is a major exporter of electricity to other states, but as power demands are set to grow significantly in the near future, there’s no clear plan for how to produce that power. false full 294 bef626e5-32c5-481d-bab8-c828fdeac404 Report: Pennsylvania School Choice Tax Credits Pay Off Private school students who pay tuition using taxpayer-funded scholarships achieve higher academic proficiencies than their public school counterparts, according to a recent report. The analysis, compiled by the Commonwealth Foundation, a policy group that focuses on fiscal conservancy, looked at the demographics of nearly 78,000 students who received financial aid through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit or the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit programs in the 2021-22 school year. Rachel Langan, senior education policy analyst, said the results found an inverse relationship between students living in low-achieving schools and the number of scholarships awarded, suggesting that the program is helping families in neighborhoods with the greatest need.

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]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:51:27 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Private school students who pay tuition using taxpayer-funded scholarships achieve higher academic proficiencies than their public school counterparts, according to a recent report. The analysis, compiled by the Commonwealth Foundation, a policy group that focuses on fiscal conservancy, looked at the demographics of nearly 78,000 students who received financial aid through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit or the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit programs in the 2021-22 school year. Rachel Langan, senior education policy analyst, said the results found an inverse relationship between students living in low-achieving schools and the number of scholarships awarded, suggesting that the program is helping families in neighborhoods with the greatest need.

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]]> Report: Pennsylvania School Choice Tax Credits Pay Off The Center Square 00:05:44 Private school students who pay tuition using taxpayer-funded scholarships achieve higher academic proficiencies than their public school counterparts, according to a recent report. The analysis, compiled by the Commonwealth Foundation, a policy group that focuses on fiscal conservancy, looked at the demographics of nearly 78,000 students who received financial aid through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit or the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit programs in the 2021-22 school year. Rachel Langan, senior education policy analyst, said the results found an inverse relationship between students living in low-achieving schools and the number of scholarships awarded, suggesting that the program is helping families in neighborhoods with the greatest need. Private school students who pay tuition using taxpayer-funded scholarships achieve higher academic proficiencies than their public school counterparts, according to a recent report. The analysis, compiled by the Commonwealth Foundation, a policy group that focuses on fiscal conservancy, looked at the demographics of nearly 78,000 students who received financial aid through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit or the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit programs in the 2021-22 school year. Rachel Langan, senior education policy analyst, said the results found an inverse relationship between students living in low-achieving schools and the number of scholarships awarded, suggesting that the program is helping families in neighborhoods with the greatest need. false full 293 95c19488-57fb-42e3-aa86-b4d36d65d233 Presidential Debate in Pennsylvania Dances Around the Energy Question The presidential debate Tuesday night in Philadelphia focused on immigration, abortion, and crowd sizes at campaign rallies. What went under-discussed, however, was one close to the heart of Pennsylvania’s economy: energy. The attention it did receive centered on fracking, and Pennsylvania is the second-largest producer of natural gas in the country. Vice President Kamala Harris clarified that she no longer supported banning fracking after saying in 2019 there was “no question I would ban fracking .”. By 2020, she had disavowed that stance as Joe Biden’s running mate.

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]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ The presidential debate Tuesday night in Philadelphia focused on immigration, abortion, and crowd sizes at campaign rallies. What went under-discussed, however, was one close to the heart of Pennsylvania’s economy: energy. The attention it did receive centered on fracking, and Pennsylvania is the second-largest producer of natural gas in the country. Vice President Kamala Harris clarified that she no longer supported banning fracking after saying in 2019 there was “no question I would ban fracking .”. By 2020, she had disavowed that stance as Joe Biden’s running mate.

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]]> Presidential Debate in Pennsylvania Dances Around the Energy Question The Center Square 00:07:52 The presidential debate Tuesday night in Philadelphia focused on immigration, abortion, and crowd sizes at campaign rallies. What went under-discussed, however, was one close to the heart of Pennsylvania’s economy: energy. The attention it did receive centered on fracking, and Pennsylvania is the second-largest producer of natural gas in the country. Vice President Kamala Harris clarified that she no longer supported banning fracking after saying in 2019 there was “no question I would ban fracking .”. By 2020, she had disavowed that stance as Joe Biden’s running mate. The presidential debate Tuesday night in Philadelphia focused on immigration, abortion, and crowd sizes at campaign rallies. What went under-discussed, however, was one close to the heart of Pennsylvania’s economy: energy. The attention it did receive centered on fracking, and Pennsylvania is the second-largest producer of natural gas in the country. Vice President Kamala Harris clarified that she no longer supported banning fracking after saying in 2019 there was “no question I would ban fracking .”. By 2020, she had disavowed that stance as Joe Biden’s running mate. false full 292 160a650c-db95-4e59-8781-18e35e1f2149 Pennsylvania Treasurer’s Race Focuses on Transparency, Politicism As the Pennsylvania treasurer’s election approaches in November, incumbent Stacy Garrity touts her accomplishments and stewardship of Pennsylvania’s tax dollars. However, her Democratic challenger, Erin McClelland, argues that the office needs a shakeup in the name of transparency and less-politicized investments. Garrity first won election in 2020 while McClelland defeated Rep. Ryan Bizarro, D-Erie, in this year's Democratic primary, by eight points.

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]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:54:34 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ As the Pennsylvania treasurer’s election approaches in November, incumbent Stacy Garrity touts her accomplishments and stewardship of Pennsylvania’s tax dollars. However, her Democratic challenger, Erin McClelland, argues that the office needs a shakeup in the name of transparency and less-politicized investments. Garrity first won election in 2020 while McClelland defeated Rep. Ryan Bizarro, D-Erie, in this year's Democratic primary, by eight points.

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]]> Pennsylvania Treasurer’s Race Focuses on Transparency, Politicism The Center Square 00:04:28 As the Pennsylvania treasurer’s election approaches in November, incumbent Stacy Garrity touts her accomplishments and stewardship of Pennsylvania’s tax dollars. However, her Democratic challenger, Erin McClelland, argues that the office needs a shakeup in the name of transparency and less-politicized investments. Garrity first won election in 2020 while McClelland defeated Rep. Ryan Bizarro, D-Erie, in this year's Democratic primary, by eight points. As the Pennsylvania treasurer’s election approaches in November, incumbent Stacy Garrity touts her accomplishments and stewardship of Pennsylvania’s tax dollars. However, her Democratic challenger, Erin McClelland, argues that the office needs a shakeup in the name of transparency and less-politicized investments. Garrity first won election in 2020 while McClelland defeated Rep. Ryan Bizarro, D-Erie, in this year's Democratic primary, by eight points. false full 291 b297b6f9-616b-4465-b3ac-ebede074ad18 Report: Unions Pursue Law Changes to Boost Membership Unions see a clear path through the legislature to boost membership after several legal challenges saw workers leave in droves. This, according to a new report released Wednesday that grades public sector labor laws across the nation. The data was compiled by the Commonwealth Foundation, a policy group that focuses on fiscal conservancy. David Osborne, senior fellow for labor policy at the foundation, said during a media briefing that government privatization, changing demographics and a 2018 Supreme Court decision, Janus v. AFSCME Council 31, have caused membership rates across the nation’s four largest public sector unions to fall more than 320,000 over the last five years.

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]]> Sat, 7 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Unions see a clear path through the legislature to boost membership after several legal challenges saw workers leave in droves. This, according to a new report released Wednesday that grades public sector labor laws across the nation. The data was compiled by the Commonwealth Foundation, a policy group that focuses on fiscal conservancy. David Osborne, senior fellow for labor policy at the foundation, said during a media briefing that government privatization, changing demographics and a 2018 Supreme Court decision, Janus v. AFSCME Council 31, have caused membership rates across the nation’s four largest public sector unions to fall more than 320,000 over the last five years.

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]]> Report: Unions Pursue Law Changes to Boost Membership The Center Square 00:07:35 Unions see a clear path through the legislature to boost membership after several legal challenges saw workers leave in droves. This, according to a new report released Wednesday that grades public sector labor laws across the nation. The data was compiled by the Commonwealth Foundation, a policy group that focuses on fiscal conservancy. David Osborne, senior fellow for labor policy at the foundation, said during a media briefing that government privatization, changing demographics and a 2018 Supreme Court decision, Janus v. AFSCME Council 31, have caused membership rates across the nation’s four largest public sector unions to fall more than 320,000 over the last five years. Unions see a clear path through the legislature to boost membership after several legal challenges saw workers leave in droves. This, according to a new report released Wednesday that grades public sector labor laws across the nation. The data was compiled by the Commonwealth Foundation, a policy group that focuses on fiscal conservancy. David Osborne, senior fellow for labor policy at the foundation, said during a media briefing that government privatization, changing demographics and a 2018 Supreme Court decision, Janus v. AFSCME Council 31, have caused membership rates across the nation’s four largest public sector unions to fall more than 320,000 over the last five years. false full 290 2c501c29-6f7e-4878-8ef2-b4129605cdce Without Nippon Deal, U.S. Steel Will Leave Pittsburgh The company behind the eponymous "Steel City" may be a Pittsburgh icon no more. U.S. Steel, founded in the city more than 120 years ago, said Wednesday that without Japanese-owned Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion acquisition, it would relocate out of Pittsburgh – dealing an economic and symbolic blow to Pennsylvania. The comment comes as multiple media reports suggest the Biden administration will soon collect on a promise to block the deal, a union-backed bipartisan move aimed at keeping the famed company American-owned.

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]]> Fri, 6 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ The company behind the eponymous "Steel City" may be a Pittsburgh icon no more. U.S. Steel, founded in the city more than 120 years ago, said Wednesday that without Japanese-owned Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion acquisition, it would relocate out of Pittsburgh – dealing an economic and symbolic blow to Pennsylvania. The comment comes as multiple media reports suggest the Biden administration will soon collect on a promise to block the deal, a union-backed bipartisan move aimed at keeping the famed company American-owned.

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]]> Without Nippon Deal, U.S. Steel Will Leave Pittsburgh The Center Square 00:06:01 The company behind the eponymous "Steel City" may be a Pittsburgh icon no more. U.S. Steel, founded in the city more than 120 years ago, said Wednesday that without Japanese-owned Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion acquisition, it would relocate out of Pittsburgh – dealing an economic and symbolic blow to Pennsylvania. The comment comes as multiple media reports suggest the Biden administration will soon collect on a promise to block the deal, a union-backed bipartisan move aimed at keeping the famed company American-owned. The company behind the eponymous "Steel City" may be a Pittsburgh icon no more. U.S. Steel, founded in the city more than 120 years ago, said Wednesday that without Japanese-owned Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion acquisition, it would relocate out of Pittsburgh – dealing an economic and symbolic blow to Pennsylvania. The comment comes as multiple media reports suggest the Biden administration will soon collect on a promise to block the deal, a union-backed bipartisan move aimed at keeping the famed company American-owned. false full 289 62948e6f-07cf-4d3c-aab3-7b6a5a24fabf Potential Exists for Pittsburgh to Become ‘Modern Silicon Valley' A new law designed to boost high-value manufacturing through engineering firms and universities took center stage on Tuesday. Now, it just needs state funding. Act 24, passed in June, created the Max Manufacturing Initiative to build public-private partnerships through a grant and loan program, shared research facilities and new equipment and incentives. Officials see it as a game changer for advanced manufacturing if it gets some tax money, which they hope will come in next year’s budget.

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]]> Thu, 5 Sep 2024 18:42:07 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A new law designed to boost high-value manufacturing through engineering firms and universities took center stage on Tuesday. Now, it just needs state funding. Act 24, passed in June, created the Max Manufacturing Initiative to build public-private partnerships through a grant and loan program, shared research facilities and new equipment and incentives. Officials see it as a game changer for advanced manufacturing if it gets some tax money, which they hope will come in next year’s budget.

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]]> Potential Exists for Pittsburgh to Become ‘Modern Silicon Valley' The Center Square 00:04:48 A new law designed to boost high-value manufacturing through engineering firms and universities took center stage on Tuesday. Now, it just needs state funding. Act 24, passed in June, created the Max Manufacturing Initiative to build public-private partnerships through a grant and loan program, shared research facilities and new equipment and incentives. Officials see it as a game changer for advanced manufacturing if it gets some tax money, which they hope will come in next year’s budget. A new law designed to boost high-value manufacturing through engineering firms and universities took center stage on Tuesday. Now, it just needs state funding. Act 24, passed in June, created the Max Manufacturing Initiative to build public-private partnerships through a grant and loan program, shared research facilities and new equipment and incentives. Officials see it as a game changer for advanced manufacturing if it gets some tax money, which they hope will come in next year’s budget. false full 288 2735633b-8806-4aa0-ba5d-d5fae794bda3 Pennsylvania Report: Red Tape, New Power Plant Delays Put PJM Grid ‘In Peril'  Pennsylvania sits at the heart of the 13-state electric grid called PJM. That means the state’s role in generating power to keep the lights on in neighboring states is crucial. But a report warns that recent government policy choices have weakened the grid, making it more vulnerable to disruptions. A potential power shortage could hit by 2030 if more problems mount.

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]]> Sat, 31 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/  Pennsylvania sits at the heart of the 13-state electric grid called PJM. That means the state’s role in generating power to keep the lights on in neighboring states is crucial. But a report warns that recent government policy choices have weakened the grid, making it more vulnerable to disruptions. A potential power shortage could hit by 2030 if more problems mount.

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]]> Pennsylvania Report: Red Tape, New Power Plant Delays Put PJM Grid ‘In Peril' The Center Square 00:07:22 Pennsylvania sits at the heart of the 13-state electric grid called PJM. That means the state’s role in generating power to keep the lights on in neighboring states is crucial. But a report warns that recent government policy choices have weakened the grid, making it more vulnerable to disruptions. A potential power shortage could hit by 2030 if more problems mount. Pennsylvania sits at the heart of the 13-state electric grid called PJM. That means the state’s role in generating power to keep the lights on in neighboring states is crucial. But a report warns that recent government policy choices have weakened the grid, making it more vulnerable to disruptions. A potential power shortage could hit by 2030 if more problems mount. false full 287 ce0c0be6-5130-48a8-9dc9-ef99edf429e1 In Pennsylvania Mail Ballots Cause Headaches for Tracking Vote Totals  A proposal for election transparency has one state legislator going against the Department of State. At the center of the split: changes made to Pennsylvania’s elections stemming from the passage of Act 77 of 2019. Rep. Brad Roae, R-Meadville, introduced House Bill 2542 to require the Department to again update precinct counts online, allowing voters to see how the count is progressing.

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]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/  A proposal for election transparency has one state legislator going against the Department of State. At the center of the split: changes made to Pennsylvania’s elections stemming from the passage of Act 77 of 2019. Rep. Brad Roae, R-Meadville, introduced House Bill 2542 to require the Department to again update precinct counts online, allowing voters to see how the count is progressing.

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]]> In Pennsylvania Mail Ballots Cause Headaches for Tracking Vote Totals The Center Square 00:09:00 A proposal for election transparency has one state legislator going against the Department of State. At the center of the split: changes made to Pennsylvania’s elections stemming from the passage of Act 77 of 2019. Rep. Brad Roae, R-Meadville, introduced House Bill 2542 to require the Department to again update precinct counts online, allowing voters to see how the count is progressing. A proposal for election transparency has one state legislator going against the Department of State. At the center of the split: changes made to Pennsylvania’s elections stemming from the passage of Act 77 of 2019. Rep. Brad Roae, R-Meadville, introduced House Bill 2542 to require the Department to again update precinct counts online, allowing voters to see how the count is progressing. false full 286 53208bc5-08e5-4d79-9b60-cf16d68093f2 Trump Assassination Attempt Task Force Submits Records Request A bipartisan task force investigating the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump requested a trove of documents and interviews on Wednesday. Pennsylvania Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, who chairs the panel, and Colorado Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Crow, who serves as ranking member, sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Secret Service asking for interviews, communications and existing protocols that factored into the July 13 campaign rally shooting in Butler, Pa.

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]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:26:16 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A bipartisan task force investigating the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump requested a trove of documents and interviews on Wednesday. Pennsylvania Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, who chairs the panel, and Colorado Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Crow, who serves as ranking member, sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Secret Service asking for interviews, communications and existing protocols that factored into the July 13 campaign rally shooting in Butler, Pa.

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]]> Trump Assassination Attempt Task Force Submits Records Request The Center Square 00:04:37 A bipartisan task force investigating the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump requested a trove of documents and interviews on Wednesday. Pennsylvania Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, who chairs the panel, and Colorado Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Crow, who serves as ranking member, sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Secret Service asking for interviews, communications and existing protocols that factored into the July 13 campaign rally shooting in Butler, Pa. A bipartisan task force investigating the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump requested a trove of documents and interviews on Wednesday. Pennsylvania Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, who chairs the panel, and Colorado Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Crow, who serves as ranking member, sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Secret Service asking for interviews, communications and existing protocols that factored into the July 13 campaign rally shooting in Butler, Pa. false full 285 a02df051-e47d-4b33-b95b-94ef9fcec7b9 Josh Shapiro and Jason Kelce as ‘Odd Couple’ That Wasn’t In May, Gov. Josh Shapiro embarked on a weeklong family RV trip to promote the state’s new tourism brand, “Pennsylvania: The Great American Getaway.” Speaking at the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders baseball stadium, the governor wanted to show off “the opportunity we have when it comes to tourism and when it comes to economic development.” With stops in Philadelphia to promote urban tourism and lake visits to boost outdoor recreation, Shapiro emphasized tourism as a central part of his administration’s economic development strategy. As emails from the governor’s office obtained in a public records request show, though, there was one appearance the governor didn’t make, but did consider: on camera with retired Philadelphia Eagles Center Jason Kelce.

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]]> Sat, 24 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ In May, Gov. Josh Shapiro embarked on a weeklong family RV trip to promote the state’s new tourism brand, “Pennsylvania: The Great American Getaway.” Speaking at the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders baseball stadium, the governor wanted to show off “the opportunity we have when it comes to tourism and when it comes to economic development.” With stops in Philadelphia to promote urban tourism and lake visits to boost outdoor recreation, Shapiro emphasized tourism as a central part of his administration’s economic development strategy. As emails from the governor’s office obtained in a public records request show, though, there was one appearance the governor didn’t make, but did consider: on camera with retired Philadelphia Eagles Center Jason Kelce.

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]]> Josh Shapiro and Jason Kelce as ‘Odd Couple’ That Wasn’t The Center Square 00:05:32 In May, Gov. Josh Shapiro embarked on a weeklong family RV trip to promote the state’s new tourism brand, “Pennsylvania: The Great American Getaway.” Speaking at the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders baseball stadium, the governor wanted to show off “the opportunity we have when it comes to tourism and when it comes to economic development.” With stops in Philadelphia to promote urban tourism and lake visits to boost outdoor recreation, Shapiro emphasized tourism as a central part of his administration’s economic development strategy. As emails from the governor’s office obtained in a public records request show, though, there was one appearance the governor didn’t make, but did consider: on camera with retired Philadelphia Eagles Center Jason Kelce. In May, Gov. Josh Shapiro embarked on a weeklong family RV trip to promote the state’s new tourism brand, “Pennsylvania: The Great American Getaway.” Speaking at the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders baseball stadium, the governor wanted to show off “the opportunity we have when it comes to tourism and when it comes to economic development.” With stops in Philadelphia to promote urban tourism and lake visits to boost outdoor recreation, Shapiro emphasized tourism as a central part of his administration’s economic development strategy. As emails from the governor’s office obtained in a public records request show, though, there was one appearance the governor didn’t make, but did consider: on camera with retired Philadelphia Eagles Center Jason Kelce. false full 284 a05d6f91-a858-4e7f-bdec-f9d1bda561e4 Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro Says ‘Real Freedom’ Starts With Public Schools Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Wednesday that Democrats support the “kind of freedom” that starts in the classroom. Specifically, the public school classroom. “You know what Democrats? We are the party of real freedom,” Shapiro said from the Democratic National Convention stage in Chicago. “The kind of real freedom that comes when that child attends a great public school with an awesome teacher because we believe in her future.” The first-term governor went on to describe the other “real freedoms” found in the party platform, from organized labor to reproductive rights to marriage equality.

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]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:35:09 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Wednesday that Democrats support the “kind of freedom” that starts in the classroom. Specifically, the public school classroom. “You know what Democrats? We are the party of real freedom,” Shapiro said from the Democratic National Convention stage in Chicago. “The kind of real freedom that comes when that child attends a great public school with an awesome teacher because we believe in her future.” The first-term governor went on to describe the other “real freedoms” found in the party platform, from organized labor to reproductive rights to marriage equality.

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]]> Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro Says ‘Real Freedom’ Starts With Public Schools The Center Square 00:05:02 Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Wednesday that Democrats support the “kind of freedom” that starts in the classroom. Specifically, the public school classroom. “You know what Democrats? We are the party of real freedom,” Shapiro said from the Democratic National Convention stage in Chicago. “The kind of real freedom that comes when that child attends a great public school with an awesome teacher because we believe in her future.” The first-term governor went on to describe the other “real freedoms” found in the party platform, from organized labor to reproductive rights to marriage equality. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Wednesday that Democrats support the “kind of freedom” that starts in the classroom. Specifically, the public school classroom. “You know what Democrats? We are the party of real freedom,” Shapiro said from the Democratic National Convention stage in Chicago. “The kind of real freedom that comes when that child attends a great public school with an awesome teacher because we believe in her future.” The first-term governor went on to describe the other “real freedoms” found in the party platform, from organized labor to reproductive rights to marriage equality. false full 283 f7333125-8467-47e7-b0d9-c8724a3569ba Pennsylvania No. 14 in Regulatory Burden Nationwide Less burdensome regulation has led to economic growth in some states, but Pennsylvania trails far behind. As the commonwealth slips in population and job growth, one report argues that its red-tape-laden system will create more problems in the future. Nationally, Pennsylvania is the 14th-most regulated state, according to an analysis by the Mercatus Center of George Mason University. 

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]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Less burdensome regulation has led to economic growth in some states, but Pennsylvania trails far behind. As the commonwealth slips in population and job growth, one report argues that its red-tape-laden system will create more problems in the future. Nationally, Pennsylvania is the 14th-most regulated state, according to an analysis by the Mercatus Center of George Mason University. 

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]]> Pennsylvania No. 14 in Regulatory Burden Nationwide The Center Square 00:06:16 Less burdensome regulation has led to economic growth in some states, but Pennsylvania trails far behind. As the commonwealth slips in population and job growth, one report argues that its red-tape-laden system will create more problems in the future. Nationally, Pennsylvania is the 14th-most regulated state, according to an analysis by the Mercatus Center of George Mason University. Less burdensome regulation has led to economic growth in some states, but Pennsylvania trails far behind. As the commonwealth slips in population and job growth, one report argues that its red-tape-laden system will create more problems in the future. Nationally, Pennsylvania is the 14th-most regulated state, according to an analysis by the Mercatus Center of George Mason University. false full 282 a71ee67b-d73a-4b10-b7ef-d52d496c2ece Report: SEPTA, Feds Slack on $140M Chinese Contract in Pennsylvania A federal report warns that SEPTA’s contract with a state-owned Chinese company lacked proper oversight and may not have met federal guidelines for Buy America requirements. However, much of the problem came from vague guidance from the federal government itself. The contract, a $138-million deal with the China Railway Rolling Stock MA Corporation, or CRRC, would have delivered 45 passenger railcars to the Philadelphia region’s transit agency by 2025. 

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]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A federal report warns that SEPTA’s contract with a state-owned Chinese company lacked proper oversight and may not have met federal guidelines for Buy America requirements. However, much of the problem came from vague guidance from the federal government itself. The contract, a $138-million deal with the China Railway Rolling Stock MA Corporation, or CRRC, would have delivered 45 passenger railcars to the Philadelphia region’s transit agency by 2025. 

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]]> Report: SEPTA, Feds Slack on $140M Chinese Contract in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:05:25 A federal report warns that SEPTA’s contract with a state-owned Chinese company lacked proper oversight and may not have met federal guidelines for Buy America requirements. However, much of the problem came from vague guidance from the federal government itself. The contract, a $138-million deal with the China Railway Rolling Stock MA Corporation, or CRRC, would have delivered 45 passenger railcars to the Philadelphia region’s transit agency by 2025. A federal report warns that SEPTA’s contract with a state-owned Chinese company lacked proper oversight and may not have met federal guidelines for Buy America requirements. However, much of the problem came from vague guidance from the federal government itself. The contract, a $138-million deal with the China Railway Rolling Stock MA Corporation, or CRRC, would have delivered 45 passenger railcars to the Philadelphia region’s transit agency by 2025. false full 281 f8cfce18-d0ff-4d2a-ab29-397eb568ecf0 Report: Traffic Stops Show Insignificant Racial, Ethnic Disparities A new report from the Pennsylvania State Police found no statistically significant racial or ethnic disparities during traffic stops in 2023. The data, analyzed by researchers from the University of Cincinnati, shows troopers pulled over white, Black and Hispanic drivers at the same rate. The odds of receiving a warning or citation or being arrested were “statistically insignificant,” said Dr. Robin Engel, professor of criminal justice at the University of Cincinnati. 

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]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:23:36 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A new report from the Pennsylvania State Police found no statistically significant racial or ethnic disparities during traffic stops in 2023. The data, analyzed by researchers from the University of Cincinnati, shows troopers pulled over white, Black and Hispanic drivers at the same rate. The odds of receiving a warning or citation or being arrested were “statistically insignificant,” said Dr. Robin Engel, professor of criminal justice at the University of Cincinnati. 

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]]> Report: Traffic Stops Show Insignificant Racial, Ethnic Disparities The Center Square 00:04:37 A new report from the Pennsylvania State Police found no statistically significant racial or ethnic disparities during traffic stops in 2023. The data, analyzed by researchers from the University of Cincinnati, shows troopers pulled over white, Black and Hispanic drivers at the same rate. The odds of receiving a warning or citation or being arrested were “statistically insignificant,” said Dr. Robin Engel, professor of criminal justice at the University of Cincinnati. A new report from the Pennsylvania State Police found no statistically significant racial or ethnic disparities during traffic stops in 2023. The data, analyzed by researchers from the University of Cincinnati, shows troopers pulled over white, Black and Hispanic drivers at the same rate. The odds of receiving a warning or citation or being arrested were “statistically insignificant,” said Dr. Robin Engel, professor of criminal justice at the University of Cincinnati. false full 280 202ad2c1-8c17-44b9-aaf4-233ccb8c3fb4 Increased Health Care Funding For Pennsylvanians Sought in Settlement for Train Derailment Sufficient aid, including health care funding, to Pennsylvanians is being asked of Norfolk Southern in a settlement request of the U.S. Department of Justice, says state Attorney General Michelle Henry. Along with Gov. Josh Shapiro, the Justice Department was given the response when it requested input on a proposed settlement with the train company related to the February 2023 derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. In a release, Henry said, "This catastrophic crash had wide-ranging impacts on many Pennsylvania residents and workers, and Norfolk Southern must remedy these impacts. As a result of this incident, many Pennsylvanians are in financial hardship and were physically harmed — the full extent of those negative health impacts still to be seen — and they deserve to be made whole, now and in the future."

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]]> Sat, 10 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Sufficient aid, including health care funding, to Pennsylvanians is being asked of Norfolk Southern in a settlement request of the U.S. Department of Justice, says state Attorney General Michelle Henry. Along with Gov. Josh Shapiro, the Justice Department was given the response when it requested input on a proposed settlement with the train company related to the February 2023 derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. In a release, Henry said, "This catastrophic crash had wide-ranging impacts on many Pennsylvania residents and workers, and Norfolk Southern must remedy these impacts. As a result of this incident, many Pennsylvanians are in financial hardship and were physically harmed — the full extent of those negative health impacts still to be seen — and they deserve to be made whole, now and in the future."

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]]> Increased Health Care Funding For Pennsylvanians Sought in Settlement for Train Derailment The Center Square 00:04:17 Sufficient aid, including health care funding, to Pennsylvanians is being asked of Norfolk Southern in a settlement request of the U.S. Department of Justice, says state Attorney General Michelle Henry. Along with Gov. Josh Shapiro, the Justice Department was given the response when it requested input on a proposed settlement with the train company related to the February 2023 derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. In a release, Henry said, "This catastrophic crash had wide-ranging impacts on many Pennsylvania residents and workers, and Norfolk Southern must remedy these impacts. As a result of this incident, many Pennsylvanians are in financial hardship and were physically harmed — the full extent of those negative health impacts still to be seen — and they deserve to be made whole, now and in the future." Sufficient aid, including health care funding, to Pennsylvanians is being asked of Norfolk Southern in a settlement request of the U.S. Department of Justice, says state Attorney General Michelle Henry. Along with Gov. Josh Shapiro, the Justice Department was given the response when it requested input on a proposed settlement with the train company related to the February 2023 derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. In a release, Henry said, "This catastrophic crash had wide-ranging impacts on many Pennsylvania residents and workers, and Norfolk Southern must remedy these impacts. As a result of this incident, many Pennsylvanians are in financial hardship and were physically harmed — the full extent of those negative health impacts still to be seen — and they deserve to be made whole, now and in the future." false full 279 cc747523-dab9-46f9-b4c8-dbaa31cdcfae Casino Lawsuit Seeks Skill Game Tax Parity In Pennsylvania Twelve casinos filed a lawsuit last week demanding that unregulated skill game operators pay the same 54% tax rate applied to slot machines. While the industry claims this would make the levy constitutionally fair, critics argue it's another tactic meant to squash their competition. The turf war between Pennsylvania’s 17 casinos and roughly 67,000 unregulated skill game terminals in social clubs, convenience stores, gas stations, and bars has grown more heated in recent years as one of the latter’s major manufacturers – Pace O’ Matic – seeks legal distinction from “games of chance.”

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]]> Fri, 9 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Twelve casinos filed a lawsuit last week demanding that unregulated skill game operators pay the same 54% tax rate applied to slot machines. While the industry claims this would make the levy constitutionally fair, critics argue it's another tactic meant to squash their competition. The turf war between Pennsylvania’s 17 casinos and roughly 67,000 unregulated skill game terminals in social clubs, convenience stores, gas stations, and bars has grown more heated in recent years as one of the latter’s major manufacturers – Pace O’ Matic – seeks legal distinction from “games of chance.”

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]]> Casino Lawsuit Seeks Skill Game Tax Parity In Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:04:23 Twelve casinos filed a lawsuit last week demanding that unregulated skill game operators pay the same 54% tax rate applied to slot machines. While the industry claims this would make the levy constitutionally fair, critics argue it's another tactic meant to squash their competition. The turf war between Pennsylvania’s 17 casinos and roughly 67,000 unregulated skill game terminals in social clubs, convenience stores, gas stations, and bars has grown more heated in recent years as one of the latter’s major manufacturers – Pace O’ Matic – seeks legal distinction from “games of chance.” Twelve casinos filed a lawsuit last week demanding that unregulated skill game operators pay the same 54% tax rate applied to slot machines. While the industry claims this would make the levy constitutionally fair, critics argue it's another tactic meant to squash their competition. The turf war between Pennsylvania’s 17 casinos and roughly 67,000 unregulated skill game terminals in social clubs, convenience stores, gas stations, and bars has grown more heated in recent years as one of the latter’s major manufacturers – Pace O’ Matic – seeks legal distinction from “games of chance.” false full 278 858c1c88-5f88-48cf-8842-919f5649698d Kamala Harris Appears for First Time With Running Mate Walz in Philadelphia Vice President Kamala Harris held a rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday night in her first official appearance with her new running mate, Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Harris said that she has found in Walz a “fighter” and a “patriot.” Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was also considered for the role, but that didn’t stop him from making an appearance on stage to stump for Harris and Walz. Shapiro denounced former President Donald Trump and his campaign as the crowd of thousands chanted, “we’re not going back.”

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]]> Thu, 8 Aug 2024 17:13:39 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Vice President Kamala Harris held a rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday night in her first official appearance with her new running mate, Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Harris said that she has found in Walz a “fighter” and a “patriot.” Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was also considered for the role, but that didn’t stop him from making an appearance on stage to stump for Harris and Walz. Shapiro denounced former President Donald Trump and his campaign as the crowd of thousands chanted, “we’re not going back.”

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]]> Kamala Harris Appears for First Time With Running Mate Walz in Philadelphia The Center Square 00:05:28 Vice President Kamala Harris held a rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday night in her first official appearance with her new running mate, Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Harris said that she has found in Walz a “fighter” and a “patriot.” Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was also considered for the role, but that didn’t stop him from making an appearance on stage to stump for Harris and Walz. Shapiro denounced former President Donald Trump and his campaign as the crowd of thousands chanted, “we’re not going back.” Vice President Kamala Harris held a rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday night in her first official appearance with her new running mate, Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Harris said that she has found in Walz a “fighter” and a “patriot.” Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was also considered for the role, but that didn’t stop him from making an appearance on stage to stump for Harris and Walz. Shapiro denounced former President Donald Trump and his campaign as the crowd of thousands chanted, “we’re not going back.” false full 277 8e9e637d-7357-4a14-81ea-3a3f251091e8 Trump in Pennsylvania for First Time Since Assassination Attempt Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared in Pennsylvania for the first time since an attempted assassination in Butler on July 13. He took the stage in a packed auditorium in Harrisburg, where he chided Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee, for shifting her public image and relying on celebrities to draw crowds to her rallies. Trump’s comments come 10 days after Harris ascended to the top of the ticket vacated by President Joe Biden via a statement shared on social media.

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]]> Sat, 3 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared in Pennsylvania for the first time since an attempted assassination in Butler on July 13. He took the stage in a packed auditorium in Harrisburg, where he chided Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee, for shifting her public image and relying on celebrities to draw crowds to her rallies. Trump’s comments come 10 days after Harris ascended to the top of the ticket vacated by President Joe Biden via a statement shared on social media.

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]]> Trump in Pennsylvania for First Time Since Assassination Attempt The Center Square 00:05:42 Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared in Pennsylvania for the first time since an attempted assassination in Butler on July 13. He took the stage in a packed auditorium in Harrisburg, where he chided Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee, for shifting her public image and relying on celebrities to draw crowds to her rallies. Trump’s comments come 10 days after Harris ascended to the top of the ticket vacated by President Joe Biden via a statement shared on social media. Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared in Pennsylvania for the first time since an attempted assassination in Butler on July 13. He took the stage in a packed auditorium in Harrisburg, where he chided Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee, for shifting her public image and relying on celebrities to draw crowds to her rallies. Trump’s comments come 10 days after Harris ascended to the top of the ticket vacated by President Joe Biden via a statement shared on social media. false full 276 23d36d4e-6a5e-4156-a757-eb1a72d4c38e Mother Laments Pennsylvania’s School Choice Stalemate Another year, another budget plan adopted in Pennsylvania. Despite a $3 billion increase in spending – including record investment in struggling school districts – some parents say they’re disappointed that "lifeline scholarships" were overlooked, again.

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]]> Fri, 2 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Another year, another budget plan adopted in Pennsylvania. Despite a $3 billion increase in spending – including record investment in struggling school districts – some parents say they’re disappointed that "lifeline scholarships" were overlooked, again.

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]]> Mother Laments Pennsylvania’s School Choice Stalemate The Center Square 00:05:30 Another year, another budget plan adopted in Pennsylvania. Despite a $3 billion increase in spending – including record investment in struggling school districts – some parents say they’re disappointed that "lifeline scholarships" were overlooked, again. Another year, another budget plan adopted in Pennsylvania. Despite a $3 billion increase in spending – including record investment in struggling school districts – some parents say they’re disappointed that "lifeline scholarships" were overlooked, again. false full 275 af77123f-c966-4847-bccd-cd1a51f9bb81 Pennsylvania's 911 Phone Surcharge on Track to Meet Revenue Expectations The tax increase on cell phones to support Pennsylvania’s 911 system is on track to hit its expected revenues. The tax, passed in 2023 to raise the monthly surcharge from $1.65 to $1.95, brought in more than $97 million in the second quarter of 2024, a $5 million haul above initial estimates. The money supports 61 911 call centers across the commonwealth.

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]]> Thu, 1 Aug 2024 18:45:06 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ The tax increase on cell phones to support Pennsylvania’s 911 system is on track to hit its expected revenues. The tax, passed in 2023 to raise the monthly surcharge from $1.65 to $1.95, brought in more than $97 million in the second quarter of 2024, a $5 million haul above initial estimates. The money supports 61 911 call centers across the commonwealth.

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]]> Pennsylvania's 911 Phone Surcharge on Track to Meet Revenue Expectations The Center Square 00:04:36 The tax increase on cell phones to support Pennsylvania’s 911 system is on track to hit its expected revenues. The tax, passed in 2023 to raise the monthly surcharge from $1.65 to $1.95, brought in more than $97 million in the second quarter of 2024, a $5 million haul above initial estimates. The money supports 61 911 call centers across the commonwealth. The tax increase on cell phones to support Pennsylvania’s 911 system is on track to hit its expected revenues. The tax, passed in 2023 to raise the monthly surcharge from $1.65 to $1.95, brought in more than $97 million in the second quarter of 2024, a $5 million haul above initial estimates. The money supports 61 911 call centers across the commonwealth. false full 274 907cba49-47f6-4410-82a5-71fc6d7755dd A $40B Critical Mineral Supply Chain Could Start in Pennsylvania  Pennsylvania has a mine pollution problem. America has a critical mineral shortage. And both problems may get solved as researchers find these critical and strategic elements in the polluted waters that come from acid mine drainage. If all goes well, Pennsylvania could become a leader in boosting national security — while potentially creating billions of dollars in value from environmental hazards.

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]]> Sat, 27 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/  Pennsylvania has a mine pollution problem. America has a critical mineral shortage. And both problems may get solved as researchers find these critical and strategic elements in the polluted waters that come from acid mine drainage. If all goes well, Pennsylvania could become a leader in boosting national security — while potentially creating billions of dollars in value from environmental hazards.

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]]> A $40B Critical Mineral Supply Chain Could Start in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:06:22 Pennsylvania has a mine pollution problem. America has a critical mineral shortage. And both problems may get solved as researchers find these critical and strategic elements in the polluted waters that come from acid mine drainage. If all goes well, Pennsylvania could become a leader in boosting national security — while potentially creating billions of dollars in value from environmental hazards. Pennsylvania has a mine pollution problem. America has a critical mineral shortage. And both problems may get solved as researchers find these critical and strategic elements in the polluted waters that come from acid mine drainage. If all goes well, Pennsylvania could become a leader in boosting national security — while potentially creating billions of dollars in value from environmental hazards. false full 273 e815b09c-0c32-43f4-953c-e83efa516006 Pennsylvania Reps. Perry, Lee Question Trump Rally Security Breakdown Two of Pennsylvania’s congressional lawmakers probed U.S. Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle on Monday about the agency’s communications minutes before a gunman opened fire at a July 13 campaign rally, nearly killing former president Donald Trump. Like most members of the House Oversight Committee, however, they were left with more questions than answers. Such as why the agents assigned to protect the former president that day were far shorter than his 6-foot-3-inch frame, at what point suspicious individuals become threats and under which conditions are events postponed or cancelled.

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]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Two of Pennsylvania’s congressional lawmakers probed U.S. Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle on Monday about the agency’s communications minutes before a gunman opened fire at a July 13 campaign rally, nearly killing former president Donald Trump. Like most members of the House Oversight Committee, however, they were left with more questions than answers. Such as why the agents assigned to protect the former president that day were far shorter than his 6-foot-3-inch frame, at what point suspicious individuals become threats and under which conditions are events postponed or cancelled.

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]]> Pennsylvania Reps. Perry, Lee Question Trump Rally Security Breakdown The Center Square 00:05:36 Two of Pennsylvania’s congressional lawmakers probed U.S. Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle on Monday about the agency’s communications minutes before a gunman opened fire at a July 13 campaign rally, nearly killing former president Donald Trump. Like most members of the House Oversight Committee, however, they were left with more questions than answers. Such as why the agents assigned to protect the former president that day were far shorter than his 6-foot-3-inch frame, at what point suspicious individuals become threats and under which conditions are events postponed or cancelled. Two of Pennsylvania’s congressional lawmakers probed U.S. Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle on Monday about the agency’s communications minutes before a gunman opened fire at a July 13 campaign rally, nearly killing former president Donald Trump. Like most members of the House Oversight Committee, however, they were left with more questions than answers. Such as why the agents assigned to protect the former president that day were far shorter than his 6-foot-3-inch frame, at what point suspicious individuals become threats and under which conditions are events postponed or cancelled. false full 272 cc188d4b-51d1-4dff-aa58-5da5a5c36702 Shapiro VP Rumors Swirl After Biden Drops Out Rumors swirled Monday that Vice President Kamala Harris may select Pennsylvania’s governor as her running mate. The news comes as Gov. Josh Shapiro himself encouraged Pennsylvania Democrats to unite behind her, just hours after President Joe Biden stepped down from his campaign. "I’ve known Kamala Harris for nearly two decades – we’ve both been prosecutors, we’ve both stood up for the rule of law, we’ve both fought for the people and delivered results,” he said. “Kamala Harris is a patriot worthy of our support and she will continue the work of generations of Americans who came before us to perfect our union, protect our democracy, and advance real freedom.”

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]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:12:49 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Rumors swirled Monday that Vice President Kamala Harris may select Pennsylvania’s governor as her running mate. The news comes as Gov. Josh Shapiro himself encouraged Pennsylvania Democrats to unite behind her, just hours after President Joe Biden stepped down from his campaign. "I’ve known Kamala Harris for nearly two decades – we’ve both been prosecutors, we’ve both stood up for the rule of law, we’ve both fought for the people and delivered results,” he said. “Kamala Harris is a patriot worthy of our support and she will continue the work of generations of Americans who came before us to perfect our union, protect our democracy, and advance real freedom.”

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]]> Shapiro VP Rumors Swirl After Biden Drops Out The Center Square 00:05:17 Rumors swirled Monday that Vice President Kamala Harris may select Pennsylvania’s governor as her running mate. The news comes as Gov. Josh Shapiro himself encouraged Pennsylvania Democrats to unite behind her, just hours after President Joe Biden stepped down from his campaign. "I’ve known Kamala Harris for nearly two decades – we’ve both been prosecutors, we’ve both stood up for the rule of law, we’ve both fought for the people and delivered results,” he said. “Kamala Harris is a patriot worthy of our support and she will continue the work of generations of Americans who came before us to perfect our union, protect our democracy, and advance real freedom.” Rumors swirled Monday that Vice President Kamala Harris may select Pennsylvania’s governor as her running mate. The news comes as Gov. Josh Shapiro himself encouraged Pennsylvania Democrats to unite behind her, just hours after President Joe Biden stepped down from his campaign. "I’ve known Kamala Harris for nearly two decades – we’ve both been prosecutors, we’ve both stood up for the rule of law, we’ve both fought for the people and delivered results,” he said. “Kamala Harris is a patriot worthy of our support and she will continue the work of generations of Americans who came before us to perfect our union, protect our democracy, and advance real freedom.” false full 271 49582f03-2b8e-4367-843e-4b34c85f29d3 Strings Attached to Rural Tax Support Frustrate Locals State agencies own vast amounts of rural lands, which limits the tax base for small communities and townships. With the new state budget, those local governments will see more payments to balance out fiscal limitations. The extra funding, a $1.80 increase, comes from slot machine revenues, and state agencies will pay $9 per acre for their land to municipal and county governments, and school districts (split evenly). The payments in lieu of taxes affect the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Game Commission, and the Fish and Boat Commission, and fill in what would otherwise be assessed as property taxes.

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]]> Sat, 20 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ State agencies own vast amounts of rural lands, which limits the tax base for small communities and townships. With the new state budget, those local governments will see more payments to balance out fiscal limitations. The extra funding, a $1.80 increase, comes from slot machine revenues, and state agencies will pay $9 per acre for their land to municipal and county governments, and school districts (split evenly). The payments in lieu of taxes affect the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Game Commission, and the Fish and Boat Commission, and fill in what would otherwise be assessed as property taxes.

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]]> Strings Attached to Rural Tax Support Frustrate Locals The Center Square 00:05:07 State agencies own vast amounts of rural lands, which limits the tax base for small communities and townships. With the new state budget, those local governments will see more payments to balance out fiscal limitations. The extra funding, a $1.80 increase, comes from slot machine revenues, and state agencies will pay $9 per acre for their land to municipal and county governments, and school districts (split evenly). The payments in lieu of taxes affect the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Game Commission, and the Fish and Boat Commission, and fill in what would otherwise be assessed as property taxes. State agencies own vast amounts of rural lands, which limits the tax base for small communities and townships. With the new state budget, those local governments will see more payments to balance out fiscal limitations. The extra funding, a $1.80 increase, comes from slot machine revenues, and state agencies will pay $9 per acre for their land to municipal and county governments, and school districts (split evenly). The payments in lieu of taxes affect the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Game Commission, and the Fish and Boat Commission, and fill in what would otherwise be assessed as property taxes. false full 270 e21ce395-6b9c-4659-a818-951dbedd07f2 Delegate Predicts Possible Trump ‘Landslide’ in Pennsylvania A veteran delegate from Pennsylvania believes former President Donald Trump could win the state again come November – bigly. “I have believed even before the debate debacle, even before the shooting, Trump would probably win Pennsylvania and would win it handily,” said Charlie Gerow, a Republican strategist, during an interview with The Center Square from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Tuesday. “Potentially, it’s a landslide in Pennsylvania. He’s going to do very, very well.”

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]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A veteran delegate from Pennsylvania believes former President Donald Trump could win the state again come November – bigly. “I have believed even before the debate debacle, even before the shooting, Trump would probably win Pennsylvania and would win it handily,” said Charlie Gerow, a Republican strategist, during an interview with The Center Square from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Tuesday. “Potentially, it’s a landslide in Pennsylvania. He’s going to do very, very well.”

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]]> Delegate Predicts Possible Trump ‘Landslide’ in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:06:35 A veteran delegate from Pennsylvania believes former President Donald Trump could win the state again come November – bigly. “I have believed even before the debate debacle, even before the shooting, Trump would probably win Pennsylvania and would win it handily,” said Charlie Gerow, a Republican strategist, during an interview with The Center Square from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Tuesday. “Potentially, it’s a landslide in Pennsylvania. He’s going to do very, very well.” A veteran delegate from Pennsylvania believes former President Donald Trump could win the state again come November – bigly. “I have believed even before the debate debacle, even before the shooting, Trump would probably win Pennsylvania and would win it handily,” said Charlie Gerow, a Republican strategist, during an interview with The Center Square from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Tuesday. “Potentially, it’s a landslide in Pennsylvania. He’s going to do very, very well.” false full 269 8b2c80f7-45a3-4477-b756-d00bd64bddc0 Trump Survives Assassination Attempt in Pennsylvania, Shooter Dead A bloody former President Donald Trump shook his fist into the air to show his supporters he was only wounded in an attempted assassination targeting him at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The shooter was shot and killed by U.S. Secret Service, but authorities provided only limited details late Saturday night. The Republican candidate for president this November was speaking at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., when video of the event showed multiple loud shots and Trump grabbing at his right ear, followed by obvious blood around the ear. Campaign security quickly surrounded Trump and lowered him to the podium floor. 

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]]> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:07:28 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A bloody former President Donald Trump shook his fist into the air to show his supporters he was only wounded in an attempted assassination targeting him at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The shooter was shot and killed by U.S. Secret Service, but authorities provided only limited details late Saturday night. The Republican candidate for president this November was speaking at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., when video of the event showed multiple loud shots and Trump grabbing at his right ear, followed by obvious blood around the ear. Campaign security quickly surrounded Trump and lowered him to the podium floor. 

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]]> Trump Survives Assassination Attempt in Pennsylvania, Shooter Dead The Center Square 00:06:14 A bloody former President Donald Trump shook his fist into the air to show his supporters he was only wounded in an attempted assassination targeting him at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The shooter was shot and killed by U.S. Secret Service, but authorities provided only limited details late Saturday night. The Republican candidate for president this November was speaking at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., when video of the event showed multiple loud shots and Trump grabbing at his right ear, followed by obvious blood around the ear. Campaign security quickly surrounded Trump and lowered him to the podium floor. A bloody former President Donald Trump shook his fist into the air to show his supporters he was only wounded in an attempted assassination targeting him at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The shooter was shot and killed by U.S. Secret Service, but authorities provided only limited details late Saturday night. The Republican candidate for president this November was speaking at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., when video of the event showed multiple loud shots and Trump grabbing at his right ear, followed by obvious blood around the ear. Campaign security quickly surrounded Trump and lowered him to the podium floor. false full 268 717c34ee-ffbf-4954-8b9e-9715631d9ce1 NPR Boss Calls for Renewal of Imagination to Renew Trust, Democracy  As the 250th anniversary of America’s founding approaches, American democracy suffers from a lack of trust and imagination. So declared NPR CEO and president Katherine Maher during a TED event on the future of modern American democracy at Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center on Tuesday. The event is the first in a series of “fireside chats” announced in May by Visit Philly and TED to, as Gov. Josh Shapiro said, “celebrate Philadelphia and to celebrate the inclusive society we have strived to build.”

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]]> Sat, 13 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/  As the 250th anniversary of America’s founding approaches, American democracy suffers from a lack of trust and imagination. So declared NPR CEO and president Katherine Maher during a TED event on the future of modern American democracy at Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center on Tuesday. The event is the first in a series of “fireside chats” announced in May by Visit Philly and TED to, as Gov. Josh Shapiro said, “celebrate Philadelphia and to celebrate the inclusive society we have strived to build.”

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]]> NPR Boss Calls for Renewal of Imagination to Renew Trust, Democracy The Center Square 00:07:07 As the 250th anniversary of America’s founding approaches, American democracy suffers from a lack of trust and imagination. So declared NPR CEO and president Katherine Maher during a TED event on the future of modern American democracy at Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center on Tuesday. The event is the first in a series of “fireside chats” announced in May by Visit Philly and TED to, as Gov. Josh Shapiro said, “celebrate Philadelphia and to celebrate the inclusive society we have strived to build.” As the 250th anniversary of America’s founding approaches, American democracy suffers from a lack of trust and imagination. So declared NPR CEO and president Katherine Maher during a TED event on the future of modern American democracy at Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center on Tuesday. The event is the first in a series of “fireside chats” announced in May by Visit Philly and TED to, as Gov. Josh Shapiro said, “celebrate Philadelphia and to celebrate the inclusive society we have strived to build.” false full 267 df898370-31ed-440e-91cc-5bbab33e3103 State Park Fight Highlights Tension Between State Agency, Local Power  A fight between Chester County and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources over a state park continued Tuesday — with state legislators forming a firing line. At issue is the future of Big Elk Creek State Park, a years-long controversy where DCNR created the park in 2022 for “low-impact recreation” but later announced plans to build campsites and RV facilities. After a public outcry, DCNR officials backed away from development plans, but local residents remain wary of the state’s future plans. The 1,800-acre state park serves as a wildlife corridor and abuts the Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area in Maryland.

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]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/  A fight between Chester County and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources over a state park continued Tuesday — with state legislators forming a firing line. At issue is the future of Big Elk Creek State Park, a years-long controversy where DCNR created the park in 2022 for “low-impact recreation” but later announced plans to build campsites and RV facilities. After a public outcry, DCNR officials backed away from development plans, but local residents remain wary of the state’s future plans. The 1,800-acre state park serves as a wildlife corridor and abuts the Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area in Maryland.

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]]> State Park Fight Highlights Tension Between State Agency, Local Power The Center Square 00:06:52 A fight between Chester County and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources over a state park continued Tuesday — with state legislators forming a firing line. At issue is the future of Big Elk Creek State Park, a years-long controversy where DCNR created the park in 2022 for “low-impact recreation” but later announced plans to build campsites and RV facilities. After a public outcry, DCNR officials backed away from development plans, but local residents remain wary of the state’s future plans. The 1,800-acre state park serves as a wildlife corridor and abuts the Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area in Maryland. A fight between Chester County and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources over a state park continued Tuesday — with state legislators forming a firing line. At issue is the future of Big Elk Creek State Park, a years-long controversy where DCNR created the park in 2022 for “low-impact recreation” but later announced plans to build campsites and RV facilities. After a public outcry, DCNR officials backed away from development plans, but local residents remain wary of the state’s future plans. The 1,800-acre state park serves as a wildlife corridor and abuts the Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area in Maryland. false full 266 340a1ae6-fb0e-4a96-99fb-3821c6c0a236 Squatter Bill Heads to Governor After Brief Stumbling Block Legislation that partly dismantles "squatters rights" in Pennsylvania will head to the governor’s desk after a brief stumbling block. Under the soon-to-be law, squatters could face a defiant trespass charge if they don’t vacate a property after being told to do so by the owner. Doing so safeguards homes and investments quickly and effectively without wading through needless red tape, said prime sponsor Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie.

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]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:48:51 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Legislation that partly dismantles "squatters rights" in Pennsylvania will head to the governor’s desk after a brief stumbling block. Under the soon-to-be law, squatters could face a defiant trespass charge if they don’t vacate a property after being told to do so by the owner. Doing so safeguards homes and investments quickly and effectively without wading through needless red tape, said prime sponsor Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie.

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]]> Squatter Bill Heads to Governor After Brief Stumbling Block The Center Square 00:03:36 Legislation that partly dismantles "squatters rights" in Pennsylvania will head to the governor’s desk after a brief stumbling block. Under the soon-to-be law, squatters could face a defiant trespass charge if they don’t vacate a property after being told to do so by the owner. Doing so safeguards homes and investments quickly and effectively without wading through needless red tape, said prime sponsor Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie. Legislation that partly dismantles "squatters rights" in Pennsylvania will head to the governor’s desk after a brief stumbling block. Under the soon-to-be law, squatters could face a defiant trespass charge if they don’t vacate a property after being told to do so by the owner. Doing so safeguards homes and investments quickly and effectively without wading through needless red tape, said prime sponsor Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie. false full 265 6c398c6a-5af9-46e9-aca5-54a97e7ea9bf Poll: Pennsylvanians Want Shapiro to Broker Budget Compromise As Pennsylvania starts another fiscal year with a late budget, the public wants more decisive leadership from Gov. Josh Shapiro. Almost three-quarters of registered Pennsylvanian voters want Shapiro to “play a more active role in brokering a bipartisan deal to keep the state budget on track,” according to a new poll from the Commonwealth Foundation. Democratic voters wanted more action from Shapiro (79%) than Republicans or independents (both 71%).

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]]> Sat, 6 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ As Pennsylvania starts another fiscal year with a late budget, the public wants more decisive leadership from Gov. Josh Shapiro. Almost three-quarters of registered Pennsylvanian voters want Shapiro to “play a more active role in brokering a bipartisan deal to keep the state budget on track,” according to a new poll from the Commonwealth Foundation. Democratic voters wanted more action from Shapiro (79%) than Republicans or independents (both 71%).

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]]> Poll: Pennsylvanians Want Shapiro to Broker Budget Compromise The Center Square 00:05:34 As Pennsylvania starts another fiscal year with a late budget, the public wants more decisive leadership from Gov. Josh Shapiro. Almost three-quarters of registered Pennsylvanian voters want Shapiro to “play a more active role in brokering a bipartisan deal to keep the state budget on track,” according to a new poll from the Commonwealth Foundation. Democratic voters wanted more action from Shapiro (79%) than Republicans or independents (both 71%). As Pennsylvania starts another fiscal year with a late budget, the public wants more decisive leadership from Gov. Josh Shapiro. Almost three-quarters of registered Pennsylvanian voters want Shapiro to “play a more active role in brokering a bipartisan deal to keep the state budget on track,” according to a new poll from the Commonwealth Foundation. Democratic voters wanted more action from Shapiro (79%) than Republicans or independents (both 71%). false full 264 3289ef5d-7c8f-4718-b894-c838e92ed6ef New School Tax Credit Plan Emerges in Pennsylvania A new plan quietly introduced in the state Senate would create a refundable tax credit for educational expenses, including private school tuition. The proposal would establish the Child Learning Investment Tax Credit, worth up to $8,000 per student, that families could use to reduce their tax liability. It’s scheduled for a vote in the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday.

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]]> Fri, 5 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A new plan quietly introduced in the state Senate would create a refundable tax credit for educational expenses, including private school tuition. The proposal would establish the Child Learning Investment Tax Credit, worth up to $8,000 per student, that families could use to reduce their tax liability. It’s scheduled for a vote in the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday.

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]]> New School Tax Credit Plan Emerges in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:05:27 A new plan quietly introduced in the state Senate would create a refundable tax credit for educational expenses, including private school tuition. The proposal would establish the Child Learning Investment Tax Credit, worth up to $8,000 per student, that families could use to reduce their tax liability. It’s scheduled for a vote in the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday. A new plan quietly introduced in the state Senate would create a refundable tax credit for educational expenses, including private school tuition. The proposal would establish the Child Learning Investment Tax Credit, worth up to $8,000 per student, that families could use to reduce their tax liability. It’s scheduled for a vote in the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday. false full 263 0d59c02f-4547-4a30-86ac-aadcf78fa479 State Budget Misses Deadline, Already Three days ahead of schedule, Pennsylvania Senate leadership confirmed the state’s annual spending plan will be turned in late. Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, said Thursday before adjourning session that the upper chamber would not return to Harrisburg until Monday – one day after the budget is due on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk. He struck an optimistic tone that negotiations had come far enough to suggest a deal would come together soon – just not before Sunday.

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]]> Thu, 4 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Three days ahead of schedule, Pennsylvania Senate leadership confirmed the state’s annual spending plan will be turned in late. Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, said Thursday before adjourning session that the upper chamber would not return to Harrisburg until Monday – one day after the budget is due on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk. He struck an optimistic tone that negotiations had come far enough to suggest a deal would come together soon – just not before Sunday.

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]]> State Budget Misses Deadline, Already The Center Square 00:03:35 Three days ahead of schedule, Pennsylvania Senate leadership confirmed the state’s annual spending plan will be turned in late. Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, said Thursday before adjourning session that the upper chamber would not return to Harrisburg until Monday – one day after the budget is due on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk. He struck an optimistic tone that negotiations had come far enough to suggest a deal would come together soon – just not before Sunday. Three days ahead of schedule, Pennsylvania Senate leadership confirmed the state’s annual spending plan will be turned in late. Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, said Thursday before adjourning session that the upper chamber would not return to Harrisburg until Monday – one day after the budget is due on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk. He struck an optimistic tone that negotiations had come far enough to suggest a deal would come together soon – just not before Sunday. false full 262 4f304c86-a89f-44a4-ad49-2b3d3a666a60 Broader Telemedicine Access Coming to Pennsylvania  Insurance coverage for telemedicine will soon be the rule, not the exception, in Pennsylvania. A bill headed to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk requires insurers, both public and private, to cover services rendered virtually. Doing so, supporters say, means more people can access healthcare – even if they live hours from the nearest hospital, can’t drive to a doctor’s office or find child care. Senate Bill 739 makes good on a longtime commitment from state lawmakers to modernize telemedicine access after the pandemic made it a routine form of care.

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]]> Sat, 29 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/  Insurance coverage for telemedicine will soon be the rule, not the exception, in Pennsylvania. A bill headed to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk requires insurers, both public and private, to cover services rendered virtually. Doing so, supporters say, means more people can access healthcare – even if they live hours from the nearest hospital, can’t drive to a doctor’s office or find child care. Senate Bill 739 makes good on a longtime commitment from state lawmakers to modernize telemedicine access after the pandemic made it a routine form of care.

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]]> Broader Telemedicine Access Coming to Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:05:36 Insurance coverage for telemedicine will soon be the rule, not the exception, in Pennsylvania. A bill headed to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk requires insurers, both public and private, to cover services rendered virtually. Doing so, supporters say, means more people can access healthcare – even if they live hours from the nearest hospital, can’t drive to a doctor’s office or find child care. Senate Bill 739 makes good on a longtime commitment from state lawmakers to modernize telemedicine access after the pandemic made it a routine form of care. Insurance coverage for telemedicine will soon be the rule, not the exception, in Pennsylvania. A bill headed to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk requires insurers, both public and private, to cover services rendered virtually. Doing so, supporters say, means more people can access healthcare – even if they live hours from the nearest hospital, can’t drive to a doctor’s office or find child care. Senate Bill 739 makes good on a longtime commitment from state lawmakers to modernize telemedicine access after the pandemic made it a routine form of care. false full 261 5b4a7e66-86dc-4c35-be1b-e3531cf4a9e1 Carbon Capture, Storage Rules Moving Quickly Regulatory framework for a carbon capture and storage network in Pennsylvania slid through a House committee on Tuesday without discussion or objection. The Senate-authored legislation would also act as a guidepost for two hydrogen hubs under development within the state in the coming decade as part of the Biden administration’s broader energy transition plan. The idea is to store future emissions to prevent their release into the atmosphere. However, the economic potential of doing so isn’t clearly understood yet.

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]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Regulatory framework for a carbon capture and storage network in Pennsylvania slid through a House committee on Tuesday without discussion or objection. The Senate-authored legislation would also act as a guidepost for two hydrogen hubs under development within the state in the coming decade as part of the Biden administration’s broader energy transition plan. The idea is to store future emissions to prevent their release into the atmosphere. However, the economic potential of doing so isn’t clearly understood yet.

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]]> Carbon Capture, Storage Rules Moving Quickly The Center Square 00:05:28 Regulatory framework for a carbon capture and storage network in Pennsylvania slid through a House committee on Tuesday without discussion or objection. The Senate-authored legislation would also act as a guidepost for two hydrogen hubs under development within the state in the coming decade as part of the Biden administration’s broader energy transition plan. The idea is to store future emissions to prevent their release into the atmosphere. However, the economic potential of doing so isn’t clearly understood yet. Regulatory framework for a carbon capture and storage network in Pennsylvania slid through a House committee on Tuesday without discussion or objection. The Senate-authored legislation would also act as a guidepost for two hydrogen hubs under development within the state in the coming decade as part of the Biden administration’s broader energy transition plan. The idea is to store future emissions to prevent their release into the atmosphere. However, the economic potential of doing so isn’t clearly understood yet. false full 260 8b5ede00-bf8b-476f-8d68-a1e2119f65c8 Fast Action Sought in Pennsylvania on 220-Page Marijuana Bill  Pennsylvania legislators pushing a bipartisan bill to legalize recreational marijuana warn that, without action, neighboring states will supply the drug — and carry away the tax revenue. Reps. Aaron Kaufer, R-Luzerne, and Emily Kinkead, D-Bellevue, will soon introduce their legalization bill, written to closely overlap with a Senate proposal. They want to move fast.

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]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:26:07 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/  Pennsylvania legislators pushing a bipartisan bill to legalize recreational marijuana warn that, without action, neighboring states will supply the drug — and carry away the tax revenue. Reps. Aaron Kaufer, R-Luzerne, and Emily Kinkead, D-Bellevue, will soon introduce their legalization bill, written to closely overlap with a Senate proposal. They want to move fast.

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]]> Fast Action Sought in Pennsylvania on 220-Page Marijuana Bill The Center Square 00:05:07 Pennsylvania legislators pushing a bipartisan bill to legalize recreational marijuana warn that, without action, neighboring states will supply the drug — and carry away the tax revenue. Reps. Aaron Kaufer, R-Luzerne, and Emily Kinkead, D-Bellevue, will soon introduce their legalization bill, written to closely overlap with a Senate proposal. They want to move fast. Pennsylvania legislators pushing a bipartisan bill to legalize recreational marijuana warn that, without action, neighboring states will supply the drug — and carry away the tax revenue. Reps. Aaron Kaufer, R-Luzerne, and Emily Kinkead, D-Bellevue, will soon introduce their legalization bill, written to closely overlap with a Senate proposal. They want to move fast. false full 259 201e8a4c-a9d2-4209-9bd3-9430f68ce2ad Some Worry About Doing ‘Too Much’ to Make Hydrogen Hubs Work Getting away from fossil fuels due to concerns about climate change has been a rallying cry for creating hydrogen hubs in Pennsylvania. But how to do it — and whether it’s possible — are open questions. “The concern with hydrogen production is it can be done the wrong way, which could serve to perpetuate fossil fuel use,” said Rep. Greg Vitali, D-Havertown, during a House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee hearing on Monday. “Or, happily, it could be done the right way, which will make it a legitimate tool to attack climate change.”

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]]> Sat, 22 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Getting away from fossil fuels due to concerns about climate change has been a rallying cry for creating hydrogen hubs in Pennsylvania. But how to do it — and whether it’s possible — are open questions. “The concern with hydrogen production is it can be done the wrong way, which could serve to perpetuate fossil fuel use,” said Rep. Greg Vitali, D-Havertown, during a House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee hearing on Monday. “Or, happily, it could be done the right way, which will make it a legitimate tool to attack climate change.”

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]]> Some Worry About Doing ‘Too Much’ to Make Hydrogen Hubs Work The Center Square 00:05:00 Getting away from fossil fuels due to concerns about climate change has been a rallying cry for creating hydrogen hubs in Pennsylvania. But how to do it — and whether it’s possible — are open questions. “The concern with hydrogen production is it can be done the wrong way, which could serve to perpetuate fossil fuel use,” said Rep. Greg Vitali, D-Havertown, during a House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee hearing on Monday. “Or, happily, it could be done the right way, which will make it a legitimate tool to attack climate change.” Getting away from fossil fuels due to concerns about climate change has been a rallying cry for creating hydrogen hubs in Pennsylvania. But how to do it — and whether it’s possible — are open questions. “The concern with hydrogen production is it can be done the wrong way, which could serve to perpetuate fossil fuel use,” said Rep. Greg Vitali, D-Havertown, during a House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee hearing on Monday. “Or, happily, it could be done the right way, which will make it a legitimate tool to attack climate change.” false full 258 0e45ae88-0953-40d5-bcbb-af79a40344da Shapiro Sees ‘Real Power in the Dirt’ of Aliquippa Announcing a manufacturing expansion in Beaver County, Gov. Josh Shapiro argued for his model of economic growth and made a call for compromise to pass the state budget. The governor came to Aliquippa to celebrate a $40 million investment by Versatex, a building materials supplier, to build a 97,000-square-foot facility — doubling its manufacturing capacity and creating 80 new jobs. On top of the $40 million, Versatex will receive about $3.3 million in state loans and grants. The governor has argued for investing in a handful of key economic sectors to grow the commonwealth and getting more sites prepared for major investments. 

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]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Announcing a manufacturing expansion in Beaver County, Gov. Josh Shapiro argued for his model of economic growth and made a call for compromise to pass the state budget. The governor came to Aliquippa to celebrate a $40 million investment by Versatex, a building materials supplier, to build a 97,000-square-foot facility — doubling its manufacturing capacity and creating 80 new jobs. On top of the $40 million, Versatex will receive about $3.3 million in state loans and grants. The governor has argued for investing in a handful of key economic sectors to grow the commonwealth and getting more sites prepared for major investments. 

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]]> Shapiro Sees ‘Real Power in the Dirt’ of Aliquippa The Center Square 00:05:59 Announcing a manufacturing expansion in Beaver County, Gov. Josh Shapiro argued for his model of economic growth and made a call for compromise to pass the state budget. The governor came to Aliquippa to celebrate a $40 million investment by Versatex, a building materials supplier, to build a 97,000-square-foot facility — doubling its manufacturing capacity and creating 80 new jobs. On top of the $40 million, Versatex will receive about $3.3 million in state loans and grants. The governor has argued for investing in a handful of key economic sectors to grow the commonwealth and getting more sites prepared for major investments. Announcing a manufacturing expansion in Beaver County, Gov. Josh Shapiro argued for his model of economic growth and made a call for compromise to pass the state budget. The governor came to Aliquippa to celebrate a $40 million investment by Versatex, a building materials supplier, to build a 97,000-square-foot facility — doubling its manufacturing capacity and creating 80 new jobs. On top of the $40 million, Versatex will receive about $3.3 million in state loans and grants. The governor has argued for investing in a handful of key economic sectors to grow the commonwealth and getting more sites prepared for major investments. false full 257 c31a1a0f-83d1-4267-819b-7dca13af708a Pennsylvania’s Education Reform Recap Both legislative chambers left town this week after advancing sweeping educational reforms likely to wind up – in some form – woven into the state budget due June 30. While the plans don’t necessarily clash, Senate and House leaders do. The ideological strife will boil down to the estimated return on investment.

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]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2024 19:18:11 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Both legislative chambers left town this week after advancing sweeping educational reforms likely to wind up – in some form – woven into the state budget due June 30. While the plans don’t necessarily clash, Senate and House leaders do. The ideological strife will boil down to the estimated return on investment.

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]]> Pennsylvania’s Education Reform Recap The Center Square 00:06:28 Both legislative chambers left town this week after advancing sweeping educational reforms likely to wind up – in some form – woven into the state budget due June 30. While the plans don’t necessarily clash, Senate and House leaders do. The ideological strife will boil down to the estimated return on investment. Both legislative chambers left town this week after advancing sweeping educational reforms likely to wind up – in some form – woven into the state budget due June 30. While the plans don’t necessarily clash, Senate and House leaders do. The ideological strife will boil down to the estimated return on investment. false full 256 821228da-f721-4a19-b0b0-1159e38a8b65 Pennsylvania Charter Schools Hit Hard in Proposed Funding Formula A bill altering the state’s public school funding formula passed the lower chamber Monday, spawning both fanfare and consternation among lawmakers. While supporters call the plan a victory for students held back by economic disparities, critics point out that 64 of the bill’s 87 pages focus on cutting financial support and tightening regulations for charter schools to save money. Dr. Anne Clark, CEO of the Pennsylvania Coalition for Public Charter Schools, scoffed at a provision that caps tuition paid by districts to $8,000 per student and stringent regulations that she deems misleading and unnecessary.

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]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A bill altering the state’s public school funding formula passed the lower chamber Monday, spawning both fanfare and consternation among lawmakers. While supporters call the plan a victory for students held back by economic disparities, critics point out that 64 of the bill’s 87 pages focus on cutting financial support and tightening regulations for charter schools to save money. Dr. Anne Clark, CEO of the Pennsylvania Coalition for Public Charter Schools, scoffed at a provision that caps tuition paid by districts to $8,000 per student and stringent regulations that she deems misleading and unnecessary.

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]]> Pennsylvania Charter Schools Hit Hard in Proposed Funding Formula The Center Square 00:06:43 A bill altering the state’s public school funding formula passed the lower chamber Monday, spawning both fanfare and consternation among lawmakers. While supporters call the plan a victory for students held back by economic disparities, critics point out that 64 of the bill’s 87 pages focus on cutting financial support and tightening regulations for charter schools to save money. Dr. Anne Clark, CEO of the Pennsylvania Coalition for Public Charter Schools, scoffed at a provision that caps tuition paid by districts to $8,000 per student and stringent regulations that she deems misleading and unnecessary. A bill altering the state’s public school funding formula passed the lower chamber Monday, spawning both fanfare and consternation among lawmakers. While supporters call the plan a victory for students held back by economic disparities, critics point out that 64 of the bill’s 87 pages focus on cutting financial support and tightening regulations for charter schools to save money. Dr. Anne Clark, CEO of the Pennsylvania Coalition for Public Charter Schools, scoffed at a provision that caps tuition paid by districts to $8,000 per student and stringent regulations that she deems misleading and unnecessary. false full 255 d5e5d2bd-df18-4e1f-b704-0b235e948fb4 Dozens of Black Pastors Ask Shapiro to Embrace School Choice More than 50 religious leaders sent an open letter on Tuesday to Gov. Josh Shapiro asking him to support school choice and educational freedom. Black Pastors United for Education, the nonprofit group, urged Shapiro to “make education a non-partisan issue, boldly dismiss the politics that prevent progress, and comprehensively fund and secure educational freedom and opportunity.” The open letter comes as Jay-Z announced his support for school vouchers in Pennsylvania and House Democrats passed a bill to rework the student funding formula that would hit charter schools hard.

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]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 17:56:18 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ More than 50 religious leaders sent an open letter on Tuesday to Gov. Josh Shapiro asking him to support school choice and educational freedom. Black Pastors United for Education, the nonprofit group, urged Shapiro to “make education a non-partisan issue, boldly dismiss the politics that prevent progress, and comprehensively fund and secure educational freedom and opportunity.” The open letter comes as Jay-Z announced his support for school vouchers in Pennsylvania and House Democrats passed a bill to rework the student funding formula that would hit charter schools hard.

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]]> Dozens of Black Pastors Ask Shapiro to Embrace School Choice The Center Square 00:05:53 More than 50 religious leaders sent an open letter on Tuesday to Gov. Josh Shapiro asking him to support school choice and educational freedom. Black Pastors United for Education, the nonprofit group, urged Shapiro to “make education a non-partisan issue, boldly dismiss the politics that prevent progress, and comprehensively fund and secure educational freedom and opportunity.” The open letter comes as Jay-Z announced his support for school vouchers in Pennsylvania and House Democrats passed a bill to rework the student funding formula that would hit charter schools hard. More than 50 religious leaders sent an open letter on Tuesday to Gov. Josh Shapiro asking him to support school choice and educational freedom. Black Pastors United for Education, the nonprofit group, urged Shapiro to “make education a non-partisan issue, boldly dismiss the politics that prevent progress, and comprehensively fund and secure educational freedom and opportunity.” The open letter comes as Jay-Z announced his support for school vouchers in Pennsylvania and House Democrats passed a bill to rework the student funding formula that would hit charter schools hard. false full 254 82bc1f2d-3b22-4991-9ed7-3239d31dbebd Zoning Restrictions Debated in Committee Hearing When questions on land use arise in the General Assembly, Pennsylvania politicians play a game of role reversal. Republicans, generally quicker to defend the free market, stand up for local government control, while Democrats tell of the virtues of the market at work and the dangers of government heavy-handedness. So it was in the House Local Government Committee hearing on Wednesday as Democratic Rep. Josh Siegel, D-Allentown, proposed the removal of zoning restrictions and Republican Reps. Jack Rader, R-Effort, and R. Lee James, R-Seneca, defended the power of zoning officials.

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]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2024 17:13:58 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ When questions on land use arise in the General Assembly, Pennsylvania politicians play a game of role reversal. Republicans, generally quicker to defend the free market, stand up for local government control, while Democrats tell of the virtues of the market at work and the dangers of government heavy-handedness. So it was in the House Local Government Committee hearing on Wednesday as Democratic Rep. Josh Siegel, D-Allentown, proposed the removal of zoning restrictions and Republican Reps. Jack Rader, R-Effort, and R. Lee James, R-Seneca, defended the power of zoning officials.

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]]> Zoning Restrictions Debated in Committee Hearing The Center Square 00:07:53 When questions on land use arise in the General Assembly, Pennsylvania politicians play a game of role reversal. Republicans, generally quicker to defend the free market, stand up for local government control, while Democrats tell of the virtues of the market at work and the dangers of government heavy-handedness. So it was in the House Local Government Committee hearing on Wednesday as Democratic Rep. Josh Siegel, D-Allentown, proposed the removal of zoning restrictions and Republican Reps. Jack Rader, R-Effort, and R. Lee James, R-Seneca, defended the power of zoning officials. When questions on land use arise in the General Assembly, Pennsylvania politicians play a game of role reversal. Republicans, generally quicker to defend the free market, stand up for local government control, while Democrats tell of the virtues of the market at work and the dangers of government heavy-handedness. So it was in the House Local Government Committee hearing on Wednesday as Democratic Rep. Josh Siegel, D-Allentown, proposed the removal of zoning restrictions and Republican Reps. Jack Rader, R-Effort, and R. Lee James, R-Seneca, defended the power of zoning officials. false full 253 7ecaa669-8baa-4169-9028-0dd9b1ea0fb5 Legislators Lambaste Game Commission Over Transparency, Paper Checks After months of criticism, House legislators grilled leaders of the Pennsylvania Game Commission over the independent agency’s internal processes, stewardship of its assets, and whether improvement has been made since an audit revealed a litany of issues in 2019. The Game Commission has faced weeks of criticism since former Executive Director Bryan Burhans resigned after his business relationships with several Game Commission employees came to light. Steve Smith, Game Commission executive director since May, said better communication was his top priority.

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]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2024 17:13:20 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ After months of criticism, House legislators grilled leaders of the Pennsylvania Game Commission over the independent agency’s internal processes, stewardship of its assets, and whether improvement has been made since an audit revealed a litany of issues in 2019. The Game Commission has faced weeks of criticism since former Executive Director Bryan Burhans resigned after his business relationships with several Game Commission employees came to light. Steve Smith, Game Commission executive director since May, said better communication was his top priority.

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]]> Legislators Lambaste Game Commission Over Transparency, Paper Checks The Center Square 00:05:40 After months of criticism, House legislators grilled leaders of the Pennsylvania Game Commission over the independent agency’s internal processes, stewardship of its assets, and whether improvement has been made since an audit revealed a litany of issues in 2019. The Game Commission has faced weeks of criticism since former Executive Director Bryan Burhans resigned after his business relationships with several Game Commission employees came to light. Steve Smith, Game Commission executive director since May, said better communication was his top priority. After months of criticism, House legislators grilled leaders of the Pennsylvania Game Commission over the independent agency’s internal processes, stewardship of its assets, and whether improvement has been made since an audit revealed a litany of issues in 2019. The Game Commission has faced weeks of criticism since former Executive Director Bryan Burhans resigned after his business relationships with several Game Commission employees came to light. Steve Smith, Game Commission executive director since May, said better communication was his top priority. false full 252 923ebd92-f383-43d4-9cf7-fb4ebdeb855e Social Safety Net Eats up 42% of State Budget – No. 1 in the Nation The number of Pennsylvanians receiving food stamps and Medicaid has ballooned compared to a generation ago. Some experts warn the result is a welfare system vulnerable to waste, fraud, and abuse — some of it “by design.” The responsibility has grown over time. In 2000, Pennsylvania had 760,000 residents getting food stamps. Now, almost 2 million receive them. Growth in Medicaid has been similar: The state spend $10.7 billion on 1.3 million residents in 2000, but now, the state spends almost $47 billion to provide Medicaid benefits to 3.3 million residents.

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]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 20:23:12 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ The number of Pennsylvanians receiving food stamps and Medicaid has ballooned compared to a generation ago. Some experts warn the result is a welfare system vulnerable to waste, fraud, and abuse — some of it “by design.” The responsibility has grown over time. In 2000, Pennsylvania had 760,000 residents getting food stamps. Now, almost 2 million receive them. Growth in Medicaid has been similar: The state spend $10.7 billion on 1.3 million residents in 2000, but now, the state spends almost $47 billion to provide Medicaid benefits to 3.3 million residents.

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]]> Social Safety Net Eats up 42% of State Budget – No. 1 in the Nation The Center Square 00:06:43 The number of Pennsylvanians receiving food stamps and Medicaid has ballooned compared to a generation ago. The number of Pennsylvanians receiving food stamps and Medicaid has ballooned compared to a generation ago. false full 251 e16e5c44-1c60-4ff1-88c0-3356cf06ec24 Pennsylvania Bill Targets Artificial Intelligence Election Deep Fakes Artificially generated impersonations of political candidates may soon violate state law. Bills pending in both chambers of the Legislature would leave campaigns liable in civil court for unauthorized media content that negatively influences an election. Creators that disseminate deep fakes within 90 days of an election could be fined as much as $250,000 if caught impersonating presidential or congressional candidates. The penalties drop to $50,000 and $15,000 for state and local candidates, respectively.

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]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 17:58:22 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Artificially generated impersonations of political candidates may soon violate state law. Bills pending in both chambers of the Legislature would leave campaigns liable in civil court for unauthorized media content that negatively influences an election. Creators that disseminate deep fakes within 90 days of an election could be fined as much as $250,000 if caught impersonating presidential or congressional candidates. The penalties drop to $50,000 and $15,000 for state and local candidates, respectively.

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]]> Pennsylvania Bill Targets Artificial Intelligence Election Deep Fakes The Center Square 00:05:03 Artificially generated impersonations of political candidates may soon violate state law. Artificially generated impersonations of political candidates may soon violate state law. false full 250 41873bdf-e722-4254-abca-83bba762c27c Changing Tide of Legalized Marijuana Too Fast for Some Though some politicians treat recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania as an inevitability, others remain skeptical. They warn that the social costs of drug use don’t disappear – and a legalized industry brings problems of its own. Still, elected officials consider reforms even if they oppose legalization. Rep. Paul Schemel, R-Waynesboro, has been an opponent of recreational use, but has proposed a bill to change marijuana possession from a misdemeanor to a summary offense. The idea is aligning law with reality: many district attorneys across Pennsylvania rarely prosecute possession charges unless someone is caught with significant amounts.

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]]> Fri, 24 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Though some politicians treat recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania as an inevitability, others remain skeptical. They warn that the social costs of drug use don’t disappear – and a legalized industry brings problems of its own. Still, elected officials consider reforms even if they oppose legalization. Rep. Paul Schemel, R-Waynesboro, has been an opponent of recreational use, but has proposed a bill to change marijuana possession from a misdemeanor to a summary offense. The idea is aligning law with reality: many district attorneys across Pennsylvania rarely prosecute possession charges unless someone is caught with significant amounts.

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]]> Changing Tide of Legalized Marijuana Too Fast for Some The Center Square 00:07:23 Though some politicians treat recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania as an inevitability, others remain skeptical. Though some politicians treat recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania as an inevitability, others remain skeptical. false full 249 433f47b4-8bcf-4e28-9b01-adc0eb1dc268 Shapiro Family Embarks on RV Trip for Tourism Campaign Pushing a dramatic funding expansion, Gov. Josh Shapiro embarked on a family RV trip on Monday to promote Pennsylvania’s new tourism brand. Speaking at the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders baseball stadium in Moosic, the governor argued his $18 million proposed budget increase for tourism would help sell Pennsylvania as “The Great American Getaway.” The tourism push features a new video that highlights places across the commonwealth (with a voiceover from Pennsylvania native Abbi Jacobson, star of the New York-focused sitcom Broad City), with the branding running across Pennsylvania and New York throughout the summer.

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]]> Thu, 23 May 2024 17:59:03 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pushing a dramatic funding expansion, Gov. Josh Shapiro embarked on a family RV trip on Monday to promote Pennsylvania’s new tourism brand. Speaking at the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders baseball stadium in Moosic, the governor argued his $18 million proposed budget increase for tourism would help sell Pennsylvania as “The Great American Getaway.” The tourism push features a new video that highlights places across the commonwealth (with a voiceover from Pennsylvania native Abbi Jacobson, star of the New York-focused sitcom Broad City), with the branding running across Pennsylvania and New York throughout the summer.

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]]> Shapiro Family Embarks on RV Trip for Tourism Campaign The Center Square 00:04:57 Pushing a dramatic funding expansion, Gov. Josh Shapiro embarked on a family RV trip on Monday to promote Pennsylvania’s new tourism brand. Pushing a dramatic funding expansion, Gov. Josh Shapiro embarked on a family RV trip on Monday to promote Pennsylvania’s new tourism brand. false full 248 e54ff948-421c-461f-bb14-4c6c0f52e91f Spotty Health Care Access Tied to Worker Shortage Health care deserts are growing larger in Pennsylvania. The problems can range from workforce shortages, consolidations and higher costs for urban and rural Pennsylvania alike. Sen. Marty Flynn, D-Scranton, argued that a lack of health care centers means that residents face higher hospitalization rates that were otherwise preventable. Pennsylvania also struggles to provide comprehensive maternal care statewide, argued Tammy Torres, president of Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton.

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]]> Fri, 17 May 2024 19:38:02 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Health care deserts are growing larger in Pennsylvania. The problems can range from workforce shortages, consolidations and higher costs for urban and rural Pennsylvania alike. Sen. Marty Flynn, D-Scranton, argued that a lack of health care centers means that residents face higher hospitalization rates that were otherwise preventable. Pennsylvania also struggles to provide comprehensive maternal care statewide, argued Tammy Torres, president of Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton.

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]]> Spotty Health Care Access Tied to Worker Shortage The Center Square 00:05:32 Health care deserts are growing larger in Pennsylvania. Health care deserts are growing larger in Pennsylvania. false full 247 41c65392-34e3-4963-97e5-46338b6ba216 State May Ban Non-compete Agreements for Doctors, Nurses Pennsylvania may ban non-compete agreements for health care workers, ridding the commonwealth of most restrictions on where doctors and nurses can work. The legislation passed the House in May and awaits action in the Senate. House Bill 1633, sponsored by Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Pittsburgh, would make non-competes void and unenforceable for anyone authorized to practice in health care. 

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]]> Thu, 16 May 2024 20:32:21 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania may ban non-compete agreements for health care workers, ridding the commonwealth of most restrictions on where doctors and nurses can work. The legislation passed the House in May and awaits action in the Senate. House Bill 1633, sponsored by Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Pittsburgh, would make non-competes void and unenforceable for anyone authorized to practice in health care. 

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]]> State May Ban Non-compete Agreements for Doctors, Nurses The Center Square 00:04:36 Pennsylvania may ban non-compete agreements for health care workers, ridding the commonwealth of most restrictions on where doctors and nurses can work. Pennsylvania may ban non-compete agreements for health care workers, ridding the commonwealth of most restrictions on where doctors and nurses can work. false full 246 d29fab46-cc3b-4506-a9d8-512ea9ac72f4 $13B Tax Cut Clears Major Legislative Hurdle A plan that cuts taxes in Pennsylvania by $13 billion over the next five years cleared the state Senate on Tuesday. The proposal repeals a 2004 personal income tax raise and eliminates the gross receipts tax charge on electricity bills. It also makes a $6 million annual recurring transfer to the Alternative Fuels Incentive Fund and creates a $500 tax credit for volunteer paramedics. Republican leaders say the proposal eases inflationary pressure for wage earners, business owners and “anyone who pays an electricity bill,” while simultaneously reversing the downward economic spiral stemming from population loss.

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]]> Sat, 11 May 2024 10:06:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A plan that cuts taxes in Pennsylvania by $13 billion over the next five years cleared the state Senate on Tuesday. The proposal repeals a 2004 personal income tax raise and eliminates the gross receipts tax charge on electricity bills. It also makes a $6 million annual recurring transfer to the Alternative Fuels Incentive Fund and creates a $500 tax credit for volunteer paramedics. Republican leaders say the proposal eases inflationary pressure for wage earners, business owners and “anyone who pays an electricity bill,” while simultaneously reversing the downward economic spiral stemming from population loss.

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]]> $13B Tax Cut Clears Major Legislative Hurdle The Center Square 00:08:05 A plan that cuts taxes in Pennsylvania by $13 billion over the next five years cleared the state Senate on Tuesday. The proposal repeals a 2004 personal income tax raise and eliminates the gross receipts tax charge on electricity bills. It also makes a $6 million annual recurring transfer to the Alternative Fuels Incentive Fund and creates a $500 tax credit for volunteer paramedics. Republican leaders say the proposal eases inflationary pressure for wage earners, business owners and “anyone who pays an electricity bill,” while simultaneously reversing the downward economic spiral stemming from population loss. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_57aacf0c-0cc0-11ef-a13c-efdb73961de9.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support A plan that cuts taxes in Pennsylvania by $13 billion over the next five years cleared the state Senate on Tuesday. The proposal repeals a 2004 personal income tax raise and eliminates the gross receipts tax charge on electricity bills. It also makes a $6 million annual recurring transfer to the Alternative Fuels Incentive Fund and creates a $500 tax credit for volunteer paramedics. Republican leaders say the proposal eases inflationary pressure for wage earners, business owners and “anyone who pays an electricity bill,” while simultaneously reversing the downward economic spiral stemming from population loss. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_57aacf0c-0cc0-11ef-a13c-efdb73961de9.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 245 75ccc20c-703d-446d-814e-dd3c4eed76aa What Stops Crime? Offenders ‘More Scared of Their Mom’ Than the Police As Philadelphia and Pittsburgh see a drop in murders, public safety and crime remain high priorities across the state. To make communities safer, legislators want to figure out best practices for punishing crime and deploying policing. The House Judiciary Committee met on Wednesday and heard from testifiers that deterring crime comes down to the certainty of punishment, not the severity.

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]]> Fri, 10 May 2024 20:05:56 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ As Philadelphia and Pittsburgh see a drop in murders, public safety and crime remain high priorities across the state. To make communities safer, legislators want to figure out best practices for punishing crime and deploying policing. The House Judiciary Committee met on Wednesday and heard from testifiers that deterring crime comes down to the certainty of punishment, not the severity.

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]]> What Stops Crime? Offenders ‘More Scared of Their Mom’ Than the Police The Center Square 00:06:20 As Philadelphia and Pittsburgh see a drop in murders, public safety and crime remain high priorities across the state. To make communities safer, legislators want to figure out best practices for punishing crime and deploying policing. The House Judiciary Committee met on Wednesday and heard from testifiers that deterring crime comes down to the certainty of punishment, not the severity. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_b725af50-0d57-11ef-a3a7-0b8cad5c81c4.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support As Philadelphia and Pittsburgh see a drop in murders, public safety and crime remain high priorities across the state. To make communities safer, legislators want to figure out best practices for punishing crime and deploying policing. The House Judiciary Committee met on Wednesday and heard from testifiers that deterring crime comes down to the certainty of punishment, not the severity. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_b725af50-0d57-11ef-a3a7-0b8cad5c81c4.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 244 db326e79-7e52-43c0-813c-a7ddf01678f9 School Voucher Plan Emerges From Hibernation A plan for school vouchers in Pennsylvania emerged from hibernation on Tuesday. The legislation remains a top priority among Republican leaders in the Senate and a thorn in the side of Democratic leaders in the House. Between them, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro keeps one foot in each camp – billing himself as a supporter of school vouchers, and of the Senate’s plan, but not the ultimate closer on a legislative deal between the two chambers.

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]]> Thu, 9 May 2024 19:31:13 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A plan for school vouchers in Pennsylvania emerged from hibernation on Tuesday. The legislation remains a top priority among Republican leaders in the Senate and a thorn in the side of Democratic leaders in the House. Between them, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro keeps one foot in each camp – billing himself as a supporter of school vouchers, and of the Senate’s plan, but not the ultimate closer on a legislative deal between the two chambers.

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]]> School Voucher Plan Emerges From Hibernation The Center Square 00:08:19 A plan for school vouchers in Pennsylvania emerged from hibernation on Tuesday. The legislation remains a top priority among Republican leaders in the Senate and a thorn in the side of Democratic leaders in the House. Between them, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro keeps one foot in each camp – billing himself as a supporter of school vouchers, and of the Senate’s plan, but not the ultimate closer on a legislative deal between the two chambers. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_d8e879b0-0cc6-11ef-adba-37618deee7c0.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support A plan for school vouchers in Pennsylvania emerged from hibernation on Tuesday. The legislation remains a top priority among Republican leaders in the Senate and a thorn in the side of Democratic leaders in the House. Between them, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro keeps one foot in each camp – billing himself as a supporter of school vouchers, and of the Senate’s plan, but not the ultimate closer on a legislative deal between the two chambers. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_d8e879b0-0cc6-11ef-adba-37618deee7c0.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 243 14f8721b-f4fb-4299-8740-9702783eaa63 Higher Ed Reform Plan Meant to “Grow PA” Workforce Pennsylvania's declining working age population foreshadows trouble ahead. Legislative Republicans, however, say they've developed a package of education bills to keep the state’s youth within its borders and boost the economy. The program, called GrowPA, was announced earlier this month as a way to deal with workforce shortages, high college costs and the struggle of lagging behind other states.

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]]> Fri, 3 May 2024 19:28:23 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania's declining working age population foreshadows trouble ahead. Legislative Republicans, however, say they've developed a package of education bills to keep the state’s youth within its borders and boost the economy. The program, called GrowPA, was announced earlier this month as a way to deal with workforce shortages, high college costs and the struggle of lagging behind other states.

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]]> Higher Ed Reform Plan Meant to “Grow PA” Workforce The Center Square 00:06:07 Pennsylvania's declining working age population foreshadows trouble ahead. Legislative Republicans, however, say they've developed a package of education bills to keep the state’s youth within its borders and boost the economy. The program, called GrowPA, was announced earlier this month as a way to deal with workforce shortages, high college costs and the struggle of lagging behind other states. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_8862ebbe-0646-11ef-a92c-3fa2c02b9a05.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Pennsylvania's declining working age population foreshadows trouble ahead. Legislative Republicans, however, say they've developed a package of education bills to keep the state’s youth within its borders and boost the economy. The program, called GrowPA, was announced earlier this month as a way to deal with workforce shortages, high college costs and the struggle of lagging behind other states. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_8862ebbe-0646-11ef-a92c-3fa2c02b9a05.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 242 31fa9c97-4fe2-4a07-9e26-35edfa1d533c PA Game Commission Head Resigns After ‘Business Relationships’ Revealed The Pennsylvania Game Commission has a new leader after its top official resigned due to moonlighting as a wellness coach — and engaging in a “business relationship” with several commission workers. Bryan Burhans, PGC executive director, stepped down on Monday after the Board of Game Commissioners raised concerns unrelated to his leadership capabilities.Foradora, who is also the board president, noted that they did not accuse Burhans of any ethical violations, but only questioned the “appropriateness of those business relationships.” Replacing Burhans is Pennsylvania native Stephen Smith, the commission’s deputy executive director since February.

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]]> Thu, 2 May 2024 18:37:42 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ The Pennsylvania Game Commission has a new leader after its top official resigned due to moonlighting as a wellness coach — and engaging in a “business relationship” with several commission workers. Bryan Burhans, PGC executive director, stepped down on Monday after the Board of Game Commissioners raised concerns unrelated to his leadership capabilities.Foradora, who is also the board president, noted that they did not accuse Burhans of any ethical violations, but only questioned the “appropriateness of those business relationships.” Replacing Burhans is Pennsylvania native Stephen Smith, the commission’s deputy executive director since February.

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]]> PA Game Commission Head Resigns After ‘Business Relationships’ Revealed The Center Square 00:05:11 The Pennsylvania Game Commission has a new leader after its top official resigned due to moonlighting as a wellness coach — and engaging in a “business relationship” with several commission workers. Bryan Burhans, PGC executive director, stepped down on Monday after the Board of Game Commissioners raised concerns unrelated to his leadership capabilities.Foradora, who is also the board president, noted that they did not accuse Burhans of any ethical violations, but only questioned the “appropriateness of those business relationships.” Replacing Burhans is Pennsylvania native Stephen Smith, the commission’s deputy executive director since February. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_af8d9fd8-076b-11ef-bf15-237ee6e435a0.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support The Pennsylvania Game Commission has a new leader after its top official resigned due to moonlighting as a wellness coach — and engaging in a “business relationship” with several commission workers. Bryan Burhans, PGC executive director, stepped down on Monday after the Board of Game Commissioners raised concerns unrelated to his leadership capabilities.Foradora, who is also the board president, noted that they did not accuse Burhans of any ethical violations, but only questioned the “appropriateness of those business relationships.” Replacing Burhans is Pennsylvania native Stephen Smith, the commission’s deputy executive director since February. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_af8d9fd8-076b-11ef-bf15-237ee6e435a0.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 241 818aa7cc-3b1d-4efa-9d36-68601346e871 Laughlin Aims to Thread Needle for Pennsylvania’s Marijuana Laws, Gun Owners Legalizing recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania has held legislative attention in recent years, but some problems still pester users in the medical marijuana program. Some clarity may soon come for the legal tensions between Second Amendment rights and state-approved marijuana use. Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, is proposing Senate Bill 1146 to clarify that Pennsylvania’s Uniform Firearm Act does not consider a medical marijuana cardholder as an unlawful user. Current law does not exempt medical users, which puts them in potential legal jeopardy.

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]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:22:19 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Legalizing recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania has held legislative attention in recent years, but some problems still pester users in the medical marijuana program. Some clarity may soon come for the legal tensions between Second Amendment rights and state-approved marijuana use. Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, is proposing Senate Bill 1146 to clarify that Pennsylvania’s Uniform Firearm Act does not consider a medical marijuana cardholder as an unlawful user. Current law does not exempt medical users, which puts them in potential legal jeopardy.

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]]> Laughlin Aims to Thread Needle for Pennsylvania’s Marijuana Laws, Gun Owners The Center Square 00:05:06 Legalizing recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania has held legislative attention in recent years, but some problems still pester users in the medical marijuana program. Some clarity may soon come for the legal tensions between Second Amendment rights and state-approved marijuana use. Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, is proposing Senate Bill 1146 to clarify that Pennsylvania’s Uniform Firearm Act does not consider a medical marijuana cardholder as an unlawful user. Current law does not exempt medical users, which puts them in potential legal jeopardy. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_633d188c-01aa-11ef-a6f8-1f00ece6c487.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Legalizing recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania has held legislative attention in recent years, but some problems still pester users in the medical marijuana program. Some clarity may soon come for the legal tensions between Second Amendment rights and state-approved marijuana use. Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, is proposing Senate Bill 1146 to clarify that Pennsylvania’s Uniform Firearm Act does not consider a medical marijuana cardholder as an unlawful user. Current law does not exempt medical users, which puts them in potential legal jeopardy. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_633d188c-01aa-11ef-a6f8-1f00ece6c487.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 240 a714a1a2-6493-47d3-a1ac-6448cf94ad15 Few Surprises in ‘Relatively Calm and Successful’ Pennsylvania Primary Pennsylvania’s primary night lacked surprises as the presidential nominees were already locked in and few problems cropped up at the polls. Democrats cast their ballot for Joe Biden with 93% support and Republicans followed Donald Trump with 83% support according to early results. As the commonwealth prepares for a U.S. Senate race, Democratic incumbent Bob Casey and Republican nominee Dave McCormick prepare for the general election after running unopposed in their primaries.

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]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:46:23 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania’s primary night lacked surprises as the presidential nominees were already locked in and few problems cropped up at the polls. Democrats cast their ballot for Joe Biden with 93% support and Republicans followed Donald Trump with 83% support according to early results. As the commonwealth prepares for a U.S. Senate race, Democratic incumbent Bob Casey and Republican nominee Dave McCormick prepare for the general election after running unopposed in their primaries.

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]]> Few Surprises in ‘Relatively Calm and Successful’ Pennsylvania Primary The Center Square 00:05:18 Pennsylvania’s primary night lacked surprises as the presidential nominees were already locked in and few problems cropped up at the polls. Democrats cast their ballot for Joe Biden with 93% support and Republicans followed Donald Trump with 83% support according to early results. As the commonwealth prepares for a U.S. Senate race, Democratic incumbent Bob Casey and Republican nominee Dave McCormick prepare for the general election after running unopposed in their primaries. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_e698a8be-01e0-11ef-a5b4-57d444cbed87.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Pennsylvania’s primary night lacked surprises as the presidential nominees were already locked in and few problems cropped up at the polls. Democrats cast their ballot for Joe Biden with 93% support and Republicans followed Donald Trump with 83% support according to early results. As the commonwealth prepares for a U.S. Senate race, Democratic incumbent Bob Casey and Republican nominee Dave McCormick prepare for the general election after running unopposed in their primaries. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_e698a8be-01e0-11ef-a5b4-57d444cbed87.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 239 b1fb6ace-4ddc-4966-9391-38d377d94480 Arrest Warrant Issued for Missing Democratic State Rep. Kevin Boyle Philadelphia Democratic state Rep. Kevin Boyle remains unaccounted for on Wednesday, according to a statement from his family circulating on social media. Boyle’s brother, U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle – who represents Pennsylvania’s second congressional district – said in a statement shared by multiple media outlets on X that Kevin lives with “a serious mental health condition” that became symptomatic several months ago after two years of recovery. Police issued an arrest warrant on Tuesday for Kevin Boyle after he allegedly violated a protection from abuse order against his wife. It was first issued in 2021 after Kevin experienced a psychotic episode.

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]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:55:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Philadelphia Democratic state Rep. Kevin Boyle remains unaccounted for on Wednesday, according to a statement from his family circulating on social media. Boyle’s brother, U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle – who represents Pennsylvania’s second congressional district – said in a statement shared by multiple media outlets on X that Kevin lives with “a serious mental health condition” that became symptomatic several months ago after two years of recovery. Police issued an arrest warrant on Tuesday for Kevin Boyle after he allegedly violated a protection from abuse order against his wife. It was first issued in 2021 after Kevin experienced a psychotic episode.

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]]> Arrest Warrant Issued for Missing Democratic State Rep. Kevin Boyle The Center Square 00:06:27 Philadelphia Democratic state Rep. Kevin Boyle remains unaccounted for on Wednesday, according to a statement from his family circulating on social media. Boyle’s brother, U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle – who represents Pennsylvania’s second congressional district – said in a statement shared by multiple media outlets on X that Kevin lives with “a serious mental health condition” that became symptomatic several months ago after two years of recovery. Police issued an arrest warrant on Tuesday for Kevin Boyle after he allegedly violated a protection from abuse order against his wife. It was first issued in 2021 after Kevin experienced a psychotic episode. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_b0fff0dc-fd0c-11ee-b6b3-632db6bf5438.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Philadelphia Democratic state Rep. Kevin Boyle remains unaccounted for on Wednesday, according to a statement from his family circulating on social media. Boyle’s brother, U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle – who represents Pennsylvania’s second congressional district – said in a statement shared by multiple media outlets on X that Kevin lives with “a serious mental health condition” that became symptomatic several months ago after two years of recovery. Police issued an arrest warrant on Tuesday for Kevin Boyle after he allegedly violated a protection from abuse order against his wife. It was first issued in 2021 after Kevin experienced a psychotic episode. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_b0fff0dc-fd0c-11ee-b6b3-632db6bf5438.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 238 b2452fad-8c1a-463c-9c3d-543a6ec22a4d Blue-Green Caucus Chases Job Growth and Climate Protection On the heels of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s green energy proposals for a state cap and trade program, House Democrats offered a dozen bills that couple economic growth with environmental protection. The legislative agenda includes 11 proposals focused on energy production, conservation, consumer energy costs, public transit funding, and efficiency standards for appliances, among other topics. Legislators of the 55-member Blue-Green Caucus argued the bills they’re introducing show that strong environmental policies can complement labor priorities.

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]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:19:40 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ On the heels of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s green energy proposals for a state cap and trade program, House Democrats offered a dozen bills that couple economic growth with environmental protection. The legislative agenda includes 11 proposals focused on energy production, conservation, consumer energy costs, public transit funding, and efficiency standards for appliances, among other topics. Legislators of the 55-member Blue-Green Caucus argued the bills they’re introducing show that strong environmental policies can complement labor priorities.

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]]> Blue-Green Caucus Chases Job Growth and Climate Protection The Center Square 00:05:34 On the heels of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s green energy proposals for a state cap and trade program, House Democrats offered a dozen bills that couple economic growth with environmental protection. The legislative agenda includes 11 proposals focused on energy production, conservation, consumer energy costs, public transit funding, and efficiency standards for appliances, among other topics. Legislators of the 55-member Blue-Green Caucus argued the bills they’re introducing show that strong environmental policies can complement labor priorities. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_8b3a591a-fc07-11ee-91a1-3bd32ac0f131.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support On the heels of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s green energy proposals for a state cap and trade program, House Democrats offered a dozen bills that couple economic growth with environmental protection. The legislative agenda includes 11 proposals focused on energy production, conservation, consumer energy costs, public transit funding, and efficiency standards for appliances, among other topics. Legislators of the 55-member Blue-Green Caucus argued the bills they’re introducing show that strong environmental policies can complement labor priorities. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_8b3a591a-fc07-11ee-91a1-3bd32ac0f131.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 237 982006f5-1336-446a-8d83-21f234a5e293 Norfolk Southern Announces $600M East Palestine Settlement Norfolk Southern reached a $600 million settlement in a class action lawsuit filed after a toxic train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border. The deal, announced Tuesday, resolves all claims within a 20-mile radius of the accident in East Palestine, Ohio, that unfolded in February 2023. It is pending federal court approval. The Center Square reached out to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office for comment but did not receive a response before this publication. Both the governor’s administration and President Joe Biden have been openly critical, however, of Norfolk Southern’s response to the derailment and accused the railroad of prioritizing profits over safety.

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]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2024 10:48:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Norfolk Southern reached a $600 million settlement in a class action lawsuit filed after a toxic train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border. The deal, announced Tuesday, resolves all claims within a 20-mile radius of the accident in East Palestine, Ohio, that unfolded in February 2023. It is pending federal court approval. The Center Square reached out to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office for comment but did not receive a response before this publication. Both the governor’s administration and President Joe Biden have been openly critical, however, of Norfolk Southern’s response to the derailment and accused the railroad of prioritizing profits over safety.

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]]> Norfolk Southern Announces $600M East Palestine Settlement The Center Square 00:05:37 Norfolk Southern reached a $600 million settlement in a class action lawsuit filed after a toxic train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border. The deal, announced Tuesday, resolves all claims within a 20-mile radius of the accident in East Palestine, Ohio, that unfolded in February 2023. It is pending federal court approval. The Center Square reached out to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office for comment but did not receive a response before this publication. Both the governor’s administration and President Joe Biden have been openly critical, however, of Norfolk Southern’s response to the derailment and accused the railroad of prioritizing profits over safety. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/ohio/article_58677b82-f674-11ee-852d-4f6493fcd463.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Norfolk Southern reached a $600 million settlement in a class action lawsuit filed after a toxic train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border. The deal, announced Tuesday, resolves all claims within a 20-mile radius of the accident in East Palestine, Ohio, that unfolded in February 2023. It is pending federal court approval. The Center Square reached out to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office for comment but did not receive a response before this publication. Both the governor’s administration and President Joe Biden have been openly critical, however, of Norfolk Southern’s response to the derailment and accused the railroad of prioritizing profits over safety. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/ohio/article_58677b82-f674-11ee-852d-4f6493fcd463.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 236 0689b510-521f-41eb-9a28-4a187e0068ae $100M May End Northern Tier’s ‘Absolute Nightmare’ With Frontier A proposed $100 million settlement in the Northern Tier to offer service upgrades and consumer refunds for low-quality phone and internet service may soon move forward. A panel of administrative judges recommended that the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission accept the settlement, avoiding litigation and compelling Frontier to invest in its rural infrastructure. The $100 million settlement should be accepted by the PUC “in its entirety and without modification,” Administrative Law Judges Steven Haas and John Coogan wrote in their initial decision. Longstanding customer complaints prompted an investigation in January 2023 after state legislations received hundreds of complaints and tired of serving as an unofficial customer service office.

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]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:48:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A proposed $100 million settlement in the Northern Tier to offer service upgrades and consumer refunds for low-quality phone and internet service may soon move forward. A panel of administrative judges recommended that the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission accept the settlement, avoiding litigation and compelling Frontier to invest in its rural infrastructure. The $100 million settlement should be accepted by the PUC “in its entirety and without modification,” Administrative Law Judges Steven Haas and John Coogan wrote in their initial decision. Longstanding customer complaints prompted an investigation in January 2023 after state legislations received hundreds of complaints and tired of serving as an unofficial customer service office.

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]]> $100M May End Northern Tier’s ‘Absolute Nightmare’ With Frontier The Center Square 00:05:50 A proposed $100 million settlement in the Northern Tier to offer service upgrades and consumer refunds for low-quality phone and internet service may soon move forward. A panel of administrative judges recommended that the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission accept the settlement, avoiding litigation and compelling Frontier to invest in its rural infrastructure. The $100 million settlement should be accepted by the PUC “in its entirety and without modification,” Administrative Law Judges Steven Haas and John Coogan wrote in their initial decision. Longstanding customer complaints prompted an investigation in January 2023 after state legislations received hundreds of complaints and tired of serving as an unofficial customer service office. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_4d415f5a-f752-11ee-a728-5b2b7159ac56.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support A proposed $100 million settlement in the Northern Tier to offer service upgrades and consumer refunds for low-quality phone and internet service may soon move forward. A panel of administrative judges recommended that the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission accept the settlement, avoiding litigation and compelling Frontier to invest in its rural infrastructure. The $100 million settlement should be accepted by the PUC “in its entirety and without modification,” Administrative Law Judges Steven Haas and John Coogan wrote in their initial decision. Longstanding customer complaints prompted an investigation in January 2023 after state legislations received hundreds of complaints and tired of serving as an unofficial customer service office. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_4d415f5a-f752-11ee-a728-5b2b7159ac56.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 235 f356005a-ca66-420d-83a9-f47f2590df76 New Plan Offers College Aid in Exchange for Pennsylvania Residency As the public awaits more details of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s higher education reform plans, Republican legislators offer some ideas of their own. During a Wednesday press conference, a gaggle of House and Senate leaders pushed for the creation of a grant program that offers scholarships to students who commit to stay in Pennsylvania. They also want to launch a similar deal for out-of-state students to get in-state tuition if they put down roots in the commonwealth.

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]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:52:56 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ As the public awaits more details of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s higher education reform plans, Republican legislators offer some ideas of their own. During a Wednesday press conference, a gaggle of House and Senate leaders pushed for the creation of a grant program that offers scholarships to students who commit to stay in Pennsylvania. They also want to launch a similar deal for out-of-state students to get in-state tuition if they put down roots in the commonwealth.

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]]> New Plan Offers College Aid in Exchange for Pennsylvania Residency The Center Square 00:05:07 As the public awaits more details of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s higher education reform plans, Republican legislators offer some ideas of their own. During a Wednesday press conference, a gaggle of House and Senate leaders pushed for the creation of a grant program that offers scholarships to students who commit to stay in Pennsylvania. They also want to launch a similar deal for out-of-state students to get in-state tuition if they put down roots in the commonwealth. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_98da322e-f785-11ee-b76c-8b42348a3761.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support As the public awaits more details of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s higher education reform plans, Republican legislators offer some ideas of their own. During a Wednesday press conference, a gaggle of House and Senate leaders pushed for the creation of a grant program that offers scholarships to students who commit to stay in Pennsylvania. They also want to launch a similar deal for out-of-state students to get in-state tuition if they put down roots in the commonwealth. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_98da322e-f785-11ee-b76c-8b42348a3761.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 234 7a455c7a-13ca-4368-83c0-0608a591710f Japanese Company Pursues U.S. Steel Acquisition Amid Uproar Japanese-owned Nippon Steel says that the company’s longtime presence in the United States makes it an ideal partner to help grow the industry domestically. The comment comes after the White House and former President Donald Trump criticized the company’s $14.9 billion plan to acquire U.S. Steel, headquartered in Pittsburgh. President Joe Biden, although opposed, has made no promises to block the potential deal. Trump said he’d do so if elected in November.

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]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2024 09:39:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Japanese-owned Nippon Steel says that the company’s longtime presence in the United States makes it an ideal partner to help grow the industry domestically. The comment comes after the White House and former President Donald Trump criticized the company’s $14.9 billion plan to acquire U.S. Steel, headquartered in Pittsburgh. President Joe Biden, although opposed, has made no promises to block the potential deal. Trump said he’d do so if elected in November.

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]]> Japanese Company Pursues U.S. Steel Acquisition Amid Uproar The Center Square 00:04:34 Japanese-owned Nippon Steel says that the company’s longtime presence in the United States makes it an ideal partner to help grow the industry domestically. The comment comes after the White House and former President Donald Trump criticized the company’s $14.9 billion plan to acquire U.S. Steel, headquartered in Pittsburgh. President Joe Biden, although opposed, has made no promises to block the potential deal. Trump said he’d do so if elected in November. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_c5a07e0c-f128-11ee-a49e-ef811cbcbf90.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Japanese-owned Nippon Steel says that the company’s longtime presence in the United States makes it an ideal partner to help grow the industry domestically. The comment comes after the White House and former President Donald Trump criticized the company’s $14.9 billion plan to acquire U.S. Steel, headquartered in Pittsburgh. President Joe Biden, although opposed, has made no promises to block the potential deal. Trump said he’d do so if elected in November. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_c5a07e0c-f128-11ee-a49e-ef811cbcbf90.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 233 7f9e6174-dd54-4675-bbe1-a9000deedb83 Unknown Unknowns: Pennsylvania Doesn’t Track Inmate Deaths Hundreds of inmates die in Pennsylvania’s state prisons and county jails, but oversight is superficial at best. Deaths in custody rose from 171 in 2019 to 239 in 2020 in state prisons, and 56 prisoners died in county jails in 2020, a two-decade high in Pennsylvania. And numbers could be higher — reporting requirements for both institutions are weak.

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]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2024 09:42:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Hundreds of inmates die in Pennsylvania’s state prisons and county jails, but oversight is superficial at best. Deaths in custody rose from 171 in 2019 to 239 in 2020 in state prisons, and 56 prisoners died in county jails in 2020, a two-decade high in Pennsylvania. And numbers could be higher — reporting requirements for both institutions are weak.

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]]> Unknown Unknowns: Pennsylvania Doesn’t Track Inmate Deaths The Center Square 00:05:59 Hundreds of inmates die in Pennsylvania’s state prisons and county jails, but oversight is superficial at best. Deaths in custody rose from 171 in 2019 to 239 in 2020 in state prisons, and 56 prisoners died in county jails in 2020, a two-decade high in Pennsylvania. And numbers could be higher — reporting requirements for both institutions are weak. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_3e3931b8-f112-11ee-b2ea-bf5f94e186c2.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hundreds of inmates die in Pennsylvania’s state prisons and county jails, but oversight is superficial at best. Deaths in custody rose from 171 in 2019 to 239 in 2020 in state prisons, and 56 prisoners died in county jails in 2020, a two-decade high in Pennsylvania. And numbers could be higher — reporting requirements for both institutions are weak. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_3e3931b8-f112-11ee-b2ea-bf5f94e186c2.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 232 5f4c94a4-98f3-400d-a100-ce6d6cf8c203 McCormick Stops at Geno’s in Philadelphia On a cold, windy, wet Wednesday in South Philadelphia, Dave McCormick stopped at Geno’s to grab four “wiz wit” cheesesteaks. The Republican nominee for U.S. Senate met a few dozen supporters and campaign staffers at the well-known cheesesteak spot – walking the last block after his tour bus ran into trouble on 10th Street, the narrow lane and cramped parking making a wide turn tricky. “It was awesome, I ate everything,” McCormick said of the cheesesteak.

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]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2024 18:48:57 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ On a cold, windy, wet Wednesday in South Philadelphia, Dave McCormick stopped at Geno’s to grab four “wiz wit” cheesesteaks. The Republican nominee for U.S. Senate met a few dozen supporters and campaign staffers at the well-known cheesesteak spot – walking the last block after his tour bus ran into trouble on 10th Street, the narrow lane and cramped parking making a wide turn tricky. “It was awesome, I ate everything,” McCormick said of the cheesesteak.

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]]> McCormick Stops at Geno’s in Philadelphia The Center Square 00:05:03 On a cold, windy, wet Wednesday in South Philadelphia, Dave McCormick stopped at Geno’s to grab four “wiz wit” cheesesteaks. The Republican nominee for U.S. Senate met a few dozen supporters and campaign staffers at the well-known cheesesteak spot – walking the last block after his tour bus ran into trouble on 10th Street, the narrow lane and cramped parking making a wide turn tricky. “It was awesome, I ate everything,” McCormick said of the cheesesteak. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_e3749edc-f208-11ee-8016-1f3a13194738.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support On a cold, windy, wet Wednesday in South Philadelphia, Dave McCormick stopped at Geno’s to grab four “wiz wit” cheesesteaks. The Republican nominee for U.S. Senate met a few dozen supporters and campaign staffers at the well-known cheesesteak spot – walking the last block after his tour bus ran into trouble on 10th Street, the narrow lane and cramped parking making a wide turn tricky. “It was awesome, I ate everything,” McCormick said of the cheesesteak. Full story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_e3749edc-f208-11ee-8016-1f3a13194738.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 231 48483690-1ba4-4086-a70f-121dc59286dc Plan Set to Free Voter ID Bill A new plan set in motion on Monday could shake loose a constitutional amendment to enact universal photograph identification to vote. House Republican leadership said letting the bill languish in committee ignores the popularity of the policy among voters, especially those anxious about election security. “There are stronger rules in place for signing out a Curious George book for kids than there is for voting,” said Rep. Brad Roae, R-Meadville. “That seems really backwards." That’s why Roae and other leaders are drafting a discharge resolution this week to force the bill out of the State Government Committee and onto the House floor for consideration.

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]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:03:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A new plan set in motion on Monday could shake loose a constitutional amendment to enact universal photograph identification to vote. House Republican leadership said letting the bill languish in committee ignores the popularity of the policy among voters, especially those anxious about election security. “There are stronger rules in place for signing out a Curious George book for kids than there is for voting,” said Rep. Brad Roae, R-Meadville. “That seems really backwards." That’s why Roae and other leaders are drafting a discharge resolution this week to force the bill out of the State Government Committee and onto the House floor for consideration.

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]]> Plan Set to Free Voter ID Bill The Center Square 00:05:18 A new plan set in motion on Monday could shake loose a constitutional amendment to enact universal photograph identification to vote. House Republican leadership said letting the bill languish in committee ignores the popularity of the policy among voters, especially those anxious about election security. “There are stronger rules in place for signing out a Curious George book for kids than there is for voting,” said Rep. Brad Roae, R-Meadville. “That seems really backwards." That’s why Roae and other leaders are drafting a discharge resolution this week to force the bill out of the State Government Committee and onto the House floor for consideration. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support A new plan set in motion on Monday could shake loose a constitutional amendment to enact universal photograph identification to vote. House Republican leadership said letting the bill languish in committee ignores the popularity of the policy among voters, especially those anxious about election security. “There are stronger rules in place for signing out a Curious George book for kids than there is for voting,” said Rep. Brad Roae, R-Meadville. “That seems really backwards." That’s why Roae and other leaders are drafting a discharge resolution this week to force the bill out of the State Government Committee and onto the House floor for consideration. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 230 7e7b1a6b-ab98-4e02-b896-fe7f27bb6596 ‘Ohio’s Chernobyl’ Still Wreaking Havoc in Pennsylvania More than a year beyond the Norfolk Southern train derailment and chemical burn that brought national attention to East Palestine, residents on the Ohio and Pennsylvania sides of the border feel abandoned, forgotten and discarded by legislators. “Our Pennsylvania constitutional rights were violated and continue to be violated,” said Sheila Stiegler, an organic farmer in Lawrence County near East Palestine. "We are here with our expectations for our rights to be restored and upheld." Stiegler and other nearby residents testified during a Senate committee hearing on the aftereffects of the derailment and burn-off of vinyl chloride, which she called “the Ohio Chernobyl.”

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]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:38:18 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ More than a year beyond the Norfolk Southern train derailment and chemical burn that brought national attention to East Palestine, residents on the Ohio and Pennsylvania sides of the border feel abandoned, forgotten and discarded by legislators. “Our Pennsylvania constitutional rights were violated and continue to be violated,” said Sheila Stiegler, an organic farmer in Lawrence County near East Palestine. "We are here with our expectations for our rights to be restored and upheld." Stiegler and other nearby residents testified during a Senate committee hearing on the aftereffects of the derailment and burn-off of vinyl chloride, which she called “the Ohio Chernobyl.”

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]]> ‘Ohio’s Chernobyl’ Still Wreaking Havoc in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:05:58 More than a year beyond the Norfolk Southern train derailment and chemical burn that brought national attention to East Palestine, residents on the Ohio and Pennsylvania sides of the border feel abandoned, forgotten and discarded by legislators. “Our Pennsylvania constitutional rights were violated and continue to be violated,” said Sheila Stiegler, an organic farmer in Lawrence County near East Palestine. "We are here with our expectations for our rights to be restored and upheld." Stiegler and other nearby residents testified during a Senate committee hearing on the aftereffects of the derailment and burn-off of vinyl chloride, which she called “the Ohio Chernobyl.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support More than a year beyond the Norfolk Southern train derailment and chemical burn that brought national attention to East Palestine, residents on the Ohio and Pennsylvania sides of the border feel abandoned, forgotten and discarded by legislators. “Our Pennsylvania constitutional rights were violated and continue to be violated,” said Sheila Stiegler, an organic farmer in Lawrence County near East Palestine. "We are here with our expectations for our rights to be restored and upheld." Stiegler and other nearby residents testified during a Senate committee hearing on the aftereffects of the derailment and burn-off of vinyl chloride, which she called “the Ohio Chernobyl.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 229 c604ffaa-746e-4090-a5e2-72f3ef801e7b Election Reforms Teed up With Consensus Uncertain For the fourth year in a row, legislators think Pennsylvania’s election law needs more updates. And for the fourth year in a row, there’s little consensus about what those reforms should look like. It’s typically a question of convenience versus security, though both camps would argue it’s not that simple.



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]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2024 10:18:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ For the fourth year in a row, legislators think Pennsylvania’s election law needs more updates. And for the fourth year in a row, there’s little consensus about what those reforms should look like. It’s typically a question of convenience versus security, though both camps would argue it’s not that simple.



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]]> Election Reforms Teed up With Consensus Uncertain The Center Square 00:08:23 For the fourth year in a row, legislators think Pennsylvania’s election law needs more updates. And for the fourth year in a row, there’s little consensus about what those reforms should look like. It’s typically a question of convenience versus security, though both camps would argue it’s not that simple. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support For the fourth year in a row, legislators think Pennsylvania’s election law needs more updates. And for the fourth year in a row, there’s little consensus about what those reforms should look like. It’s typically a question of convenience versus security, though both camps would argue it’s not that simple. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 228 89429efa-b027-4d89-aa9a-d215b333b8fe Shapiro Says No Troops for the Border Gov. Josh Shapiro won’t send the Pennsylvania National Guard to the Mexican border. In response to legislation approved in the state Senate on Tuesday, the administration told The Center Square that congressional immigration reform is the solution to border security concerns. “Governor Shapiro has been clear that our country needs a secure border and Congress needs to pass comprehensive reform to fix our broken immigration system,” said Manuel Bonder, the governor’s spokesman. “This issue requires leaders in both parties to step up and deliver real, comprehensive solutions — not more of the failed talking points and political grandstanding that have brought us decades without immigration reform.”


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]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:14:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Gov. Josh Shapiro won’t send the Pennsylvania National Guard to the Mexican border. In response to legislation approved in the state Senate on Tuesday, the administration told The Center Square that congressional immigration reform is the solution to border security concerns. “Governor Shapiro has been clear that our country needs a secure border and Congress needs to pass comprehensive reform to fix our broken immigration system,” said Manuel Bonder, the governor’s spokesman. “This issue requires leaders in both parties to step up and deliver real, comprehensive solutions — not more of the failed talking points and political grandstanding that have brought us decades without immigration reform.”


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]]> Shapiro Says No Troops for the Border The Center Square 00:04:46 Gov. Josh Shapiro won’t send the Pennsylvania National Guard to the Mexican border. In response to legislation approved in the state Senate on Tuesday, the administration told The Center Square that congressional immigration reform is the solution to border security concerns. “Governor Shapiro has been clear that our country needs a secure border and Congress needs to pass comprehensive reform to fix our broken immigration system,” said Manuel Bonder, the governor’s spokesman. “This issue requires leaders in both parties to step up and deliver real, comprehensive solutions — not more of the failed talking points and political grandstanding that have brought us decades without immigration reform.” Join Skillshare: skillshare.eqcm.net/ATN --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Gov. Josh Shapiro won’t send the Pennsylvania National Guard to the Mexican border. In response to legislation approved in the state Senate on Tuesday, the administration told The Center Square that congressional immigration reform is the solution to border security concerns. “Governor Shapiro has been clear that our country needs a secure border and Congress needs to pass comprehensive reform to fix our broken immigration system,” said Manuel Bonder, the governor’s spokesman. “This issue requires leaders in both parties to step up and deliver real, comprehensive solutions — not more of the failed talking points and political grandstanding that have brought us decades without immigration reform.” Join Skillshare: skillshare.eqcm.net/ATN --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 227 a496264b-e3a3-4904-977f-6b1448afa84a Poll: Pennsylvanians Want Low Energy Prices Above All Else Pennsylvanians worry about pollution and other harms to nature — but their primary concern is keeping energy bills low and ensuring reliable power. And, to deal with climate change, almost 8 in 10 Pennsylvanians aren’t willing to spend $100 or more every year out of pocket. A new survey on Pennsylvanians’ energy thoughts, released by the Commonwealth Foundation on Thursday, shows strong support for maintaining energy independence, but also highlights contradictory thinking on energy policy.

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]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:37:05 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvanians worry about pollution and other harms to nature — but their primary concern is keeping energy bills low and ensuring reliable power. And, to deal with climate change, almost 8 in 10 Pennsylvanians aren’t willing to spend $100 or more every year out of pocket. A new survey on Pennsylvanians’ energy thoughts, released by the Commonwealth Foundation on Thursday, shows strong support for maintaining energy independence, but also highlights contradictory thinking on energy policy.

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]]> Poll: Pennsylvanians Want Low Energy Prices Above All Else The Center Square 00:05:40 Pennsylvanians worry about pollution and other harms to nature — but their primary concern is keeping energy bills low and ensuring reliable power. And, to deal with climate change, almost 8 in 10 Pennsylvanians aren’t willing to spend $100 or more every year out of pocket. A new survey on Pennsylvanians’ energy thoughts, released by the Commonwealth Foundation on Thursday, shows strong support for maintaining energy independence, but also highlights contradictory thinking on energy policy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Pennsylvanians worry about pollution and other harms to nature — but their primary concern is keeping energy bills low and ensuring reliable power. And, to deal with climate change, almost 8 in 10 Pennsylvanians aren’t willing to spend $100 or more every year out of pocket. A new survey on Pennsylvanians’ energy thoughts, released by the Commonwealth Foundation on Thursday, shows strong support for maintaining energy independence, but also highlights contradictory thinking on energy policy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 226 68b19976-50ea-4016-aa5b-e71b2b60331e Pittsburgh’s 911 Policy Follows Police Recruitment Struggle Pittsburgh’s recent decision to reroute early morning emergency calls comes one year after the mayor planned to triple police presence downtown. The policy change, announced Feb. 22, means calls received between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. for crimes not in progress – including theft, harassment and criminal mischief – will reroute to the Telephone Reporting Unit. The unit is staffed from 7 a.m. until 3 a.m. the following day, so incidents occurring in the four-hour window will be collected for an officer to follow up with during the morning shift. 

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]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:58:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pittsburgh’s recent decision to reroute early morning emergency calls comes one year after the mayor planned to triple police presence downtown. The policy change, announced Feb. 22, means calls received between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. for crimes not in progress – including theft, harassment and criminal mischief – will reroute to the Telephone Reporting Unit. The unit is staffed from 7 a.m. until 3 a.m. the following day, so incidents occurring in the four-hour window will be collected for an officer to follow up with during the morning shift. 

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]]> Pittsburgh’s 911 Policy Follows Police Recruitment Struggle The Center Square 00:05:43 Pittsburgh’s recent decision to reroute early morning emergency calls comes one year after the mayor planned to triple police presence downtown. The policy change, announced Feb. 22, means calls received between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. for crimes not in progress – including theft, harassment and criminal mischief – will reroute to the Telephone Reporting Unit. The unit is staffed from 7 a.m. until 3 a.m. the following day, so incidents occurring in the four-hour window will be collected for an officer to follow up with during the morning shift.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Pittsburgh’s recent decision to reroute early morning emergency calls comes one year after the mayor planned to triple police presence downtown. The policy change, announced Feb. 22, means calls received between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. for crimes not in progress – including theft, harassment and criminal mischief – will reroute to the Telephone Reporting Unit. The unit is staffed from 7 a.m. until 3 a.m. the following day, so incidents occurring in the four-hour window will be collected for an officer to follow up with during the morning shift.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 225 902961e1-8405-4ba3-9eca-f48221b45df4 Shapiro Tees Up Independent Carbon Tax Plan for Pennsylvania  Gov. Josh Shapiro introduced a new plan to limit carbon emissions from power plants on Wednesday that echoes the program legislative Republicans abhor so much they sued the administration to thwart it. This time, however, instead of supporting a multi-state auction like the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, or RGGI, Shapiro wants to keep the revenue collected from a state-imposed emissions cap and trade program within Pennsylvania itself. And, he added, if lawmakers get behind it, he will back away from RGGI and the appeal he filed to overturn a Commonwealth Court ruling that put Pennsylvania’s participation in it on hold.

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]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:58:21 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/  Gov. Josh Shapiro introduced a new plan to limit carbon emissions from power plants on Wednesday that echoes the program legislative Republicans abhor so much they sued the administration to thwart it. This time, however, instead of supporting a multi-state auction like the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, or RGGI, Shapiro wants to keep the revenue collected from a state-imposed emissions cap and trade program within Pennsylvania itself. And, he added, if lawmakers get behind it, he will back away from RGGI and the appeal he filed to overturn a Commonwealth Court ruling that put Pennsylvania’s participation in it on hold.

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]]> Shapiro Tees Up Independent Carbon Tax Plan for Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:04:45  Gov. Josh Shapiro introduced a new plan to limit carbon emissions from power plants on Wednesday that echoes the program legislative Republicans abhor so much they sued the administration to thwart it. This time, however, instead of supporting a multi-state auction like the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, or RGGI, Shapiro wants to keep the revenue collected from a state-imposed emissions cap and trade program within Pennsylvania itself. And, he added, if lawmakers get behind it, he will back away from RGGI and the appeal he filed to overturn a Commonwealth Court ruling that put Pennsylvania’s participation in it on hold. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support  Gov. Josh Shapiro introduced a new plan to limit carbon emissions from power plants on Wednesday that echoes the program legislative Republicans abhor so much they sued the administration to thwart it. This time, however, instead of supporting a multi-state auction like the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, or RGGI, Shapiro wants to keep the revenue collected from a state-imposed emissions cap and trade program within Pennsylvania itself. And, he added, if lawmakers get behind it, he will back away from RGGI and the appeal he filed to overturn a Commonwealth Court ruling that put Pennsylvania’s participation in it on hold. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 224 912cbb3a-68cb-4c88-a602-2896401f694f Pennsylvania’s Estimated $3B Medicaid Waiver Questioned  The cost of Pennsylvania’s extensive Medicaid waiver pending before the federal government leaves some lawmakers wary as budget talks stretch into their second week. Department of Human Services Secretary Valerie Arkoosh told the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday that it wants more funding to expand eligibility for safety net programs for five years, as well as bolster the services they already provide. But it’s unclear what the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will approve or how much it will cost.

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]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2024 11:38:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/  The cost of Pennsylvania’s extensive Medicaid waiver pending before the federal government leaves some lawmakers wary as budget talks stretch into their second week. Department of Human Services Secretary Valerie Arkoosh told the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday that it wants more funding to expand eligibility for safety net programs for five years, as well as bolster the services they already provide. But it’s unclear what the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will approve or how much it will cost.

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]]> Pennsylvania’s Estimated $3B Medicaid Waiver Questioned The Center Square 00:05:05  The cost of Pennsylvania’s extensive Medicaid waiver pending before the federal government leaves some lawmakers wary as budget talks stretch into their second week. Department of Human Services Secretary Valerie Arkoosh told the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday that it wants more funding to expand eligibility for safety net programs for five years, as well as bolster the services they already provide. But it’s unclear what the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will approve or how much it will cost. Join Skillshare: skillshare.eqcm.net/ATN --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support  The cost of Pennsylvania’s extensive Medicaid waiver pending before the federal government leaves some lawmakers wary as budget talks stretch into their second week. Department of Human Services Secretary Valerie Arkoosh told the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday that it wants more funding to expand eligibility for safety net programs for five years, as well as bolster the services they already provide. But it’s unclear what the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will approve or how much it will cost. Join Skillshare: skillshare.eqcm.net/ATN --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 223 746c5de9-be63-4c9e-93b7-707cb8eb97bd PennDOT Supports Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants The Shapiro administration said Monday it supports giving non-citizens driver’s licenses, following a trend across the Mid-Atlantic that posits the policy change as a safety measure. “There are reports of over a dozen states that already allow non-citizens, including illegal immigrants, to obtain driver’s licenses,” Rep. Mike Cabell, R-Dallas, said. “Meanwhile, federal DHS policy stipulates that states could offer those with TPS (Temporary Protected Status) a Real ID.” Eighteen states, including Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and New Jersey already do so. A similar effort, House Bill 769, has been proposed and sits in the Transportation Committee, but the effort has the support of the executive.

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]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2024 20:38:23 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ The Shapiro administration said Monday it supports giving non-citizens driver’s licenses, following a trend across the Mid-Atlantic that posits the policy change as a safety measure. “There are reports of over a dozen states that already allow non-citizens, including illegal immigrants, to obtain driver’s licenses,” Rep. Mike Cabell, R-Dallas, said. “Meanwhile, federal DHS policy stipulates that states could offer those with TPS (Temporary Protected Status) a Real ID.” Eighteen states, including Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and New Jersey already do so. A similar effort, House Bill 769, has been proposed and sits in the Transportation Committee, but the effort has the support of the executive.

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]]> PennDOT Supports Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants The Center Square 00:04:57 The Shapiro administration said Monday it supports giving non-citizens driver’s licenses, following a trend across the Mid-Atlantic that posits the policy change as a safety measure. “There are reports of over a dozen states that already allow non-citizens, including illegal immigrants, to obtain driver’s licenses,” Rep. Mike Cabell, R-Dallas, said. “Meanwhile, federal DHS policy stipulates that states could offer those with TPS (Temporary Protected Status) a Real ID.” Eighteen states, including Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and New Jersey already do so. A similar effort, House Bill 769, has been proposed and sits in the Transportation Committee, but the effort has the support of the executive. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support The Shapiro administration said Monday it supports giving non-citizens driver’s licenses, following a trend across the Mid-Atlantic that posits the policy change as a safety measure. “There are reports of over a dozen states that already allow non-citizens, including illegal immigrants, to obtain driver’s licenses,” Rep. Mike Cabell, R-Dallas, said. “Meanwhile, federal DHS policy stipulates that states could offer those with TPS (Temporary Protected Status) a Real ID.” Eighteen states, including Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and New Jersey already do so. A similar effort, House Bill 769, has been proposed and sits in the Transportation Committee, but the effort has the support of the executive. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 222 c12624d4-5c26-4791-9185-f2de20c78a3e Lawmakers Rally for Medical Debt Relief Pennsylvania lawmakers rallied at the Capitol on Tuesday to erase outstanding medical debts for thousands of residents. House Bill 78 would create a new program in the Department of Health that would discharge debt for residents living at-or-below 400% of the federal poverty level – or up to $60,240 for a single person and $124,800 for a family of four. Obligations totaling 5% or more of a person's income would also qualify under the program.

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]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2024 20:29:42 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania lawmakers rallied at the Capitol on Tuesday to erase outstanding medical debts for thousands of residents. House Bill 78 would create a new program in the Department of Health that would discharge debt for residents living at-or-below 400% of the federal poverty level – or up to $60,240 for a single person and $124,800 for a family of four. Obligations totaling 5% or more of a person's income would also qualify under the program.

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]]> Lawmakers Rally for Medical Debt Relief The Center Square 00:05:07 Pennsylvania lawmakers rallied at the Capitol on Tuesday to erase outstanding medical debts for thousands of residents. House Bill 78 would create a new program in the Department of Health that would discharge debt for residents living at-or-below 400% of the federal poverty level – or up to $60,240 for a single person and $124,800 for a family of four. Obligations totaling 5% or more of a person's income would also qualify under the program. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Pennsylvania lawmakers rallied at the Capitol on Tuesday to erase outstanding medical debts for thousands of residents. House Bill 78 would create a new program in the Department of Health that would discharge debt for residents living at-or-below 400% of the federal poverty level – or up to $60,240 for a single person and $124,800 for a family of four. Obligations totaling 5% or more of a person's income would also qualify under the program. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 221 e17015cc-42f8-4ed4-9a1c-265476c3e8bc Restrictive Zoning Could Spark ‘Major’ Housing Shortage House Republicans support Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's rhetoric to reform the commonwealth’s permitting process, but they’re not satisfied with the pace of his push. “We have a governor that ran on permitting reform,” Rep. Josh Kail, R-Beaver, said. “Unfortunately, there hasn't been progress made the way there should have been in the first year of his administration.” The House GOP Policy Committee met Wednesday in Tamaqua to discuss how to remove obstacles to opportunity, and much of the hearing centered on housing issues.


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]]> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:09:53 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ House Republicans support Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's rhetoric to reform the commonwealth’s permitting process, but they’re not satisfied with the pace of his push. “We have a governor that ran on permitting reform,” Rep. Josh Kail, R-Beaver, said. “Unfortunately, there hasn't been progress made the way there should have been in the first year of his administration.” The House GOP Policy Committee met Wednesday in Tamaqua to discuss how to remove obstacles to opportunity, and much of the hearing centered on housing issues.


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]]> Restrictive Zoning Could Spark ‘Major’ Housing Shortage The Center Square 00:05:07 House Republicans support Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's rhetoric to reform the commonwealth’s permitting process, but they’re not satisfied with the pace of his push. “We have a governor that ran on permitting reform,” Rep. Josh Kail, R-Beaver, said. “Unfortunately, there hasn't been progress made the way there should have been in the first year of his administration.” The House GOP Policy Committee met Wednesday in Tamaqua to discuss how to remove obstacles to opportunity, and much of the hearing centered on housing issues. Join Skillshare: skillshare.eqcm.net/ATN --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support House Republicans support Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's rhetoric to reform the commonwealth’s permitting process, but they’re not satisfied with the pace of his push. “We have a governor that ran on permitting reform,” Rep. Josh Kail, R-Beaver, said. “Unfortunately, there hasn't been progress made the way there should have been in the first year of his administration.” The House GOP Policy Committee met Wednesday in Tamaqua to discuss how to remove obstacles to opportunity, and much of the hearing centered on housing issues. Join Skillshare: skillshare.eqcm.net/ATN --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 220 ab422392-315e-4bd1-9e1b-4f1d2bad9e83 A Third of Fatal Drug Crashes in Philadelphia Linked to Fentanyl As fentanyl-connected overdoses kill thousands of Pennsylvanians every year, the opioid shows up in traffic-crash data, too. A study from Jerry, a car insurance app, found that 6% of Philadelphia’s fatal crashes involved drugs from 2018-2021. The data, from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, showed that 2% of all traffic fatalities in the city were connected to fentanyl. That’s the highest rate of all cities in the commonwealth; 32% of all drug-related traffic fatalities were connected to fentanyl.


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]]> Sat, 24 Feb 2024 12:08:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ As fentanyl-connected overdoses kill thousands of Pennsylvanians every year, the opioid shows up in traffic-crash data, too. A study from Jerry, a car insurance app, found that 6% of Philadelphia’s fatal crashes involved drugs from 2018-2021. The data, from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, showed that 2% of all traffic fatalities in the city were connected to fentanyl. That’s the highest rate of all cities in the commonwealth; 32% of all drug-related traffic fatalities were connected to fentanyl.


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]]> A Third of Fatal Drug Crashes in Philadelphia Linked to Fentanyl The Center Square 00:06:01 As fentanyl-connected overdoses kill thousands of Pennsylvanians every year, the opioid shows up in traffic-crash data, too. A study from Jerry, a car insurance app, found that 6% of Philadelphia’s fatal crashes involved drugs from 2018-2021. The data, from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, showed that 2% of all traffic fatalities in the city were connected to fentanyl. That’s the highest rate of all cities in the commonwealth; 32% of all drug-related traffic fatalities were connected to fentanyl. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support As fentanyl-connected overdoses kill thousands of Pennsylvanians every year, the opioid shows up in traffic-crash data, too. A study from Jerry, a car insurance app, found that 6% of Philadelphia’s fatal crashes involved drugs from 2018-2021. The data, from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, showed that 2% of all traffic fatalities in the city were connected to fentanyl. That’s the highest rate of all cities in the commonwealth; 32% of all drug-related traffic fatalities were connected to fentanyl. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 219 16c19173-9525-4fba-8e79-090a5622931f ‘Reasonable’ Fiscal Projections Versus ‘Plausible’ Ones As Pennsylvania lawmakers kick off annual budget hearings on Tuesday, the Independent Fiscal Office fielded questions about revenue projections, the minimum wage and what could cause problems for the general fund. In his budget presentation to the Senate Appropriations Committee, IFO Director Matthew Knittel noted that his office was less rosy that the governor's administration on the state’s tax-and-spending balance. IFO projections expect a $4.2 billion budget deficit in 2024-25 with current policy, rising to a $6.7 billion deficit in 2028-29. The gap between IFO projections and Gov. Josh Shapiro’s estimate is about $1 billion in the current fiscal year, but $4.5 billion by 2028-29.


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]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:29:27 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ As Pennsylvania lawmakers kick off annual budget hearings on Tuesday, the Independent Fiscal Office fielded questions about revenue projections, the minimum wage and what could cause problems for the general fund. In his budget presentation to the Senate Appropriations Committee, IFO Director Matthew Knittel noted that his office was less rosy that the governor's administration on the state’s tax-and-spending balance. IFO projections expect a $4.2 billion budget deficit in 2024-25 with current policy, rising to a $6.7 billion deficit in 2028-29. The gap between IFO projections and Gov. Josh Shapiro’s estimate is about $1 billion in the current fiscal year, but $4.5 billion by 2028-29.


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]]> ‘Reasonable’ Fiscal Projections Versus ‘Plausible’ Ones The Center Square 00:07:00 As Pennsylvania lawmakers kick off annual budget hearings on Tuesday, the Independent Fiscal Office fielded questions about revenue projections, the minimum wage and what could cause problems for the general fund. In his budget presentation to the Senate Appropriations Committee, IFO Director Matthew Knittel noted that his office was less rosy that the governor's administration on the state’s tax-and-spending balance. IFO projections expect a $4.2 billion budget deficit in 2024-25 with current policy, rising to a $6.7 billion deficit in 2028-29. The gap between IFO projections and Gov. Josh Shapiro’s estimate is about $1 billion in the current fiscal year, but $4.5 billion by 2028-29. Join Skillshare: skillshare.eqcm.net/ATN --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support As Pennsylvania lawmakers kick off annual budget hearings on Tuesday, the Independent Fiscal Office fielded questions about revenue projections, the minimum wage and what could cause problems for the general fund. In his budget presentation to the Senate Appropriations Committee, IFO Director Matthew Knittel noted that his office was less rosy that the governor's administration on the state’s tax-and-spending balance. IFO projections expect a $4.2 billion budget deficit in 2024-25 with current policy, rising to a $6.7 billion deficit in 2028-29. The gap between IFO projections and Gov. Josh Shapiro’s estimate is about $1 billion in the current fiscal year, but $4.5 billion by 2028-29. Join Skillshare: skillshare.eqcm.net/ATN --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 218 7f32d557-2074-47d7-9f6f-c11f7edb362f State College System Still in the Dark About Higher Ed Reform Plan A sense of frustration spread through the Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Wednesday as legislators struggled to get the specifics of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s higher education reform plan. Chancellor Dan Greenstein, head of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, wasn’t privy to the details either, but reiterated his appeal for more funding to deliver another tuition freeze for PASSHE students. The system wants a $38 million, 6.5% increase to its appropriation, which would total $624 million.

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]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 20:46:22 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A sense of frustration spread through the Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Wednesday as legislators struggled to get the specifics of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s higher education reform plan. Chancellor Dan Greenstein, head of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, wasn’t privy to the details either, but reiterated his appeal for more funding to deliver another tuition freeze for PASSHE students. The system wants a $38 million, 6.5% increase to its appropriation, which would total $624 million.

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]]> State College System Still in the Dark About Higher Ed Reform Plan The Center Square 00:05:55 A sense of frustration spread through the Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Wednesday as legislators struggled to get the specifics of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s higher education reform plan. Chancellor Dan Greenstein, head of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, wasn’t privy to the details either, but reiterated his appeal for more funding to deliver another tuition freeze for PASSHE students. The system wants a $38 million, 6.5% increase to its appropriation, which would total $624 million. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support A sense of frustration spread through the Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Wednesday as legislators struggled to get the specifics of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s higher education reform plan. Chancellor Dan Greenstein, head of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, wasn’t privy to the details either, but reiterated his appeal for more funding to deliver another tuition freeze for PASSHE students. The system wants a $38 million, 6.5% increase to its appropriation, which would total $624 million. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 217 258b0826-16fd-4bdb-b60e-ab851ebcbd2f Statewide Safe Syringe Program on Legislative Radar After legalizing fentanyl test strips last session, the Pennsylvania House wants to expand its harm reduction approach by allowing syringe services. Though it has some bipartisan support, many House Republicans caution against such a move, concerned about safety in already-suffering neighborhoods. A House Judiciary Committee meeting on Wednesday voted 15-10 to advance a bill that would allow syringe services programs statewide. 


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]]> Sat, 17 Feb 2024 11:19:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ After legalizing fentanyl test strips last session, the Pennsylvania House wants to expand its harm reduction approach by allowing syringe services. Though it has some bipartisan support, many House Republicans caution against such a move, concerned about safety in already-suffering neighborhoods. A House Judiciary Committee meeting on Wednesday voted 15-10 to advance a bill that would allow syringe services programs statewide. 


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]]> Statewide Safe Syringe Program on Legislative Radar The Center Square 00:05:18 After legalizing fentanyl test strips last session, the Pennsylvania House wants to expand its harm reduction approach by allowing syringe services. Though it has some bipartisan support, many House Republicans caution against such a move, concerned about safety in already-suffering neighborhoods. A House Judiciary Committee meeting on Wednesday voted 15-10 to advance a bill that would allow syringe services programs statewide.  Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support After legalizing fentanyl test strips last session, the Pennsylvania House wants to expand its harm reduction approach by allowing syringe services. Though it has some bipartisan support, many House Republicans caution against such a move, concerned about safety in already-suffering neighborhoods. A House Judiciary Committee meeting on Wednesday voted 15-10 to advance a bill that would allow syringe services programs statewide.  Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 216 6e6fc09d-9959-4399-aa38-44e83a473515 Bill Protects Medical Marijuana Patients’ Gun Ownership Rights Amid debate over legalizing adult-use marijuana, lawmakers say Pennsylvania’s medical program needs some improvements – and call on the governor to lead the way. The medical program grinds against federal law: every cardholder faces the loss of their Second Amendment rights. That tradeoff was made clear in January when Warren County District Attorney Rob Greene announced that he obtained a medical marijuana card — and the law required the county sheriff to confiscate his license to carry a firearm.


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]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 20:28:10 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Amid debate over legalizing adult-use marijuana, lawmakers say Pennsylvania’s medical program needs some improvements – and call on the governor to lead the way. The medical program grinds against federal law: every cardholder faces the loss of their Second Amendment rights. That tradeoff was made clear in January when Warren County District Attorney Rob Greene announced that he obtained a medical marijuana card — and the law required the county sheriff to confiscate his license to carry a firearm.


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]]> Bill Protects Medical Marijuana Patients’ Gun Ownership Rights The Center Square 00:04:42 Amid debate over legalizing adult-use marijuana, lawmakers say Pennsylvania’s medical program needs some improvements – and call on the governor to lead the way. The medical program grinds against federal law: every cardholder faces the loss of their Second Amendment rights. That tradeoff was made clear in January when Warren County District Attorney Rob Greene announced that he obtained a medical marijuana card — and the law required the county sheriff to confiscate his license to carry a firearm. Join Skillshare: skillshare.eqcm.net/ATN --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Amid debate over legalizing adult-use marijuana, lawmakers say Pennsylvania’s medical program needs some improvements – and call on the governor to lead the way. The medical program grinds against federal law: every cardholder faces the loss of their Second Amendment rights. That tradeoff was made clear in January when Warren County District Attorney Rob Greene announced that he obtained a medical marijuana card — and the law required the county sheriff to confiscate his license to carry a firearm. Join Skillshare: skillshare.eqcm.net/ATN --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 215 e81050b8-7330-470d-b682-77fe046a6da9 Microsoft Exec Rejects Rogue Generative AI Risk  A Microsoft policy executive said to Pennsylvania lawmakers this week he’s "unaware" of the possibility that generative artificial intelligence could develop sentiency and become exploitive – even dangerous. “This is not new to Microsoft,” said Tyler Clark, Microsoft’s director of state and local government affairs. “Humans need to guide this technology and that’s what we are committed to doing safely and responsibly.” Clark’s response comes after lawmakers on the House Majority Policy Committee pressed him on the theory of technological singularity – which posits that artificial intelligence will outsmart human regulations and leave society at its whims.

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]]> Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:05:44 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/  A Microsoft policy executive said to Pennsylvania lawmakers this week he’s "unaware" of the possibility that generative artificial intelligence could develop sentiency and become exploitive – even dangerous. “This is not new to Microsoft,” said Tyler Clark, Microsoft’s director of state and local government affairs. “Humans need to guide this technology and that’s what we are committed to doing safely and responsibly.” Clark’s response comes after lawmakers on the House Majority Policy Committee pressed him on the theory of technological singularity – which posits that artificial intelligence will outsmart human regulations and leave society at its whims.

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]]> Microsoft Exec Rejects Rogue Generative AI Risk The Center Square 00:04:35  A Microsoft policy executive said to Pennsylvania lawmakers this week he’s "unaware" of the possibility that generative artificial intelligence could develop sentiency and become exploitive – even dangerous. “This is not new to Microsoft,” said Tyler Clark, Microsoft’s director of state and local government affairs. “Humans need to guide this technology and that’s what we are committed to doing safely and responsibly.” Clark’s response comes after lawmakers on the House Majority Policy Committee pressed him on the theory of technological singularity – which posits that artificial intelligence will outsmart human regulations and leave society at its whims. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support  A Microsoft policy executive said to Pennsylvania lawmakers this week he’s "unaware" of the possibility that generative artificial intelligence could develop sentiency and become exploitive – even dangerous. “This is not new to Microsoft,” said Tyler Clark, Microsoft’s director of state and local government affairs. “Humans need to guide this technology and that’s what we are committed to doing safely and responsibly.” Clark’s response comes after lawmakers on the House Majority Policy Committee pressed him on the theory of technological singularity – which posits that artificial intelligence will outsmart human regulations and leave society at its whims. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 214 a597f81f-b820-486c-b38d-17d0d921e2d1 State Energy Policies Exacerbating Reliability, Blackout Concerns  Pennsylvania’s energy future isn’t only a question of renewables versus fossil fuels — it’s a question of whether the state can reliably provide enough energy to meet growing demand. One problem is that power plants retiring is happening quicker than new, cleaner ones get built. The shuttering has been driven by state and federal rules to mitigate pollution, but getting projects approved and built takes years and years. Meanwhile, the demand for electricity is growing every year.


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]]> Fri, 9 Feb 2024 11:29:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/  Pennsylvania’s energy future isn’t only a question of renewables versus fossil fuels — it’s a question of whether the state can reliably provide enough energy to meet growing demand. One problem is that power plants retiring is happening quicker than new, cleaner ones get built. The shuttering has been driven by state and federal rules to mitigate pollution, but getting projects approved and built takes years and years. Meanwhile, the demand for electricity is growing every year.


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]]> State Energy Policies Exacerbating Reliability, Blackout Concerns The Center Square 00:07:00  Pennsylvania’s energy future isn’t only a question of renewables versus fossil fuels — it’s a question of whether the state can reliably provide enough energy to meet growing demand. One problem is that power plants retiring is happening quicker than new, cleaner ones get built. The shuttering has been driven by state and federal rules to mitigate pollution, but getting projects approved and built takes years and years. Meanwhile, the demand for electricity is growing every year. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support  Pennsylvania’s energy future isn’t only a question of renewables versus fossil fuels — it’s a question of whether the state can reliably provide enough energy to meet growing demand. One problem is that power plants retiring is happening quicker than new, cleaner ones get built. The shuttering has been driven by state and federal rules to mitigate pollution, but getting projects approved and built takes years and years. Meanwhile, the demand for electricity is growing every year. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 213 198b9013-d84a-44b7-9085-0a3cbd03eee8 Shapiro’s Budget Plan: Stop Losing to ‘Friggin’ Ohio' Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s second budget address again touted major spending for education, a statewide economic investment plan and significant funding for public transit. All of this, he argued, could be done with a balanced budget and no new taxes, along with a minimum wage increase, a new gun violence office and the legalization of recreational marijuana. And, perhaps most importantly, could undermine Ohio’s economic prowess just a little bit.


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]]> Thu, 8 Feb 2024 19:22:08 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s second budget address again touted major spending for education, a statewide economic investment plan and significant funding for public transit. All of this, he argued, could be done with a balanced budget and no new taxes, along with a minimum wage increase, a new gun violence office and the legalization of recreational marijuana. And, perhaps most importantly, could undermine Ohio’s economic prowess just a little bit.


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]]> Shapiro’s Budget Plan: Stop Losing to ‘Friggin’ Ohio' The Center Square 00:05:18 Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s second budget address again touted major spending for education, a statewide economic investment plan and significant funding for public transit. All of this, he argued, could be done with a balanced budget and no new taxes, along with a minimum wage increase, a new gun violence office and the legalization of recreational marijuana. And, perhaps most importantly, could undermine Ohio’s economic prowess just a little bit. Join Skillshare: skillshare.eqcm.net/ATN --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s second budget address again touted major spending for education, a statewide economic investment plan and significant funding for public transit. All of this, he argued, could be done with a balanced budget and no new taxes, along with a minimum wage increase, a new gun violence office and the legalization of recreational marijuana. And, perhaps most importantly, could undermine Ohio’s economic prowess just a little bit. Join Skillshare: skillshare.eqcm.net/ATN --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 212 85ef5fdf-7904-4afc-9920-ddca2ee5aa3c High Court Brushes up Against Constitutional Abortion Access A recent state Supreme Court ruling side-stepped the question of constitutional abortion access in Pennsylvania, reviving discussion over a would-be ballot referendum mired in legislative gridlock. Five justices said Monday the Commonwealth Court erred when it dismissed a 2019 case brought by seven abortion providers challenging Medicaid coverage restrictions first established in 1982 and upheld in 1985. The 1982 law said abortions sought for reasons other than rape, incest, and life-threatening complications did not qualify for reimbursement.


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]]> Fri, 2 Feb 2024 19:30:44 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A recent state Supreme Court ruling side-stepped the question of constitutional abortion access in Pennsylvania, reviving discussion over a would-be ballot referendum mired in legislative gridlock. Five justices said Monday the Commonwealth Court erred when it dismissed a 2019 case brought by seven abortion providers challenging Medicaid coverage restrictions first established in 1982 and upheld in 1985. The 1982 law said abortions sought for reasons other than rape, incest, and life-threatening complications did not qualify for reimbursement.


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]]> High Court Brushes up Against Constitutional Abortion Access The Center Square 00:06:16 A recent state Supreme Court ruling side-stepped the question of constitutional abortion access in Pennsylvania, reviving discussion over a would-be ballot referendum mired in legislative gridlock. Five justices said Monday the Commonwealth Court erred when it dismissed a 2019 case brought by seven abortion providers challenging Medicaid coverage restrictions first established in 1982 and upheld in 1985. The 1982 law said abortions sought for reasons other than rape, incest, and life-threatening complications did not qualify for reimbursement. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support A recent state Supreme Court ruling side-stepped the question of constitutional abortion access in Pennsylvania, reviving discussion over a would-be ballot referendum mired in legislative gridlock. Five justices said Monday the Commonwealth Court erred when it dismissed a 2019 case brought by seven abortion providers challenging Medicaid coverage restrictions first established in 1982 and upheld in 1985. The 1982 law said abortions sought for reasons other than rape, incest, and life-threatening complications did not qualify for reimbursement. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 211 ff648ded-c98e-4306-8433-3c69f6a92ca6 Biden Vague About East Palestine Visit One Year After Train Derailment As the one-year anniversary approaches of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, President Joe Biden says he will soon visit the area to meet with locals and assess the recovery efforts. The White House has not confirmed when, but said that a trip to the site near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border would be made in February. The derailment of the Norfolk Southern train, just east of the town center, led to a conflagration when officials decided to burn off vinyl chloride, exposing residents and nature to chemical smoke and fumes.


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]]> Thu, 1 Feb 2024 20:10:45 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ As the one-year anniversary approaches of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, President Joe Biden says he will soon visit the area to meet with locals and assess the recovery efforts. The White House has not confirmed when, but said that a trip to the site near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border would be made in February. The derailment of the Norfolk Southern train, just east of the town center, led to a conflagration when officials decided to burn off vinyl chloride, exposing residents and nature to chemical smoke and fumes.


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]]> Biden Vague About East Palestine Visit One Year After Train Derailment The Center Square 00:07:32 As the one-year anniversary approaches of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, President Joe Biden says he will soon visit the area to meet with locals and assess the recovery efforts. The White House has not confirmed when, but said that a trip to the site near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border would be made in February. The derailment of the Norfolk Southern train, just east of the town center, led to a conflagration when officials decided to burn off vinyl chloride, exposing residents and nature to chemical smoke and fumes. Join Skillshare today: skillshare.eqcm.net/ATN --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support As the one-year anniversary approaches of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, President Joe Biden says he will soon visit the area to meet with locals and assess the recovery efforts. The White House has not confirmed when, but said that a trip to the site near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border would be made in February. The derailment of the Norfolk Southern train, just east of the town center, led to a conflagration when officials decided to burn off vinyl chloride, exposing residents and nature to chemical smoke and fumes. Join Skillshare today: skillshare.eqcm.net/ATN --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 210 4691b763-4ad8-4d7e-9230-44506f45f971 Manufactured Homeowners Rally Against Rent Gouging The growing trend of large corporations imposing exorbitant rent increases after acquiring manufactured home communities limits affordable housing options and threatens the financial security of those on fixed incomes – especially seniors. That’s why a coalition of communities in Pennsylvania is advocating for legislation that would protect residents from this practice. Manufactured homes are built in factories and assembled on-site. They are unique in that residents own the home, but not the land they occupy.

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]]> Sat, 27 Jan 2024 11:04:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ The growing trend of large corporations imposing exorbitant rent increases after acquiring manufactured home communities limits affordable housing options and threatens the financial security of those on fixed incomes – especially seniors. That’s why a coalition of communities in Pennsylvania is advocating for legislation that would protect residents from this practice. Manufactured homes are built in factories and assembled on-site. They are unique in that residents own the home, but not the land they occupy.

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]]> Manufactured Homeowners Rally Against Rent Gouging The Center Square 00:05:12 The growing trend of large corporations imposing exorbitant rent increases after acquiring manufactured home communities limits affordable housing options and threatens the financial security of those on fixed incomes – especially seniors. That’s why a coalition of communities in Pennsylvania is advocating for legislation that would protect residents from this practice. Manufactured homes are built in factories and assembled on-site. They are unique in that residents own the home, but not the land they occupy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support The growing trend of large corporations imposing exorbitant rent increases after acquiring manufactured home communities limits affordable housing options and threatens the financial security of those on fixed incomes – especially seniors. That’s why a coalition of communities in Pennsylvania is advocating for legislation that would protect residents from this practice. Manufactured homes are built in factories and assembled on-site. They are unique in that residents own the home, but not the land they occupy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 209 7ffbd49e-37d8-401d-b74e-5d4df3c9f74d More Car Dealerships Join Call to ‘Tap the Brakes’ on EVs  Nearly 4,500 dealerships representing all major auto manufacturing brands from every state recently signed a letter to President Joe Biden asking him to “tap the brakes” on his proposed electric vehicle mandate based on a lack of consumer demand. Since the letter was sent in November 2023, dealerships continue to add their names to the list – including 85 from Pennsylvania. The Biden administration set a target for battery electric vehicles, also known as BEVs or EVs, to account for half of all new vehicle sales by 2030 – some states have taken steps to ban internal combustion engine vehicles altogether by 2035. 

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]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:54:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/  Nearly 4,500 dealerships representing all major auto manufacturing brands from every state recently signed a letter to President Joe Biden asking him to “tap the brakes” on his proposed electric vehicle mandate based on a lack of consumer demand. Since the letter was sent in November 2023, dealerships continue to add their names to the list – including 85 from Pennsylvania. The Biden administration set a target for battery electric vehicles, also known as BEVs or EVs, to account for half of all new vehicle sales by 2030 – some states have taken steps to ban internal combustion engine vehicles altogether by 2035. 

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]]> More Car Dealerships Join Call to ‘Tap the Brakes’ on EVs The Center Square 00:06:47  Nearly 4,500 dealerships representing all major auto manufacturing brands from every state recently signed a letter to President Joe Biden asking him to “tap the brakes” on his proposed electric vehicle mandate based on a lack of consumer demand. Since the letter was sent in November 2023, dealerships continue to add their names to the list – including 85 from Pennsylvania. The Biden administration set a target for battery electric vehicles, also known as BEVs or EVs, to account for half of all new vehicle sales by 2030 – some states have taken steps to ban internal combustion engine vehicles altogether by 2035.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support  Nearly 4,500 dealerships representing all major auto manufacturing brands from every state recently signed a letter to President Joe Biden asking him to “tap the brakes” on his proposed electric vehicle mandate based on a lack of consumer demand. Since the letter was sent in November 2023, dealerships continue to add their names to the list – including 85 from Pennsylvania. The Biden administration set a target for battery electric vehicles, also known as BEVs or EVs, to account for half of all new vehicle sales by 2030 – some states have taken steps to ban internal combustion engine vehicles altogether by 2035.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 208 2600f1d2-c130-466a-b691-1c9e3991382e Feds Send $100M to Pennsylvania for Abandoned Mine Remediation Environmental remediation got a boost this week as Gov. Josh Shapiro announced a $101 million funding effort to restore abandoned mine lands at 16 sites across the commonwealth. The projects will target acid mine drainage, which can damage nature and streams in the area, as well as threaten human health. The projects are bankrolled by the federal government through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and cover projects in a dozen counties.

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]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:20:48 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Environmental remediation got a boost this week as Gov. Josh Shapiro announced a $101 million funding effort to restore abandoned mine lands at 16 sites across the commonwealth. The projects will target acid mine drainage, which can damage nature and streams in the area, as well as threaten human health. The projects are bankrolled by the federal government through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and cover projects in a dozen counties.

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]]> Feds Send $100M to Pennsylvania for Abandoned Mine Remediation The Center Square 00:04:56 Environmental remediation got a boost this week as Gov. Josh Shapiro announced a $101 million funding effort to restore abandoned mine lands at 16 sites across the commonwealth. The projects will target acid mine drainage, which can damage nature and streams in the area, as well as threaten human health. The projects are bankrolled by the federal government through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and cover projects in a dozen counties. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Environmental remediation got a boost this week as Gov. Josh Shapiro announced a $101 million funding effort to restore abandoned mine lands at 16 sites across the commonwealth. The projects will target acid mine drainage, which can damage nature and streams in the area, as well as threaten human health. The projects are bankrolled by the federal government through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and cover projects in a dozen counties. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 207 04743f57-5ffe-4121-9db2-24dcbd58e132 Warren County DA Says Office Doesn’t ‘Pursue’ Marijuana Cases Pennsylvania's recreational marijuana prohibition recently inspired one county election official to not seek re-election. During an interview with The Center Square, Warren County District Attorney Rob Greene said prosecuting violations of the ban weren't worth the office's time. Public safety isn’t threatened by legalization, he argued. Instead, law enforcement should focus on bigger threats.


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]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2024 10:30:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania's recreational marijuana prohibition recently inspired one county election official to not seek re-election. During an interview with The Center Square, Warren County District Attorney Rob Greene said prosecuting violations of the ban weren't worth the office's time. Public safety isn’t threatened by legalization, he argued. Instead, law enforcement should focus on bigger threats.


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]]> Warren County DA Says Office Doesn’t ‘Pursue’ Marijuana Cases The Center Square 00:05:11 Pennsylvania's recreational marijuana prohibition recently inspired one county election official to not seek re-election. During an interview with The Center Square, Warren County District Attorney Rob Greene said prosecuting violations of the ban weren't worth the office's time. Public safety isn’t threatened by legalization, he argued. Instead, law enforcement should focus on bigger threats. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Pennsylvania's recreational marijuana prohibition recently inspired one county election official to not seek re-election. During an interview with The Center Square, Warren County District Attorney Rob Greene said prosecuting violations of the ban weren't worth the office's time. Public safety isn’t threatened by legalization, he argued. Instead, law enforcement should focus on bigger threats. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 206 8d4636ba-daac-44e9-aa67-af0aec92a9f3 Broadband Expansion Turning Into ‘Jobs Program,’ Leaving Rural Residents Behind Pennsylvania is looking at $1.6 billion to expand broadband to rural and overlooked parts of the state, but experts are warning that the process puts the government in the way of success. Pennsylvania, too, may face hurdles that other states simply don’t. “One thing keeps getting in the way, and it’s called government,” Huntingdon County Commissioner Jeff Thomas told lawmakers during a House GOP Policy Committee meeting on Tuesday. Local, state and federal governments, he said, undermined each other and put a stop to getting more towers up and fiber-optic cables in the ground.

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]]> Thu, 18 Jan 2024 20:29:42 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania is looking at $1.6 billion to expand broadband to rural and overlooked parts of the state, but experts are warning that the process puts the government in the way of success. Pennsylvania, too, may face hurdles that other states simply don’t. “One thing keeps getting in the way, and it’s called government,” Huntingdon County Commissioner Jeff Thomas told lawmakers during a House GOP Policy Committee meeting on Tuesday. Local, state and federal governments, he said, undermined each other and put a stop to getting more towers up and fiber-optic cables in the ground.

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]]> Broadband Expansion Turning Into ‘Jobs Program,’ Leaving Rural Residents Behind The Center Square 00:04:59 Pennsylvania is looking at $1.6 billion to expand broadband to rural and overlooked parts of the state, but experts are warning that the process puts the government in the way of success. Pennsylvania, too, may face hurdles that other states simply don’t. “One thing keeps getting in the way, and it’s called government,” Huntingdon County Commissioner Jeff Thomas told lawmakers during a House GOP Policy Committee meeting on Tuesday. Local, state and federal governments, he said, undermined each other and put a stop to getting more towers up and fiber-optic cables in the ground. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Pennsylvania is looking at $1.6 billion to expand broadband to rural and overlooked parts of the state, but experts are warning that the process puts the government in the way of success. Pennsylvania, too, may face hurdles that other states simply don’t. “One thing keeps getting in the way, and it’s called government,” Huntingdon County Commissioner Jeff Thomas told lawmakers during a House GOP Policy Committee meeting on Tuesday. Local, state and federal governments, he said, undermined each other and put a stop to getting more towers up and fiber-optic cables in the ground. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 205 62c74b77-a1db-45fb-be61-841b7a0da660 Horse Racing Industry Gets $198M Taxpayer Subsidy Pennsylvania’s horse racing industry saw a dip in state subsidies for 2023 — but only a minor one. It still remains one of the largest taxpayer-supported equine programs in America. Subsidies for horse-racing has a long tradition in the commonwealth: Since 2004, more than $3.5 billion in taxpayer money has flown toward the equine sport, as The Center Square previously reported.

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]]> Sat, 13 Jan 2024 11:58:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania’s horse racing industry saw a dip in state subsidies for 2023 — but only a minor one. It still remains one of the largest taxpayer-supported equine programs in America. Subsidies for horse-racing has a long tradition in the commonwealth: Since 2004, more than $3.5 billion in taxpayer money has flown toward the equine sport, as The Center Square previously reported.

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]]> Horse Racing Industry Gets $198M Taxpayer Subsidy The Center Square 00:05:22 Pennsylvania’s horse racing industry saw a dip in state subsidies for 2023 — but only a minor one. It still remains one of the largest taxpayer-supported equine programs in America. Subsidies for horse-racing has a long tradition in the commonwealth: Since 2004, more than $3.5 billion in taxpayer money has flown toward the equine sport, as The Center Square previously reported. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Pennsylvania’s horse racing industry saw a dip in state subsidies for 2023 — but only a minor one. It still remains one of the largest taxpayer-supported equine programs in America. Subsidies for horse-racing has a long tradition in the commonwealth: Since 2004, more than $3.5 billion in taxpayer money has flown toward the equine sport, as The Center Square previously reported. Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 204 d803e712-c3cf-4acb-82d8-c41bc2ce5aed Farmworker Housing Crisis Looms The annual Pennsylvania Farm Show brings a circular focus to agriculture in Harrisburg and officials call attention to issues that get overlooked. During a joint House and Senate committee hearing, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding warned that a housing shortage affects farmers, too. “One issue of particular interest right now is farmworker housing,” Redding said. “I think it’s an issue for the state of America.”


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]]> Fri, 12 Jan 2024 13:58:35 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ The annual Pennsylvania Farm Show brings a circular focus to agriculture in Harrisburg and officials call attention to issues that get overlooked. During a joint House and Senate committee hearing, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding warned that a housing shortage affects farmers, too. “One issue of particular interest right now is farmworker housing,” Redding said. “I think it’s an issue for the state of America.”


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]]> Farmworker Housing Crisis Looms The Center Square 00:04:25 The annual Pennsylvania Farm Show brings a circular focus to agriculture in Harrisburg and officials call attention to issues that get overlooked. During a joint House and Senate committee hearing, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding warned that a housing shortage affects farmers, too. “One issue of particular interest right now is farmworker housing,” Redding said. “I think it’s an issue for the state of America.” Join Skillshare: http://skillshare.eqcm.net/ATN --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support The annual Pennsylvania Farm Show brings a circular focus to agriculture in Harrisburg and officials call attention to issues that get overlooked. During a joint House and Senate committee hearing, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding warned that a housing shortage affects farmers, too. “One issue of particular interest right now is farmworker housing,” Redding said. “I think it’s an issue for the state of America.” Join Skillshare: http://skillshare.eqcm.net/ATN --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 203 66b2e9e0-5ee7-4a95-a2c6-69c479a7acb0 Philadelphia Mayor Takes on Sky-High Rents Philadelphia’s new mayor, Cherelle Parker, knows the city needs more affordable housing and says fixing the problem is one of her top priorities. As part of her 100-day action plan announced Tuesday, the mayor pledged to enable more housing to get built and ordered a plan for “affordable luxury” for low- and middle-income families. The problem is a serious one for the city and Pennsylvania broadly. Experts argue that the state has a shortage of almost 100,000 housing units.

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]]> Sat, 6 Jan 2024 07:07:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Philadelphia’s new mayor, Cherelle Parker, knows the city needs more affordable housing and says fixing the problem is one of her top priorities. As part of her 100-day action plan announced Tuesday, the mayor pledged to enable more housing to get built and ordered a plan for “affordable luxury” for low- and middle-income families. The problem is a serious one for the city and Pennsylvania broadly. Experts argue that the state has a shortage of almost 100,000 housing units.

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]]> Philadelphia Mayor Takes on Sky-High Rents The Center Square 00:06:01 Philadelphia’s new mayor, Cherelle Parker, knows the city needs more affordable housing and says fixing the problem is one of her top priorities. As part of her 100-day action plan announced Tuesday, the mayor pledged to enable more housing to get built and ordered a plan for “affordable luxury” for low- and middle-income families. The problem is a serious one for the city and Pennsylvania broadly. Experts argue that the state has a shortage of almost 100,000 housing units. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Philadelphia’s new mayor, Cherelle Parker, knows the city needs more affordable housing and says fixing the problem is one of her top priorities. As part of her 100-day action plan announced Tuesday, the mayor pledged to enable more housing to get built and ordered a plan for “affordable luxury” for low- and middle-income families. The problem is a serious one for the city and Pennsylvania broadly. Experts argue that the state has a shortage of almost 100,000 housing units. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 202 6cdad0d6-0791-4c01-9e72-9f7bfe0caf32 American Water Audit Finds Savings Amid Rate Hike Investigation Pennsylvania’s largest water company could save millions annually with improved monitoring and material management, according to a recent analysis. The state Public Utility Commission’s audit of the Pennsylvania-American Water Company, which serves about 2.4 million people across 37 counties, gave more than 30 recommendations for operations, monitoring and management of the company. If the changes are made, the commission argued more than $3 million could be saved annually, in addition to a one-time $4 million cost reduction.

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]]> Fri, 5 Jan 2024 19:06:39 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania’s largest water company could save millions annually with improved monitoring and material management, according to a recent analysis. The state Public Utility Commission’s audit of the Pennsylvania-American Water Company, which serves about 2.4 million people across 37 counties, gave more than 30 recommendations for operations, monitoring and management of the company. If the changes are made, the commission argued more than $3 million could be saved annually, in addition to a one-time $4 million cost reduction.

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]]> American Water Audit Finds Savings Amid Rate Hike Investigation The Center Square 00:06:31 Pennsylvania’s largest water company could save millions annually with improved monitoring and material management, according to a recent analysis. The state Public Utility Commission’s audit of the Pennsylvania-American Water Company, which serves about 2.4 million people across 37 counties, gave more than 30 recommendations for operations, monitoring and management of the company. If the changes are made, the commission argued more than $3 million could be saved annually, in addition to a one-time $4 million cost reduction. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Pennsylvania’s largest water company could save millions annually with improved monitoring and material management, according to a recent analysis. The state Public Utility Commission’s audit of the Pennsylvania-American Water Company, which serves about 2.4 million people across 37 counties, gave more than 30 recommendations for operations, monitoring and management of the company. If the changes are made, the commission argued more than $3 million could be saved annually, in addition to a one-time $4 million cost reduction. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 201 ef84c964-19f4-4f74-8f47-f964902a9aa6 Year in Review: Pennsylvania EMS Funding Though Pennsylvania officials have not fixed the EMS system across the state, some progress has been made in 2023. Staffing shortages, low pay, and legal hurdles remain, but the year brought more focus from local and state officials on the emergency safety net.

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]]> Thu, 28 Dec 2023 12:57:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Though Pennsylvania officials have not fixed the EMS system across the state, some progress has been made in 2023. Staffing shortages, low pay, and legal hurdles remain, but the year brought more focus from local and state officials on the emergency safety net.

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]]> Year in Review: Pennsylvania EMS Funding The Center Square 00:10:53 Though Pennsylvania officials have not fixed the EMS system across the state, some progress has been made in 2023. Staffing shortages, low pay, and legal hurdles remain, but the year brought more focus from local and state officials on the emergency safety net. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Though Pennsylvania officials have not fixed the EMS system across the state, some progress has been made in 2023. Staffing shortages, low pay, and legal hurdles remain, but the year brought more focus from local and state officials on the emergency safety net. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 200 eb16c4f5-daa0-4d34-8e29-f44ad8c5158f Poll: Economy Squeezing Shapiro’s Popularity Gov. Josh Shapiro still has a good favorability rating, but the public has started to give him less leeway, according to a new poll. A more negative view of the economy could be catching up to him. The Commonwealth Foundation released its latest quarterly survey on politics and economics as seen by Pennsylvanians, with more people less sure about Shapiro.

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]]> Sat, 23 Dec 2023 10:57:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Gov. Josh Shapiro still has a good favorability rating, but the public has started to give him less leeway, according to a new poll. A more negative view of the economy could be catching up to him. The Commonwealth Foundation released its latest quarterly survey on politics and economics as seen by Pennsylvanians, with more people less sure about Shapiro.

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]]> Poll: Economy Squeezing Shapiro’s Popularity The Center Square 00:11:32 Gov. Josh Shapiro still has a good favorability rating, but the public has started to give him less leeway, according to a new poll. A more negative view of the economy could be catching up to him. The Commonwealth Foundation released its latest quarterly survey on politics and economics as seen by Pennsylvanians, with more people less sure about Shapiro. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Gov. Josh Shapiro still has a good favorability rating, but the public has started to give him less leeway, according to a new poll. A more negative view of the economy could be catching up to him. The Commonwealth Foundation released its latest quarterly survey on politics and economics as seen by Pennsylvanians, with more people less sure about Shapiro. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 199 2b6e3aa0-9681-4e36-94e0-d8392acc2f2e ‘Last Minute’ Process Resulted in ‘Flawed’ Fentanyl Testing Law A deluge of work that packed dozens of bills in the Pennsylvania General Assembly into a few days meant that legislators voted based on limited information. The result, some of them said, is that bad bills are now the law of the land. One example is Senate Bill 863 — Act 43 of 2023 — that gained.

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]]> Fri, 22 Dec 2023 15:57:11 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A deluge of work that packed dozens of bills in the Pennsylvania General Assembly into a few days meant that legislators voted based on limited information. The result, some of them said, is that bad bills are now the law of the land. One example is Senate Bill 863 — Act 43 of 2023 — that gained.

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]]> ‘Last Minute’ Process Resulted in ‘Flawed’ Fentanyl Testing Law The Center Square 00:08:13 A deluge of work that packed dozens of bills in the Pennsylvania General Assembly into a few days meant that legislators voted based on limited information. The result, some of them said, is that bad bills are now the law of the land. One example is Senate Bill 863 — Act 43 of 2023 — that gained. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support A deluge of work that packed dozens of bills in the Pennsylvania General Assembly into a few days meant that legislators voted based on limited information. The result, some of them said, is that bad bills are now the law of the land. One example is Senate Bill 863 — Act 43 of 2023 — that gained. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 198 27738f74-9477-41b9-8221-96370a8f6573 Pennsylvania 911 Cell Phone Fee Raised Pennsylvania’s phone surcharge for 911 services will soon increase, bringing in an estimated $60 million more for the state’s emergency safety net. Worked into Act 34 and passed Wednesday night, the current $1.65 surcharge was set to expire in January. Under the new law, that surcharge will extend until February 29, 2024 until increasing to $1.95 until it expires January 31, 2026.

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]]> Sat, 16 Dec 2023 10:17:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania’s phone surcharge for 911 services will soon increase, bringing in an estimated $60 million more for the state’s emergency safety net. Worked into Act 34 and passed Wednesday night, the current $1.65 surcharge was set to expire in January. Under the new law, that surcharge will extend until February 29, 2024 until increasing to $1.95 until it expires January 31, 2026.

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]]> Pennsylvania 911 Cell Phone Fee Raised The Center Square 00:04:58 Pennsylvania’s phone surcharge for 911 services will soon increase, bringing in an estimated $60 million more for the state’s emergency safety net. Worked into Act 34 and passed Wednesday night, the current $1.65 surcharge was set to expire in January. Under the new law, that surcharge will extend until February 29, 2024 until increasing to $1.95 until it expires January 31, 2026. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Pennsylvania’s phone surcharge for 911 services will soon increase, bringing in an estimated $60 million more for the state’s emergency safety net. Worked into Act 34 and passed Wednesday night, the current $1.65 surcharge was set to expire in January. Under the new law, that surcharge will extend until February 29, 2024 until increasing to $1.95 until it expires January 31, 2026. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 197 e7060d1f-6c28-4218-9c0b-e4c7c6dd97a5 Despite Concerns, $290 Electric Vehicle Fee Proposal Advances Although a bill that creates an electric vehicle fee in Pennsylvania cleared a House committee on Monday, it’s unlikely to pass in its current form. Senate Bill 656, sponsored by Sen. Greg Rothman, R-New Bloomfield, would replace the alternative fuel tax with a $290 EV fee paid at the time of vehicle registration. Owners would also have the option of enrolling in a monthly payment plan. 

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]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 18:17:21 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Although a bill that creates an electric vehicle fee in Pennsylvania cleared a House committee on Monday, it’s unlikely to pass in its current form. Senate Bill 656, sponsored by Sen. Greg Rothman, R-New Bloomfield, would replace the alternative fuel tax with a $290 EV fee paid at the time of vehicle registration. Owners would also have the option of enrolling in a monthly payment plan. 

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]]> Despite Concerns, $290 Electric Vehicle Fee Proposal Advances The Center Square 00:05:09 Although a bill that creates an electric vehicle fee in Pennsylvania cleared a House committee on Monday, it’s unlikely to pass in its current form. Senate Bill 656, sponsored by Sen. Greg Rothman, R-New Bloomfield, would replace the alternative fuel tax with a $290 EV fee paid at the time of vehicle registration. Owners would also have the option of enrolling in a monthly payment plan.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Although a bill that creates an electric vehicle fee in Pennsylvania cleared a House committee on Monday, it’s unlikely to pass in its current form. Senate Bill 656, sponsored by Sen. Greg Rothman, R-New Bloomfield, would replace the alternative fuel tax with a $290 EV fee paid at the time of vehicle registration. Owners would also have the option of enrolling in a monthly payment plan.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 196 dcfbe247-1d9d-4461-9fec-8c42e15ca3e7 Roof Damage Delays 2024 Legislative Work A leaky roof at the Pennsylvania Capitol building means House lawmakers won’t cast their first votes of 2024 until March 18. According to an internal memo circulated to legislators and shared with The Center Square, a severe water leak on the top floor of the building damaged areas just above the House chamber. Workers need to erect scaffolding to assess the damage and make any necessary repairs.

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]]> Sat, 9 Dec 2023 10:13:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A leaky roof at the Pennsylvania Capitol building means House lawmakers won’t cast their first votes of 2024 until March 18. According to an internal memo circulated to legislators and shared with The Center Square, a severe water leak on the top floor of the building damaged areas just above the House chamber. Workers need to erect scaffolding to assess the damage and make any necessary repairs.

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]]> Roof Damage Delays 2024 Legislative Work The Center Square 00:05:02 A leaky roof at the Pennsylvania Capitol building means House lawmakers won’t cast their first votes of 2024 until March 18. According to an internal memo circulated to legislators and shared with The Center Square, a severe water leak on the top floor of the building damaged areas just above the House chamber. Workers need to erect scaffolding to assess the damage and make any necessary repairs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support A leaky roof at the Pennsylvania Capitol building means House lawmakers won’t cast their first votes of 2024 until March 18. According to an internal memo circulated to legislators and shared with The Center Square, a severe water leak on the top floor of the building damaged areas just above the House chamber. Workers need to erect scaffolding to assess the damage and make any necessary repairs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 195 9b30d057-5842-48dd-8e5e-5f5e2e3eb26b Opioid Trust Transparency Questioned After Accounting Firm Choice The Pennsylvania opioid trust recently chose an accounting firm to steward the money dedicated to assuaging the impact of drugs and addiction in the commonwealth. Some of the trust’s board members, though, voiced concern over how the firm, Pennsylvania-based Maher Duessel, got chosen.

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]]> Fri, 8 Dec 2023 18:13:20 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ The Pennsylvania opioid trust recently chose an accounting firm to steward the money dedicated to assuaging the impact of drugs and addiction in the commonwealth. Some of the trust’s board members, though, voiced concern over how the firm, Pennsylvania-based Maher Duessel, got chosen.

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]]> Opioid Trust Transparency Questioned After Accounting Firm Choice The Center Square 00:05:36 The Pennsylvania opioid trust recently chose an accounting firm to steward the money dedicated to assuaging the impact of drugs and addiction in the commonwealth. Some of the trust’s board members, though, voiced concern over how the firm, Pennsylvania-based Maher Duessel, got chosen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support The Pennsylvania opioid trust recently chose an accounting firm to steward the money dedicated to assuaging the impact of drugs and addiction in the commonwealth. Some of the trust’s board members, though, voiced concern over how the firm, Pennsylvania-based Maher Duessel, got chosen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 194 1429d8e9-54c7-4f44-84ae-0bf62d6fff63 Report: Test Scores After Pandemic Lag New research suggests reading and math test scores still lag prepandemic levels as schools grapple with ongoing learning loss, an unconstitutional funding model and growing discontent among families. The data, published by the Commonwealth Foundation on Tuesday, shows marginal improvement in math proficiency between 2022 and 2023, though more than half of fourth graders and nearly three-quarters of eighth graders still score below grade level.

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]]> Fri, 1 Dec 2023 16:33:12 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ New research suggests reading and math test scores still lag prepandemic levels as schools grapple with ongoing learning loss, an unconstitutional funding model and growing discontent among families. The data, published by the Commonwealth Foundation on Tuesday, shows marginal improvement in math proficiency between 2022 and 2023, though more than half of fourth graders and nearly three-quarters of eighth graders still score below grade level.

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]]> Report: Test Scores After Pandemic Lag The Center Square 00:05:15 New research suggests reading and math test scores still lag prepandemic levels as schools grapple with ongoing learning loss, an unconstitutional funding model and growing discontent among families. The data, published by the Commonwealth Foundation on Tuesday, shows marginal improvement in math proficiency between 2022 and 2023, though more than half of fourth graders and nearly three-quarters of eighth graders still score below grade level. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support New research suggests reading and math test scores still lag prepandemic levels as schools grapple with ongoing learning loss, an unconstitutional funding model and growing discontent among families. The data, published by the Commonwealth Foundation on Tuesday, shows marginal improvement in math proficiency between 2022 and 2023, though more than half of fourth graders and nearly three-quarters of eighth graders still score below grade level. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 193 ab682f60-574c-4db3-9eb6-576a1e15ee6f Pennsylvania Considers Divesting Public Funds From China Last year, Pennsylvania divested its government holdings of certain firms in Russia and Belarus, as well as the two countries’ governments. This year, some legislators want to follow a similar divestment path for China. Though no draft language is yet available, Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Chambersburg, has circulated a legislative memo to divest the state of its connections to the Chinese Communist Party.

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]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 20:33:57 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Last year, Pennsylvania divested its government holdings of certain firms in Russia and Belarus, as well as the two countries’ governments. This year, some legislators want to follow a similar divestment path for China. Though no draft language is yet available, Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Chambersburg, has circulated a legislative memo to divest the state of its connections to the Chinese Communist Party.

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]]> Pennsylvania Considers Divesting Public Funds From China The Center Square 00:03:50 Last year, Pennsylvania divested its government holdings of certain firms in Russia and Belarus, as well as the two countries’ governments. This year, some legislators want to follow a similar divestment path for China. Though no draft language is yet available, Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Chambersburg, has circulated a legislative memo to divest the state of its connections to the Chinese Communist Party. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Last year, Pennsylvania divested its government holdings of certain firms in Russia and Belarus, as well as the two countries’ governments. This year, some legislators want to follow a similar divestment path for China. Though no draft language is yet available, Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Chambersburg, has circulated a legislative memo to divest the state of its connections to the Chinese Communist Party. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 192 77eb2810-76b5-41a5-a3da-d4eabb588d6f Pennsylvania Appeals Carbon ‘Tax’ Decision The Shapiro administration will appeal a Pennsylvania court’s decision to strike down a proposed carbon "tax" as unconstitutional in a bid to “protect” the authority of future governors. The news comes just one day after Gov. Josh Shapiro teased the appeal during a press club luncheon in Harrisburg. He said it was important to “listen” to all sides involved, most of whom agree that “cap and trade” is a good idea to reduce harmful emissions.

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]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 19:37:32 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ The Shapiro administration will appeal a Pennsylvania court’s decision to strike down a proposed carbon "tax" as unconstitutional in a bid to “protect” the authority of future governors. The news comes just one day after Gov. Josh Shapiro teased the appeal during a press club luncheon in Harrisburg. He said it was important to “listen” to all sides involved, most of whom agree that “cap and trade” is a good idea to reduce harmful emissions.

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]]> Pennsylvania Appeals Carbon ‘Tax’ Decision The Center Square 00:06:30 The Shapiro administration will appeal a Pennsylvania court’s decision to strike down a proposed carbon "tax" as unconstitutional in a bid to “protect” the authority of future governors. The news comes just one day after Gov. Josh Shapiro teased the appeal during a press club luncheon in Harrisburg. He said it was important to “listen” to all sides involved, most of whom agree that “cap and trade” is a good idea to reduce harmful emissions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support The Shapiro administration will appeal a Pennsylvania court’s decision to strike down a proposed carbon "tax" as unconstitutional in a bid to “protect” the authority of future governors. The news comes just one day after Gov. Josh Shapiro teased the appeal during a press club luncheon in Harrisburg. He said it was important to “listen” to all sides involved, most of whom agree that “cap and trade” is a good idea to reduce harmful emissions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 191 0a19b602-4cbd-4030-8136-b5a21d196a5b House OKs Jobless Benefits for Striking Workers House lawmakers in Pennsylvania voted Wednesday to extend jobless benefits to workers on strike. House Bill 1481, which passed the lower chamber 106-97, would make workers unemployed due to a labor dispute eligible for compensation, alongside others who haven’t voluntarily quit their jobs. “Making the decision to strike is not easy by any means,” said Rep. Jason Dawkins, D-Philadelphia. “It’s a decision that often results in loss of pay, which is money our workers need to provide food and housing for their families.”

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]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2023 11:43:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ House lawmakers in Pennsylvania voted Wednesday to extend jobless benefits to workers on strike. House Bill 1481, which passed the lower chamber 106-97, would make workers unemployed due to a labor dispute eligible for compensation, alongside others who haven’t voluntarily quit their jobs. “Making the decision to strike is not easy by any means,” said Rep. Jason Dawkins, D-Philadelphia. “It’s a decision that often results in loss of pay, which is money our workers need to provide food and housing for their families.”

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]]> House OKs Jobless Benefits for Striking Workers The Center Square 00:04:25 House lawmakers in Pennsylvania voted Wednesday to extend jobless benefits to workers on strike. House Bill 1481, which passed the lower chamber 106-97, would make workers unemployed due to a labor dispute eligible for compensation, alongside others who haven’t voluntarily quit their jobs. “Making the decision to strike is not easy by any means,” said Rep. Jason Dawkins, D-Philadelphia. “It’s a decision that often results in loss of pay, which is money our workers need to provide food and housing for their families.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support House lawmakers in Pennsylvania voted Wednesday to extend jobless benefits to workers on strike. House Bill 1481, which passed the lower chamber 106-97, would make workers unemployed due to a labor dispute eligible for compensation, alongside others who haven’t voluntarily quit their jobs. “Making the decision to strike is not easy by any means,” said Rep. Jason Dawkins, D-Philadelphia. “It’s a decision that often results in loss of pay, which is money our workers need to provide food and housing for their families.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 190 23ec3372-7e36-4c3f-b86f-bf78ce1187da State Universities Secure Funding, With a Catch After months of delay, state-related universities will get the funding they expect, but with a catch: more financial transparency. The state-relateds — Penn State University, Temple University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Lincoln University — will receive $603.5 million. Though Gov. Josh Shapiro had proposed $640 million for the schools – a 7% increase from last year – in the end, the only increase legislators authorized were $3.2 million each to the Pennsylvania College of Technology (part of Penn State) and Lincoln University.

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]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 16:11:47 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ After months of delay, state-related universities will get the funding they expect, but with a catch: more financial transparency. The state-relateds — Penn State University, Temple University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Lincoln University — will receive $603.5 million. Though Gov. Josh Shapiro had proposed $640 million for the schools – a 7% increase from last year – in the end, the only increase legislators authorized were $3.2 million each to the Pennsylvania College of Technology (part of Penn State) and Lincoln University.

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]]> State Universities Secure Funding, With a Catch The Center Square 00:05:19 After months of delay, state-related universities will get the funding they expect, but with a catch: more financial transparency. The state-relateds — Penn State University, Temple University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Lincoln University — will receive $603.5 million. Though Gov. Josh Shapiro had proposed $640 million for the schools – a 7% increase from last year – in the end, the only increase legislators authorized were $3.2 million each to the Pennsylvania College of Technology (part of Penn State) and Lincoln University. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support After months of delay, state-related universities will get the funding they expect, but with a catch: more financial transparency. The state-relateds — Penn State University, Temple University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Lincoln University — will receive $603.5 million. Though Gov. Josh Shapiro had proposed $640 million for the schools – a 7% increase from last year – in the end, the only increase legislators authorized were $3.2 million each to the Pennsylvania College of Technology (part of Penn State) and Lincoln University. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 189 8ba8eec2-15a2-4b85-93d4-1f516c580fee Pennsylvania Feeling the Heat After Ohio Legalizes Weed Ohio voters embraced recreational marijuana on Tuesday, putting pressure on Pennsylvania as another neighbor legalizes adult use. As The Center Square reported, marijuana will be legal for adults 21 years and older. Plants can also be grown at home starting in December. Advocates argued the change will bring in $200 million annually in tax revenue and be “a significant investment in economic development for some communities.”

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]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:24:15 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Ohio voters embraced recreational marijuana on Tuesday, putting pressure on Pennsylvania as another neighbor legalizes adult use. As The Center Square reported, marijuana will be legal for adults 21 years and older. Plants can also be grown at home starting in December. Advocates argued the change will bring in $200 million annually in tax revenue and be “a significant investment in economic development for some communities.”

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]]> Pennsylvania Feeling the Heat After Ohio Legalizes Weed The Center Square 00:04:23 Ohio voters embraced recreational marijuana on Tuesday, putting pressure on Pennsylvania as another neighbor legalizes adult use. As The Center Square reported, marijuana will be legal for adults 21 years and older. Plants can also be grown at home starting in December. Advocates argued the change will bring in $200 million annually in tax revenue and be “a significant investment in economic development for some communities.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Ohio voters embraced recreational marijuana on Tuesday, putting pressure on Pennsylvania as another neighbor legalizes adult use. As The Center Square reported, marijuana will be legal for adults 21 years and older. Plants can also be grown at home starting in December. Advocates argued the change will bring in $200 million annually in tax revenue and be “a significant investment in economic development for some communities.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 188 ee2417a9-5f06-461e-a5eb-4a953faaf696 Convictions for Driving Past School Bus Stop Arms up 47% Convictions for driving past school bus stop arms in Pennsylvania increased 47% in 2022, according to state data. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary for Driver and Vehicle Services Kara Templeton said that 511 residents faced penalties for violating the law, up from 348 in 2021. During the agency’s Oct. 18 event to raise awareness for school transportation safety, she said law enforcement and bus drivers witnessed 164 incidents in just one day.

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]]> Thu, 9 Nov 2023 22:12:59 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Convictions for driving past school bus stop arms in Pennsylvania increased 47% in 2022, according to state data. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary for Driver and Vehicle Services Kara Templeton said that 511 residents faced penalties for violating the law, up from 348 in 2021. During the agency’s Oct. 18 event to raise awareness for school transportation safety, she said law enforcement and bus drivers witnessed 164 incidents in just one day.

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]]> Convictions for Driving Past School Bus Stop Arms up 47% The Center Square 00:04:31 Convictions for driving past school bus stop arms in Pennsylvania increased 47% in 2022, according to state data. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary for Driver and Vehicle Services Kara Templeton said that 511 residents faced penalties for violating the law, up from 348 in 2021. During the agency’s Oct. 18 event to raise awareness for school transportation safety, she said law enforcement and bus drivers witnessed 164 incidents in just one day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Convictions for driving past school bus stop arms in Pennsylvania increased 47% in 2022, according to state data. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary for Driver and Vehicle Services Kara Templeton said that 511 residents faced penalties for violating the law, up from 348 in 2021. During the agency’s Oct. 18 event to raise awareness for school transportation safety, she said law enforcement and bus drivers witnessed 164 incidents in just one day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 187 644d2e73-da5e-401d-a9e8-1c9e880f2bc4 Commonwealth Court Strikes Down Carbon ‘Tax’ Commonwealth Court struck down Pennsylvania’s entry into an emissions regulatory program Wednesday, agreeing with critics that it's an unconstitutional tax. The decision delivers a blow to supporters of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative – a multi-state program that charges power generators for the pollution they produce – who had hoped Pennsylvania might join the rest of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast in the agreement.

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]]> Fri, 3 Nov 2023 15:51:06 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Commonwealth Court struck down Pennsylvania’s entry into an emissions regulatory program Wednesday, agreeing with critics that it's an unconstitutional tax. The decision delivers a blow to supporters of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative – a multi-state program that charges power generators for the pollution they produce – who had hoped Pennsylvania might join the rest of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast in the agreement.

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]]> Commonwealth Court Strikes Down Carbon ‘Tax’ The Center Square 00:05:46 Commonwealth Court struck down Pennsylvania’s entry into an emissions regulatory program Wednesday, agreeing with critics that it's an unconstitutional tax. The decision delivers a blow to supporters of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative – a multi-state program that charges power generators for the pollution they produce – who had hoped Pennsylvania might join the rest of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast in the agreement. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Commonwealth Court struck down Pennsylvania’s entry into an emissions regulatory program Wednesday, agreeing with critics that it's an unconstitutional tax. The decision delivers a blow to supporters of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative – a multi-state program that charges power generators for the pollution they produce – who had hoped Pennsylvania might join the rest of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast in the agreement. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 186 01367b36-dd30-4f3f-9e11-62628014bed1 Report: Pennsylvania Spends Among the Least on Veterans Pennsylvania ranks among the worst in the nation when it comes to spending on veterans’ services, according to a recent analysis. The commonwealth fared 42 out of 50, according to data compiled from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Government's National Library of Medicine. Metrics measured were total state expenditure on veterans’ medical care, disability compensation, nursing home availability, employment rates, vocational and rehabilitation training programs, and veteran population density.

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]]> Thu, 2 Nov 2023 22:14:51 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania ranks among the worst in the nation when it comes to spending on veterans’ services, according to a recent analysis. The commonwealth fared 42 out of 50, according to data compiled from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Government's National Library of Medicine. Metrics measured were total state expenditure on veterans’ medical care, disability compensation, nursing home availability, employment rates, vocational and rehabilitation training programs, and veteran population density.

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]]> Report: Pennsylvania Spends Among the Least on Veterans The Center Square 00:06:37 Pennsylvania ranks among the worst in the nation when it comes to spending on veterans’ services, according to a recent analysis. The commonwealth fared 42 out of 50, according to data compiled from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Government's National Library of Medicine. Metrics measured were total state expenditure on veterans’ medical care, disability compensation, nursing home availability, employment rates, vocational and rehabilitation training programs, and veteran population density. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Pennsylvania ranks among the worst in the nation when it comes to spending on veterans’ services, according to a recent analysis. The commonwealth fared 42 out of 50, according to data compiled from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Government's National Library of Medicine. Metrics measured were total state expenditure on veterans’ medical care, disability compensation, nursing home availability, employment rates, vocational and rehabilitation training programs, and veteran population density. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 185 d0bc494c-98a4-40b6-9c70-936a0328468f Republican Policymakers All-in on Hydrogen Hubs Republican lawmakers welcome the state’s future hydrogen hubs as the next step in energy production that balances environmental conservation with economic growth. But not everyone believes in the promise of hydrogen, and instead worry that the government will waste billions on questionable technology.

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]]> Sat, 28 Oct 2023 09:51:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Republican lawmakers welcome the state’s future hydrogen hubs as the next step in energy production that balances environmental conservation with economic growth. But not everyone believes in the promise of hydrogen, and instead worry that the government will waste billions on questionable technology.

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]]> Republican Policymakers All-in on Hydrogen Hubs The Center Square 00:03:45 Republican lawmakers welcome the state’s future hydrogen hubs as the next step in energy production that balances environmental conservation with economic growth. But not everyone believes in the promise of hydrogen, and instead worry that the government will waste billions on questionable technology. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Republican lawmakers welcome the state’s future hydrogen hubs as the next step in energy production that balances environmental conservation with economic growth. But not everyone believes in the promise of hydrogen, and instead worry that the government will waste billions on questionable technology. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 184 93be3a86-353d-4370-81eb-8c2ab2d873d4 Regulatory Reform Clock Ticking, Especially for Broadband Expansion Pennsylvania’s regulatory state is causing headaches, from long wait times to approve major projects to driving up costs that undermine the goals of federal programs. “We aim to strike a balance between the need for safeguards to protect the public and the imperative to create a business-friendly environment that fosters entrepreneurship, job creation, and prosperity,” Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, said during a Senate Republican Policy Committee hearing on red tape in the commonwealth.

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]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:46:14 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania’s regulatory state is causing headaches, from long wait times to approve major projects to driving up costs that undermine the goals of federal programs. “We aim to strike a balance between the need for safeguards to protect the public and the imperative to create a business-friendly environment that fosters entrepreneurship, job creation, and prosperity,” Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, said during a Senate Republican Policy Committee hearing on red tape in the commonwealth.

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]]> Regulatory Reform Clock Ticking, Especially for Broadband Expansion The Center Square 00:05:30 Pennsylvania’s regulatory state is causing headaches, from long wait times to approve major projects to driving up costs that undermine the goals of federal programs. “We aim to strike a balance between the need for safeguards to protect the public and the imperative to create a business-friendly environment that fosters entrepreneurship, job creation, and prosperity,” Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, said during a Senate Republican Policy Committee hearing on red tape in the commonwealth. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Pennsylvania’s regulatory state is causing headaches, from long wait times to approve major projects to driving up costs that undermine the goals of federal programs. “We aim to strike a balance between the need for safeguards to protect the public and the imperative to create a business-friendly environment that fosters entrepreneurship, job creation, and prosperity,” Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, said during a Senate Republican Policy Committee hearing on red tape in the commonwealth. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 183 553c5d75-8c1d-4b75-9f62-3ea953c39b6f Crematories Want to ‘Cool the F’s Down’ in Pennsylvania A slight operating change for crematories across Pennsylvania could impact costs and air quality in a big way. That’s why the Senate Environmental and Resources Committee enjoyed a bit of levity on Tuesday before approving House Bill 1246, a proposed amendment to the state’s code for crematories. A memo from the bill’s prime sponsor, Rep. Steven Malagari, D-Lansdale, calls on legislators to “Cool the ℉s Down.”

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]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 19:01:01 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A slight operating change for crematories across Pennsylvania could impact costs and air quality in a big way. That’s why the Senate Environmental and Resources Committee enjoyed a bit of levity on Tuesday before approving House Bill 1246, a proposed amendment to the state’s code for crematories. A memo from the bill’s prime sponsor, Rep. Steven Malagari, D-Lansdale, calls on legislators to “Cool the ℉s Down.”

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]]> Crematories Want to ‘Cool the F’s Down’ in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:03:20 A slight operating change for crematories across Pennsylvania could impact costs and air quality in a big way. That’s why the Senate Environmental and Resources Committee enjoyed a bit of levity on Tuesday before approving House Bill 1246, a proposed amendment to the state’s code for crematories. A memo from the bill’s prime sponsor, Rep. Steven Malagari, D-Lansdale, calls on legislators to “Cool the ℉s Down.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support A slight operating change for crematories across Pennsylvania could impact costs and air quality in a big way. That’s why the Senate Environmental and Resources Committee enjoyed a bit of levity on Tuesday before approving House Bill 1246, a proposed amendment to the state’s code for crematories. A memo from the bill’s prime sponsor, Rep. Steven Malagari, D-Lansdale, calls on legislators to “Cool the ℉s Down.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 182 f48edfff-4f9e-4390-a755-7b2826c4d21b Explicit Book Access in Pennsylvania School Libraries Faces a Reckoning Sexually explicit books in school libraries make many parents uncomfortable, but some educators say policies that limit access for students are ineffective, at best. Still, local officials want guidance from the state about how to allay concerns over books available to children, some as young as sixth grade, that depict or describe graphic sexual acts, incest and pedophilia. “What I have found is that if we had a starting point to work from … I couldn’t even tell you how many hours as a board trying to figure out how to move forward,” said Emily Zimmerman, a parent and board member in Warwick School District in Lancaster County.

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]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:58:17 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Sexually explicit books in school libraries make many parents uncomfortable, but some educators say policies that limit access for students are ineffective, at best. Still, local officials want guidance from the state about how to allay concerns over books available to children, some as young as sixth grade, that depict or describe graphic sexual acts, incest and pedophilia. “What I have found is that if we had a starting point to work from … I couldn’t even tell you how many hours as a board trying to figure out how to move forward,” said Emily Zimmerman, a parent and board member in Warwick School District in Lancaster County.

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]]> Explicit Book Access in Pennsylvania School Libraries Faces a Reckoning The Center Square 00:05:55 Sexually explicit books in school libraries make many parents uncomfortable, but some educators say policies that limit access for students are ineffective, at best. Still, local officials want guidance from the state about how to allay concerns over books available to children, some as young as sixth grade, that depict or describe graphic sexual acts, incest and pedophilia. “What I have found is that if we had a starting point to work from … I couldn’t even tell you how many hours as a board trying to figure out how to move forward,” said Emily Zimmerman, a parent and board member in Warwick School District in Lancaster County. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Sexually explicit books in school libraries make many parents uncomfortable, but some educators say policies that limit access for students are ineffective, at best. Still, local officials want guidance from the state about how to allay concerns over books available to children, some as young as sixth grade, that depict or describe graphic sexual acts, incest and pedophilia. “What I have found is that if we had a starting point to work from … I couldn’t even tell you how many hours as a board trying to figure out how to move forward,” said Emily Zimmerman, a parent and board member in Warwick School District in Lancaster County. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 181 336b3c8b-63ba-43ee-9a3c-0423485b4665 No New Primary Election Date in Pennsylvania The primary election will happen April 23, despite several legislative attempts to move up the date and capitalize on Pennsylvania’s swing state status. Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, said the upper chamber would not consider an amended bill that would reschedule the election for April 16 – even though it included property tax reform the chamber supported.

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]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 22:05:37 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ The primary election will happen April 23, despite several legislative attempts to move up the date and capitalize on Pennsylvania’s swing state status. Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, said the upper chamber would not consider an amended bill that would reschedule the election for April 16 – even though it included property tax reform the chamber supported.

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]]> No New Primary Election Date in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:05:12 The primary election will happen April 23, despite several legislative attempts to move up the date and capitalize on Pennsylvania’s swing state status. Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, said the upper chamber would not consider an amended bill that would reschedule the election for April 16 – even though it included property tax reform the chamber supported. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support The primary election will happen April 23, despite several legislative attempts to move up the date and capitalize on Pennsylvania’s swing state status. Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, said the upper chamber would not consider an amended bill that would reschedule the election for April 16 – even though it included property tax reform the chamber supported. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 180 2f469066-953d-486e-94c1-2f18478e88c2 State Transparency on Environmental Justice Activity Lags Though state and federal governments have poured vast amounts of money into programs under the banner of environmental justice, Pennsylvanians who want to watch meetings of their own EJ Advisory Board are out of luck compared to other states. The board meets every quarter and invites public participation, but — unlike several other states — does not publish video recordings. The Tuesday meetings, which can run six hours long, can be difficult to watch live because they happen during the workday.

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]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 10:43:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Though state and federal governments have poured vast amounts of money into programs under the banner of environmental justice, Pennsylvanians who want to watch meetings of their own EJ Advisory Board are out of luck compared to other states. The board meets every quarter and invites public participation, but — unlike several other states — does not publish video recordings. The Tuesday meetings, which can run six hours long, can be difficult to watch live because they happen during the workday.

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]]> State Transparency on Environmental Justice Activity Lags The Center Square 00:04:44 Though state and federal governments have poured vast amounts of money into programs under the banner of environmental justice, Pennsylvanians who want to watch meetings of their own EJ Advisory Board are out of luck compared to other states. The board meets every quarter and invites public participation, but — unlike several other states — does not publish video recordings. The Tuesday meetings, which can run six hours long, can be difficult to watch live because they happen during the workday. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Though state and federal governments have poured vast amounts of money into programs under the banner of environmental justice, Pennsylvanians who want to watch meetings of their own EJ Advisory Board are out of luck compared to other states. The board meets every quarter and invites public participation, but — unlike several other states — does not publish video recordings. The Tuesday meetings, which can run six hours long, can be difficult to watch live because they happen during the workday. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 179 a1d918b1-c442-4b64-b0cd-a6c5e7e38570 State College System Enrollment Stabilizing New enrollment at Pennsylvania’s state-run college system increased again this fall, pointing to stabilization after years of worrying decline, officials said. The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education announced Monday that first-time student enrollment jumped 3.4% for fall 2023, and is up 10% since 2021. Chancellor Dan Greenstein credited the fifth year of tuition freezes and a focus on programs that lead to sought-after jobs as an enrollment driver.

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]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:43:33 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ New enrollment at Pennsylvania’s state-run college system increased again this fall, pointing to stabilization after years of worrying decline, officials said. The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education announced Monday that first-time student enrollment jumped 3.4% for fall 2023, and is up 10% since 2021. Chancellor Dan Greenstein credited the fifth year of tuition freezes and a focus on programs that lead to sought-after jobs as an enrollment driver.

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]]> State College System Enrollment Stabilizing The Center Square 00:05:43 New enrollment at Pennsylvania’s state-run college system increased again this fall, pointing to stabilization after years of worrying decline, officials said. The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education announced Monday that first-time student enrollment jumped 3.4% for fall 2023, and is up 10% since 2021. Chancellor Dan Greenstein credited the fifth year of tuition freezes and a focus on programs that lead to sought-after jobs as an enrollment driver. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support New enrollment at Pennsylvania’s state-run college system increased again this fall, pointing to stabilization after years of worrying decline, officials said. The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education announced Monday that first-time student enrollment jumped 3.4% for fall 2023, and is up 10% since 2021. Chancellor Dan Greenstein credited the fifth year of tuition freezes and a focus on programs that lead to sought-after jobs as an enrollment driver. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 178 a7a648c0-129c-4198-bd3e-cb44565604e6 Voting Changes Rejected; Moving Presidential Primary Still Possible The state House has overwhelmingly rejected a joint proposal to move the primary election date and implement sweeping voting changes that frustrated lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. The chamber struck down Senate Bill 224 by a vote of 177-26. In total, all 101 Republicans and 76 Democrats, including House Speaker Joanna McClinton of Philadelphia, disapproved.

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]]> Fri, 6 Oct 2023 09:10:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ The state House has overwhelmingly rejected a joint proposal to move the primary election date and implement sweeping voting changes that frustrated lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. The chamber struck down Senate Bill 224 by a vote of 177-26. In total, all 101 Republicans and 76 Democrats, including House Speaker Joanna McClinton of Philadelphia, disapproved.

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]]> Voting Changes Rejected; Moving Presidential Primary Still Possible The Center Square 00:05:27 The state House has overwhelmingly rejected a joint proposal to move the primary election date and implement sweeping voting changes that frustrated lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. The chamber struck down Senate Bill 224 by a vote of 177-26. In total, all 101 Republicans and 76 Democrats, including House Speaker Joanna McClinton of Philadelphia, disapproved. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support The state House has overwhelmingly rejected a joint proposal to move the primary election date and implement sweeping voting changes that frustrated lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. The chamber struck down Senate Bill 224 by a vote of 177-26. In total, all 101 Republicans and 76 Democrats, including House Speaker Joanna McClinton of Philadelphia, disapproved. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 177 e383f6c9-1686-4134-a8f1-5c9d5d1f5fcd Hellbender License Plate Honors Pennsylvania’s State Salamander Pennsylvania will have a new specialty license plate celebrating the state amphibian — the eastern hellbender, America’s largest salamander. Though most Pennsylvanians won’t encounter the reclusive and skittish creature in the wild, the hellbender became a state symbol in 2019. It can grow up to two feet and lives under rocks and boulders in clean, clear waters.

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]]> Thu, 5 Oct 2023 21:10:41 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania will have a new specialty license plate celebrating the state amphibian — the eastern hellbender, America’s largest salamander. Though most Pennsylvanians won’t encounter the reclusive and skittish creature in the wild, the hellbender became a state symbol in 2019. It can grow up to two feet and lives under rocks and boulders in clean, clear waters.

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]]> Hellbender License Plate Honors Pennsylvania’s State Salamander The Center Square 00:03:45 Pennsylvania will have a new specialty license plate celebrating the state amphibian — the eastern hellbender, America’s largest salamander. Though most Pennsylvanians won’t encounter the reclusive and skittish creature in the wild, the hellbender became a state symbol in 2019. It can grow up to two feet and lives under rocks and boulders in clean, clear waters. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Pennsylvania will have a new specialty license plate celebrating the state amphibian — the eastern hellbender, America’s largest salamander. Though most Pennsylvanians won’t encounter the reclusive and skittish creature in the wild, the hellbender became a state symbol in 2019. It can grow up to two feet and lives under rocks and boulders in clean, clear waters. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 176 9c2fdd41-0150-4934-8aed-2ea7e16f3c20 Pennsylvania Moves Toward Criminalizing Xylazine Pennsylvania may soon criminalize possession of xylazine – except for veterinary uses – amid an influx of the animal tranquilizer into the illicit drug supply across the country. State Rep. Carl Metzgar, R-Somerset, said he introduced a proposal to give law enforcement another tool to get people into treatment and protect the agricultural supply chain. The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee voted 8-6 Wednesday to send the bill to the chamber floor for consideration.

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]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 10:36:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania may soon criminalize possession of xylazine – except for veterinary uses – amid an influx of the animal tranquilizer into the illicit drug supply across the country. State Rep. Carl Metzgar, R-Somerset, said he introduced a proposal to give law enforcement another tool to get people into treatment and protect the agricultural supply chain. The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee voted 8-6 Wednesday to send the bill to the chamber floor for consideration.

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]]> Pennsylvania Moves Toward Criminalizing Xylazine The Center Square 00:05:29 Pennsylvania may soon criminalize possession of xylazine – except for veterinary uses – amid an influx of the animal tranquilizer into the illicit drug supply across the country. State Rep. Carl Metzgar, R-Somerset, said he introduced a proposal to give law enforcement another tool to get people into treatment and protect the agricultural supply chain. The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee voted 8-6 Wednesday to send the bill to the chamber floor for consideration. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Pennsylvania may soon criminalize possession of xylazine – except for veterinary uses – amid an influx of the animal tranquilizer into the illicit drug supply across the country. State Rep. Carl Metzgar, R-Somerset, said he introduced a proposal to give law enforcement another tool to get people into treatment and protect the agricultural supply chain. The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee voted 8-6 Wednesday to send the bill to the chamber floor for consideration. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 175 015c87d5-0a5b-43d6-be8f-b247f0994f84 Addiction Recovery Services Evolving Across the State Successful recovery from drug addiction goes beyond overdose reversal drugs and rehab, advocates say, amid a statewide push to prioritize social and community support for former users. “People that use substances aren’t bad people and I think the realization is setting in that (addiction) can happen to anybody,” Breanne Pugh, a project coordinator with the Washington County Drug and Alcohol Commission, said.

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]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 17:35:58 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Successful recovery from drug addiction goes beyond overdose reversal drugs and rehab, advocates say, amid a statewide push to prioritize social and community support for former users. “People that use substances aren’t bad people and I think the realization is setting in that (addiction) can happen to anybody,” Breanne Pugh, a project coordinator with the Washington County Drug and Alcohol Commission, said.

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]]> Addiction Recovery Services Evolving Across the State The Center Square 00:04:02 Successful recovery from drug addiction goes beyond overdose reversal drugs and rehab, advocates say, amid a statewide push to prioritize social and community support for former users. “People that use substances aren’t bad people and I think the realization is setting in that (addiction) can happen to anybody,” Breanne Pugh, a project coordinator with the Washington County Drug and Alcohol Commission, said. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Successful recovery from drug addiction goes beyond overdose reversal drugs and rehab, advocates say, amid a statewide push to prioritize social and community support for former users. “People that use substances aren’t bad people and I think the realization is setting in that (addiction) can happen to anybody,” Breanne Pugh, a project coordinator with the Washington County Drug and Alcohol Commission, said. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 174 c2ba6d55-c834-48fb-81e5-fc7beab473ca Poll: Voters Like Shapiro, Even if They Aren’t Sure Why Many voters in Pennsylvania approve of Gov. Josh Shapiro, even if they don't know exactly why. The Commonwealth Foundation’s quarterly Common Ground in the Commonwealth poll saw the governor earn a 61% favorable rating compared to last season, but his disapproval rating rose in tandem by 5 points to 29%. Shapiro, data showed, had the only approval rating over 50% of any statewide official. Most respondents couldn’t name any of Shapiro’s major accomplishments, according to the poll, but still expect him to fix the budget impasse, now heading into month four. Earlier this summer, the governor placed the blame squarely on lawmakers in the House and Senate for “talking past each other” on school vouchers after he reneged on a deal with Republican leaders to fund the $100 million program.

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]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 19:23:09 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Many voters in Pennsylvania approve of Gov. Josh Shapiro, even if they don't know exactly why. The Commonwealth Foundation’s quarterly Common Ground in the Commonwealth poll saw the governor earn a 61% favorable rating compared to last season, but his disapproval rating rose in tandem by 5 points to 29%. Shapiro, data showed, had the only approval rating over 50% of any statewide official. Most respondents couldn’t name any of Shapiro’s major accomplishments, according to the poll, but still expect him to fix the budget impasse, now heading into month four. Earlier this summer, the governor placed the blame squarely on lawmakers in the House and Senate for “talking past each other” on school vouchers after he reneged on a deal with Republican leaders to fund the $100 million program.

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]]> Poll: Voters Like Shapiro, Even if They Aren’t Sure Why The Center Square 00:03:12 Many voters in Pennsylvania approve of Gov. Josh Shapiro, even if they don't know exactly why. The Commonwealth Foundation’s quarterly Common Ground in the Commonwealth poll saw the governor earn a 61% favorable rating compared to last season, but his disapproval rating rose in tandem by 5 points to 29%. Shapiro, data showed, had the only approval rating over 50% of any statewide official. Most respondents couldn’t name any of Shapiro’s major accomplishments, according to the poll, but still expect him to fix the budget impasse, now heading into month four. Earlier this summer, the governor placed the blame squarely on lawmakers in the House and Senate for “talking past each other” on school vouchers after he reneged on a deal with Republican leaders to fund the $100 million program. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Many voters in Pennsylvania approve of Gov. Josh Shapiro, even if they don't know exactly why. The Commonwealth Foundation’s quarterly Common Ground in the Commonwealth poll saw the governor earn a 61% favorable rating compared to last season, but his disapproval rating rose in tandem by 5 points to 29%. Shapiro, data showed, had the only approval rating over 50% of any statewide official. Most respondents couldn’t name any of Shapiro’s major accomplishments, according to the poll, but still expect him to fix the budget impasse, now heading into month four. Earlier this summer, the governor placed the blame squarely on lawmakers in the House and Senate for “talking past each other” on school vouchers after he reneged on a deal with Republican leaders to fund the $100 million program. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 173 185cd977-3756-4d94-b7dd-773dc631897f Pennsylvania Opts Into Automatic Voter Registration Residents receiving or renewing drivers licenses and state ID cards will be automatically registered to vote. Gov. Josh Shapiro made the announcement early Tuesday, joining Pennsylvania to a list of 23 other states — including Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Georgia, Virginia, and West Virginia — that automatically walk applicants through the process, unless they opt out.

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]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 10:15:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Residents receiving or renewing drivers licenses and state ID cards will be automatically registered to vote. Gov. Josh Shapiro made the announcement early Tuesday, joining Pennsylvania to a list of 23 other states — including Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Georgia, Virginia, and West Virginia — that automatically walk applicants through the process, unless they opt out.

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]]> Pennsylvania Opts Into Automatic Voter Registration The Center Square 00:05:24 Residents receiving or renewing drivers licenses and state ID cards will be automatically registered to vote. Gov. Josh Shapiro made the announcement early Tuesday, joining Pennsylvania to a list of 23 other states — including Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Georgia, Virginia, and West Virginia — that automatically walk applicants through the process, unless they opt out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Residents receiving or renewing drivers licenses and state ID cards will be automatically registered to vote. Gov. Josh Shapiro made the announcement early Tuesday, joining Pennsylvania to a list of 23 other states — including Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Georgia, Virginia, and West Virginia — that automatically walk applicants through the process, unless they opt out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 172 36699101-b3da-419b-ae7f-6a1f4cd3c934 Speed Camera Enforcement Laws Sunsetting Soon State lawmakers must act soon before a trio of authorizations expire for traffic cameras that capture drivers violating traffic laws. Provisions will soon kick in that would put an end to speed cameras in active work zones; camera-equipped school buses that ticket drivers who fail to yield to a stop sign; and speed cameras along Philadelphia’s Roosevelt Boulevard — one of the commonwealth’s most dangerous roads.

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]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:14:55 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ State lawmakers must act soon before a trio of authorizations expire for traffic cameras that capture drivers violating traffic laws. Provisions will soon kick in that would put an end to speed cameras in active work zones; camera-equipped school buses that ticket drivers who fail to yield to a stop sign; and speed cameras along Philadelphia’s Roosevelt Boulevard — one of the commonwealth’s most dangerous roads.

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]]> Speed Camera Enforcement Laws Sunsetting Soon The Center Square 00:04:19 State lawmakers must act soon before a trio of authorizations expire for traffic cameras that capture drivers violating traffic laws. Provisions will soon kick in that would put an end to speed cameras in active work zones; camera-equipped school buses that ticket drivers who fail to yield to a stop sign; and speed cameras along Philadelphia’s Roosevelt Boulevard — one of the commonwealth’s most dangerous roads. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support State lawmakers must act soon before a trio of authorizations expire for traffic cameras that capture drivers violating traffic laws. Provisions will soon kick in that would put an end to speed cameras in active work zones; camera-equipped school buses that ticket drivers who fail to yield to a stop sign; and speed cameras along Philadelphia’s Roosevelt Boulevard — one of the commonwealth’s most dangerous roads. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 171 9af59d79-b912-4a08-b02a-ef2138a3f2ad ‘Warehouse’ Growth Worrying Environmental Groups The online shopping industry, and the multi-billion dollar logistics and distribution network at its core, depend on Pennsylvania’s roads, land and workers for its warehouses. And yet, environmental groups say that zoning ordinances for these facilities fall short, leaving the state’s land, air and water vulnerable to destruction.

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]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 10:19:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ The online shopping industry, and the multi-billion dollar logistics and distribution network at its core, depend on Pennsylvania’s roads, land and workers for its warehouses. And yet, environmental groups say that zoning ordinances for these facilities fall short, leaving the state’s land, air and water vulnerable to destruction.

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]]> ‘Warehouse’ Growth Worrying Environmental Groups The Center Square 00:04:19 The online shopping industry, and the multi-billion dollar logistics and distribution network at its core, depend on Pennsylvania’s roads, land and workers for its warehouses. And yet, environmental groups say that zoning ordinances for these facilities fall short, leaving the state’s land, air and water vulnerable to destruction. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support The online shopping industry, and the multi-billion dollar logistics and distribution network at its core, depend on Pennsylvania’s roads, land and workers for its warehouses. And yet, environmental groups say that zoning ordinances for these facilities fall short, leaving the state’s land, air and water vulnerable to destruction. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 170 abec09ca-7116-477f-9140-8a326d460f20 Pennsylvania Provider Tells DEA How Telemedicine Combats Opioid Crisis Though some have concerns, health care experts want to see the Drug Enforcement Administration preserve the pandemic-era expansion of telemedicine to address the opioid crisis. The Drug Enforcement Administration this week held a listening session for its telemedicine rules, and one Pennsylvania addiction treatment provider encouraged the federal agency to make its temporary rules permanent.

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]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:19:40 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Though some have concerns, health care experts want to see the Drug Enforcement Administration preserve the pandemic-era expansion of telemedicine to address the opioid crisis. The Drug Enforcement Administration this week held a listening session for its telemedicine rules, and one Pennsylvania addiction treatment provider encouraged the federal agency to make its temporary rules permanent.

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]]> Pennsylvania Provider Tells DEA How Telemedicine Combats Opioid Crisis The Center Square 00:06:46 Though some have concerns, health care experts want to see the Drug Enforcement Administration preserve the pandemic-era expansion of telemedicine to address the opioid crisis. The Drug Enforcement Administration this week held a listening session for its telemedicine rules, and one Pennsylvania addiction treatment provider encouraged the federal agency to make its temporary rules permanent. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Though some have concerns, health care experts want to see the Drug Enforcement Administration preserve the pandemic-era expansion of telemedicine to address the opioid crisis. The Drug Enforcement Administration this week held a listening session for its telemedicine rules, and one Pennsylvania addiction treatment provider encouraged the federal agency to make its temporary rules permanent. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 169 73eddaad-7ad0-4b5c-a549-cda1a42b7c6e School Vouchers Called a Solution to ‘19th Century’ Problem As Pennsylvania’s divide over education funding continues, House Republicans once again championed their plan to give scholarships to students in low-performing schools to enroll elsewhere. The House Republican Policy Committee met Tuesday in Philadelphia to hear testimony from education professionals, private school students, and parents on how families would benefit from Lifeline Scholarships, which has been controversial with Democrats who worry about diverting funding from public schools.

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]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:48:15 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ As Pennsylvania’s divide over education funding continues, House Republicans once again championed their plan to give scholarships to students in low-performing schools to enroll elsewhere. The House Republican Policy Committee met Tuesday in Philadelphia to hear testimony from education professionals, private school students, and parents on how families would benefit from Lifeline Scholarships, which has been controversial with Democrats who worry about diverting funding from public schools.

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]]> School Vouchers Called a Solution to ‘19th Century’ Problem The Center Square 00:09:39 As Pennsylvania’s divide over education funding continues, House Republicans once again championed their plan to give scholarships to students in low-performing schools to enroll elsewhere. The House Republican Policy Committee met Tuesday in Philadelphia to hear testimony from education professionals, private school students, and parents on how families would benefit from Lifeline Scholarships, which has been controversial with Democrats who worry about diverting funding from public schools. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support As Pennsylvania’s divide over education funding continues, House Republicans once again championed their plan to give scholarships to students in low-performing schools to enroll elsewhere. The House Republican Policy Committee met Tuesday in Philadelphia to hear testimony from education professionals, private school students, and parents on how families would benefit from Lifeline Scholarships, which has been controversial with Democrats who worry about diverting funding from public schools. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 168 1d24ddee-9a43-464b-9a02-41b90ac9152b Taxpayers Sidelined Amidst School Funding Tit-For-Tat As the state's prolonged game of chicken enters its third month, all eyes turn toward the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. That’s because two key pieces of legislation needed to enact the $45.5 billion budget sit unfinished on the chamber’s desk, though neither meets the demands of the Democrats in charge. As such, leadership dismisses the bills as nothing more than the Senate’s revenge for a school voucher program Gov. Josh Shapiro cut from the budget to appease his legislative allies.

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]]> Fri, 8 Sep 2023 16:24:10 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ As the state's prolonged game of chicken enters its third month, all eyes turn toward the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. That’s because two key pieces of legislation needed to enact the $45.5 billion budget sit unfinished on the chamber’s desk, though neither meets the demands of the Democrats in charge. As such, leadership dismisses the bills as nothing more than the Senate’s revenge for a school voucher program Gov. Josh Shapiro cut from the budget to appease his legislative allies.

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]]> Taxpayers Sidelined Amidst School Funding Tit-For-Tat The Center Square 00:12:52 As the state's prolonged game of chicken enters its third month, all eyes turn toward the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. That’s because two key pieces of legislation needed to enact the $45.5 billion budget sit unfinished on the chamber’s desk, though neither meets the demands of the Democrats in charge. As such, leadership dismisses the bills as nothing more than the Senate’s revenge for a school voucher program Gov. Josh Shapiro cut from the budget to appease his legislative allies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support As the state's prolonged game of chicken enters its third month, all eyes turn toward the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. That’s because two key pieces of legislation needed to enact the $45.5 billion budget sit unfinished on the chamber’s desk, though neither meets the demands of the Democrats in charge. As such, leadership dismisses the bills as nothing more than the Senate’s revenge for a school voucher program Gov. Josh Shapiro cut from the budget to appease his legislative allies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 167 b4d1394b-c66a-4c40-b403-95a8aa9c2dd7 No Medical Marijuana Edibles in Pennsylvania, for Now Officials tasked with monitoring the state's medical marijuana program said this week edibles don't belong in Pennsylvania's marketplace. Concerns about safety, efficacy and legal enforcement gave members of the Medical Marijuana Advisory Program pause. Six abstained from voting on the recommendation at all during its Wednesday meeting. Only two members supported the proposal, while two more rejected it.

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]]> Thu, 7 Sep 2023 20:34:49 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Officials tasked with monitoring the state's medical marijuana program said this week edibles don't belong in Pennsylvania's marketplace. Concerns about safety, efficacy and legal enforcement gave members of the Medical Marijuana Advisory Program pause. Six abstained from voting on the recommendation at all during its Wednesday meeting. Only two members supported the proposal, while two more rejected it.

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]]> No Medical Marijuana Edibles in Pennsylvania, for Now The Center Square 00:04:58 Officials tasked with monitoring the state's medical marijuana program said this week edibles don't belong in Pennsylvania's marketplace. Concerns about safety, efficacy and legal enforcement gave members of the Medical Marijuana Advisory Program pause. Six abstained from voting on the recommendation at all during its Wednesday meeting. Only two members supported the proposal, while two more rejected it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Officials tasked with monitoring the state's medical marijuana program said this week edibles don't belong in Pennsylvania's marketplace. Concerns about safety, efficacy and legal enforcement gave members of the Medical Marijuana Advisory Program pause. Six abstained from voting on the recommendation at all during its Wednesday meeting. Only two members supported the proposal, while two more rejected it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 166 707e023f-8c1e-4654-823d-9a10d1d3b816 Pennsylvania’s Budget Reaches Deja VU The state’s piecemeal budget negotiations fractured again this week after lawmakers split a key measure in half. When the Senate gaveled out of a rare one-day voting session Wednesday, the chamber left behind two fiscal codes for the House to sort out – an unorthodox strategy that’s brought the process no closer to conclusion, legislative sources say.

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]]> Sat, 2 Sep 2023 09:14:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ The state’s piecemeal budget negotiations fractured again this week after lawmakers split a key measure in half. When the Senate gaveled out of a rare one-day voting session Wednesday, the chamber left behind two fiscal codes for the House to sort out – an unorthodox strategy that’s brought the process no closer to conclusion, legislative sources say.

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]]> Pennsylvania’s Budget Reaches Deja VU The Center Square 00:04:34 The state’s piecemeal budget negotiations fractured again this week after lawmakers split a key measure in half. When the Senate gaveled out of a rare one-day voting session Wednesday, the chamber left behind two fiscal codes for the House to sort out – an unorthodox strategy that’s brought the process no closer to conclusion, legislative sources say. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support The state’s piecemeal budget negotiations fractured again this week after lawmakers split a key measure in half. When the Senate gaveled out of a rare one-day voting session Wednesday, the chamber left behind two fiscal codes for the House to sort out – an unorthodox strategy that’s brought the process no closer to conclusion, legislative sources say. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 165 c10cf516-d328-44fb-96a0-c18a1812a89f Report: Gas Production Plateauing in ‘Frackalachia’ A new report argues that Appalachian natural gas recently entered a production plateau and economic growth in the area now depends on other industries. “As measured by jobs, population, and income, Appalachia’s principal shale gas producing counties have done worse economically than the region and the nation since the dawn of the Appalachian boom,” the report from the Ohio River Valley Institute stated.

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]]> Fri, 1 Sep 2023 19:13:36 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A new report argues that Appalachian natural gas recently entered a production plateau and economic growth in the area now depends on other industries. “As measured by jobs, population, and income, Appalachia’s principal shale gas producing counties have done worse economically than the region and the nation since the dawn of the Appalachian boom,” the report from the Ohio River Valley Institute stated.

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]]> Report: Gas Production Plateauing in ‘Frackalachia’ The Center Square 00:04:00 A new report argues that Appalachian natural gas recently entered a production plateau and economic growth in the area now depends on other industries. “As measured by jobs, population, and income, Appalachia’s principal shale gas producing counties have done worse economically than the region and the nation since the dawn of the Appalachian boom,” the report from the Ohio River Valley Institute stated. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support A new report argues that Appalachian natural gas recently entered a production plateau and economic growth in the area now depends on other industries. “As measured by jobs, population, and income, Appalachia’s principal shale gas producing counties have done worse economically than the region and the nation since the dawn of the Appalachian boom,” the report from the Ohio River Valley Institute stated. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 164 a81510bd-a32f-41e6-9907-f32b6b919ea5 Senate Called Back for Budget’s Final Lap The state Senate will return to Harrisburg later this month to finalize crucial pieces of the budget, according to Republican leadership. Senate President Kim Ward, R-Greensburg, called session for Aug. 30 – two months past the start of the new fiscal year – to finalize code bills, which serve as the blueprint for how to spend money earmarked in the $45.5 billion budget itself.

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]]> Sat, 26 Aug 2023 12:18:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ The state Senate will return to Harrisburg later this month to finalize crucial pieces of the budget, according to Republican leadership. Senate President Kim Ward, R-Greensburg, called session for Aug. 30 – two months past the start of the new fiscal year – to finalize code bills, which serve as the blueprint for how to spend money earmarked in the $45.5 billion budget itself.

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]]> Senate Called Back for Budget’s Final Lap The Center Square 00:04:19 The state Senate will return to Harrisburg later this month to finalize crucial pieces of the budget, according to Republican leadership. Senate President Kim Ward, R-Greensburg, called session for Aug. 30 – two months past the start of the new fiscal year – to finalize code bills, which serve as the blueprint for how to spend money earmarked in the $45.5 billion budget itself. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support The state Senate will return to Harrisburg later this month to finalize crucial pieces of the budget, according to Republican leadership. Senate President Kim Ward, R-Greensburg, called session for Aug. 30 – two months past the start of the new fiscal year – to finalize code bills, which serve as the blueprint for how to spend money earmarked in the $45.5 billion budget itself. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 163 6873e297-b452-4f47-b107-7035c2d3f19b ‘We Suffer for Everybody Else’s Comfort,’ Critics of LNG Hub Say A proposed liquefied natural gas terminal in Chester leaves some residents anxious about further environmental degradation, while advocates make promises of economic growth. The Philadelphia LNG Export Task Force met in Chester on Tuesday, with jobs and tax revenue at the front of the mind for both members and testifiers.

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]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:18:35 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A proposed liquefied natural gas terminal in Chester leaves some residents anxious about further environmental degradation, while advocates make promises of economic growth. The Philadelphia LNG Export Task Force met in Chester on Tuesday, with jobs and tax revenue at the front of the mind for both members and testifiers.

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]]> ‘We Suffer for Everybody Else’s Comfort,’ Critics of LNG Hub Say The Center Square 00:05:23 A proposed liquefied natural gas terminal in Chester leaves some residents anxious about further environmental degradation, while advocates make promises of economic growth. The Philadelphia LNG Export Task Force met in Chester on Tuesday, with jobs and tax revenue at the front of the mind for both members and testifiers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support A proposed liquefied natural gas terminal in Chester leaves some residents anxious about further environmental degradation, while advocates make promises of economic growth. The Philadelphia LNG Export Task Force met in Chester on Tuesday, with jobs and tax revenue at the front of the mind for both members and testifiers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 162 0a8e9bc3-45fd-4ef1-a3a3-3f20d57e4ada Amendment Suggests Curbing Cabinet Secretary Powers A state constitutional amendment in the early stages of development suggests curbing the authority of unconfirmed cabinet officials. Republican Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill and Judy Ward recently began circulating a co-sponsorship memo for the proposal that says gubernatorial appointees unconfirmed by the Senate should exercise limited authority.

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]]> Sat, 19 Aug 2023 11:17:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A state constitutional amendment in the early stages of development suggests curbing the authority of unconfirmed cabinet officials. Republican Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill and Judy Ward recently began circulating a co-sponsorship memo for the proposal that says gubernatorial appointees unconfirmed by the Senate should exercise limited authority.

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]]> Amendment Suggests Curbing Cabinet Secretary Powers The Center Square 00:06:17 A state constitutional amendment in the early stages of development suggests curbing the authority of unconfirmed cabinet officials. Republican Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill and Judy Ward recently began circulating a co-sponsorship memo for the proposal that says gubernatorial appointees unconfirmed by the Senate should exercise limited authority. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support A state constitutional amendment in the early stages of development suggests curbing the authority of unconfirmed cabinet officials. Republican Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill and Judy Ward recently began circulating a co-sponsorship memo for the proposal that says gubernatorial appointees unconfirmed by the Senate should exercise limited authority. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 161 b8c628b6-25e2-483b-a7c2-b96dd24032cf Red Tape Aggravates Homelessness, Experts Warn Homelessness has declined nationally over the last decade, but the number of those who have been unhoused for long periods of time has crept upward. At the National Conference of State Legislatures’ annual summit, government officials and experts discussed expanding the housing supply and the need for leaders to change their approach when something isn’t working.

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]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2023 11:14:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Homelessness has declined nationally over the last decade, but the number of those who have been unhoused for long periods of time has crept upward. At the National Conference of State Legislatures’ annual summit, government officials and experts discussed expanding the housing supply and the need for leaders to change their approach when something isn’t working.

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]]> Red Tape Aggravates Homelessness, Experts Warn The Center Square 00:05:01 Homelessness has declined nationally over the last decade, but the number of those who have been unhoused for long periods of time has crept upward. At the National Conference of State Legislatures’ annual summit, government officials and experts discussed expanding the housing supply and the need for leaders to change their approach when something isn’t working. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Homelessness has declined nationally over the last decade, but the number of those who have been unhoused for long periods of time has crept upward. At the National Conference of State Legislatures’ annual summit, government officials and experts discussed expanding the housing supply and the need for leaders to change their approach when something isn’t working. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 160 4127ba44-7831-4e11-a8f0-28984774e9f3 More Money, More Problems for National Broadband Expansion A federal broadband expansion program triggers similar complaints across the country: red tape and labor shortages make the process daunting, even by bureaucratic standards, and many worry about the logistics of such a massive undertaking. At a summit hosted by the National Conference of State Legislatures on Monday, officials emphasized the artificial barriers set up by the federal Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program, or BEAD, which provides $42.5 billion in federal cash to states.

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]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:14:19 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A federal broadband expansion program triggers similar complaints across the country: red tape and labor shortages make the process daunting, even by bureaucratic standards, and many worry about the logistics of such a massive undertaking. At a summit hosted by the National Conference of State Legislatures on Monday, officials emphasized the artificial barriers set up by the federal Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program, or BEAD, which provides $42.5 billion in federal cash to states.

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]]> More Money, More Problems for National Broadband Expansion The Center Square 00:04:57 A federal broadband expansion program triggers similar complaints across the country: red tape and labor shortages make the process daunting, even by bureaucratic standards, and many worry about the logistics of such a massive undertaking. At a summit hosted by the National Conference of State Legislatures on Monday, officials emphasized the artificial barriers set up by the federal Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program, or BEAD, which provides $42.5 billion in federal cash to states. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support A federal broadband expansion program triggers similar complaints across the country: red tape and labor shortages make the process daunting, even by bureaucratic standards, and many worry about the logistics of such a massive undertaking. At a summit hosted by the National Conference of State Legislatures on Monday, officials emphasized the artificial barriers set up by the federal Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program, or BEAD, which provides $42.5 billion in federal cash to states. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 159 3ca870a1-5893-43d3-97d9-55bbc989bb91 Feds Support Medication for Opioid Addiction; Pennsylvania Expands Jail Treatment Though thousands of Pennsylvanians die from a drug overdose every year, using medication as treatment to wean them off an addiction is rarely used. That approach reflects a national trend. A new report funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that only 22% of Americans with an opioid use disorder received any medication to treat it.

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]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 10:01:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Though thousands of Pennsylvanians die from a drug overdose every year, using medication as treatment to wean them off an addiction is rarely used. That approach reflects a national trend. A new report funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that only 22% of Americans with an opioid use disorder received any medication to treat it.

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]]> Feds Support Medication for Opioid Addiction; Pennsylvania Expands Jail Treatment The Center Square 00:06:52 Though thousands of Pennsylvanians die from a drug overdose every year, using medication as treatment to wean them off an addiction is rarely used. That approach reflects a national trend. A new report funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that only 22% of Americans with an opioid use disorder received any medication to treat it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Though thousands of Pennsylvanians die from a drug overdose every year, using medication as treatment to wean them off an addiction is rarely used. That approach reflects a national trend. A new report funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that only 22% of Americans with an opioid use disorder received any medication to treat it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 158 f805445f-3fce-4feb-becc-07463ca671e7 Report Gives Suggestions to Improve Safety on Pennsylvania’s Rural Roads Rural America has 20% of the country’s population and 46% of the nation’s car crashes. A lack of resources, both in cash and workers, poses a challenge to avoiding wrecks and deaths. Though rural traffic studies have been of questionable quality, a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association suggests broader cooperation to pool local resources, more public outreach, and better road design to curb collisions.

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]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 09:57:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Rural America has 20% of the country’s population and 46% of the nation’s car crashes. A lack of resources, both in cash and workers, poses a challenge to avoiding wrecks and deaths. Though rural traffic studies have been of questionable quality, a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association suggests broader cooperation to pool local resources, more public outreach, and better road design to curb collisions.

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]]> Report Gives Suggestions to Improve Safety on Pennsylvania’s Rural Roads The Center Square 00:06:36 Rural America has 20% of the country’s population and 46% of the nation’s car crashes. A lack of resources, both in cash and workers, poses a challenge to avoiding wrecks and deaths. Though rural traffic studies have been of questionable quality, a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association suggests broader cooperation to pool local resources, more public outreach, and better road design to curb collisions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Rural America has 20% of the country’s population and 46% of the nation’s car crashes. A lack of resources, both in cash and workers, poses a challenge to avoiding wrecks and deaths. Though rural traffic studies have been of questionable quality, a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association suggests broader cooperation to pool local resources, more public outreach, and better road design to curb collisions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 157 d5663015-d091-4f32-8332-98698ba06f97 Hemp and Pennsylvania’s ‘Bio-Based Future’ A circle of farmers in Pennsylvania have embraced hemp as state and federal money encourages growth of the industry. With government support, farmers troubleshoot how hemp plays a role in the production of textiles, paper, automotive bio-composites, and construction projects. The need, advocates argue, lies in more research funding and building new markets in the commonwealth to support the crop.

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]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 21:57:10 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A circle of farmers in Pennsylvania have embraced hemp as state and federal money encourages growth of the industry. With government support, farmers troubleshoot how hemp plays a role in the production of textiles, paper, automotive bio-composites, and construction projects. The need, advocates argue, lies in more research funding and building new markets in the commonwealth to support the crop.

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]]> Hemp and Pennsylvania’s ‘Bio-Based Future’ The Center Square 00:05:49 A circle of farmers in Pennsylvania have embraced hemp as state and federal money encourages growth of the industry. With government support, farmers troubleshoot how hemp plays a role in the production of textiles, paper, automotive bio-composites, and construction projects. The need, advocates argue, lies in more research funding and building new markets in the commonwealth to support the crop. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support A circle of farmers in Pennsylvania have embraced hemp as state and federal money encourages growth of the industry. With government support, farmers troubleshoot how hemp plays a role in the production of textiles, paper, automotive bio-composites, and construction projects. The need, advocates argue, lies in more research funding and building new markets in the commonwealth to support the crop. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 156 691cdcb3-44d0-4ffd-8ba5-882b196c9ce6 State a Partner, Not Just an ‘ATM’ for Higher Ed, PA Lawmaker Says Pennsylvania’s public higher education system received bipartisan praise when it didn’t raise tuition for a fifth year. The General Assembly’s relationship with the commonwealth’s state-related universities, however, has been rockier as political disagreements and rising costs have made legislative Republicans more skeptical of the status quo.

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]]> Sat, 5 Aug 2023 10:32:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania’s public higher education system received bipartisan praise when it didn’t raise tuition for a fifth year. The General Assembly’s relationship with the commonwealth’s state-related universities, however, has been rockier as political disagreements and rising costs have made legislative Republicans more skeptical of the status quo.

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]]> State a Partner, Not Just an ‘ATM’ for Higher Ed, PA Lawmaker Says The Center Square 00:06:46 Pennsylvania’s public higher education system received bipartisan praise when it didn’t raise tuition for a fifth year. The General Assembly’s relationship with the commonwealth’s state-related universities, however, has been rockier as political disagreements and rising costs have made legislative Republicans more skeptical of the status quo. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Pennsylvania’s public higher education system received bipartisan praise when it didn’t raise tuition for a fifth year. The General Assembly’s relationship with the commonwealth’s state-related universities, however, has been rockier as political disagreements and rising costs have made legislative Republicans more skeptical of the status quo. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 155 c4bd65c0-bd94-4623-853b-2e49a91f9e0d Sudden Pennsylvania Senate Return Signals Budget Revival The Senate’s top-ranking Republican called lawmakers back to Harrisburg to face the $45.5 billion spending plan sitting on the chamber’s desk for the last four weeks. It's the same budget they all voted for on June 30, before the House did the same five days later. All the Senate had left to do was sign it – per parliamentary procedure – and wait for the blessing of Gov. Josh Shapiro's pen.

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]]> Fri, 4 Aug 2023 17:32:28 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ The Senate’s top-ranking Republican called lawmakers back to Harrisburg to face the $45.5 billion spending plan sitting on the chamber’s desk for the last four weeks. It's the same budget they all voted for on June 30, before the House did the same five days later. All the Senate had left to do was sign it – per parliamentary procedure – and wait for the blessing of Gov. Josh Shapiro's pen.

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]]> Sudden Pennsylvania Senate Return Signals Budget Revival The Center Square 00:06:47 The Senate’s top-ranking Republican called lawmakers back to Harrisburg to face the $45.5 billion spending plan sitting on the chamber’s desk for the last four weeks. It's the same budget they all voted for on June 30, before the House did the same five days later. All the Senate had left to do was sign it – per parliamentary procedure – and wait for the blessing of Gov. Josh Shapiro's pen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support The Senate’s top-ranking Republican called lawmakers back to Harrisburg to face the $45.5 billion spending plan sitting on the chamber’s desk for the last four weeks. It's the same budget they all voted for on June 30, before the House did the same five days later. All the Senate had left to do was sign it – per parliamentary procedure – and wait for the blessing of Gov. Josh Shapiro's pen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 154 9c76973c-ea39-437f-9fdb-c3ef5b50f96a PEMA Hits Brakes on Pittsburgh Emergency Task Force An urban search and rescue team could come to western Pennsylvania at the behest of a bipartisan group of state lawmakers — but not with the endorsement of the state’s emergency response director. Philadelphia hosts a federally funded PA Task Force 1, one of 28 federal urban search & rescue teams, while the rest of the commonwealth relies on smaller teams. Two bills, House Bill 843 and Senate Bill 792, would establish a similar task force based in Pittsburgh to respond to emergencies.

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]]> Thu, 3 Aug 2023 19:24:43 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ An urban search and rescue team could come to western Pennsylvania at the behest of a bipartisan group of state lawmakers — but not with the endorsement of the state’s emergency response director. Philadelphia hosts a federally funded PA Task Force 1, one of 28 federal urban search & rescue teams, while the rest of the commonwealth relies on smaller teams. Two bills, House Bill 843 and Senate Bill 792, would establish a similar task force based in Pittsburgh to respond to emergencies.

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]]> PEMA Hits Brakes on Pittsburgh Emergency Task Force The Center Square 00:05:33 An urban search and rescue team could come to western Pennsylvania at the behest of a bipartisan group of state lawmakers — but not with the endorsement of the state’s emergency response director. Philadelphia hosts a federally funded PA Task Force 1, one of 28 federal urban search & rescue teams, while the rest of the commonwealth relies on smaller teams. Two bills, House Bill 843 and Senate Bill 792, would establish a similar task force based in Pittsburgh to respond to emergencies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support An urban search and rescue team could come to western Pennsylvania at the behest of a bipartisan group of state lawmakers — but not with the endorsement of the state’s emergency response director. Philadelphia hosts a federally funded PA Task Force 1, one of 28 federal urban search & rescue teams, while the rest of the commonwealth relies on smaller teams. Two bills, House Bill 843 and Senate Bill 792, would establish a similar task force based in Pittsburgh to respond to emergencies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 153 a06d1d76-09bd-45b3-baa6-16fc3b96163e Pennsylvania Hospitals May Soon Test for Fentanyl Pennsylvania hospitals may soon test urine samples for fentanyl and xylazine, two of the most common additives found in heroin. The state government legalized fentanyl test strips for personal use last year, following a number of other states responding to more overdose deaths in the last decade. More than 5,200 Pennsylvanians have died from an overdose death in the last year, according to CDC data.

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]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 10:27:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania hospitals may soon test urine samples for fentanyl and xylazine, two of the most common additives found in heroin. The state government legalized fentanyl test strips for personal use last year, following a number of other states responding to more overdose deaths in the last decade. More than 5,200 Pennsylvanians have died from an overdose death in the last year, according to CDC data.

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]]> Pennsylvania Hospitals May Soon Test for Fentanyl The Center Square 00:04:05 Pennsylvania hospitals may soon test urine samples for fentanyl and xylazine, two of the most common additives found in heroin. The state government legalized fentanyl test strips for personal use last year, following a number of other states responding to more overdose deaths in the last decade. More than 5,200 Pennsylvanians have died from an overdose death in the last year, according to CDC data. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Pennsylvania hospitals may soon test urine samples for fentanyl and xylazine, two of the most common additives found in heroin. The state government legalized fentanyl test strips for personal use last year, following a number of other states responding to more overdose deaths in the last decade. More than 5,200 Pennsylvanians have died from an overdose death in the last year, according to CDC data. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 152 0c73de6c-066b-4105-a138-a094fc0da1ff Senators Spar Over School Choice in Pennsylvania While the Pennsylvania budget stalemate remains, senators argued over the importance of school choice and increasing public school funding at a committee hearing in Reading. The Senate Education Committee met Tuesday to discuss “student opportunities for success,” hearing from parents of children in public and private schools in Reading, as well as public school leaders of Reading School District.

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]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:27:17 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ While the Pennsylvania budget stalemate remains, senators argued over the importance of school choice and increasing public school funding at a committee hearing in Reading. The Senate Education Committee met Tuesday to discuss “student opportunities for success,” hearing from parents of children in public and private schools in Reading, as well as public school leaders of Reading School District.

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]]> Senators Spar Over School Choice in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:05:43 While the Pennsylvania budget stalemate remains, senators argued over the importance of school choice and increasing public school funding at a committee hearing in Reading. The Senate Education Committee met Tuesday to discuss “student opportunities for success,” hearing from parents of children in public and private schools in Reading, as well as public school leaders of Reading School District. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support While the Pennsylvania budget stalemate remains, senators argued over the importance of school choice and increasing public school funding at a committee hearing in Reading. The Senate Education Committee met Tuesday to discuss “student opportunities for success,” hearing from parents of children in public and private schools in Reading, as well as public school leaders of Reading School District. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 151 fc58736c-e150-4f51-a902-9cccaa1c28fe Land Banks May Soon Claim Blighted Properties In the fight against blight, neglectful property owners may soon feel more pressure to clean up their act – or else lose control to a land bank. House Bill 1163, now awaiting action in the Senate, would let municipalities take a “use it or lose it” approach to blight. Once a locality declares a property blighted or abandoned, it could then be deemed liable to be acquired by a land bank.

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]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 08:35:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ In the fight against blight, neglectful property owners may soon feel more pressure to clean up their act – or else lose control to a land bank. House Bill 1163, now awaiting action in the Senate, would let municipalities take a “use it or lose it” approach to blight. Once a locality declares a property blighted or abandoned, it could then be deemed liable to be acquired by a land bank.

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]]> Land Banks May Soon Claim Blighted Properties The Center Square 00:06:30 In the fight against blight, neglectful property owners may soon feel more pressure to clean up their act – or else lose control to a land bank. House Bill 1163, now awaiting action in the Senate, would let municipalities take a “use it or lose it” approach to blight. Once a locality declares a property blighted or abandoned, it could then be deemed liable to be acquired by a land bank. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support In the fight against blight, neglectful property owners may soon feel more pressure to clean up their act – or else lose control to a land bank. House Bill 1163, now awaiting action in the Senate, would let municipalities take a “use it or lose it” approach to blight. Once a locality declares a property blighted or abandoned, it could then be deemed liable to be acquired by a land bank. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 150 5375ed1c-da7f-494d-a158-81475d8084ff Red Tape, Low Prices to Blame for Pennsylvania’s Natural Gas Production Decline As natural gas production expands in other states, Pennsylvania’s has flatlined and seen productivity declines. Industry leaders blame permitting issues and other roadblocks, while environmentalists say the economic outlook for gas has weakened and nature benefits.

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]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 19:34:52 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ As natural gas production expands in other states, Pennsylvania’s has flatlined and seen productivity declines. Industry leaders blame permitting issues and other roadblocks, while environmentalists say the economic outlook for gas has weakened and nature benefits.

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]]> Red Tape, Low Prices to Blame for Pennsylvania’s Natural Gas Production Decline The Center Square 00:07:15 As natural gas production expands in other states, Pennsylvania’s has flatlined and seen productivity declines. Industry leaders blame permitting issues and other roadblocks, while environmentalists say the economic outlook for gas has weakened and nature benefits. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support As natural gas production expands in other states, Pennsylvania’s has flatlined and seen productivity declines. Industry leaders blame permitting issues and other roadblocks, while environmentalists say the economic outlook for gas has weakened and nature benefits. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 149 82d7cfe3-690b-4ab1-8216-89e59ce89ccf Red Tape Delays Braddock Dam Project A redundant permitting process, delays, and problems with getting plugged into the grid means headaches are routine for new power projects. For one renewable hydroelectric plant, the process has driven up the cost of the project by 30% — if not more. A plan to build seven turbine-generators at the Braddock Locks and Dam outside Pittsburgh to produce 5.25 megawatts of electricity, as The Center Square previously reported, has had years of delays. State officials have noted that the delays have run up the cost of the project “substantially.”

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]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 22:00:31 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A redundant permitting process, delays, and problems with getting plugged into the grid means headaches are routine for new power projects. For one renewable hydroelectric plant, the process has driven up the cost of the project by 30% — if not more. A plan to build seven turbine-generators at the Braddock Locks and Dam outside Pittsburgh to produce 5.25 megawatts of electricity, as The Center Square previously reported, has had years of delays. State officials have noted that the delays have run up the cost of the project “substantially.”

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]]> Red Tape Delays Braddock Dam Project The Center Square 00:06:42 A redundant permitting process, delays, and problems with getting plugged into the grid means headaches are routine for new power projects. For one renewable hydroelectric plant, the process has driven up the cost of the project by 30% — if not more. A plan to build seven turbine-generators at the Braddock Locks and Dam outside Pittsburgh to produce 5.25 megawatts of electricity, as The Center Square previously reported, has had years of delays. State officials have noted that the delays have run up the cost of the project “substantially.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support A redundant permitting process, delays, and problems with getting plugged into the grid means headaches are routine for new power projects. For one renewable hydroelectric plant, the process has driven up the cost of the project by 30% — if not more. A plan to build seven turbine-generators at the Braddock Locks and Dam outside Pittsburgh to produce 5.25 megawatts of electricity, as The Center Square previously reported, has had years of delays. State officials have noted that the delays have run up the cost of the project “substantially.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 148 a136f835-1035-4837-bff2-69f1e4b4ffe8 Pennsylvania Budget Deal Unlikely Before September Both chambers of the General Assembly officially left Harrisburg for the summer — an ominous sign that the bipartisan wound won’t heal anytime soon. The development comes nearly two weeks after the Senate recessed until mid-September, furious over Gov. Josh Shapiro’s default on a $45.5 billion budget deal — complete with a new $100 million school choice program he helped draft — amid resistance from Democratic leadership in the House.

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]]> Sat, 15 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Both chambers of the General Assembly officially left Harrisburg for the summer — an ominous sign that the bipartisan wound won’t heal anytime soon. The development comes nearly two weeks after the Senate recessed until mid-September, furious over Gov. Josh Shapiro’s default on a $45.5 billion budget deal — complete with a new $100 million school choice program he helped draft — amid resistance from Democratic leadership in the House.

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]]> Pennsylvania Budget Deal Unlikely Before September The Center Square 00:06:07 Both chambers of the General Assembly officially left Harrisburg for the summer — an ominous sign that the bipartisan wound won’t heal anytime soon. The development comes nearly two weeks after the Senate recessed until mid-September, furious over Gov. Josh Shapiro’s default on a $45.5 billion budget deal — complete with a new $100 million school choice program he helped draft — amid resistance from Democratic leadership in the House. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Both chambers of the General Assembly officially left Harrisburg for the summer — an ominous sign that the bipartisan wound won’t heal anytime soon. The development comes nearly two weeks after the Senate recessed until mid-September, furious over Gov. Josh Shapiro’s default on a $45.5 billion budget deal — complete with a new $100 million school choice program he helped draft — amid resistance from Democratic leadership in the House. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 147 03589890-2148-4734-85df-dc2663837e57 More Labor Needed for Pennsylvania’s Broadband Expansion Pennsylvania officials will soon have a five-year action plan for how to build out universal broadband service across the state. As federal funds roll out nationally, however, demand for labor will be high and could make the task harder.

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]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2023 20:28:37 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania officials will soon have a five-year action plan for how to build out universal broadband service across the state. As federal funds roll out nationally, however, demand for labor will be high and could make the task harder.

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]]> More Labor Needed for Pennsylvania’s Broadband Expansion The Center Square 00:05:25 Pennsylvania officials will soon have a five-year action plan for how to build out universal broadband service across the state. As federal funds roll out nationally, however, demand for labor will be high and could make the task harder. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Pennsylvania officials will soon have a five-year action plan for how to build out universal broadband service across the state. As federal funds roll out nationally, however, demand for labor will be high and could make the task harder. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 146 dd7a1328-303c-4fcf-8171-4bc74bd03427 Pennsylvania Covers Lawmakers’ Expenses – But Doesn’t Ask for a Receipt Pennsylvania’s legislators have one of the highest salaries in the nation, and generous reimbursement rules for expenses can send more taxpayer money into their pockets. A proposed bill could change those rules, however, limiting the checks to cover only costs that lawmakers actually paid.

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]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 22:34:10 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania’s legislators have one of the highest salaries in the nation, and generous reimbursement rules for expenses can send more taxpayer money into their pockets. A proposed bill could change those rules, however, limiting the checks to cover only costs that lawmakers actually paid.

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]]> Pennsylvania Covers Lawmakers’ Expenses – But Doesn’t Ask for a Receipt The Center Square 00:04:10 Pennsylvania’s legislators have one of the highest salaries in the nation, and generous reimbursement rules for expenses can send more taxpayer money into their pockets. A proposed bill could change those rules, however, limiting the checks to cover only costs that lawmakers actually paid. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Pennsylvania’s legislators have one of the highest salaries in the nation, and generous reimbursement rules for expenses can send more taxpayer money into their pockets. A proposed bill could change those rules, however, limiting the checks to cover only costs that lawmakers actually paid. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 145 f72f4661-c565-4288-874e-28f943bf3c35 Philadelphia ‘Epicenter of Xylazine’ as Overdoses Skyrocket Pennsylvania ranks high among the list of states reporting a rise in deaths from an animal tranquilizer that’s immune to existing overdose-reversing medications. Xylazine, also called Tranq, killed 102 people in 2018, according to federal data. That figure increased 35-fold just three years later. For the states in CDC’s Region 3 – Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington D.C. – the overdose rate is nearly quadruple the national average.

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]]> Fri, 7 Jul 2023 12:34:09 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania ranks high among the list of states reporting a rise in deaths from an animal tranquilizer that’s immune to existing overdose-reversing medications. Xylazine, also called Tranq, killed 102 people in 2018, according to federal data. That figure increased 35-fold just three years later. For the states in CDC’s Region 3 – Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington D.C. – the overdose rate is nearly quadruple the national average.

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]]> Philadelphia ‘Epicenter of Xylazine’ as Overdoses Skyrocket The Center Square 00:04:37 Pennsylvania ranks high among the list of states reporting a rise in deaths from an animal tranquilizer that’s immune to existing overdose-reversing medications. Xylazine, also called Tranq, killed 102 people in 2018, according to federal data. That figure increased 35-fold just three years later. For the states in CDC’s Region 3 – Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington D.C. – the overdose rate is nearly quadruple the national average. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Pennsylvania ranks high among the list of states reporting a rise in deaths from an animal tranquilizer that’s immune to existing overdose-reversing medications. Xylazine, also called Tranq, killed 102 people in 2018, according to federal data. That figure increased 35-fold just three years later. For the states in CDC’s Region 3 – Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington D.C. – the overdose rate is nearly quadruple the national average. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 144 8bc3c3eb-6667-4a40-9894-f096940fa8a7 School Choice Veto May Not End Pennsylvania Budget Impasse The governor’s vow to veto funding for a new school choice scholarship program and end the budget impasse may prove ineffective after all. Thanks to the complexities of the legislative process, the state’s annual spending plan requires multiple enabling pieces of legislation – commonly referred to as “code bills” — to become effective.

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]]> Thu, 6 Jul 2023 21:35:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ The governor’s vow to veto funding for a new school choice scholarship program and end the budget impasse may prove ineffective after all. Thanks to the complexities of the legislative process, the state’s annual spending plan requires multiple enabling pieces of legislation – commonly referred to as “code bills” — to become effective.

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]]> School Choice Veto May Not End Pennsylvania Budget Impasse The Center Square 00:06:52 The governor’s vow to veto funding for a new school choice scholarship program and end the budget impasse may prove ineffective after all. Thanks to the complexities of the legislative process, the state’s annual spending plan requires multiple enabling pieces of legislation – commonly referred to as “code bills” — to become effective. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support The governor’s vow to veto funding for a new school choice scholarship program and end the budget impasse may prove ineffective after all. Thanks to the complexities of the legislative process, the state’s annual spending plan requires multiple enabling pieces of legislation – commonly referred to as “code bills” — to become effective. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 143 1293ea74-b9d2-4016-99c0-4a47f9751618 Refining Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Collection, Increases on Soon-To-Be Commissioner’s Radar The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will soon see a new commissioner focused on fare collection and reducing how much tolls increase annually. Keith Leaphart, a physician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, received a unanimous and favorable recommendation from the Senate Transportation Committee on Tuesday for the Turnpike Commissioner position.

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]]> Sat, 1 Jul 2023 10:03:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will soon see a new commissioner focused on fare collection and reducing how much tolls increase annually. Keith Leaphart, a physician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, received a unanimous and favorable recommendation from the Senate Transportation Committee on Tuesday for the Turnpike Commissioner position.

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]]> Refining Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Collection, Increases on Soon-To-Be Commissioner’s Radar The Center Square 00:03:29 The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will soon see a new commissioner focused on fare collection and reducing how much tolls increase annually. Keith Leaphart, a physician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, received a unanimous and favorable recommendation from the Senate Transportation Committee on Tuesday for the Turnpike Commissioner position. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will soon see a new commissioner focused on fare collection and reducing how much tolls increase annually. Keith Leaphart, a physician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, received a unanimous and favorable recommendation from the Senate Transportation Committee on Tuesday for the Turnpike Commissioner position. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 142 7e33f15f-0ac1-4cf7-89e4-8ab07ccd9cdc Pennsylvania Senate Committee OKs Commonwealth Secretary Nominee After multiple hearings, Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt's nomination cleared his first legislative hurdle. On Monday, the Senate State Government Committee voted 10-1 to recommend Schmidt’s nomination. Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Chambersburg, was the only member to vote against Schmidt, who had appeared before the committee twice earlier this month.

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]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:02:52 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ After multiple hearings, Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt's nomination cleared his first legislative hurdle. On Monday, the Senate State Government Committee voted 10-1 to recommend Schmidt’s nomination. Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Chambersburg, was the only member to vote against Schmidt, who had appeared before the committee twice earlier this month.

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]]> Pennsylvania Senate Committee OKs Commonwealth Secretary Nominee The Center Square 00:04:53 After multiple hearings, Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt's nomination cleared his first legislative hurdle. On Monday, the Senate State Government Committee voted 10-1 to recommend Schmidt’s nomination. Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Chambersburg, was the only member to vote against Schmidt, who had appeared before the committee twice earlier this month. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support After multiple hearings, Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt's nomination cleared his first legislative hurdle. On Monday, the Senate State Government Committee voted 10-1 to recommend Schmidt’s nomination. Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Chambersburg, was the only member to vote against Schmidt, who had appeared before the committee twice earlier this month. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 141 10b937ab-7efd-44fd-bff0-3ae44d62a813 Meek Mill Among 65 Endorsing Lifeline Scholarships in Pennsylvania Lifeline scholarships in Pennsylvania just got a celebrity endorsement, according to a letter sent to the governor’s administration Thursday. Meek Mill – a rapper, activist, and Philadelphia native – is one of the lead signatories on a letter sent to Gov. Josh Shapiro, two of his cabinet members, and the General Assembly that says the Lifeline Scholarship program will free students trapped in “failing” schools, irrespective “of their family’s socioeconomic status or their zip code.”

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]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:48:41 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Lifeline scholarships in Pennsylvania just got a celebrity endorsement, according to a letter sent to the governor’s administration Thursday. Meek Mill – a rapper, activist, and Philadelphia native – is one of the lead signatories on a letter sent to Gov. Josh Shapiro, two of his cabinet members, and the General Assembly that says the Lifeline Scholarship program will free students trapped in “failing” schools, irrespective “of their family’s socioeconomic status or their zip code.”

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]]> Meek Mill Among 65 Endorsing Lifeline Scholarships in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:04:42 Lifeline scholarships in Pennsylvania just got a celebrity endorsement, according to a letter sent to the governor’s administration Thursday. Meek Mill – a rapper, activist, and Philadelphia native – is one of the lead signatories on a letter sent to Gov. Josh Shapiro, two of his cabinet members, and the General Assembly that says the Lifeline Scholarship program will free students trapped in “failing” schools, irrespective “of their family’s socioeconomic status or their zip code.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Lifeline scholarships in Pennsylvania just got a celebrity endorsement, according to a letter sent to the governor’s administration Thursday. Meek Mill – a rapper, activist, and Philadelphia native – is one of the lead signatories on a letter sent to Gov. Josh Shapiro, two of his cabinet members, and the General Assembly that says the Lifeline Scholarship program will free students trapped in “failing” schools, irrespective “of their family’s socioeconomic status or their zip code.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 140 4b904261-0f23-4d9a-9682-3329be9d0a63 As Solar Grows in Pennsylvania, so Do Questions About Power Grid Upkeep Costs As solar capacity in Pennsylvania grows rapidly – accounting for more than half of the state's proposed energy projects – so do questions about how maintenance costs for the power grid should be distributed. During a public hearing hosted by the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee on Tuesday, experts tussled over whether legal favoritism for solar projects – combined with overreliance on traditional power sources – may leave some ratepayers footing more of the bill for grid upkeep than others.

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]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 08:57:57 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ As solar capacity in Pennsylvania grows rapidly – accounting for more than half of the state's proposed energy projects – so do questions about how maintenance costs for the power grid should be distributed. During a public hearing hosted by the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee on Tuesday, experts tussled over whether legal favoritism for solar projects – combined with overreliance on traditional power sources – may leave some ratepayers footing more of the bill for grid upkeep than others.

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]]> As Solar Grows in Pennsylvania, so Do Questions About Power Grid Upkeep Costs The Center Square 00:03:54 As solar capacity in Pennsylvania grows rapidly – accounting for more than half of the state's proposed energy projects – so do questions about how maintenance costs for the power grid should be distributed. During a public hearing hosted by the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee on Tuesday, experts tussled over whether legal favoritism for solar projects – combined with overreliance on traditional power sources – may leave some ratepayers footing more of the bill for grid upkeep than others. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support As solar capacity in Pennsylvania grows rapidly – accounting for more than half of the state's proposed energy projects – so do questions about how maintenance costs for the power grid should be distributed. During a public hearing hosted by the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee on Tuesday, experts tussled over whether legal favoritism for solar projects – combined with overreliance on traditional power sources – may leave some ratepayers footing more of the bill for grid upkeep than others. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 139 4cfbfca7-4366-47f3-ba36-109be4bc523d Lifeline Scholarships Quietly Introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate The Senate introduced a proposal for lifeline scholarships Thursday without fanfare, despite the policy’s high ranking on Republicans’ legislative priority list. Senate Bill 795 would create spending-restricted accounts for students living in low-performing districts to pay for private school tuition, tutoring, and other educational expenses.

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]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 08:56:22 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ The Senate introduced a proposal for lifeline scholarships Thursday without fanfare, despite the policy’s high ranking on Republicans’ legislative priority list. Senate Bill 795 would create spending-restricted accounts for students living in low-performing districts to pay for private school tuition, tutoring, and other educational expenses.

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]]> Lifeline Scholarships Quietly Introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate The Center Square 00:05:24 The Senate introduced a proposal for lifeline scholarships Thursday without fanfare, despite the policy’s high ranking on Republicans’ legislative priority list. Senate Bill 795 would create spending-restricted accounts for students living in low-performing districts to pay for private school tuition, tutoring, and other educational expenses. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support The Senate introduced a proposal for lifeline scholarships Thursday without fanfare, despite the policy’s high ranking on Republicans’ legislative priority list. Senate Bill 795 would create spending-restricted accounts for students living in low-performing districts to pay for private school tuition, tutoring, and other educational expenses. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 138 e71a954f-26dd-447f-a198-237f2cab28d5 Pennsylvania Bill Envisions New Era for School Construction and Maintenance In some schools across the state, students walk the same halls that children of Civil War soldiers once did – a fact lawmakers find shameful, not venerable. House Education Committee Chairman Peter Schweyer, D-Allentown, represents one such school in his district: Harrison-Morton Middle School, built in 1874, and on track to graduate its 150th class next year.

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]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 20:54:34 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ In some schools across the state, students walk the same halls that children of Civil War soldiers once did – a fact lawmakers find shameful, not venerable. House Education Committee Chairman Peter Schweyer, D-Allentown, represents one such school in his district: Harrison-Morton Middle School, built in 1874, and on track to graduate its 150th class next year.

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]]> Pennsylvania Bill Envisions New Era for School Construction and Maintenance The Center Square 00:05:32 In some schools across the state, students walk the same halls that children of Civil War soldiers once did – a fact lawmakers find shameful, not venerable. House Education Committee Chairman Peter Schweyer, D-Allentown, represents one such school in his district: Harrison-Morton Middle School, built in 1874, and on track to graduate its 150th class next year. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support In some schools across the state, students walk the same halls that children of Civil War soldiers once did – a fact lawmakers find shameful, not venerable. House Education Committee Chairman Peter Schweyer, D-Allentown, represents one such school in his district: Harrison-Morton Middle School, built in 1874, and on track to graduate its 150th class next year. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 137 b3aad25f-f6e0-44ca-b3d4-996862a6466c Pennsylvania House Approves 911 Surcharge Boost Tied to Inflation The state House approved a boosted phone surcharge for 911 services, even though the proposal’s tie to inflation sparked division among lawmakers who all agree the state’s emergency services system needs more money. House Bill 1304 increases the monthly fee assessed on phone bills from $1.65 to $1.97, to adjust every year after with the consumer price index until the provision sunsets in 2029. Doing so would generate an additional $30.4 million for the state’s emergency services fund in 2024, according to the bill’s fiscal note.

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]]> Sat, 17 Jun 2023 09:01:50 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ The state House approved a boosted phone surcharge for 911 services, even though the proposal’s tie to inflation sparked division among lawmakers who all agree the state’s emergency services system needs more money. House Bill 1304 increases the monthly fee assessed on phone bills from $1.65 to $1.97, to adjust every year after with the consumer price index until the provision sunsets in 2029. Doing so would generate an additional $30.4 million for the state’s emergency services fund in 2024, according to the bill’s fiscal note.

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]]> Pennsylvania House Approves 911 Surcharge Boost Tied to Inflation The Center Square 00:04:13 The state House approved a boosted phone surcharge for 911 services, even though the proposal’s tie to inflation sparked division among lawmakers who all agree the state’s emergency services system needs more money. House Bill 1304 increases the monthly fee assessed on phone bills from $1.65 to $1.97, to adjust every year after with the consumer price index until the provision sunsets in 2029. Doing so would generate an additional $30.4 million for the state’s emergency services fund in 2024, according to the bill’s fiscal note. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support The state House approved a boosted phone surcharge for 911 services, even though the proposal’s tie to inflation sparked division among lawmakers who all agree the state’s emergency services system needs more money. House Bill 1304 increases the monthly fee assessed on phone bills from $1.65 to $1.97, to adjust every year after with the consumer price index until the provision sunsets in 2029. Doing so would generate an additional $30.4 million for the state’s emergency services fund in 2024, according to the bill’s fiscal note. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 136 92e6bb9a-10bb-4c6b-9f34-c39736c61059 Philadelphia Wants Harsher Penalties for Illegal Dirt Bikes Than State Allows The Pennsylvania General Assembly passed a law last year to curtail dirt bikes and ATVs from use in cities across the state, but not all localities are happy with it. In Philadelphia, the regulations cause problems for a pre-existing local ordinance. Before the state law passed, Philadelphia’s off-road vehicle law had stronger provisions, but that has now been superseded by the legislature. One way to find a compromise would be to exempt the city and let it reimplement its more-stringent law — a policy advocated by Rep. Ed Neilson, D-Philadelphia.

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]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 18:01:06 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ The Pennsylvania General Assembly passed a law last year to curtail dirt bikes and ATVs from use in cities across the state, but not all localities are happy with it. In Philadelphia, the regulations cause problems for a pre-existing local ordinance. Before the state law passed, Philadelphia’s off-road vehicle law had stronger provisions, but that has now been superseded by the legislature. One way to find a compromise would be to exempt the city and let it reimplement its more-stringent law — a policy advocated by Rep. Ed Neilson, D-Philadelphia.

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]]> Philadelphia Wants Harsher Penalties for Illegal Dirt Bikes Than State Allows The Center Square 00:03:27 The Pennsylvania General Assembly passed a law last year to curtail dirt bikes and ATVs from use in cities across the state, but not all localities are happy with it. In Philadelphia, the regulations cause problems for a pre-existing local ordinance. Before the state law passed, Philadelphia’s off-road vehicle law had stronger provisions, but that has now been superseded by the legislature. One way to find a compromise would be to exempt the city and let it reimplement its more-stringent law — a policy advocated by Rep. Ed Neilson, D-Philadelphia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support The Pennsylvania General Assembly passed a law last year to curtail dirt bikes and ATVs from use in cities across the state, but not all localities are happy with it. In Philadelphia, the regulations cause problems for a pre-existing local ordinance. Before the state law passed, Philadelphia’s off-road vehicle law had stronger provisions, but that has now been superseded by the legislature. One way to find a compromise would be to exempt the city and let it reimplement its more-stringent law — a policy advocated by Rep. Ed Neilson, D-Philadelphia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 135 56a08033-94a8-4e46-862f-b03fe3dd8bdd Earned Income, Child Care Tax Credits Advance in Pennsylvania Tax credits for workers and families advanced to the Pennsylvania House floor this week, setting the stage for a partisan showdown over the ballooning cost of incentive programs moving through the chamber. Lawmakers clashed over two bills – one to create an earned income tax and another to expand the state’s existing child care tax credit – in the House Finance Committee on Tuesday.

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]]> Sat, 10 Jun 2023 10:43:50 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Tax credits for workers and families advanced to the Pennsylvania House floor this week, setting the stage for a partisan showdown over the ballooning cost of incentive programs moving through the chamber. Lawmakers clashed over two bills – one to create an earned income tax and another to expand the state’s existing child care tax credit – in the House Finance Committee on Tuesday.

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]]> Earned Income, Child Care Tax Credits Advance in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:07:52 Tax credits for workers and families advanced to the Pennsylvania House floor this week, setting the stage for a partisan showdown over the ballooning cost of incentive programs moving through the chamber. Lawmakers clashed over two bills – one to create an earned income tax and another to expand the state’s existing child care tax credit – in the House Finance Committee on Tuesday. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Tax credits for workers and families advanced to the Pennsylvania House floor this week, setting the stage for a partisan showdown over the ballooning cost of incentive programs moving through the chamber. Lawmakers clashed over two bills – one to create an earned income tax and another to expand the state’s existing child care tax credit – in the House Finance Committee on Tuesday. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 134 31b4c4b3-a5be-4d7b-9438-8badf9ffe664 Pricier Budget Offer Squeaks Through Pennsylvania State House Unexpected revenues woven into a new budget proposal on Monday pads Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desired bottom line, though by how much remains a point of controversy among lawmakers. The plan increases public education spending by $491 million and splits $450 million between two restricted accounts reserved for school facilities modernization and whole home repairs. There’s also cuts to certain government operations, conservation programs and some services for schools, health care, and public assistance – among others.

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]]> Fri, 9 Jun 2023 10:38:11 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Unexpected revenues woven into a new budget proposal on Monday pads Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desired bottom line, though by how much remains a point of controversy among lawmakers. The plan increases public education spending by $491 million and splits $450 million between two restricted accounts reserved for school facilities modernization and whole home repairs. There’s also cuts to certain government operations, conservation programs and some services for schools, health care, and public assistance – among others.

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]]> Pricier Budget Offer Squeaks Through Pennsylvania State House The Center Square 00:04:51 Unexpected revenues woven into a new budget proposal on Monday pads Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desired bottom line, though by how much remains a point of controversy among lawmakers. The plan increases public education spending by $491 million and splits $450 million between two restricted accounts reserved for school facilities modernization and whole home repairs. There’s also cuts to certain government operations, conservation programs and some services for schools, health care, and public assistance – among others. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Unexpected revenues woven into a new budget proposal on Monday pads Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desired bottom line, though by how much remains a point of controversy among lawmakers. The plan increases public education spending by $491 million and splits $450 million between two restricted accounts reserved for school facilities modernization and whole home repairs. There’s also cuts to certain government operations, conservation programs and some services for schools, health care, and public assistance – among others. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 133 a244ed92-73f1-4656-a5a3-d3d285c4c03e Pennsylvania First Responders Blast ‘Adversarial’ State EMS Bureau No EMS-related hearing in the General Assembly is complete without legislators and testifiers sounding the alarm over a system in crisis. At a Senate Health and Human Services hearing on Tuesday, these warnings and more echoed in the Capitol.

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]]> Thu, 8 Jun 2023 21:48:41 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ No EMS-related hearing in the General Assembly is complete without legislators and testifiers sounding the alarm over a system in crisis. At a Senate Health and Human Services hearing on Tuesday, these warnings and more echoed in the Capitol.

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]]> Pennsylvania First Responders Blast ‘Adversarial’ State EMS Bureau The Center Square 00:03:47 No EMS-related hearing in the General Assembly is complete without legislators and testifiers sounding the alarm over a system in crisis. At a Senate Health and Human Services hearing on Tuesday, these warnings and more echoed in the Capitol. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support No EMS-related hearing in the General Assembly is complete without legislators and testifiers sounding the alarm over a system in crisis. At a Senate Health and Human Services hearing on Tuesday, these warnings and more echoed in the Capitol. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 132 665e2e18-0905-4bf9-b0d1-5d7be05b7720 Pennsylvania EMS Workers Say Problems “Kicked Down the Road” Caused Crisis Pennsylvania’s emergency services face a serious financial crisis — and a dire situation to recruit first responders and ensure their health. The state’s inaction, combined with mounting demands, leaves firefighters frustrated. Emergency workers scale back their voluntary commitments or quit for easier jobs with higher pay. Many of them suffer from PTSD and health problems. Suicide rates eclipse the generation population.

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]]> Fri, 2 Jun 2023 10:57:22 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania’s emergency services face a serious financial crisis — and a dire situation to recruit first responders and ensure their health. The state’s inaction, combined with mounting demands, leaves firefighters frustrated. Emergency workers scale back their voluntary commitments or quit for easier jobs with higher pay. Many of them suffer from PTSD and health problems. Suicide rates eclipse the generation population.

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]]> Pennsylvania EMS Workers Say Problems “Kicked Down the Road” Caused Crisis The Center Square 00:03:51 Pennsylvania’s emergency services face a serious financial crisis — and a dire situation to recruit first responders and ensure their health. The state’s inaction, combined with mounting demands, leaves firefighters frustrated. Emergency workers scale back their voluntary commitments or quit for easier jobs with higher pay. Many of them suffer from PTSD and health problems. Suicide rates eclipse the generation population. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Pennsylvania’s emergency services face a serious financial crisis — and a dire situation to recruit first responders and ensure their health. The state’s inaction, combined with mounting demands, leaves firefighters frustrated. Emergency workers scale back their voluntary commitments or quit for easier jobs with higher pay. Many of them suffer from PTSD and health problems. Suicide rates eclipse the generation population. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 131 4ce93241-c3d5-4078-a072-65a8121ced12 Philly Voters Worry of Crime, but Wary to Embrace ‘Tough’ Approach Voters in Philadelphia ranked crime as a top concern heading into the May primary election. Democrats, who have a strong majority in the city, even chose former City Councilwoman Cherelle Parker, who campaigned on public safety. Whether Parker, who rode to victory on the support of the city’s political establishment, can align her policies with voter preferences, however, remains to be seen.

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]]> Thu, 1 Jun 2023 22:05:21 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Voters in Philadelphia ranked crime as a top concern heading into the May primary election. Democrats, who have a strong majority in the city, even chose former City Councilwoman Cherelle Parker, who campaigned on public safety. Whether Parker, who rode to victory on the support of the city’s political establishment, can align her policies with voter preferences, however, remains to be seen.

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]]> Philly Voters Worry of Crime, but Wary to Embrace ‘Tough’ Approach The Center Square 00:04:07 Voters in Philadelphia ranked crime as a top concern heading into the May primary election. Democrats, who have a strong majority in the city, even chose former City Councilwoman Cherelle Parker, who campaigned on public safety. Whether Parker, who rode to victory on the support of the city’s political establishment, can align her policies with voter preferences, however, remains to be seen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Voters in Philadelphia ranked crime as a top concern heading into the May primary election. Democrats, who have a strong majority in the city, even chose former City Councilwoman Cherelle Parker, who campaigned on public safety. Whether Parker, who rode to victory on the support of the city’s political establishment, can align her policies with voter preferences, however, remains to be seen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 130 d985feb3-d458-417f-a111-2fbba11b7e23 Prospects Grim for Gun Bills Cleared in State House Two controversial gun bills cleared the state House on Monday with bipartisan support, but that doesn’t mean they’ll get anywhere near the governor’s desk any time soon. That’s because, despite Democrats’ slim margin in the lower chamber, Republicans still control the Senate by six votes – and they believe stricter laws, including universal background checks and emergency protection orders, won’t solve the problems the proposals purport to fix. Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, told The Center Square that increasing safety and security remains of “chief importance” to Republicans, but said their policies to do so involve supporting law enforcement; leading school safety initiatives; and examining ways to provide “greater mental and behavioral health support.”

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]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 09:30:25 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Two controversial gun bills cleared the state House on Monday with bipartisan support, but that doesn’t mean they’ll get anywhere near the governor’s desk any time soon. That’s because, despite Democrats’ slim margin in the lower chamber, Republicans still control the Senate by six votes – and they believe stricter laws, including universal background checks and emergency protection orders, won’t solve the problems the proposals purport to fix. Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, told The Center Square that increasing safety and security remains of “chief importance” to Republicans, but said their policies to do so involve supporting law enforcement; leading school safety initiatives; and examining ways to provide “greater mental and behavioral health support.”

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]]> Prospects Grim for Gun Bills Cleared in State House The Center Square 00:06:02 Two controversial gun bills cleared the state House on Monday with bipartisan support, but that doesn’t mean they’ll get anywhere near the governor’s desk any time soon. That’s because, despite Democrats’ slim margin in the lower chamber, Republicans still control the Senate by six votes – and they believe stricter laws, including universal background checks and emergency protection orders, won’t solve the problems the proposals purport to fix. Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, told The Center Square that increasing safety and security remains of “chief importance” to Republicans, but said their policies to do so involve supporting law enforcement; leading school safety initiatives; and examining ways to provide “greater mental and behavioral health support.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Two controversial gun bills cleared the state House on Monday with bipartisan support, but that doesn’t mean they’ll get anywhere near the governor’s desk any time soon. That’s because, despite Democrats’ slim margin in the lower chamber, Republicans still control the Senate by six votes – and they believe stricter laws, including universal background checks and emergency protection orders, won’t solve the problems the proposals purport to fix. Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, told The Center Square that increasing safety and security remains of “chief importance” to Republicans, but said their policies to do so involve supporting law enforcement; leading school safety initiatives; and examining ways to provide “greater mental and behavioral health support.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 129 d97bd6be-ac2a-4193-9fd3-d82ba1c7b538 Labor Shortage a Symptom, Not a Cause, of Pennsylvania Rural Exodus Attracting businesses and encouraging entrepreneurs already in the area to grow the economy isn't the only issue holding back rural workforce growth. Other practical problems that pop up, from the pressures of family or a lack of infrastructure, can keep residents out of a job, state officials told the Senate Majority Policy Committee recently. “Bringing people into Pennsylvania and keeping them here, particularly in rural communities, is a challenge that we all need to address and think about,” said Nancy Walker, acting secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.

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]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 17:55:51 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Attracting businesses and encouraging entrepreneurs already in the area to grow the economy isn't the only issue holding back rural workforce growth. Other practical problems that pop up, from the pressures of family or a lack of infrastructure, can keep residents out of a job, state officials told the Senate Majority Policy Committee recently. “Bringing people into Pennsylvania and keeping them here, particularly in rural communities, is a challenge that we all need to address and think about,” said Nancy Walker, acting secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.

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]]> Labor Shortage a Symptom, Not a Cause, of Pennsylvania Rural Exodus The Center Square 00:05:47 Attracting businesses and encouraging entrepreneurs already in the area to grow the economy isn't the only issue holding back rural workforce growth. Other practical problems that pop up, from the pressures of family or a lack of infrastructure, can keep residents out of a job, state officials told the Senate Majority Policy Committee recently. “Bringing people into Pennsylvania and keeping them here, particularly in rural communities, is a challenge that we all need to address and think about,” said Nancy Walker, acting secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Attracting businesses and encouraging entrepreneurs already in the area to grow the economy isn't the only issue holding back rural workforce growth. Other practical problems that pop up, from the pressures of family or a lack of infrastructure, can keep residents out of a job, state officials told the Senate Majority Policy Committee recently. “Bringing people into Pennsylvania and keeping them here, particularly in rural communities, is a challenge that we all need to address and think about,” said Nancy Walker, acting secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 128 78acc101-6f40-407a-8ad6-ca0c5e036eee Policy Pillars Erected for State’s ‘Great Compromise’ Budget The possible parameters for a state budget compromise emerged this week in a window across the street from the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg. The Commonwealth Foundation, a free market think tank headquartered just steps from the building’s grand rotunda, unveiled signage for its “Shapiro’s Promises” campaign – in reference to Josh Shapiro’s overtures for bipartisan cooperation during his first term as governor. By all appearances, negotiating his first spending plan – with a Republican-majority Senate and Democratic-majority House – serves as a de facto litmus test for the strength of that promise. The possibilities leave the foundation, whose policy positions typically align with legislative Republicans, feeling optimistic.

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]]> Sat, 20 May 2023 09:21:40 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ The possible parameters for a state budget compromise emerged this week in a window across the street from the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg. The Commonwealth Foundation, a free market think tank headquartered just steps from the building’s grand rotunda, unveiled signage for its “Shapiro’s Promises” campaign – in reference to Josh Shapiro’s overtures for bipartisan cooperation during his first term as governor. By all appearances, negotiating his first spending plan – with a Republican-majority Senate and Democratic-majority House – serves as a de facto litmus test for the strength of that promise. The possibilities leave the foundation, whose policy positions typically align with legislative Republicans, feeling optimistic.

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]]> Policy Pillars Erected for State’s ‘Great Compromise’ Budget The Center Square 00:06:00 The possible parameters for a state budget compromise emerged this week in a window across the street from the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg. The Commonwealth Foundation, a free market think tank headquartered just steps from the building’s grand rotunda, unveiled signage for its “Shapiro’s Promises” campaign – in reference to Josh Shapiro’s overtures for bipartisan cooperation during his first term as governor. By all appearances, negotiating his first spending plan – with a Republican-majority Senate and Democratic-majority House – serves as a de facto litmus test for the strength of that promise. The possibilities leave the foundation, whose policy positions typically align with legislative Republicans, feeling optimistic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support The possible parameters for a state budget compromise emerged this week in a window across the street from the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg. The Commonwealth Foundation, a free market think tank headquartered just steps from the building’s grand rotunda, unveiled signage for its “Shapiro’s Promises” campaign – in reference to Josh Shapiro’s overtures for bipartisan cooperation during his first term as governor. By all appearances, negotiating his first spending plan – with a Republican-majority Senate and Democratic-majority House – serves as a de facto litmus test for the strength of that promise. The possibilities leave the foundation, whose policy positions typically align with legislative Republicans, feeling optimistic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 127 6abcfc2b-4153-49cc-b4ac-99fadd18f0de Health Officials Want Permanent Pandemic Flexibility as Overdoses Climb Researchers say they recently discovered a grim consequence of the pandemic: overdose death rates climbed dramatically. The United States saw overdose fatalities increase 50%, with 107,000 people dying in 2021. The biggest spikes happened among American Indian and Native Americans and black Americans. Among adolescents, overdoses more than doubled. Federal regulatory changes during the pandemic, however, granted more flexibility that some health professionals and advocates want to keep in place permanently.

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]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 10:47:01 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Researchers say they recently discovered a grim consequence of the pandemic: overdose death rates climbed dramatically. The United States saw overdose fatalities increase 50%, with 107,000 people dying in 2021. The biggest spikes happened among American Indian and Native Americans and black Americans. Among adolescents, overdoses more than doubled. Federal regulatory changes during the pandemic, however, granted more flexibility that some health professionals and advocates want to keep in place permanently.

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]]> Health Officials Want Permanent Pandemic Flexibility as Overdoses Climb The Center Square 00:05:50 Researchers say they recently discovered a grim consequence of the pandemic: overdose death rates climbed dramatically. The United States saw overdose fatalities increase 50%, with 107,000 people dying in 2021. The biggest spikes happened among American Indian and Native Americans and black Americans. Among adolescents, overdoses more than doubled. Federal regulatory changes during the pandemic, however, granted more flexibility that some health professionals and advocates want to keep in place permanently. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Researchers say they recently discovered a grim consequence of the pandemic: overdose death rates climbed dramatically. The United States saw overdose fatalities increase 50%, with 107,000 people dying in 2021. The biggest spikes happened among American Indian and Native Americans and black Americans. Among adolescents, overdoses more than doubled. Federal regulatory changes during the pandemic, however, granted more flexibility that some health professionals and advocates want to keep in place permanently. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 126 c446db55-7ddd-4727-9aac-11c0b4a0c0b1 Pennsylvania Primary Election Roundup Democratic state officials, both current and former, sailed to victory in contested primaries across the state. Republicans, likewise, held the 108th state House district despite hope from Democrats to widen their narrow one-seat majority in the lower chamber. Meanwhile, the stage has been set for a November showdown for the open state Supreme Court seat.

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]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 18:02:23 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Democratic state officials, both current and former, sailed to victory in contested primaries across the state. Republicans, likewise, held the 108th state House district despite hope from Democrats to widen their narrow one-seat majority in the lower chamber. Meanwhile, the stage has been set for a November showdown for the open state Supreme Court seat.

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]]> Pennsylvania Primary Election Roundup The Center Square 00:05:27 Democratic state officials, both current and former, sailed to victory in contested primaries across the state. Republicans, likewise, held the 108th state House district despite hope from Democrats to widen their narrow one-seat majority in the lower chamber. Meanwhile, the stage has been set for a November showdown for the open state Supreme Court seat. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Democratic state officials, both current and former, sailed to victory in contested primaries across the state. Republicans, likewise, held the 108th state House district despite hope from Democrats to widen their narrow one-seat majority in the lower chamber. Meanwhile, the stage has been set for a November showdown for the open state Supreme Court seat. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 125 21c2b720-cbac-42b4-be43-6de55f0418a5 High Weed Tax in Pennsylvania May Repeat California’s Mistakes A revenue analysis estimates that Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal for adult-use cannabis could bring in more than $250 million annually — but legalization advocates aren’t so enthusiastic. The concern is not about legalizing and regulating marijuana. Instead, it’s a worry that Pennsylvania will repeat the mistakes of high-tax states that have failed to move people from the illegal market into a regulated one.

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]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 11:07:47 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A revenue analysis estimates that Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal for adult-use cannabis could bring in more than $250 million annually — but legalization advocates aren’t so enthusiastic. The concern is not about legalizing and regulating marijuana. Instead, it’s a worry that Pennsylvania will repeat the mistakes of high-tax states that have failed to move people from the illegal market into a regulated one.

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]]> High Weed Tax in Pennsylvania May Repeat California’s Mistakes The Center Square 00:04:27 A revenue analysis estimates that Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal for adult-use cannabis could bring in more than $250 million annually — but legalization advocates aren’t so enthusiastic. The concern is not about legalizing and regulating marijuana. Instead, it’s a worry that Pennsylvania will repeat the mistakes of high-tax states that have failed to move people from the illegal market into a regulated one. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support A revenue analysis estimates that Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal for adult-use cannabis could bring in more than $250 million annually — but legalization advocates aren’t so enthusiastic. The concern is not about legalizing and regulating marijuana. Instead, it’s a worry that Pennsylvania will repeat the mistakes of high-tax states that have failed to move people from the illegal market into a regulated one. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 124 c2067821-3891-4a99-8e32-d69893d478e4 Pennsylvania EMS ‘Can No Longer BBQ Their Way to a New Fire Truck’ Long-simmering problems in Pennsylvania’s emergency medical services system have created stress points for ambulance services and fire departments big and small. The House Democratic Policy Committee held a panel on Friday to hear from first responders on where their legislative priorities should be to address the growing crisis.

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]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 17:55:47 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Long-simmering problems in Pennsylvania’s emergency medical services system have created stress points for ambulance services and fire departments big and small. The House Democratic Policy Committee held a panel on Friday to hear from first responders on where their legislative priorities should be to address the growing crisis.

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]]> Pennsylvania EMS ‘Can No Longer BBQ Their Way to a New Fire Truck’ The Center Square 00:04:45 Long-simmering problems in Pennsylvania’s emergency medical services system have created stress points for ambulance services and fire departments big and small. The House Democratic Policy Committee held a panel on Friday to hear from first responders on where their legislative priorities should be to address the growing crisis. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Long-simmering problems in Pennsylvania’s emergency medical services system have created stress points for ambulance services and fire departments big and small. The House Democratic Policy Committee held a panel on Friday to hear from first responders on where their legislative priorities should be to address the growing crisis. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 123 cdcbc2bb-70e2-4184-b636-b097384a7db0 Pennsylvania Fiscal Watchdogs Lead National Pushback on New Mortgage Fees Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity leads a coalition of state financial officials pushing back against new federal mortgage fees they call “unconscionable.” “This new policy makes it more expensive for people with good credit to buy houses – and that’s absurd,” she said. “Americans who have built a good credit score and saved enough to make a strong down payment should not be penalized and forced to pay more on their mortgage every single month.”

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]]> Sat, 6 May 2023 11:38:19 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity leads a coalition of state financial officials pushing back against new federal mortgage fees they call “unconscionable.” “This new policy makes it more expensive for people with good credit to buy houses – and that’s absurd,” she said. “Americans who have built a good credit score and saved enough to make a strong down payment should not be penalized and forced to pay more on their mortgage every single month.”

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]]> Pennsylvania Fiscal Watchdogs Lead National Pushback on New Mortgage Fees The Center Square 00:06:36 Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity leads a coalition of state financial officials pushing back against new federal mortgage fees they call “unconscionable.” “This new policy makes it more expensive for people with good credit to buy houses – and that’s absurd,” she said. “Americans who have built a good credit score and saved enough to make a strong down payment should not be penalized and forced to pay more on their mortgage every single month.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity leads a coalition of state financial officials pushing back against new federal mortgage fees they call “unconscionable.” “This new policy makes it more expensive for people with good credit to buy houses – and that’s absurd,” she said. “Americans who have built a good credit score and saved enough to make a strong down payment should not be penalized and forced to pay more on their mortgage every single month.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 122 77d2264d-5797-4f7e-be9e-02a7319d21f9 Pennsylvania Zoning Restrictions Price Many Out of Homeownership Onerous rules that restrict new housing and make it impossible to build starter houses or small apartment buildings drive up prices and push homeownership further out of reach, experts told Senate Republicans on Wednesday. As Pennsylvania faces a housing shortage, a return to abundance may require state-level zoning reforms – and limits on local control, they say.

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]]> Fri, 5 May 2023 17:32:36 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Onerous rules that restrict new housing and make it impossible to build starter houses or small apartment buildings drive up prices and push homeownership further out of reach, experts told Senate Republicans on Wednesday. As Pennsylvania faces a housing shortage, a return to abundance may require state-level zoning reforms – and limits on local control, they say.

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]]> Pennsylvania Zoning Restrictions Price Many Out of Homeownership The Center Square 00:06:17 Onerous rules that restrict new housing and make it impossible to build starter houses or small apartment buildings drive up prices and push homeownership further out of reach, experts told Senate Republicans on Wednesday. As Pennsylvania faces a housing shortage, a return to abundance may require state-level zoning reforms – and limits on local control, they say. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Onerous rules that restrict new housing and make it impossible to build starter houses or small apartment buildings drive up prices and push homeownership further out of reach, experts told Senate Republicans on Wednesday. As Pennsylvania faces a housing shortage, a return to abundance may require state-level zoning reforms – and limits on local control, they say. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 121 63086c8c-bcdd-434b-a59c-92b54c86e959 Pennsylvania Nurse Practitioners Seek Independence in Other States Nurse practitioners rallied in Harrisburg on Wednesday for greater independence in practice, advocating for a change that dozens of other states have already made. More independence would mean abolishing state requirements for nurse practitioners to have a collaboration agreement with a physician. Instead, advocates want NPs to have full practice authority to see patients and provide the treatment they were trained to give.

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]]> Thu, 4 May 2023 18:45:38 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Nurse practitioners rallied in Harrisburg on Wednesday for greater independence in practice, advocating for a change that dozens of other states have already made. More independence would mean abolishing state requirements for nurse practitioners to have a collaboration agreement with a physician. Instead, advocates want NPs to have full practice authority to see patients and provide the treatment they were trained to give.

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]]> Pennsylvania Nurse Practitioners Seek Independence in Other States The Center Square 00:04:22 Nurse practitioners rallied in Harrisburg on Wednesday for greater independence in practice, advocating for a change that dozens of other states have already made. More independence would mean abolishing state requirements for nurse practitioners to have a collaboration agreement with a physician. Instead, advocates want NPs to have full practice authority to see patients and provide the treatment they were trained to give. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Nurse practitioners rallied in Harrisburg on Wednesday for greater independence in practice, advocating for a change that dozens of other states have already made. More independence would mean abolishing state requirements for nurse practitioners to have a collaboration agreement with a physician. Instead, advocates want NPs to have full practice authority to see patients and provide the treatment they were trained to give. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 120 01801217-95c1-429f-9903-a3052458fc91 Pennsylvania Gambling Expansion: Skill Games Supporters Tout Tax Revenue, Veteran Support Advocates of skill games rallied at the Pennsylvania Capitol on Tuesday in support of legislation that would regulate the industry, removing them from a legal gray area outside of the state's gambling law. Supporters emphasized the importance of skill games for Pennsylvania businesses and veterans groups, along with the potential tax revenues that would follow regulation.

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]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 10:00:02 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Advocates of skill games rallied at the Pennsylvania Capitol on Tuesday in support of legislation that would regulate the industry, removing them from a legal gray area outside of the state's gambling law. Supporters emphasized the importance of skill games for Pennsylvania businesses and veterans groups, along with the potential tax revenues that would follow regulation.

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]]> Pennsylvania Gambling Expansion: Skill Games Supporters Tout Tax Revenue, Veteran Support The Center Square 00:04:45 Advocates of skill games rallied at the Pennsylvania Capitol on Tuesday in support of legislation that would regulate the industry, removing them from a legal gray area outside of the state's gambling law. Supporters emphasized the importance of skill games for Pennsylvania businesses and veterans groups, along with the potential tax revenues that would follow regulation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Advocates of skill games rallied at the Pennsylvania Capitol on Tuesday in support of legislation that would regulate the industry, removing them from a legal gray area outside of the state's gambling law. Supporters emphasized the importance of skill games for Pennsylvania businesses and veterans groups, along with the potential tax revenues that would follow regulation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 119 d0abbf64-e474-4193-975e-b6be7b52198d Pennsylvania Committee Warned of Lurking Taxpayer Cost for Plugging Wells In a Monday hearing, the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee was warned of the lurking taxpayer cost for plugging orphaned and abandoned wells. While current policy caps bonds on conventional oil and gas wells at $2,500, the actual cost of plugging an abandoned one is much higher – $30,000 or more.

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]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:59:01 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ In a Monday hearing, the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee was warned of the lurking taxpayer cost for plugging orphaned and abandoned wells. While current policy caps bonds on conventional oil and gas wells at $2,500, the actual cost of plugging an abandoned one is much higher – $30,000 or more.

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]]> Pennsylvania Committee Warned of Lurking Taxpayer Cost for Plugging Wells The Center Square 00:05:12 In a Monday hearing, the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee was warned of the lurking taxpayer cost for plugging orphaned and abandoned wells. While current policy caps bonds on conventional oil and gas wells at $2,500, the actual cost of plugging an abandoned one is much higher – $30,000 or more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support In a Monday hearing, the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee was warned of the lurking taxpayer cost for plugging orphaned and abandoned wells. While current policy caps bonds on conventional oil and gas wells at $2,500, the actual cost of plugging an abandoned one is much higher – $30,000 or more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 118 4d058199-e1a4-4310-8bd9-7fe82c4a98ed Constitutional Amendment Redux Heads Back to Pennsylvania House Floor Pennsylvania lawmakers sent two identical constitutional amendments back to the chamber floor on Tuesday for future consideration. The do-over comes six weeks after the chamber referred the amendments back to the Judiciary Committee for a public hearing, in adherence to new policies adopted after a months-long gridlock provoked a review of operating rules.

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]]> Sat, 22 Apr 2023 11:05:22 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania lawmakers sent two identical constitutional amendments back to the chamber floor on Tuesday for future consideration. The do-over comes six weeks after the chamber referred the amendments back to the Judiciary Committee for a public hearing, in adherence to new policies adopted after a months-long gridlock provoked a review of operating rules.

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]]> Constitutional Amendment Redux Heads Back to Pennsylvania House Floor The Center Square 00:06:18 Pennsylvania lawmakers sent two identical constitutional amendments back to the chamber floor on Tuesday for future consideration. The do-over comes six weeks after the chamber referred the amendments back to the Judiciary Committee for a public hearing, in adherence to new policies adopted after a months-long gridlock provoked a review of operating rules. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Pennsylvania lawmakers sent two identical constitutional amendments back to the chamber floor on Tuesday for future consideration. The do-over comes six weeks after the chamber referred the amendments back to the Judiciary Committee for a public hearing, in adherence to new policies adopted after a months-long gridlock provoked a review of operating rules. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 117 18259801-1a84-40d0-b80b-f52657df5477 New Taxes Eyed as Fix for Pennsylvania's Mass Transit’s Financial Dilemma Mass transit in Pennsylvania nears a financial crossroads in the coming year, and either way, residents will pay the price. After federal pandemic aid ends in 2024, SEPTA – one of the nation's largest public transportation systems that serves Philadelphia and its nearby suburbs – will face a $240 million deficit, leaving no option but to raise fares and cut services.

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]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 11:46:16 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Mass transit in Pennsylvania nears a financial crossroads in the coming year, and either way, residents will pay the price. After federal pandemic aid ends in 2024, SEPTA – one of the nation's largest public transportation systems that serves Philadelphia and its nearby suburbs – will face a $240 million deficit, leaving no option but to raise fares and cut services.

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]]> New Taxes Eyed as Fix for Pennsylvania's Mass Transit’s Financial Dilemma The Center Square 00:07:28 Mass transit in Pennsylvania nears a financial crossroads in the coming year, and either way, residents will pay the price. After federal pandemic aid ends in 2024, SEPTA – one of the nation's largest public transportation systems that serves Philadelphia and its nearby suburbs – will face a $240 million deficit, leaving no option but to raise fares and cut services. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Mass transit in Pennsylvania nears a financial crossroads in the coming year, and either way, residents will pay the price. After federal pandemic aid ends in 2024, SEPTA – one of the nation's largest public transportation systems that serves Philadelphia and its nearby suburbs – will face a $240 million deficit, leaving no option but to raise fares and cut services. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 116 3becd533-94dd-45cb-9e88-885303f52e8a Advocates in Pennsylvania Say Medicated Treatment Overlooked for Overdose Prevention Advocates say medication-assisted treatment best prevents overdoses, but awareness and support still lag. The situation means residents dealing with substance abuse disorders can’t access a “crucial” tool for recovery, said Fred Way, founder and executive director of the Pennsylvania Alliance of Recovery Residences. More than 5,300 people in Pennsylvania died from an overdose in 2021 – the third highest rate in the nation, as The Center Square previously reported.

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]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 19:14:08 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Advocates say medication-assisted treatment best prevents overdoses, but awareness and support still lag. The situation means residents dealing with substance abuse disorders can’t access a “crucial” tool for recovery, said Fred Way, founder and executive director of the Pennsylvania Alliance of Recovery Residences. More than 5,300 people in Pennsylvania died from an overdose in 2021 – the third highest rate in the nation, as The Center Square previously reported.

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]]> Advocates in Pennsylvania Say Medicated Treatment Overlooked for Overdose Prevention The Center Square 00:05:21 Advocates say medication-assisted treatment best prevents overdoses, but awareness and support still lag. The situation means residents dealing with substance abuse disorders can’t access a “crucial” tool for recovery, said Fred Way, founder and executive director of the Pennsylvania Alliance of Recovery Residences. More than 5,300 people in Pennsylvania died from an overdose in 2021 – the third highest rate in the nation, as The Center Square previously reported. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Advocates say medication-assisted treatment best prevents overdoses, but awareness and support still lag. The situation means residents dealing with substance abuse disorders can’t access a “crucial” tool for recovery, said Fred Way, founder and executive director of the Pennsylvania Alliance of Recovery Residences. More than 5,300 people in Pennsylvania died from an overdose in 2021 – the third highest rate in the nation, as The Center Square previously reported. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 115 38a967a3-856e-4707-be5e-abdf6642b7cf Food Insecurity Still Challenging College Students in Pennsylvania Research shows more than a third of college students drop out of school because they can’t afford food and don’t qualify for – or even know about – public assistance, leaving them stuck in a hunger “gap” that elected officials want to fill. State Rep. Abigail Salisbury, D-Braddock, told the Department of Human Services on Tuesday she hopes the governor’s administration will support policies that keep low-income college students fed – just as it does for public school children.

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]]> Sat, 15 Apr 2023 10:43:49 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Research shows more than a third of college students drop out of school because they can’t afford food and don’t qualify for – or even know about – public assistance, leaving them stuck in a hunger “gap” that elected officials want to fill. State Rep. Abigail Salisbury, D-Braddock, told the Department of Human Services on Tuesday she hopes the governor’s administration will support policies that keep low-income college students fed – just as it does for public school children.

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]]> Food Insecurity Still Challenging College Students in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:05:21 Research shows more than a third of college students drop out of school because they can’t afford food and don’t qualify for – or even know about – public assistance, leaving them stuck in a hunger “gap” that elected officials want to fill. State Rep. Abigail Salisbury, D-Braddock, told the Department of Human Services on Tuesday she hopes the governor’s administration will support policies that keep low-income college students fed – just as it does for public school children. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Research shows more than a third of college students drop out of school because they can’t afford food and don’t qualify for – or even know about – public assistance, leaving them stuck in a hunger “gap” that elected officials want to fill. State Rep. Abigail Salisbury, D-Braddock, told the Department of Human Services on Tuesday she hopes the governor’s administration will support policies that keep low-income college students fed – just as it does for public school children. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 114 fe50d067-eda4-4306-baf9-9571fd72eecd Pennsylvania Official: Outdoor Recreation Potential ‘Bigger’ Than Gas Though one state agency has refused to greenlight natural gas development on its lands, another one has — and reaped a significant windfall from doing so. The Pennsylvania Game Commission – since approving natural gas development a dozen years ago on just one-eighth of the 1.6 million acres it manages – has collected nearly $900 million in revenue to support infrastructure upgrades, land preservation and outdoor recreation.

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]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:46:23 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Though one state agency has refused to greenlight natural gas development on its lands, another one has — and reaped a significant windfall from doing so. The Pennsylvania Game Commission – since approving natural gas development a dozen years ago on just one-eighth of the 1.6 million acres it manages – has collected nearly $900 million in revenue to support infrastructure upgrades, land preservation and outdoor recreation.

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]]> Pennsylvania Official: Outdoor Recreation Potential ‘Bigger’ Than Gas The Center Square 00:07:55 Though one state agency has refused to greenlight natural gas development on its lands, another one has — and reaped a significant windfall from doing so. The Pennsylvania Game Commission – since approving natural gas development a dozen years ago on just one-eighth of the 1.6 million acres it manages – has collected nearly $900 million in revenue to support infrastructure upgrades, land preservation and outdoor recreation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Though one state agency has refused to greenlight natural gas development on its lands, another one has — and reaped a significant windfall from doing so. The Pennsylvania Game Commission – since approving natural gas development a dozen years ago on just one-eighth of the 1.6 million acres it manages – has collected nearly $900 million in revenue to support infrastructure upgrades, land preservation and outdoor recreation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 113 9da9c2cc-6aa6-49c8-9c8a-b020b302c8a8 Pennsylvania Looks to Bring Skill Games Under Gambling Regulation More oversight for the gambling industry could be coming to Pennsylvania, this time focused on skill games. A proposed regulation would centralize a monitoring and control system and create a tax structure that could bring in hundreds of millions of dollars to state coffers, advocates say. Skill games look like slot machines, but are games of skill where gamblers can affect the outcome, as opposed to games of chance like slot machines. They aren’t subject to the commonwealth’s gambling law nor taxes.

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]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:24:26 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ More oversight for the gambling industry could be coming to Pennsylvania, this time focused on skill games. A proposed regulation would centralize a monitoring and control system and create a tax structure that could bring in hundreds of millions of dollars to state coffers, advocates say. Skill games look like slot machines, but are games of skill where gamblers can affect the outcome, as opposed to games of chance like slot machines. They aren’t subject to the commonwealth’s gambling law nor taxes.

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]]> Pennsylvania Looks to Bring Skill Games Under Gambling Regulation The Center Square 00:05:55 More oversight for the gambling industry could be coming to Pennsylvania, this time focused on skill games. A proposed regulation would centralize a monitoring and control system and create a tax structure that could bring in hundreds of millions of dollars to state coffers, advocates say. Skill games look like slot machines, but are games of skill where gamblers can affect the outcome, as opposed to games of chance like slot machines. They aren’t subject to the commonwealth’s gambling law nor taxes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support More oversight for the gambling industry could be coming to Pennsylvania, this time focused on skill games. A proposed regulation would centralize a monitoring and control system and create a tax structure that could bring in hundreds of millions of dollars to state coffers, advocates say. Skill games look like slot machines, but are games of skill where gamblers can affect the outcome, as opposed to games of chance like slot machines. They aren’t subject to the commonwealth’s gambling law nor taxes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 112 dd71a3ff-64ff-414f-8836-4dcaf426761a PennDOT’s Local Accountability Questioned Local officials have long complained of PennDOT ignoring their concerns. Now, a state lawmaker wants to create a database to track how quickly the Department of Transportation responds to municipal leaders, and how – or if – they resolved the problem.

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]]> Sat, 8 Apr 2023 10:24:37 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Local officials have long complained of PennDOT ignoring their concerns. Now, a state lawmaker wants to create a database to track how quickly the Department of Transportation responds to municipal leaders, and how – or if – they resolved the problem.

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]]> PennDOT’s Local Accountability Questioned The Center Square 00:05:03 Local officials have long complained of PennDOT ignoring their concerns. Now, a state lawmaker wants to create a database to track how quickly the Department of Transportation responds to municipal leaders, and how – or if – they resolved the problem. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Local officials have long complained of PennDOT ignoring their concerns. Now, a state lawmaker wants to create a database to track how quickly the Department of Transportation responds to municipal leaders, and how – or if – they resolved the problem. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 111 dea6ab60-945c-405e-bddd-d109c8dea4d1 Train Derailment One of Many Environmental Disasters in Pennsylvania The train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio was just the latest of a number of environmental disasters to hit Pennsylvania. Disasters, leaks, and pollution have damaged the natural landscape across the commonwealth, and Pennsylvania residents pay for the consequences through their health and tax dollars.

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]]> Fri, 7 Apr 2023 15:09:59 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ The train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio was just the latest of a number of environmental disasters to hit Pennsylvania. Disasters, leaks, and pollution have damaged the natural landscape across the commonwealth, and Pennsylvania residents pay for the consequences through their health and tax dollars.

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]]> Train Derailment One of Many Environmental Disasters in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:05:22 The train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio was just the latest of a number of environmental disasters to hit Pennsylvania. Disasters, leaks, and pollution have damaged the natural landscape across the commonwealth, and Pennsylvania residents pay for the consequences through their health and tax dollars. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support The train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio was just the latest of a number of environmental disasters to hit Pennsylvania. Disasters, leaks, and pollution have damaged the natural landscape across the commonwealth, and Pennsylvania residents pay for the consequences through their health and tax dollars. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 110 b4f8a38d-2e02-4713-a42d-60473090d23c Pennsylvania Budget Talks Halftime: Spend Money to Make Money Halfway through the state’s annual budget talks, the governor’s administration appears unified around a single strategy: spend money to make money.

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]]> Thu, 6 Apr 2023 21:15:35 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Halfway through the state’s annual budget talks, the governor’s administration appears unified around a single strategy: spend money to make money.

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]]> Pennsylvania Budget Talks Halftime: Spend Money to Make Money The Center Square 00:05:08 Halfway through the state’s annual budget talks, the governor’s administration appears unified around a single strategy: spend money to make money. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Halfway through the state’s annual budget talks, the governor’s administration appears unified around a single strategy: spend money to make money. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 109 6db2b18c-98de-4ce7-a39c-cd6eb1ff2ad1 Proposed Disease Funding Cuts Used as Budget Balancing Tactic Proposed cuts to Pennsylvania’s support for several chronic diseases may not be all that they seem, budget records show. The Department of Health faced criticism Tuesday during a hearing with the House Appropriations Committee over a proposed 40% funding reduction for programs that serve ALS patients and their families. The department historically earmarks millions in support of diseases that include AIDS, ALS, sickle cell anemia, hemophilia, Lyme disease, cystic fibrosis and leukemia, among others. Last year, the state spent more than $16 million supporting programs for these conditions.

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]]> Sat, 1 Apr 2023 10:58:59 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Proposed cuts to Pennsylvania’s support for several chronic diseases may not be all that they seem, budget records show. The Department of Health faced criticism Tuesday during a hearing with the House Appropriations Committee over a proposed 40% funding reduction for programs that serve ALS patients and their families. The department historically earmarks millions in support of diseases that include AIDS, ALS, sickle cell anemia, hemophilia, Lyme disease, cystic fibrosis and leukemia, among others. Last year, the state spent more than $16 million supporting programs for these conditions.

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]]> Proposed Disease Funding Cuts Used as Budget Balancing Tactic The Center Square 00:05:32 Proposed cuts to Pennsylvania’s support for several chronic diseases may not be all that they seem, budget records show. The Department of Health faced criticism Tuesday during a hearing with the House Appropriations Committee over a proposed 40% funding reduction for programs that serve ALS patients and their families. The department historically earmarks millions in support of diseases that include AIDS, ALS, sickle cell anemia, hemophilia, Lyme disease, cystic fibrosis and leukemia, among others. Last year, the state spent more than $16 million supporting programs for these conditions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Proposed cuts to Pennsylvania’s support for several chronic diseases may not be all that they seem, budget records show. The Department of Health faced criticism Tuesday during a hearing with the House Appropriations Committee over a proposed 40% funding reduction for programs that serve ALS patients and their families. The department historically earmarks millions in support of diseases that include AIDS, ALS, sickle cell anemia, hemophilia, Lyme disease, cystic fibrosis and leukemia, among others. Last year, the state spent more than $16 million supporting programs for these conditions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 108 c39d8de2-92fb-4058-90ae-a75e9811319d Pennsylvania Child Care Providers Say ‘Influx of Cash’ Not the Only Solution Child care workers and advocates warned lawmakers that Pennsylvania faces a major shortage of workers and a lack of funding during a Wednesday committee hearing. Workers are leaving for better-paying and less-stressful jobs at grocery stores and in the fast-food business, and hundreds of child care options have disappeared since the pandemic. “As families return to work, we need to make sure that child care is available for those families and that that child care is affordable,” said Rep. Donna Bullock, D-Philadelphia.

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]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:25:44 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Child care workers and advocates warned lawmakers that Pennsylvania faces a major shortage of workers and a lack of funding during a Wednesday committee hearing. Workers are leaving for better-paying and less-stressful jobs at grocery stores and in the fast-food business, and hundreds of child care options have disappeared since the pandemic. “As families return to work, we need to make sure that child care is available for those families and that that child care is affordable,” said Rep. Donna Bullock, D-Philadelphia.

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]]> Pennsylvania Child Care Providers Say ‘Influx of Cash’ Not the Only Solution The Center Square 00:04:58 Child care workers and advocates warned lawmakers that Pennsylvania faces a major shortage of workers and a lack of funding during a Wednesday committee hearing. Workers are leaving for better-paying and less-stressful jobs at grocery stores and in the fast-food business, and hundreds of child care options have disappeared since the pandemic. “As families return to work, we need to make sure that child care is available for those families and that that child care is affordable,” said Rep. Donna Bullock, D-Philadelphia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Child care workers and advocates warned lawmakers that Pennsylvania faces a major shortage of workers and a lack of funding during a Wednesday committee hearing. Workers are leaving for better-paying and less-stressful jobs at grocery stores and in the fast-food business, and hundreds of child care options have disappeared since the pandemic. “As families return to work, we need to make sure that child care is available for those families and that that child care is affordable,” said Rep. Donna Bullock, D-Philadelphia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 107 7c4212e5-3598-43a9-b03f-29ebd7f74a53 Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Claims Backlog Could Clear by August A months-long backlog of unemployment claims still haunts the Department of Labor and Industry, and top officials told the Senate Appropriations Committee that more money could help them catch up. In Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget, the department would see an 11% funding increase, about $90 million. Nancy Walker, the department's acting secretary, said the additional dollars will pay for more staff to clear a backlog of more than 35,000 claims. “Our first priority was to look at (unemployment claims) and see how we can make that process better,” she said. 

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]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 19:49:52 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A months-long backlog of unemployment claims still haunts the Department of Labor and Industry, and top officials told the Senate Appropriations Committee that more money could help them catch up. In Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget, the department would see an 11% funding increase, about $90 million. Nancy Walker, the department's acting secretary, said the additional dollars will pay for more staff to clear a backlog of more than 35,000 claims. “Our first priority was to look at (unemployment claims) and see how we can make that process better,” she said. 

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]]> Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Claims Backlog Could Clear by August The Center Square 00:05:15 A months-long backlog of unemployment claims still haunts the Department of Labor and Industry, and top officials told the Senate Appropriations Committee that more money could help them catch up. In Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget, the department would see an 11% funding increase, about $90 million. Nancy Walker, the department's acting secretary, said the additional dollars will pay for more staff to clear a backlog of more than 35,000 claims. “Our first priority was to look at (unemployment claims) and see how we can make that process better,” she said.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support A months-long backlog of unemployment claims still haunts the Department of Labor and Industry, and top officials told the Senate Appropriations Committee that more money could help them catch up. In Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget, the department would see an 11% funding increase, about $90 million. Nancy Walker, the department's acting secretary, said the additional dollars will pay for more staff to clear a backlog of more than 35,000 claims. “Our first priority was to look at (unemployment claims) and see how we can make that process better,” she said.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 106 c4f4737e-bdea-446f-b95a-7bcb02a41a2e University of Pittsburgh Criticized for Events Focused On Transgender Issues As the University of Pittsburgh prepares for a trio of events on transgender issues, thousands of students have demanded that administrators cancel them. State-level lawmakers have joined in the call as well. Free-speech advocates, however, warn that doing so harms freedom of expression and threatens the university as a place for open debate. One of the events that some students oppose will also include a transgender speaker.

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]]> Sat, 25 Mar 2023 10:40:17 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ As the University of Pittsburgh prepares for a trio of events on transgender issues, thousands of students have demanded that administrators cancel them. State-level lawmakers have joined in the call as well. Free-speech advocates, however, warn that doing so harms freedom of expression and threatens the university as a place for open debate. One of the events that some students oppose will also include a transgender speaker.

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]]> University of Pittsburgh Criticized for Events Focused On Transgender Issues The Center Square 00:07:43 As the University of Pittsburgh prepares for a trio of events on transgender issues, thousands of students have demanded that administrators cancel them. State-level lawmakers have joined in the call as well. Free-speech advocates, however, warn that doing so harms freedom of expression and threatens the university as a place for open debate. One of the events that some students oppose will also include a transgender speaker. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support As the University of Pittsburgh prepares for a trio of events on transgender issues, thousands of students have demanded that administrators cancel them. State-level lawmakers have joined in the call as well. Free-speech advocates, however, warn that doing so harms freedom of expression and threatens the university as a place for open debate. One of the events that some students oppose will also include a transgender speaker. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 105 93ce3898-ff5d-4836-bb05-7f220e578ba2 Residents Want More Testing – And Attention – After Train Derailment More than a month after the East Palestine train derailment and Norfolk Southern’s decision to burn vinyl chloride from five tanker cars, Pennsylvania residents want more information — and more attention from state leaders. In western Pennsylvania – a few miles from East Palestine, Ohio – residents spoke of the need for independent analysis and expanding the testing area to ensure water and soil quality. They also want a more proactive approach from the many state and federal alphabet agencies in the area. Understandably, the speed at which test results and new information reaches them is a recurring issue.


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]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:00:40 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ More than a month after the East Palestine train derailment and Norfolk Southern’s decision to burn vinyl chloride from five tanker cars, Pennsylvania residents want more information — and more attention from state leaders. In western Pennsylvania – a few miles from East Palestine, Ohio – residents spoke of the need for independent analysis and expanding the testing area to ensure water and soil quality. They also want a more proactive approach from the many state and federal alphabet agencies in the area. Understandably, the speed at which test results and new information reaches them is a recurring issue.


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]]> Residents Want More Testing – And Attention – After Train Derailment The Center Square 00:07:11 More than a month after the East Palestine train derailment and Norfolk Southern’s decision to burn vinyl chloride from five tanker cars, Pennsylvania residents want more information — and more attention from state leaders. In western Pennsylvania – a few miles from East Palestine, Ohio – residents spoke of the need for independent analysis and expanding the testing area to ensure water and soil quality. They also want a more proactive approach from the many state and federal alphabet agencies in the area. Understandably, the speed at which test results and new information reaches them is a recurring issue. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support More than a month after the East Palestine train derailment and Norfolk Southern’s decision to burn vinyl chloride from five tanker cars, Pennsylvania residents want more information — and more attention from state leaders. In western Pennsylvania – a few miles from East Palestine, Ohio – residents spoke of the need for independent analysis and expanding the testing area to ensure water and soil quality. They also want a more proactive approach from the many state and federal alphabet agencies in the area. Understandably, the speed at which test results and new information reaches them is a recurring issue. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 104 86ac273e-6463-457b-ae99-e09d037878e2 Uncertain Revenue Expectations Cloud Pennsylvania’s Financial Future Two of Pennsylvania’s most respected economic analysts offered muddy expectations of future revenue estimates on Monday. Acting Revenue Secretary Pat Browne sat before the Senate Appropriations Committee – on which he served as majority chairman for nearly a decade before joining Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration – to discuss how to spend the $50 billion in the state’s bank account at the end of the fiscal year on June 30. The total, including $42.2 billion in recurring revenues and $5.7 billion in rainy day funds, would cover Shapiro’s $44.3 billion spending plan that infuses significant investments into public education, public safety and workforce development.

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]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:57:23 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Two of Pennsylvania’s most respected economic analysts offered muddy expectations of future revenue estimates on Monday. Acting Revenue Secretary Pat Browne sat before the Senate Appropriations Committee – on which he served as majority chairman for nearly a decade before joining Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration – to discuss how to spend the $50 billion in the state’s bank account at the end of the fiscal year on June 30. The total, including $42.2 billion in recurring revenues and $5.7 billion in rainy day funds, would cover Shapiro’s $44.3 billion spending plan that infuses significant investments into public education, public safety and workforce development.

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]]> Uncertain Revenue Expectations Cloud Pennsylvania’s Financial Future The Center Square 00:06:25 Two of Pennsylvania’s most respected economic analysts offered muddy expectations of future revenue estimates on Monday. Acting Revenue Secretary Pat Browne sat before the Senate Appropriations Committee – on which he served as majority chairman for nearly a decade before joining Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration – to discuss how to spend the $50 billion in the state’s bank account at the end of the fiscal year on June 30. The total, including $42.2 billion in recurring revenues and $5.7 billion in rainy day funds, would cover Shapiro’s $44.3 billion spending plan that infuses significant investments into public education, public safety and workforce development. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Two of Pennsylvania’s most respected economic analysts offered muddy expectations of future revenue estimates on Monday. Acting Revenue Secretary Pat Browne sat before the Senate Appropriations Committee – on which he served as majority chairman for nearly a decade before joining Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration – to discuss how to spend the $50 billion in the state’s bank account at the end of the fiscal year on June 30. The total, including $42.2 billion in recurring revenues and $5.7 billion in rainy day funds, would cover Shapiro’s $44.3 billion spending plan that infuses significant investments into public education, public safety and workforce development. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 103 9a8739b7-f61b-409e-8fb4-96669897fac4 Pennsylvania Readies to Send Out $62 Million for EV Charging Stations As Pennsylvania officials discuss an electric vehicle fee to replace the gas tax, federal funds are available to build out the EV charging infrastructure in the commonwealth. On Monday, PennDOT announced its first round of funding will open on March 27 and close May 5 for EV stations across Pennsylvania. The money will flow through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure grant program, with $25 million available for fiscal year 2022 and $37 million for fiscal year 2023, according to a news release. In total, Pennsylvania will receive almost $172 million over five years from the federal government.

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]]> Sat, 18 Mar 2023 11:00:09 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ As Pennsylvania officials discuss an electric vehicle fee to replace the gas tax, federal funds are available to build out the EV charging infrastructure in the commonwealth. On Monday, PennDOT announced its first round of funding will open on March 27 and close May 5 for EV stations across Pennsylvania. The money will flow through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure grant program, with $25 million available for fiscal year 2022 and $37 million for fiscal year 2023, according to a news release. In total, Pennsylvania will receive almost $172 million over five years from the federal government.

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]]> Pennsylvania Readies to Send Out $62 Million for EV Charging Stations The Center Square 00:04:35 As Pennsylvania officials discuss an electric vehicle fee to replace the gas tax, federal funds are available to build out the EV charging infrastructure in the commonwealth. On Monday, PennDOT announced its first round of funding will open on March 27 and close May 5 for EV stations across Pennsylvania. The money will flow through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure grant program, with $25 million available for fiscal year 2022 and $37 million for fiscal year 2023, according to a news release. In total, Pennsylvania will receive almost $172 million over five years from the federal government. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support As Pennsylvania officials discuss an electric vehicle fee to replace the gas tax, federal funds are available to build out the EV charging infrastructure in the commonwealth. On Monday, PennDOT announced its first round of funding will open on March 27 and close May 5 for EV stations across Pennsylvania. The money will flow through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure grant program, with $25 million available for fiscal year 2022 and $37 million for fiscal year 2023, according to a news release. In total, Pennsylvania will receive almost $172 million over five years from the federal government. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 102 2d4d9552-3db8-4845-bee6-37a960da3b27 Consensus Building for Bigger Child Care Tax Credit in Pennsylvania Consensus continues building in the General Assembly as lawmakers embrace expansion of the state’s child care tax credit. What exactly an expansion looks like remains to be seen, though Gov. Josh Shapiro, Senate Republicans and House Democrats – who play key roles in negotiating the state’s budget – agree more must be done. “We have reached the point where this is no longer an issue for families, but an issue for employers across the commonwealth,” Nicole Reigelman, spokeswoman for House Democrats, told The Center Square on Monday. According to the Economic Policy Institute, care for one child in Pennsylvania nears $12,000 per year – a cost so prohibitive that nearly 1.6 million parents have left the workforce entirely. During his budget address last week, Shapiro said the state’s economy loses $3.5 billion each year because of lacking child care options.


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]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 18:11:28 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Consensus continues building in the General Assembly as lawmakers embrace expansion of the state’s child care tax credit. What exactly an expansion looks like remains to be seen, though Gov. Josh Shapiro, Senate Republicans and House Democrats – who play key roles in negotiating the state’s budget – agree more must be done. “We have reached the point where this is no longer an issue for families, but an issue for employers across the commonwealth,” Nicole Reigelman, spokeswoman for House Democrats, told The Center Square on Monday. According to the Economic Policy Institute, care for one child in Pennsylvania nears $12,000 per year – a cost so prohibitive that nearly 1.6 million parents have left the workforce entirely. During his budget address last week, Shapiro said the state’s economy loses $3.5 billion each year because of lacking child care options.


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]]> Consensus Building for Bigger Child Care Tax Credit in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:04:25 Consensus continues building in the General Assembly as lawmakers embrace expansion of the state’s child care tax credit. What exactly an expansion looks like remains to be seen, though Gov. Josh Shapiro, Senate Republicans and House Democrats – who play key roles in negotiating the state’s budget – agree more must be done. “We have reached the point where this is no longer an issue for families, but an issue for employers across the commonwealth,” Nicole Reigelman, spokeswoman for House Democrats, told The Center Square on Monday. According to the Economic Policy Institute, care for one child in Pennsylvania nears $12,000 per year – a cost so prohibitive that nearly 1.6 million parents have left the workforce entirely. During his budget address last week, Shapiro said the state’s economy loses $3.5 billion each year because of lacking child care options. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Consensus continues building in the General Assembly as lawmakers embrace expansion of the state’s child care tax credit. What exactly an expansion looks like remains to be seen, though Gov. Josh Shapiro, Senate Republicans and House Democrats – who play key roles in negotiating the state’s budget – agree more must be done. “We have reached the point where this is no longer an issue for families, but an issue for employers across the commonwealth,” Nicole Reigelman, spokeswoman for House Democrats, told The Center Square on Monday. According to the Economic Policy Institute, care for one child in Pennsylvania nears $12,000 per year – a cost so prohibitive that nearly 1.6 million parents have left the workforce entirely. During his budget address last week, Shapiro said the state’s economy loses $3.5 billion each year because of lacking child care options. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 101 8d193dfb-8e13-4c36-bee1-b83ae408a875 Local Pennsylvania Farmers Spearhead Soil Testing After Train Derailment Farmers in western Pennsylvania began offering their soil samples for collection in recent weeks after contamination concerns about the train derailment in nearby East Palestine, Ohio went unaddressed. Cliff Wallace, president of the Beaver-Lawrence Farm Bureau, told The Center Square on Tuesday he’s spoken with property owners seven miles out from the burn site who say they saw plumes of smoke drifting over their land in the aftermath of the crash. Wallace, who taught agriculture classes in the region for 35 years, said he soon began compiling video footage and photos of the smoke, knowing that something more had to be done.

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]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:44:26 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Farmers in western Pennsylvania began offering their soil samples for collection in recent weeks after contamination concerns about the train derailment in nearby East Palestine, Ohio went unaddressed. Cliff Wallace, president of the Beaver-Lawrence Farm Bureau, told The Center Square on Tuesday he’s spoken with property owners seven miles out from the burn site who say they saw plumes of smoke drifting over their land in the aftermath of the crash. Wallace, who taught agriculture classes in the region for 35 years, said he soon began compiling video footage and photos of the smoke, knowing that something more had to be done.

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]]> Local Pennsylvania Farmers Spearhead Soil Testing After Train Derailment The Center Square 00:05:40 Farmers in western Pennsylvania began offering their soil samples for collection in recent weeks after contamination concerns about the train derailment in nearby East Palestine, Ohio went unaddressed. Cliff Wallace, president of the Beaver-Lawrence Farm Bureau, told The Center Square on Tuesday he’s spoken with property owners seven miles out from the burn site who say they saw plumes of smoke drifting over their land in the aftermath of the crash. Wallace, who taught agriculture classes in the region for 35 years, said he soon began compiling video footage and photos of the smoke, knowing that something more had to be done. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Farmers in western Pennsylvania began offering their soil samples for collection in recent weeks after contamination concerns about the train derailment in nearby East Palestine, Ohio went unaddressed. Cliff Wallace, president of the Beaver-Lawrence Farm Bureau, told The Center Square on Tuesday he’s spoken with property owners seven miles out from the burn site who say they saw plumes of smoke drifting over their land in the aftermath of the crash. Wallace, who taught agriculture classes in the region for 35 years, said he soon began compiling video footage and photos of the smoke, knowing that something more had to be done. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 100 417bfc63-0760-4b98-916e-397e09314874 High Rate May Undermine Shapiro’s Weed Tax Bounty Gov. Josh Shapiro has recreational cannabis on his mind, though legalization advocates worry the tax rate could be too high. Details remain scant, but the governor’s proposed budget includes an adult-use cannabis tax in the form of a 20% wholesale tax, assuming that sales would begin in January 2025. The commonwealth would then realize revenues starting in fiscal year 2024-25. The budget estimates that Pennsylvania would harvest $16 million in 2024-25, growing to $189 million annually by 2027-28.

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]]> Sat, 11 Mar 2023 13:00:46 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Gov. Josh Shapiro has recreational cannabis on his mind, though legalization advocates worry the tax rate could be too high. Details remain scant, but the governor’s proposed budget includes an adult-use cannabis tax in the form of a 20% wholesale tax, assuming that sales would begin in January 2025. The commonwealth would then realize revenues starting in fiscal year 2024-25. The budget estimates that Pennsylvania would harvest $16 million in 2024-25, growing to $189 million annually by 2027-28.

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]]> High Rate May Undermine Shapiro’s Weed Tax Bounty The Center Square 00:05:22 Gov. Josh Shapiro has recreational cannabis on his mind, though legalization advocates worry the tax rate could be too high. Details remain scant, but the governor’s proposed budget includes an adult-use cannabis tax in the form of a 20% wholesale tax, assuming that sales would begin in January 2025. The commonwealth would then realize revenues starting in fiscal year 2024-25. The budget estimates that Pennsylvania would harvest $16 million in 2024-25, growing to $189 million annually by 2027-28. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Gov. Josh Shapiro has recreational cannabis on his mind, though legalization advocates worry the tax rate could be too high. Details remain scant, but the governor’s proposed budget includes an adult-use cannabis tax in the form of a 20% wholesale tax, assuming that sales would begin in January 2025. The commonwealth would then realize revenues starting in fiscal year 2024-25. The budget estimates that Pennsylvania would harvest $16 million in 2024-25, growing to $189 million annually by 2027-28. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 99 1bd280cf-b374-4cb7-8216-2cecf1567820 Fundraising for Well Plugging More Efficient, Foundation Says Plugging more abandoned oil and gas wells has become a bigger priority on the state and federal level, but some advocates say this isn't the most cost effective solution. When more strings get attached to funding, costs rise for projects that are already expensive, said The Well Done Foundation. Political considerations to show that something gets done also complicate matters. “Every well is absolutely, 100% different — and I’m talking about wells that are located 660 feet away from each other in the same farmer’s field,” said Curtis Shuck, chairman of the Well Done Foundation.

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]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:21:25 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Plugging more abandoned oil and gas wells has become a bigger priority on the state and federal level, but some advocates say this isn't the most cost effective solution. When more strings get attached to funding, costs rise for projects that are already expensive, said The Well Done Foundation. Political considerations to show that something gets done also complicate matters. “Every well is absolutely, 100% different — and I’m talking about wells that are located 660 feet away from each other in the same farmer’s field,” said Curtis Shuck, chairman of the Well Done Foundation.

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]]> Fundraising for Well Plugging More Efficient, Foundation Says The Center Square 00:06:54 Plugging more abandoned oil and gas wells has become a bigger priority on the state and federal level, but some advocates say this isn't the most cost effective solution. When more strings get attached to funding, costs rise for projects that are already expensive, said The Well Done Foundation. Political considerations to show that something gets done also complicate matters. “Every well is absolutely, 100% different — and I’m talking about wells that are located 660 feet away from each other in the same farmer’s field,” said Curtis Shuck, chairman of the Well Done Foundation. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Plugging more abandoned oil and gas wells has become a bigger priority on the state and federal level, but some advocates say this isn't the most cost effective solution. When more strings get attached to funding, costs rise for projects that are already expensive, said The Well Done Foundation. Political considerations to show that something gets done also complicate matters. “Every well is absolutely, 100% different — and I’m talking about wells that are located 660 feet away from each other in the same farmer’s field,” said Curtis Shuck, chairman of the Well Done Foundation. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 98 91594862-db75-4ac4-9572-11982dccc2df Shapiro’s First Budget Proposal at a Glance Gov. Josh Shapiro made the case for his proposed budget on Tuesday, claiming only a modest spending increase while boosting business growth, funding for public education, and the commonwealth’s safety net. Shapiro also singled out tax incentives for teachers, health care workers, and police, and doing more to lure major business expansion deals to Pennsylvania like some neighboring states. “This budget is packed with common-sense solutions to the problems that the people of Pennsylvanian face every single day,” Shapiro said. “Government can and should be a force for good in our lives. We can do big things together — if we just work, again, together.” Join The Center Square's Christen Smith and Anthony Hennen.

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]]> Thu, 9 Mar 2023 20:05:00 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Gov. Josh Shapiro made the case for his proposed budget on Tuesday, claiming only a modest spending increase while boosting business growth, funding for public education, and the commonwealth’s safety net. Shapiro also singled out tax incentives for teachers, health care workers, and police, and doing more to lure major business expansion deals to Pennsylvania like some neighboring states. “This budget is packed with common-sense solutions to the problems that the people of Pennsylvanian face every single day,” Shapiro said. “Government can and should be a force for good in our lives. We can do big things together — if we just work, again, together.” Join The Center Square's Christen Smith and Anthony Hennen.

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]]> Shapiro’s First Budget Proposal at a Glance The Center Square 00:06:47 Gov. Josh Shapiro made the case for his proposed budget on Tuesday, claiming only a modest spending increase while boosting business growth, funding for public education, and the commonwealth’s safety net. Shapiro also singled out tax incentives for teachers, health care workers, and police, and doing more to lure major business expansion deals to Pennsylvania like some neighboring states. “This budget is packed with common-sense solutions to the problems that the people of Pennsylvanian face every single day,” Shapiro said. “Government can and should be a force for good in our lives. We can do big things together — if we just work, again, together.” Join The Center Square's Christen Smith and Anthony Hennen. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Gov. Josh Shapiro made the case for his proposed budget on Tuesday, claiming only a modest spending increase while boosting business growth, funding for public education, and the commonwealth’s safety net. Shapiro also singled out tax incentives for teachers, health care workers, and police, and doing more to lure major business expansion deals to Pennsylvania like some neighboring states. “This budget is packed with common-sense solutions to the problems that the people of Pennsylvanian face every single day,” Shapiro said. “Government can and should be a force for good in our lives. We can do big things together — if we just work, again, together.” Join The Center Square's Christen Smith and Anthony Hennen. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 97 90203ea1-6063-4c9f-9122-dbe39d5d283c Senate Republicans Talk up Education, Economy as Priorities in Pennsylvania Senate Republicans emphasized family-friendly policies and economic growth as they described their agenda for the legislative session on Wednesday. How much agreement and compromise that will come from a Democratic-controlled House and governor’s mansion, though, remains to be seen. Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Reporter Anthony Hennen.

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]]> Sun, 5 Mar 2023 12:00:10 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Senate Republicans emphasized family-friendly policies and economic growth as they described their agenda for the legislative session on Wednesday. How much agreement and compromise that will come from a Democratic-controlled House and governor’s mansion, though, remains to be seen. Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Reporter Anthony Hennen.

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]]> Senate Republicans Talk up Education, Economy as Priorities in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:07:16 Senate Republicans emphasized family-friendly policies and economic growth as they described their agenda for the legislative session on Wednesday. How much agreement and compromise that will come from a Democratic-controlled House and governor’s mansion, though, remains to be seen. Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Reporter Anthony Hennen.  --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Senate Republicans emphasized family-friendly policies and economic growth as they described their agenda for the legislative session on Wednesday. How much agreement and compromise that will come from a Democratic-controlled House and governor’s mansion, though, remains to be seen. Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Reporter Anthony Hennen.  --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 96 aca545e7-00e9-4a7b-a5da-1fa158e03eb0 Rozzi Resigns; Historic Vote Lifts McClinton to House Speaker Joanna McClinton took a step into history on Tuesday, elected speaker of Pennsylvania's House of Representatives. She is the first Black woman to hold the position. It opened when Democrat Mark Rozzi resigned earlier in the day, and the chamber followed with a 102-99 vote for the District 191 representative over Republican Rep. Carl Metzgar. Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Reporter Anthony Hennen.

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]]> Sat, 4 Mar 2023 12:00:41 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Joanna McClinton took a step into history on Tuesday, elected speaker of Pennsylvania's House of Representatives. She is the first Black woman to hold the position. It opened when Democrat Mark Rozzi resigned earlier in the day, and the chamber followed with a 102-99 vote for the District 191 representative over Republican Rep. Carl Metzgar. Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Reporter Anthony Hennen.

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]]> Rozzi Resigns; Historic Vote Lifts McClinton to House Speaker The Center Square 00:07:27 Joanna McClinton took a step into history on Tuesday, elected speaker of Pennsylvania's House of Representatives. She is the first Black woman to hold the position. It opened when Democrat Mark Rozzi resigned earlier in the day, and the chamber followed with a 102-99 vote for the District 191 representative over Republican Rep. Carl Metzgar. Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Reporter Anthony Hennen. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Joanna McClinton took a step into history on Tuesday, elected speaker of Pennsylvania's House of Representatives. She is the first Black woman to hold the position. It opened when Democrat Mark Rozzi resigned earlier in the day, and the chamber followed with a 102-99 vote for the District 191 representative over Republican Rep. Carl Metzgar. Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Reporter Anthony Hennen. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 95 6b6e70d4-8695-4ee7-baf5-8e9bab3b9084 Pennsylvania Subpoenas Norfolk Southern CEO Over Ohio Train Derailment Lawmakers in Pennsylvania became the first to subpoena Norfolk Southern over its handling of the train derailment in nearby East Palestine, Ohio. The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee voted on Wednesday to invoke the privilege one month after more than 50 train cars jumped the track following a mechanical failure, a preliminary federal inquiry shows. Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Reporter Anthony Hennen.

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]]> Fri, 3 Mar 2023 13:55:47 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Lawmakers in Pennsylvania became the first to subpoena Norfolk Southern over its handling of the train derailment in nearby East Palestine, Ohio. The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee voted on Wednesday to invoke the privilege one month after more than 50 train cars jumped the track following a mechanical failure, a preliminary federal inquiry shows. Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Reporter Anthony Hennen.

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]]> Pennsylvania Subpoenas Norfolk Southern CEO Over Ohio Train Derailment The Center Square 00:04:17 Lawmakers in Pennsylvania became the first to subpoena Norfolk Southern over its handling of the train derailment in nearby East Palestine, Ohio. The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee voted on Wednesday to invoke the privilege one month after more than 50 train cars jumped the track following a mechanical failure, a preliminary federal inquiry shows. Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Reporter Anthony Hennen. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Lawmakers in Pennsylvania became the first to subpoena Norfolk Southern over its handling of the train derailment in nearby East Palestine, Ohio. The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee voted on Wednesday to invoke the privilege one month after more than 50 train cars jumped the track following a mechanical failure, a preliminary federal inquiry shows. Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Reporter Anthony Hennen. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 94 90026ab4-37af-43b4-9dec-4f839db0782a Report: Pennsylvania’s Tax Burden Still a Mixed Bag A comparison of tax levels of the 50 states shows residents in Pennsylvania still pay more than most other Americans. In a yearly comparison carried out by the Independent Fiscal Office, Pennsylvania is above-average with its tax burden. The tax burden is different from overall tax rates: it is measured as a ratio of revenues collected by a tax to levels of personal income. The focus is on how much revenue a tax brings to the state, rather than the tax rate set by the law. Join The Center Square's Christen Smith and Anthony Hennen on this episode of Pennsylvania in Focus.

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]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2023 16:00:14 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A comparison of tax levels of the 50 states shows residents in Pennsylvania still pay more than most other Americans. In a yearly comparison carried out by the Independent Fiscal Office, Pennsylvania is above-average with its tax burden. The tax burden is different from overall tax rates: it is measured as a ratio of revenues collected by a tax to levels of personal income. The focus is on how much revenue a tax brings to the state, rather than the tax rate set by the law. Join The Center Square's Christen Smith and Anthony Hennen on this episode of Pennsylvania in Focus.

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]]> Report: Pennsylvania’s Tax Burden Still a Mixed Bag The Center Square 00:05:16 A comparison of tax levels of the 50 states shows residents in Pennsylvania still pay more than most other Americans. In a yearly comparison carried out by the Independent Fiscal Office, Pennsylvania is above-average with its tax burden. The tax burden is different from overall tax rates: it is measured as a ratio of revenues collected by a tax to levels of personal income. The focus is on how much revenue a tax brings to the state, rather than the tax rate set by the law. Join The Center Square's Christen Smith and Anthony Hennen on this episode of Pennsylvania in Focus. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support A comparison of tax levels of the 50 states shows residents in Pennsylvania still pay more than most other Americans. In a yearly comparison carried out by the Independent Fiscal Office, Pennsylvania is above-average with its tax burden. The tax burden is different from overall tax rates: it is measured as a ratio of revenues collected by a tax to levels of personal income. The focus is on how much revenue a tax brings to the state, rather than the tax rate set by the law. Join The Center Square's Christen Smith and Anthony Hennen on this episode of Pennsylvania in Focus. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 93 40470b3a-7cb9-4e50-bcdc-70f676b3adda ‘Forgotten’ Pennsylvania Locals Castigate ‘Pathetic’ Response to Train Disaster At the first public hearing hosted by the Pennsylvania Senate about the Norfolk Southern train derailment in nearby East Palestine, Ohio, affected residents expressed their anger, their fear, their frustration — and their utter disappointment in state officials who have a duty to keep them safe. Held by the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, Pennsylvanians living near East Palestine told lawmakers of the health effects they and their families have so far experienced. They mentioned sore throats, skin rashes, headaches, eye irritation, a chemical smell in the air and anxiety over how the health of their families could be affected in the future. Join The Center Square's Christen Smith and Anthony Hennen on this episode of Pennsylvania in Focus.

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]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 12:00:25 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ At the first public hearing hosted by the Pennsylvania Senate about the Norfolk Southern train derailment in nearby East Palestine, Ohio, affected residents expressed their anger, their fear, their frustration — and their utter disappointment in state officials who have a duty to keep them safe. Held by the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, Pennsylvanians living near East Palestine told lawmakers of the health effects they and their families have so far experienced. They mentioned sore throats, skin rashes, headaches, eye irritation, a chemical smell in the air and anxiety over how the health of their families could be affected in the future. Join The Center Square's Christen Smith and Anthony Hennen on this episode of Pennsylvania in Focus.

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]]> ‘Forgotten’ Pennsylvania Locals Castigate ‘Pathetic’ Response to Train Disaster The Center Square 00:06:54 At the first public hearing hosted by the Pennsylvania Senate about the Norfolk Southern train derailment in nearby East Palestine, Ohio, affected residents expressed their anger, their fear, their frustration — and their utter disappointment in state officials who have a duty to keep them safe. Held by the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, Pennsylvanians living near East Palestine told lawmakers of the health effects they and their families have so far experienced. They mentioned sore throats, skin rashes, headaches, eye irritation, a chemical smell in the air and anxiety over how the health of their families could be affected in the future. Join The Center Square's Christen Smith and Anthony Hennen on this episode of Pennsylvania in Focus. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support At the first public hearing hosted by the Pennsylvania Senate about the Norfolk Southern train derailment in nearby East Palestine, Ohio, affected residents expressed their anger, their fear, their frustration — and their utter disappointment in state officials who have a duty to keep them safe. Held by the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, Pennsylvanians living near East Palestine told lawmakers of the health effects they and their families have so far experienced. They mentioned sore throats, skin rashes, headaches, eye irritation, a chemical smell in the air and anxiety over how the health of their families could be affected in the future. Join The Center Square's Christen Smith and Anthony Hennen on this episode of Pennsylvania in Focus. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 92 bdcfe402-d78d-402f-82a8-bfff7d359891 Reform for Child Sex Abuse Survivors Facing Long Odds, Again A special Pennsylvania House panel wasted no time Tuesday approving two alternative pathways toward civil retribution for adult survivors of child sexual abuse. But the offers fall well short of adequate, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, told The Center Square – a comment that appears to foreshadow the long fight ahead. Join The Center Square's Christen Smith and Anthony Hennen on this episode of Pennsylvania in Focus.

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]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:31:28 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ A special Pennsylvania House panel wasted no time Tuesday approving two alternative pathways toward civil retribution for adult survivors of child sexual abuse. But the offers fall well short of adequate, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, told The Center Square – a comment that appears to foreshadow the long fight ahead. Join The Center Square's Christen Smith and Anthony Hennen on this episode of Pennsylvania in Focus.

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]]> Reform for Child Sex Abuse Survivors Facing Long Odds, Again The Center Square 00:06:27 A special Pennsylvania House panel wasted no time Tuesday approving two alternative pathways toward civil retribution for adult survivors of child sexual abuse. But the offers fall well short of adequate, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, told The Center Square – a comment that appears to foreshadow the long fight ahead. Join The Center Square's Christen Smith and Anthony Hennen on this episode of Pennsylvania in Focus. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support A special Pennsylvania House panel wasted no time Tuesday approving two alternative pathways toward civil retribution for adult survivors of child sexual abuse. But the offers fall well short of adequate, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, told The Center Square – a comment that appears to foreshadow the long fight ahead. Join The Center Square's Christen Smith and Anthony Hennen on this episode of Pennsylvania in Focus. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 91 1b9e3b87-c0b1-49dd-b707-ff08ac1580ef Norfolk Southern’s ‘Timeline’ to Reopen Rail Line Scrutinized Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith as they discuss state and local leaders said Tuesday that Norfolk Southern’s response to a train derailment near the Pennsylvania-Ohio border ignored best practices and prioritized speed over safety. Commonwealth Court declared Pennsylvania’s school funding system unconstitutional recently and, as such, diametrically opposed education advocates all proclaimed victory.

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]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2023 19:02:20 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith as they discuss state and local leaders said Tuesday that Norfolk Southern’s response to a train derailment near the Pennsylvania-Ohio border ignored best practices and prioritized speed over safety. Commonwealth Court declared Pennsylvania’s school funding system unconstitutional recently and, as such, diametrically opposed education advocates all proclaimed victory.

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]]> Norfolk Southern’s ‘Timeline’ to Reopen Rail Line Scrutinized The Center Square 00:23:26 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith as they discuss state and local leaders said Tuesday that Norfolk Southern’s response to a train derailment near the Pennsylvania-Ohio border ignored best practices and prioritized speed over safety. Commonwealth Court declared Pennsylvania’s school funding system unconstitutional recently and, as such, diametrically opposed education advocates all proclaimed victory. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith as they discuss state and local leaders said Tuesday that Norfolk Southern’s response to a train derailment near the Pennsylvania-Ohio border ignored best practices and prioritized speed over safety. Commonwealth Court declared Pennsylvania’s school funding system unconstitutional recently and, as such, diametrically opposed education advocates all proclaimed victory. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 90 5d2190cc-e735-4a40-b828-3d00573cd9bd Episode 49: Pennsylvania Subsidizes Horse Racing With $3.5B Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss Pennsylvania having a number of tax subsidy programs that boost favored industries with public funding. The state’s largest program, however, attracts less attention than many smaller programs. And it isn’t a fund for economic development, or emerging tech, or health care. Democrats cemented control of the Pennsylvania House on Tuesday after winning three special elections near Pittsburgh.

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]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:27:59 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss Pennsylvania having a number of tax subsidy programs that boost favored industries with public funding. The state’s largest program, however, attracts less attention than many smaller programs. And it isn’t a fund for economic development, or emerging tech, or health care. Democrats cemented control of the Pennsylvania House on Tuesday after winning three special elections near Pittsburgh.

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]]> Episode 49: Pennsylvania Subsidizes Horse Racing With $3.5B The Center Square 00:18:35 Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss Pennsylvania having a number of tax subsidy programs that boost favored industries with public funding. The state’s largest program, however, attracts less attention than many smaller programs. And it isn’t a fund for economic development, or emerging tech, or health care. Democrats cemented control of the Pennsylvania House on Tuesday after winning three special elections near Pittsburgh. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss Pennsylvania having a number of tax subsidy programs that boost favored industries with public funding. The state’s largest program, however, attracts less attention than many smaller programs. And it isn’t a fund for economic development, or emerging tech, or health care. Democrats cemented control of the Pennsylvania House on Tuesday after winning three special elections near Pittsburgh. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 89 1efd4f96-410f-423d-ac13-09ddb5fcee58 5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania Schools Using Budgetary “Shell Game” to Legally Raise Taxes Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with how schools in Pennsylvania are using a loophole to reorganize funds to raise taxes.

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]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2023 19:19:45 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with how schools in Pennsylvania are using a loophole to reorganize funds to raise taxes.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania Schools Using Budgetary “Shell Game” to Legally Raise Taxes The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with how schools in Pennsylvania are using a loophole to reorganize funds to raise taxes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with how schools in Pennsylvania are using a loophole to reorganize funds to raise taxes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 88 90975b84-c7b6-491b-8f70-5a2f70217d88 Episode 48: How Pennsylvania Schools Hide Funds to Raise Taxes Without Breaking the Law Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss how Pennsylvania schools hide funds to raise taxes without breaking the law. Local governments bring in billions of dollars from fines and fees across the country annually – and Pennsylvania localities collected more than $202 million in 2020, a new analysis shows.

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]]> Fri, 3 Feb 2023 19:52:34 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss how Pennsylvania schools hide funds to raise taxes without breaking the law. Local governments bring in billions of dollars from fines and fees across the country annually – and Pennsylvania localities collected more than $202 million in 2020, a new analysis shows.

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]]> Episode 48: How Pennsylvania Schools Hide Funds to Raise Taxes Without Breaking the Law The Center Square 00:29:06 Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss how Pennsylvania schools hide funds to raise taxes without breaking the law. Local governments bring in billions of dollars from fines and fees across the country annually – and Pennsylvania localities collected more than $202 million in 2020, a new analysis shows. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss how Pennsylvania schools hide funds to raise taxes without breaking the law. Local governments bring in billions of dollars from fines and fees across the country annually – and Pennsylvania localities collected more than $202 million in 2020, a new analysis shows. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 87 224199e4-5e6e-4691-a6f2-53ae246dbbd9 5 Minute Focus: Auditor Says 12 Pennsylvania School Districts Hid $400 Million to Pass Tax Increases Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the audit that shows twelve Pennsylvania school districts hid $400 million to pass tax increases.

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]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2023 21:50:50 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the audit that shows twelve Pennsylvania school districts hid $400 million to pass tax increases.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Auditor Says 12 Pennsylvania School Districts Hid $400 Million to Pass Tax Increases The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the audit that shows twelve Pennsylvania school districts hid $400 million to pass tax increases. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the audit that shows twelve Pennsylvania school districts hid $400 million to pass tax increases. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 86 1644455a-7ec3-4405-96ba-09361f4165fb Episode 47: ‘Harrisburg Is Broken’ Says House Speaker; Asks Residents to Fix It Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss Pennsylvania House Speaker Mark Rozzi said that, despite serving as a state representative since 2012, he’s just now learned “Harrisburg is broken.” A Pennsylvania survivor-turned-lawmaker asked his fellow Republicans to unbundle three constitutional amendments. A dozen school districts in Pennsylvania exploited a legal loophole to raise millions of dollars in new taxes.

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]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2023 21:05:56 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss Pennsylvania House Speaker Mark Rozzi said that, despite serving as a state representative since 2012, he’s just now learned “Harrisburg is broken.” A Pennsylvania survivor-turned-lawmaker asked his fellow Republicans to unbundle three constitutional amendments. A dozen school districts in Pennsylvania exploited a legal loophole to raise millions of dollars in new taxes.

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]]> Episode 47: ‘Harrisburg Is Broken’ Says House Speaker; Asks Residents to Fix It The Center Square 00:22:37 Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss Pennsylvania House Speaker Mark Rozzi said that, despite serving as a state representative since 2012, he’s just now learned “Harrisburg is broken.” A Pennsylvania survivor-turned-lawmaker asked his fellow Republicans to unbundle three constitutional amendments. A dozen school districts in Pennsylvania exploited a legal loophole to raise millions of dollars in new taxes. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss Pennsylvania House Speaker Mark Rozzi said that, despite serving as a state representative since 2012, he’s just now learned “Harrisburg is broken.” A Pennsylvania survivor-turned-lawmaker asked his fellow Republicans to unbundle three constitutional amendments. A dozen school districts in Pennsylvania exploited a legal loophole to raise millions of dollars in new taxes. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 85 03226ae7-a219-452c-b584-a0bf6b843186 5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania Drops College Degree Mandate for State Jobs Take 5 minutes to get caught up with the executive order that results in Pennsylvania dropping college degree mandate for state jobs.

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]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:36:03 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up with the executive order that results in Pennsylvania dropping college degree mandate for state jobs.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania Drops College Degree Mandate for State Jobs The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up with the executive order that results in Pennsylvania dropping college degree mandate for state jobs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up with the executive order that results in Pennsylvania dropping college degree mandate for state jobs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 84 f37e580e-c0d2-4914-bff3-a7ea149c9830 Episode 46: Pennsylvania Legislative Session Stalls Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss Pennsylvania lawmakers bid adieu to Harrisburg Wednesday for an unanticipated five-week reprieve from the legislative session schedule. In his first executive action since becoming governor, Josh Shapiro abolished college degree requirements for state job listings in hopes of expanding economic opportunity. Though warm feelings of bipartisanship quickly fell apart in the state House earlier this month, hope remains for a working relationship between Senate Republicans and Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro.

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]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2023 20:58:41 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss Pennsylvania lawmakers bid adieu to Harrisburg Wednesday for an unanticipated five-week reprieve from the legislative session schedule. In his first executive action since becoming governor, Josh Shapiro abolished college degree requirements for state job listings in hopes of expanding economic opportunity. Though warm feelings of bipartisanship quickly fell apart in the state House earlier this month, hope remains for a working relationship between Senate Republicans and Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro.

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]]> Episode 46: Pennsylvania Legislative Session Stalls The Center Square 00:22:23 Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss Pennsylvania lawmakers bid adieu to Harrisburg Wednesday for an unanticipated five-week reprieve from the legislative session schedule. In his first executive action since becoming governor, Josh Shapiro abolished college degree requirements for state job listings in hopes of expanding economic opportunity. Though warm feelings of bipartisanship quickly fell apart in the state House earlier this month, hope remains for a working relationship between Senate Republicans and Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss Pennsylvania lawmakers bid adieu to Harrisburg Wednesday for an unanticipated five-week reprieve from the legislative session schedule. In his first executive action since becoming governor, Josh Shapiro abolished college degree requirements for state job listings in hopes of expanding economic opportunity. Though warm feelings of bipartisanship quickly fell apart in the state House earlier this month, hope remains for a working relationship between Senate Republicans and Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 83 80c4907c-435d-4cea-ae21-a4ffe2a230c2 5 Minute Focus: Taxpayers Could Shoulder $32B Cost in Childhood Sexual Abuse Cases Take five minutes to get caught up to date with a new report in Pennsylvania that estimates opening a two-year litigation window for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to file civil claims against public schools which could cost taxpayers as much as $32 billion.

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]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2023 19:48:01 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take five minutes to get caught up to date with a new report in Pennsylvania that estimates opening a two-year litigation window for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to file civil claims against public schools which could cost taxpayers as much as $32 billion.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Taxpayers Could Shoulder $32B Cost in Childhood Sexual Abuse Cases The Center Square 00:05:00 Take five minutes to get caught up to date with a new report in Pennsylvania that estimates opening a two-year litigation window for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to file civil claims against public schools which could cost taxpayers as much as $32 billion. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take five minutes to get caught up to date with a new report in Pennsylvania that estimates opening a two-year litigation window for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to file civil claims against public schools which could cost taxpayers as much as $32 billion. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 82 39bf73fd-4473-47c2-a1ec-064e1833c58a Episode 45: Pennsylvania House Speaker May Not Go Independent; Asked to ‘Immediately Resign' Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the halls of Harrisburg being haunted by missed opportunities this week as the hope for bipartisan pragmatism has curdled. Within a week of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives choosing a surprise speaker to lead, the sense of support and unity is already fading.

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]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2023 20:29:01 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the halls of Harrisburg being haunted by missed opportunities this week as the hope for bipartisan pragmatism has curdled. Within a week of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives choosing a surprise speaker to lead, the sense of support and unity is already fading.

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]]> Episode 45: Pennsylvania House Speaker May Not Go Independent; Asked to ‘Immediately Resign' The Center Square 00:22:28 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the halls of Harrisburg being haunted by missed opportunities this week as the hope for bipartisan pragmatism has curdled. Within a week of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives choosing a surprise speaker to lead, the sense of support and unity is already fading. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Pennsylvania Editor Christen Smith and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the halls of Harrisburg being haunted by missed opportunities this week as the hope for bipartisan pragmatism has curdled. Within a week of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives choosing a surprise speaker to lead, the sense of support and unity is already fading. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 81 63d4d5a3-ecf9-48d3-8da1-6c78f2fb1bf1 5 Minute Focus: Philadelphia Again Surpasses 500 Murders, Though Down Slightly From 2021 Take five minutes to get caught up to date with the latest data that shows the number of murders that occurred in the city of Philadelphia in 2022.

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]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:45:21 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take five minutes to get caught up to date with the latest data that shows the number of murders that occurred in the city of Philadelphia in 2022.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Philadelphia Again Surpasses 500 Murders, Though Down Slightly From 2021 The Center Square 00:05:00 Take five minutes to get caught up to date with the latest data that shows the number of murders that occurred in the city of Philadelphia in 2022. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take five minutes to get caught up to date with the latest data that shows the number of murders that occurred in the city of Philadelphia in 2022. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 80 127c9957-6bde-4be0-a964-e1042a2f54ed Episode 44: Pennsylvania House Elects Democrat as Speaker, Who in Turn Changes to Independent Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss that after delays, motions to adjourn, and much uncertainty, the narrowly divided Pennsylvania House of Representatives chose Democrat Mark Rozzi of Berks County as Speaker of the House. Philadelphia has again failed to stop murders in the city, as it repeats a homicide toll that surpasses 500 deaths. While murders are down compared to a year ago, the level of violence dwarfs recent years, when as few as 277 murders happened in 2016. Pennsylvania will get almost $100 million to improve its public health infrastructure, from employee hiring to IT upgrades.

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]]> Fri, 6 Jan 2023 20:14:50 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss that after delays, motions to adjourn, and much uncertainty, the narrowly divided Pennsylvania House of Representatives chose Democrat Mark Rozzi of Berks County as Speaker of the House. Philadelphia has again failed to stop murders in the city, as it repeats a homicide toll that surpasses 500 deaths. While murders are down compared to a year ago, the level of violence dwarfs recent years, when as few as 277 murders happened in 2016. Pennsylvania will get almost $100 million to improve its public health infrastructure, from employee hiring to IT upgrades.

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]]> Episode 44: Pennsylvania House Elects Democrat as Speaker, Who in Turn Changes to Independent The Center Square 00:26:09 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss that after delays, motions to adjourn, and much uncertainty, the narrowly divided Pennsylvania House of Representatives chose Democrat Mark Rozzi of Berks County as Speaker of the House. Philadelphia has again failed to stop murders in the city, as it repeats a homicide toll that surpasses 500 deaths. While murders are down compared to a year ago, the level of violence dwarfs recent years, when as few as 277 murders happened in 2016. Pennsylvania will get almost $100 million to improve its public health infrastructure, from employee hiring to IT upgrades. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss that after delays, motions to adjourn, and much uncertainty, the narrowly divided Pennsylvania House of Representatives chose Democrat Mark Rozzi of Berks County as Speaker of the House. Philadelphia has again failed to stop murders in the city, as it repeats a homicide toll that surpasses 500 deaths. While murders are down compared to a year ago, the level of violence dwarfs recent years, when as few as 277 murders happened in 2016. Pennsylvania will get almost $100 million to improve its public health infrastructure, from employee hiring to IT upgrades. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 79 5a7fc5c3-9bfc-499b-98ff-adc830bed341 5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania’s Population Plummets by 40,000 in a Year Take five minutes to get caught up to date with the data out of Pennsylvania that shows a significant drop in population in 2022.

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]]> Tue, 3 Jan 2023 21:12:57 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take five minutes to get caught up to date with the data out of Pennsylvania that shows a significant drop in population in 2022.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania’s Population Plummets by 40,000 in a Year The Center Square 00:05:00 Take five minutes to get caught up to date with the data out of Pennsylvania that shows a significant drop in population in 2022. ---  Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take five minutes to get caught up to date with the data out of Pennsylvania that shows a significant drop in population in 2022. ---  Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! America's Talking: An interview podcast hosted by Austin Berg. Guests include professors, journalists, artists, business and nonprofit leaders, authors, and more. Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 78 ec5065ed-38f1-4299-8180-0790d4c69ce5 Episode 43: Overdose Deaths Up 14% Nationally, Pennsylvania #3 Overall & Pennsylvania 2022 Year in Review Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the top news stories in the state of Pennsylvania in the year 2022. CDC: Overdose deaths up 14% nationally, Pennsylvania #3 overall. As Shapiro prepares for office, Pennsylvania GOP sees chance for school choice.

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]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2022 11:00:56 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the top news stories in the state of Pennsylvania in the year 2022. CDC: Overdose deaths up 14% nationally, Pennsylvania #3 overall. As Shapiro prepares for office, Pennsylvania GOP sees chance for school choice.

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]]> Episode 43: Overdose Deaths Up 14% Nationally, Pennsylvania #3 Overall & Pennsylvania 2022 Year in Review The Center Square 00:20:20 Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the top news stories in the state of Pennsylvania in the year 2022. CDC: Overdose deaths up 14% nationally, Pennsylvania #3 overall. As Shapiro prepares for office, Pennsylvania GOP sees chance for school choice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the top news stories in the state of Pennsylvania in the year 2022. CDC: Overdose deaths up 14% nationally, Pennsylvania #3 overall. As Shapiro prepares for office, Pennsylvania GOP sees chance for school choice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 77 dd14a482-58ad-482c-a70f-b86cce6bb1d5 5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania Tax Credit Programs’ Annual Growth Is $200M Take five minutes to get caught up to date with the report out of Pennsylvania that shows the state's tax credit programs' annual growth is $200 million.

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]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2022 12:00:14 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take five minutes to get caught up to date with the report out of Pennsylvania that shows the state's tax credit programs' annual growth is $200 million.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania Tax Credit Programs’ Annual Growth Is $200M The Center Square 00:05:00 Take five minutes to get caught up to date with the report out of Pennsylvania that shows the state's tax credit programs' annual growth is $200 million. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take five minutes to get caught up to date with the report out of Pennsylvania that shows the state's tax credit programs' annual growth is $200 million. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 76 2fc2991e-04fb-4b31-89cd-0f7d5729b220 Episode 42: For Pennsylvania Inmates, Phone Calls Are Three Times More Expensive Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the fact that for Pennsylvania inmates, phone calls are three times more expensive. Philadelphia transit workers endorse Democrat Jeff Brown for mayor. Report: Pennsylvania tax credit programs' annual growth is $200M.

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]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:20:47 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the fact that for Pennsylvania inmates, phone calls are three times more expensive. Philadelphia transit workers endorse Democrat Jeff Brown for mayor. Report: Pennsylvania tax credit programs' annual growth is $200M.

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]]> Episode 42: For Pennsylvania Inmates, Phone Calls Are Three Times More Expensive The Center Square 00:20:04 Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the fact that for Pennsylvania inmates, phone calls are three times more expensive. Philadelphia transit workers endorse Democrat Jeff Brown for mayor. Report: Pennsylvania tax credit programs' annual growth is $200M. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the fact that for Pennsylvania inmates, phone calls are three times more expensive. Philadelphia transit workers endorse Democrat Jeff Brown for mayor. Report: Pennsylvania tax credit programs' annual growth is $200M. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 75 93d2f4af-7baa-443c-93aa-cc3ce135640a 5 Minute Focus: Eight Pennsylvania GOP Senators Urge Toomey to Support Cannabis Banking Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the eight Pennsylvania GOP senators urging Toomey to support cannabis banking.


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]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2022 17:52:18 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the eight Pennsylvania GOP senators urging Toomey to support cannabis banking.


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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Eight Pennsylvania GOP Senators Urge Toomey to Support Cannabis Banking The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the eight Pennsylvania GOP senators urging Toomey to support cannabis banking. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the eight Pennsylvania GOP senators urging Toomey to support cannabis banking. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 74 09e4cd3e-3435-4e7e-8250-6ac06386c8de Episode 41: Both Parties Now Claim a Majority & Authority to Set Election Date in PA House Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss how in the PA House, both parties now claim a majority and authority to set election date. Eight Pennsylvania GOP senators urge Toomey to support cannabis banking. CVS, Walgreens to pay out $450M to Pennsylvania in opioid settlement. Report: Reliability, low fares, short trips key to transit in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia.

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]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2022 20:30:05 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss how in the PA House, both parties now claim a majority and authority to set election date. Eight Pennsylvania GOP senators urge Toomey to support cannabis banking. CVS, Walgreens to pay out $450M to Pennsylvania in opioid settlement. Report: Reliability, low fares, short trips key to transit in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia.

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]]> Episode 41: Both Parties Now Claim a Majority & Authority to Set Election Date in PA House The Center Square 00:21:06 Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss how in the PA House, both parties now claim a majority and authority to set election date. Eight Pennsylvania GOP senators urge Toomey to support cannabis banking. CVS, Walgreens to pay out $450M to Pennsylvania in opioid settlement. Report: Reliability, low fares, short trips key to transit in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss how in the PA House, both parties now claim a majority and authority to set election date. Eight Pennsylvania GOP senators urge Toomey to support cannabis banking. CVS, Walgreens to pay out $450M to Pennsylvania in opioid settlement. Report: Reliability, low fares, short trips key to transit in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 73 7e34bb42-becd-47a4-83c5-f91a5731ed2c 5 Minute Focus: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh Struggle to Fill Open Police Positions Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the issue police departments are having filling police positions in Pennsylvania.

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]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:31:12 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the issue police departments are having filling police positions in Pennsylvania.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh Struggle to Fill Open Police Positions The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the issue police departments are having filling police positions in Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the issue police departments are having filling police positions in Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 72 18746fcb-9f40-4a0a-893f-9a54d53d84ca Episode 40: Licensing Report has Pennsylvania 31st for Burdens on Workers Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss Philadelphia, Pittsburgh struggle to fill open police positions. Licensing report: Pennsylvania 31st for burdens on workers. Pennsylvania natural gas price up 95%, new wells up 42%. Pennsylvania counties adopt demolition fee to deal with blighted homes.

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]]> Fri, 9 Dec 2022 21:26:50 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss Philadelphia, Pittsburgh struggle to fill open police positions. Licensing report: Pennsylvania 31st for burdens on workers. Pennsylvania natural gas price up 95%, new wells up 42%. Pennsylvania counties adopt demolition fee to deal with blighted homes.

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]]> Episode 40: Licensing Report has Pennsylvania 31st for Burdens on Workers The Center Square 00:22:28 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss Philadelphia, Pittsburgh struggle to fill open police positions. Licensing report: Pennsylvania 31st for burdens on workers. Pennsylvania natural gas price up 95%, new wells up 42%. Pennsylvania counties adopt demolition fee to deal with blighted homes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss Philadelphia, Pittsburgh struggle to fill open police positions. Licensing report: Pennsylvania 31st for burdens on workers. Pennsylvania natural gas price up 95%, new wells up 42%. Pennsylvania counties adopt demolition fee to deal with blighted homes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 71 c71e6625-894b-4d63-bf29-dce1897f100f 5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania Education Assessment Scores Regress in COVID-19 Pandemic Era Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the new report that shows Pennsylvania education assessment scores regressed in COVID-19 pandemic era.

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]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2022 16:05:36 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the new report that shows Pennsylvania education assessment scores regressed in COVID-19 pandemic era.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania Education Assessment Scores Regress in COVID-19 Pandemic Era The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the new report that shows Pennsylvania education assessment scores regressed in COVID-19 pandemic era. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the new report that shows Pennsylvania education assessment scores regressed in COVID-19 pandemic era. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 70 c5ac5973-f0f4-4737-b245-d9b6274308d3 Episode 39: Pennsylvania Public Schools Adding Racial, Cultural Bias Rules for Teachers Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Executive Editor Dan McCaleb as they discuss Pennsylvania public schools adding racial, cultural bias rules for teachers. Report: Pennsylvania coal ash site sixth-most polluted in nation. Pennsylvania education assessment scores regress in COVID-19 pandemic era.

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]]> Fri, 2 Dec 2022 18:53:36 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Executive Editor Dan McCaleb as they discuss Pennsylvania public schools adding racial, cultural bias rules for teachers. Report: Pennsylvania coal ash site sixth-most polluted in nation. Pennsylvania education assessment scores regress in COVID-19 pandemic era.

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]]> Episode 39: Pennsylvania Public Schools Adding Racial, Cultural Bias Rules for Teachers The Center Square 00:23:24 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Executive Editor Dan McCaleb as they discuss Pennsylvania public schools adding racial, cultural bias rules for teachers. Report: Pennsylvania coal ash site sixth-most polluted in nation. Pennsylvania education assessment scores regress in COVID-19 pandemic era. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Executive Editor Dan McCaleb as they discuss Pennsylvania public schools adding racial, cultural bias rules for teachers. Report: Pennsylvania coal ash site sixth-most polluted in nation. Pennsylvania education assessment scores regress in COVID-19 pandemic era. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 69 0ad6d2ae-969f-4fd5-9d2f-fa9cc15b911f 5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania Set to Receive $120 Million from Walmart Opioid Settlement Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the amount Pennsylvania will be getting from a Walmart opioid settlement and how it will be used to address opioid addiction in the Keystone state.

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]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:58:21 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the amount Pennsylvania will be getting from a Walmart opioid settlement and how it will be used to address opioid addiction in the Keystone state.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania Set to Receive $120 Million from Walmart Opioid Settlement The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the amount Pennsylvania will be getting from a Walmart opioid settlement and how it will be used to address opioid addiction in the Keystone state. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the amount Pennsylvania will be getting from a Walmart opioid settlement and how it will be used to address opioid addiction in the Keystone state. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 68 e700de8c-2c22-4f97-8a7c-44ac07efff44 Episode 38: Highest Natural Gas Price Since 2010 Drives a Spike in Pennsylvania Home Energy Costs Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss Democrats taking 102-101 majority in Pennsylvania House; GOP chooses Senate leaders. Highest natural gas price since 2010 drives a spike in Pennsylvania home energy costs. Pennsylvania set to receive $120 million from Walmart opioid settlement.

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]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:00:19 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss Democrats taking 102-101 majority in Pennsylvania House; GOP chooses Senate leaders. Highest natural gas price since 2010 drives a spike in Pennsylvania home energy costs. Pennsylvania set to receive $120 million from Walmart opioid settlement.

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]]> Episode 38: Highest Natural Gas Price Since 2010 Drives a Spike in Pennsylvania Home Energy Costs The Center Square 00:23:34 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss Democrats taking 102-101 majority in Pennsylvania House; GOP chooses Senate leaders. Highest natural gas price since 2010 drives a spike in Pennsylvania home energy costs. Pennsylvania set to receive $120 million from Walmart opioid settlement. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss Democrats taking 102-101 majority in Pennsylvania House; GOP chooses Senate leaders. Highest natural gas price since 2010 drives a spike in Pennsylvania home energy costs. Pennsylvania set to receive $120 million from Walmart opioid settlement. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 67 4fed5377-b19e-4a08-bc31-39bf3d29a0b7 5 Minute Focus: Shrinking Pennsylvania Workforce Endangers Budget Surplus, Reserves Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the shrinking number of workers in the state of Pennsylvania, the implications that could have on the state's economy, and what the state can do to try to incentivize more work in the Keystone state.



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]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:30:23 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the shrinking number of workers in the state of Pennsylvania, the implications that could have on the state's economy, and what the state can do to try to incentivize more work in the Keystone state.



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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Shrinking Pennsylvania Workforce Endangers Budget Surplus, Reserves The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the shrinking number of workers in the state of Pennsylvania, the implications that could have on the state's economy, and what the state can do to try to incentivize more work in the Keystone state. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the shrinking number of workers in the state of Pennsylvania, the implications that could have on the state's economy, and what the state can do to try to incentivize more work in the Keystone state. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 66 d0138f26-96c8-42d5-90e7-28d53cfef9d3 Episode 37: Pennsylvania House Votes to Impeach Philly D.A. Larry Krasner Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the Pennsylvania House voting to impeach Philly DA Larry Krasner. Shrinking Pennsylvania workforce endangers budget surplus, reserves. Pennsylvania to spend $100 million on mental health treatment, worker recruitment.

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]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:17:31 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the Pennsylvania House voting to impeach Philly DA Larry Krasner. Shrinking Pennsylvania workforce endangers budget surplus, reserves. Pennsylvania to spend $100 million on mental health treatment, worker recruitment.

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]]> Episode 37: Pennsylvania House Votes to Impeach Philly D.A. Larry Krasner The Center Square 00:23:20 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the Pennsylvania House voting to impeach Philly DA Larry Krasner. Shrinking Pennsylvania workforce endangers budget surplus, reserves. Pennsylvania to spend $100 million on mental health treatment, worker recruitment.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the Pennsylvania House voting to impeach Philly DA Larry Krasner. Shrinking Pennsylvania workforce endangers budget surplus, reserves. Pennsylvania to spend $100 million on mental health treatment, worker recruitment.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 65 1bded25f-0055-41ba-a2ba-57cba797ba03 Episode 36: Keystone State Remains Competitive, Swings Blue in ‘22 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the results of the midterm elections in the state of Pennsylvania as the Keystone State remains competitive, swings blue in '22. Fetterman victory in Pennsylvania signals importance of candidate quality, metro vote.

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]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2022 20:11:42 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the results of the midterm elections in the state of Pennsylvania as the Keystone State remains competitive, swings blue in '22. Fetterman victory in Pennsylvania signals importance of candidate quality, metro vote.

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]]> Episode 36: Keystone State Remains Competitive, Swings Blue in ‘22 The Center Square 00:18:20 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the results of the midterm elections in the state of Pennsylvania as the Keystone State remains competitive, swings blue in '22. Fetterman victory in Pennsylvania signals importance of candidate quality, metro vote. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the results of the midterm elections in the state of Pennsylvania as the Keystone State remains competitive, swings blue in '22. Fetterman victory in Pennsylvania signals importance of candidate quality, metro vote. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 64 4a17961c-50d3-4ed5-9229-a883415de80d Episode 35: Previewing the Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Election Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the Pennsylvania race for Governor between Democrat Josh Shapiro and Republican Doug Mastriano.

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]]> Fri, 4 Nov 2022 11:33:25 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the Pennsylvania race for Governor between Democrat Josh Shapiro and Republican Doug Mastriano.

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]]> Episode 35: Previewing the Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Election The Center Square 00:22:40 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the Pennsylvania race for Governor between Democrat Josh Shapiro and Republican Doug Mastriano. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the Pennsylvania race for Governor between Democrat Josh Shapiro and Republican Doug Mastriano. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 63 300766ec-cf03-46ef-a33c-59fcdb84c8e2 Episode 34: Recap of Fetterman - Oz Senate Debate Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate debate between John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz.

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]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:30:12 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate debate between John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz.

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]]> Episode 34: Recap of Fetterman - Oz Senate Debate The Center Square 00:19:35 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate debate between John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate debate between John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 62 3a92fa8b-cc6b-4b90-8e44-8840527e289b Episode 33: Pennsylvania Weighs Parental Bill of Rights as Gender, Race Issues Flare in Schools Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Concern grows in schools for mental health, 'erosion of the social fabric'. Pennsylvania weighs parental bill of rights as gender, race issues flare in schools. Pennsylvania considers letting counties create tourism districts, levy hotel fee.

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]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2022 17:54:12 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Concern grows in schools for mental health, 'erosion of the social fabric'. Pennsylvania weighs parental bill of rights as gender, race issues flare in schools. Pennsylvania considers letting counties create tourism districts, levy hotel fee.

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]]> Episode 33: Pennsylvania Weighs Parental Bill of Rights as Gender, Race Issues Flare in Schools The Center Square 00:20:36 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Concern grows in schools for mental health, 'erosion of the social fabric'. Pennsylvania weighs parental bill of rights as gender, race issues flare in schools. Pennsylvania considers letting counties create tourism districts, levy hotel fee. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Concern grows in schools for mental health, 'erosion of the social fabric'. Pennsylvania weighs parental bill of rights as gender, race issues flare in schools. Pennsylvania considers letting counties create tourism districts, levy hotel fee. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 61 430001ce-fa22-4757-bd25-c3c048203a48 Episode 32: Crime Big Topic for PA Gubernatorial Candidates, but Not All Policies Are Clear Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Senate candidates Oz, Fetterman vow more support for police. Pennsylvania's mail-in ballots, legal uncertainty to cause future election headaches. Crime big topic for gubernatorial candidates, but not all policies are clear.

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]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:46:22 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Senate candidates Oz, Fetterman vow more support for police. Pennsylvania's mail-in ballots, legal uncertainty to cause future election headaches. Crime big topic for gubernatorial candidates, but not all policies are clear.

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]]> Episode 32: Crime Big Topic for PA Gubernatorial Candidates, but Not All Policies Are Clear The Center Square 00:24:31 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Senate candidates Oz, Fetterman vow more support for police. Pennsylvania's mail-in ballots, legal uncertainty to cause future election headaches. Crime big topic for gubernatorial candidates, but not all policies are clear. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Senate candidates Oz, Fetterman vow more support for police. Pennsylvania's mail-in ballots, legal uncertainty to cause future election headaches. Crime big topic for gubernatorial candidates, but not all policies are clear. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 60 3d1b8982-8775-464d-8033-b4eb3d638375 Episode 31: Philadelphia Pushes for More Gun Control, Enforces Existing Laws Less Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: RGGI: Pennsylvania leadership tale of opposition, support, and ambivalence. Pennsylvania marijuana lessons to learn from New Jersey issues. New polling on Pennsylvania races. Philadelphia pushes for more gun control, enforces existing laws less.

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]]> Fri, 7 Oct 2022 17:53:20 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: RGGI: Pennsylvania leadership tale of opposition, support, and ambivalence. Pennsylvania marijuana lessons to learn from New Jersey issues. New polling on Pennsylvania races. Philadelphia pushes for more gun control, enforces existing laws less.

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]]> Episode 31: Philadelphia Pushes for More Gun Control, Enforces Existing Laws Less The Center Square 00:20:51 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: RGGI: Pennsylvania leadership tale of opposition, support, and ambivalence. Pennsylvania marijuana lessons to learn from New Jersey issues. New polling on Pennsylvania races. Philadelphia pushes for more gun control, enforces existing laws less. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: RGGI: Pennsylvania leadership tale of opposition, support, and ambivalence. Pennsylvania marijuana lessons to learn from New Jersey issues. New polling on Pennsylvania races. Philadelphia pushes for more gun control, enforces existing laws less. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 59 18f14f01-2c8c-4e31-8117-86067fb0f979 5 Minute Focus: Major Open Records Bill Passes the PA Senate Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the open records bill that was just passed in the PA Senate that would result in the opening of more info through records at Penn State, Temple, & Pitt.

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]]> Tue, 4 Oct 2022 15:39:46 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the open records bill that was just passed in the PA Senate that would result in the opening of more info through records at Penn State, Temple, & Pitt.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Major Open Records Bill Passes the PA Senate The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the open records bill that was just passed in the PA Senate that would result in the opening of more info through records at Penn State, Temple, & Pitt. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the open records bill that was just passed in the PA Senate that would result in the opening of more info through records at Penn State, Temple, & Pitt. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 58 8003a4e9-06d1-4a61-bc70-5940959f474f Episode 30: Oz-Fetterman Narrows to 2 Points; Economy and Crime Focal Points Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Oz-Fetterman Narrows to 2 Points; Economy and Crime Focal Points. Poll: Shapiro and Fetterman lead, but voter trust in elections much lower. EV future in Pittsburgh clouded by problems, both mechanical and riders.

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]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2022 17:35:34 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Oz-Fetterman Narrows to 2 Points; Economy and Crime Focal Points. Poll: Shapiro and Fetterman lead, but voter trust in elections much lower. EV future in Pittsburgh clouded by problems, both mechanical and riders.

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]]> Episode 30: Oz-Fetterman Narrows to 2 Points; Economy and Crime Focal Points The Center Square 00:24:13 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Oz-Fetterman Narrows to 2 Points; Economy and Crime Focal Points. Poll: Shapiro and Fetterman lead, but voter trust in elections much lower. EV future in Pittsburgh clouded by problems, both mechanical and riders. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Oz-Fetterman Narrows to 2 Points; Economy and Crime Focal Points. Poll: Shapiro and Fetterman lead, but voter trust in elections much lower. EV future in Pittsburgh clouded by problems, both mechanical and riders. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 57 57614e5f-4371-4b39-89f4-cb1c621c36ca Episode 29: Pennsylvania Democratic Nominee Supports School Choice Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania Faces High Housing Prices Unless ‘Record-Level Building’ Happens. Critic: Limiting opioid prescriptions would worsen overdose crisis. In union-stronghold Pennsylvania, Democratic nominee supports school choice.

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]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2022 15:57:02 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania Faces High Housing Prices Unless ‘Record-Level Building’ Happens. Critic: Limiting opioid prescriptions would worsen overdose crisis. In union-stronghold Pennsylvania, Democratic nominee supports school choice.

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]]> Episode 29: Pennsylvania Democratic Nominee Supports School Choice The Center Square 00:21:42 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania Faces High Housing Prices Unless ‘Record-Level Building’ Happens. Critic: Limiting opioid prescriptions would worsen overdose crisis. In union-stronghold Pennsylvania, Democratic nominee supports school choice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania Faces High Housing Prices Unless ‘Record-Level Building’ Happens. Critic: Limiting opioid prescriptions would worsen overdose crisis. In union-stronghold Pennsylvania, Democratic nominee supports school choice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 56 360cfbc3-7368-4ed3-b281-ddf362a92552 5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania Turnpike is in More Debt than the State Itself Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a with the “growing financial issues” with the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and the news is not good for drivers who pay tolls. “Today, the Pennsylvania Turnpike has more debt than the entire state government of Pennsylvania, and the only way to pay it is to raise tolls,” Auditor General Timothy DeFoor said in a press release.

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]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2022 12:25:09 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a with the “growing financial issues” with the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and the news is not good for drivers who pay tolls. “Today, the Pennsylvania Turnpike has more debt than the entire state government of Pennsylvania, and the only way to pay it is to raise tolls,” Auditor General Timothy DeFoor said in a press release.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania Turnpike is in More Debt than the State Itself The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a with the “growing financial issues” with the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and the news is not good for drivers who pay tolls. “Today, the Pennsylvania Turnpike has more debt than the entire state government of Pennsylvania, and the only way to pay it is to raise tolls,” Auditor General Timothy DeFoor said in a press release. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a with the “growing financial issues” with the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and the news is not good for drivers who pay tolls. “Today, the Pennsylvania Turnpike has more debt than the entire state government of Pennsylvania, and the only way to pay it is to raise tolls,” Auditor General Timothy DeFoor said in a press release. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 55 dafbbdc7-3ef7-412b-b39b-cb63b1d93147 Episode 28: Pennsylvania House Holds Philadelphia Da in Contempt for Refusing State Subpoena Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania House Holds Philadelphia Da in Contempt for Refusing State Subpoena. Pennsylvania's approach to sealing criminal convictions could go national. Pennsylvania Turnpike: More debt than the state, with toll increases likely.

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]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:29:46 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania House Holds Philadelphia Da in Contempt for Refusing State Subpoena. Pennsylvania's approach to sealing criminal convictions could go national. Pennsylvania Turnpike: More debt than the state, with toll increases likely.

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]]> Episode 28: Pennsylvania House Holds Philadelphia Da in Contempt for Refusing State Subpoena The Center Square 00:23:10 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania House Holds Philadelphia Da in Contempt for Refusing State Subpoena. Pennsylvania's approach to sealing criminal convictions could go national. Pennsylvania Turnpike: More debt than the state, with toll increases likely. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania House Holds Philadelphia Da in Contempt for Refusing State Subpoena. Pennsylvania's approach to sealing criminal convictions could go national. Pennsylvania Turnpike: More debt than the state, with toll increases likely. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 54 723ec0b0-6e45-4744-93e5-33485856b794 5 Minute Focus: Student Loan Forgiveness in Pennsylvania Favors the Wealthy Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a new report that looks at the impact of student loan forgiveness in Pennsylvania!

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]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:27:41 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a new report that looks at the impact of student loan forgiveness in Pennsylvania!

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Student Loan Forgiveness in Pennsylvania Favors the Wealthy The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a new report that looks at the impact of student loan forgiveness in Pennsylvania! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a new report that looks at the impact of student loan forgiveness in Pennsylvania! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 53 cde2330d-b43e-45a2-8c3e-8e63ecc90228 Episode 27: Report says University of Pennsylvania is second-worst in country for free speech Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Report: Penn second-worst in country for free speech. Pennsylvania breweries eye expansion into distilling spirits. 'No silver bullets' for lack of affordable housing in Pennsylvania. Student loan forgiveness in Pennsylvania favors the wealthy.

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]]> Fri, 9 Sep 2022 15:38:24 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Report: Penn second-worst in country for free speech. Pennsylvania breweries eye expansion into distilling spirits. 'No silver bullets' for lack of affordable housing in Pennsylvania. Student loan forgiveness in Pennsylvania favors the wealthy.

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]]> Episode 27: Report says University of Pennsylvania is second-worst in country for free speech The Center Square 00:23:44 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Report: Penn second-worst in country for free speech. Pennsylvania breweries eye expansion into distilling spirits. 'No silver bullets' for lack of affordable housing in Pennsylvania. Student loan forgiveness in Pennsylvania favors the wealthy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Report: Penn second-worst in country for free speech. Pennsylvania breweries eye expansion into distilling spirits. 'No silver bullets' for lack of affordable housing in Pennsylvania. Student loan forgiveness in Pennsylvania favors the wealthy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 52 ac696cc9-c45d-45c6-b6c2-d6762da516ba 5 Minute Focus: Clean Slate Expansion Could Include Sealing Low-Level Felony Records Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the new proposal of the Clean Slate expansion that could include sealing low level felony records in Pennsylvania.

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]]> Tue, 6 Sep 2022 17:03:34 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the new proposal of the Clean Slate expansion that could include sealing low level felony records in Pennsylvania.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Clean Slate Expansion Could Include Sealing Low-Level Felony Records The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the new proposal of the Clean Slate expansion that could include sealing low level felony records in Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the new proposal of the Clean Slate expansion that could include sealing low level felony records in Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 51 3e13d36c-3174-4091-a7e6-e1a4a1f41376 Episode 26: Majority of funds for climate change program went to repave parking lots Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen and America's Talking Network General Manager Cole McNeely as they discuss: Pennsylvania report that says student enrollments down, administrator hires up. Clean Slate expansion could include sealing low-level felony records. Use of drop boxes a decision for Pennsylvania counties. Majority of funds for climate change program went to repave Bloomsburg parking lots.

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]]> Fri, 2 Sep 2022 16:18:58 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen and America's Talking Network General Manager Cole McNeely as they discuss: Pennsylvania report that says student enrollments down, administrator hires up. Clean Slate expansion could include sealing low-level felony records. Use of drop boxes a decision for Pennsylvania counties. Majority of funds for climate change program went to repave Bloomsburg parking lots.

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]]> Episode 26: Majority of funds for climate change program went to repave parking lots The Center Square 00:23:55 Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen and America's Talking Network General Manager Cole McNeely as they discuss: Pennsylvania report that says student enrollments down, administrator hires up. Clean Slate expansion could include sealing low-level felony records. Use of drop boxes a decision for Pennsylvania counties. Majority of funds for climate change program went to repave Bloomsburg parking lots. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen and America's Talking Network General Manager Cole McNeely as they discuss: Pennsylvania report that says student enrollments down, administrator hires up. Clean Slate expansion could include sealing low-level felony records. Use of drop boxes a decision for Pennsylvania counties. Majority of funds for climate change program went to repave Bloomsburg parking lots. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 50 a9ed0993-bf16-4715-8f5f-69fbf66992d1 5 Minute Focus: Philly DA Krasner calls House subpoena 'anti-democratic' Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the rising crime rates in Philadelphia and the ensuing political fallout.

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]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:56:23 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the rising crime rates in Philadelphia and the ensuing political fallout.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Philly DA Krasner calls House subpoena 'anti-democratic' The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the rising crime rates in Philadelphia and the ensuing political fallout.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the rising crime rates in Philadelphia and the ensuing political fallout.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 49 d8fdf02b-2832-4f45-8932-c0207d1b327b Episode 25: Inflation's toll on Pennsylvania agriculture is making current problems worse Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Student loan forgiveness arrives, but shrinking student numbers in PA remains a major problem. Inflation's toll on Pennsylvania agriculture: Making current problems worse. 2020 Was the Deadliest Year for Pennsylvania in the Last Decade.

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]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:39:20 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Student loan forgiveness arrives, but shrinking student numbers in PA remains a major problem. Inflation's toll on Pennsylvania agriculture: Making current problems worse. 2020 Was the Deadliest Year for Pennsylvania in the Last Decade.

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]]> Episode 25: Inflation's toll on Pennsylvania agriculture is making current problems worse The Center Square 00:25:09 Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Student loan forgiveness arrives, but shrinking student numbers in PA remains a major problem. Inflation's toll on Pennsylvania agriculture: Making current problems worse. 2020 Was the Deadliest Year for Pennsylvania in the Last Decade. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Student loan forgiveness arrives, but shrinking student numbers in PA remains a major problem. Inflation's toll on Pennsylvania agriculture: Making current problems worse. 2020 Was the Deadliest Year for Pennsylvania in the Last Decade. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 48 d779c3af-67d1-4d78-901c-b2f3ed8a6cff 5 Minute Focus: Meadville leader latest Pennsylvania mayor charged with malfeasance Take less than 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the story of the Mayor of Meadville, Pennsylvania being charged with malfeasance.

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]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2022 14:59:51 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take less than 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the story of the Mayor of Meadville, Pennsylvania being charged with malfeasance.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Meadville leader latest Pennsylvania mayor charged with malfeasance The Center Square 00:04:34 Take less than 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the story of the Mayor of Meadville, Pennsylvania being charged with malfeasance. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take less than 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the story of the Mayor of Meadville, Pennsylvania being charged with malfeasance. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 47 791c0f8e-d882-422f-b43b-385e51fb2d19 Episode 24: Pennsylvania bans scholarship displacement, but few colleges admit to the practice Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania bans scholarship displacement, but few colleges admit to the practice. Federal law makes recreational marijuana a complicated ask in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania driver indicted for $200K in Social Security fraud. Pennsylvania school district taxes hit $15.7B, will reach $20B in 2026.

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]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2022 15:03:42 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania bans scholarship displacement, but few colleges admit to the practice. Federal law makes recreational marijuana a complicated ask in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania driver indicted for $200K in Social Security fraud. Pennsylvania school district taxes hit $15.7B, will reach $20B in 2026.

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]]> Episode 24: Pennsylvania bans scholarship displacement, but few colleges admit to the practice The Center Square 00:24:44 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania bans scholarship displacement, but few colleges admit to the practice. Federal law makes recreational marijuana a complicated ask in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania driver indicted for $200K in Social Security fraud. Pennsylvania school district taxes hit $15.7B, will reach $20B in 2026. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania bans scholarship displacement, but few colleges admit to the practice. Federal law makes recreational marijuana a complicated ask in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania driver indicted for $200K in Social Security fraud. Pennsylvania school district taxes hit $15.7B, will reach $20B in 2026. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 46 661ef862-8bb3-4d90-b0f3-229e810597ef 5 Minute Focus: Federal law makes recreational marijuana a complicated ask in Pennsylvania Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with how federal law makes recreational marijuana a complicated ask in Pennsylvania!

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]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2022 21:02:14 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with how federal law makes recreational marijuana a complicated ask in Pennsylvania!

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Federal law makes recreational marijuana a complicated ask in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with how federal law makes recreational marijuana a complicated ask in Pennsylvania! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with how federal law makes recreational marijuana a complicated ask in Pennsylvania! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 45 3dfd87a5-a64f-4386-8095-3795bcaf8ceb Episode 23: Pennsylvania veterans still struggle with mental health, homelessness Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania veterans still struggle with mental health, homelessness. More funding sought to subsidize Pennsylvania medical marijuana purchases. Advocates warn Pennsylvania hydrogen hub expensive, inefficient.

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]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:39:27 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania veterans still struggle with mental health, homelessness. More funding sought to subsidize Pennsylvania medical marijuana purchases. Advocates warn Pennsylvania hydrogen hub expensive, inefficient.

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]]> Episode 23: Pennsylvania veterans still struggle with mental health, homelessness The Center Square 00:21:10 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania veterans still struggle with mental health, homelessness. More funding sought to subsidize Pennsylvania medical marijuana purchases. Advocates warn Pennsylvania hydrogen hub expensive, inefficient.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania veterans still struggle with mental health, homelessness. More funding sought to subsidize Pennsylvania medical marijuana purchases. Advocates warn Pennsylvania hydrogen hub expensive, inefficient.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 44 3c4a4885-3efb-4042-9e63-d051cee34f2f 5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania city, where 25% live in poverty, debates police funding Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the debate happening in Erie, Pennsylvania Legislature on police funding. In a city where the median household income is $38,655 and 1-in-4 residents live in poverty, the top-paid police officer in Pennsylvania's fifth-largest city made more than $159,000 in 2021.

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]]> Tue, 9 Aug 2022 15:29:41 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the debate happening in Erie, Pennsylvania Legislature on police funding. In a city where the median household income is $38,655 and 1-in-4 residents live in poverty, the top-paid police officer in Pennsylvania's fifth-largest city made more than $159,000 in 2021.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania city, where 25% live in poverty, debates police funding The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the debate happening in Erie, Pennsylvania Legislature on police funding. In a city where the median household income is $38,655 and 1-in-4 residents live in poverty, the top-paid police officer in Pennsylvania's fifth-largest city made more than $159,000 in 2021. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the debate happening in Erie, Pennsylvania Legislature on police funding. In a city where the median household income is $38,655 and 1-in-4 residents live in poverty, the top-paid police officer in Pennsylvania's fifth-largest city made more than $159,000 in 2021. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 43 343236b2-0db5-4d15-835f-225ef5e42436 Episode 22: Wolf, Delloso 'reintroduce' $2,000 payments Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Reporter Tom Gantert, and Reporter Joe Mueller as they discuss: Pennsylvania city, where 25% live in poverty, debates police funding. PennDOT submits $171 million EV charging station plan to feds. Federal funding kept Pittsburgh transit running during pandemic. Wolf, Delloso 'reintroduce' $2,000 payments.

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]]> Fri, 5 Aug 2022 18:10:17 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Reporter Tom Gantert, and Reporter Joe Mueller as they discuss: Pennsylvania city, where 25% live in poverty, debates police funding. PennDOT submits $171 million EV charging station plan to feds. Federal funding kept Pittsburgh transit running during pandemic. Wolf, Delloso 'reintroduce' $2,000 payments.

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]]> Episode 22: Wolf, Delloso 'reintroduce' $2,000 payments The Center Square 00:21:55 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Reporter Tom Gantert, and Reporter Joe Mueller as they discuss: Pennsylvania city, where 25% live in poverty, debates police funding. PennDOT submits $171 million EV charging station plan to feds. Federal funding kept Pittsburgh transit running during pandemic. Wolf, Delloso 'reintroduce' $2,000 payments. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Reporter Tom Gantert, and Reporter Joe Mueller as they discuss: Pennsylvania city, where 25% live in poverty, debates police funding. PennDOT submits $171 million EV charging station plan to feds. Federal funding kept Pittsburgh transit running during pandemic. Wolf, Delloso 'reintroduce' $2,000 payments. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 42 49ad02b8-0c72-4f7c-8ec7-91a89b91cced 5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania Legislature sends $1M to address hunger at higher education institutions Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date as the Pennsylvania Legislature sends $1M to address hunger at higher education institutions.

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]]> Tue, 2 Aug 2022 16:41:45 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date as the Pennsylvania Legislature sends $1M to address hunger at higher education institutions.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania Legislature sends $1M to address hunger at higher education institutions The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date as the Pennsylvania Legislature sends $1M to address hunger at higher education institutions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date as the Pennsylvania Legislature sends $1M to address hunger at higher education institutions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 41 4caf9633-ba83-4530-92ff-dd357ca6d921 Episode 21: Pennsylvania vets waiting more than a year for federal records required for benefits Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Reporter Joe Mueller as they discuss: Pennsylvania vets waiting more than a year for federal records required for benefits. Pennsylvania Legislature sends $1M to address hunger at higher education institutions. PennDOT eyes Legislature for new avenues in funding roads, bridges.

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]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2022 17:19:37 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Reporter Joe Mueller as they discuss: Pennsylvania vets waiting more than a year for federal records required for benefits. Pennsylvania Legislature sends $1M to address hunger at higher education institutions. PennDOT eyes Legislature for new avenues in funding roads, bridges.

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]]> Episode 21: Pennsylvania vets waiting more than a year for federal records required for benefits The Center Square 00:24:30 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Reporter Joe Mueller as they discuss: Pennsylvania vets waiting more than a year for federal records required for benefits. Pennsylvania Legislature sends $1M to address hunger at higher education institutions. PennDOT eyes Legislature for new avenues in funding roads, bridges.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Reporter Joe Mueller as they discuss: Pennsylvania vets waiting more than a year for federal records required for benefits. Pennsylvania Legislature sends $1M to address hunger at higher education institutions. PennDOT eyes Legislature for new avenues in funding roads, bridges.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 40 124820ef-85d1-41a6-ba1e-737e8567e933 5 Minute Focus: Report says Pittsburgh safer for walking than Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Scranton, Allentown Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a new report that highlights the safest cities for walkers in Pennsylvania.

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]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:44:19 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a new report that highlights the safest cities for walkers in Pennsylvania.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Report says Pittsburgh safer for walking than Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Scranton, Allentown The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a new report that highlights the safest cities for walkers in Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a new report that highlights the safest cities for walkers in Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 39 91827486-b1a4-4119-b97e-ae425f04a5e5 Episode 20: Pennsylvania gambling expected to hit $5B in revenues for 2022 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pittsburgh safer for walking than Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Scranton, Allentown. Pennsylvania gambling expected to hit $5B in revenues for 2022. Report: Pennsylvania has a housing deficit of 98,000 units, rent-burdened population.


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]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2022 15:08:31 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pittsburgh safer for walking than Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Scranton, Allentown. Pennsylvania gambling expected to hit $5B in revenues for 2022. Report: Pennsylvania has a housing deficit of 98,000 units, rent-burdened population.


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]]> Episode 20: Pennsylvania gambling expected to hit $5B in revenues for 2022 The Center Square 00:24:06 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pittsburgh safer for walking than Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Scranton, Allentown. Pennsylvania gambling expected to hit $5B in revenues for 2022. Report: Pennsylvania has a housing deficit of 98,000 units, rent-burdened population. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pittsburgh safer for walking than Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Scranton, Allentown. Pennsylvania gambling expected to hit $5B in revenues for 2022. Report: Pennsylvania has a housing deficit of 98,000 units, rent-burdened population. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 38 de7f8cf8-eae6-4181-8782-91d33958c3f4 5 Minute Focus: With injunction, a resolution to RGGI in Pennsylvania still far off Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the latest on RGGI in Pennsylvania and how the recent injunction impacts the situation.

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]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2022 16:43:15 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the latest on RGGI in Pennsylvania and how the recent injunction impacts the situation.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: With injunction, a resolution to RGGI in Pennsylvania still far off The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the latest on RGGI in Pennsylvania and how the recent injunction impacts the situation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the latest on RGGI in Pennsylvania and how the recent injunction impacts the situation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 37 640d12ad-1f8a-4d84-ac3d-fbd3d608b01a Episode 19: Pennsylvania budget lauded by GOP, Dems, but critics call spending 'not sustainable' Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania budget lauded by GOP, Dems, but critics call spending 'not sustainable'. More opioid treatment programs sought in Pennsylvania's county jails. With injunction, a resolution to RGGI in Pennsylvania still far off.

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]]> Sat, 16 Jul 2022 00:16:17 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania budget lauded by GOP, Dems, but critics call spending 'not sustainable'. More opioid treatment programs sought in Pennsylvania's county jails. With injunction, a resolution to RGGI in Pennsylvania still far off.

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]]> Episode 19: Pennsylvania budget lauded by GOP, Dems, but critics call spending 'not sustainable' The Center Square 00:24:30 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania budget lauded by GOP, Dems, but critics call spending 'not sustainable'. More opioid treatment programs sought in Pennsylvania's county jails. With injunction, a resolution to RGGI in Pennsylvania still far off.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania budget lauded by GOP, Dems, but critics call spending 'not sustainable'. More opioid treatment programs sought in Pennsylvania's county jails. With injunction, a resolution to RGGI in Pennsylvania still far off.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 36 4619aa65-d1a5-452f-aaaf-b8c14e0cf31d 5 Minute Focus: Philadelphia's Jim Kenney says 'I'll be happy when I'm not mayor' Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the comments Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney made about being Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:15:45 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the comments Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney made about being Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Philadelphia's Jim Kenney says 'I'll be happy when I'm not mayor' The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the comments Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney made about being Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the comments Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney made about being Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 35 0396111b-5978-47ee-a3f4-8dd464b6dc49 Episode 18: Pennsylvania revenue collections $6.2 billion above IFO expectations Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Philadelphia's Jim Kenney: 'I'll be happy when I'm not mayor', Pennsylvania revenue collections $6.2 billion above IFO expectations, & Pittsburgh eyes $2 million for office-to-apartment conversions.

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]]> Fri, 8 Jul 2022 14:27:32 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Philadelphia's Jim Kenney: 'I'll be happy when I'm not mayor', Pennsylvania revenue collections $6.2 billion above IFO expectations, & Pittsburgh eyes $2 million for office-to-apartment conversions.

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]]> Episode 18: Pennsylvania revenue collections $6.2 billion above IFO expectations The Center Square 00:24:50 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Philadelphia's Jim Kenney: 'I'll be happy when I'm not mayor', Pennsylvania revenue collections $6.2 billion above IFO expectations, & Pittsburgh eyes $2 million for office-to-apartment conversions.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Philadelphia's Jim Kenney: 'I'll be happy when I'm not mayor', Pennsylvania revenue collections $6.2 billion above IFO expectations, & Pittsburgh eyes $2 million for office-to-apartment conversions.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 34 565699da-92f1-4d3a-bd28-2af107613e37 5 Minute Focus: General Assembly considering major public records changes for some Universities in Pennsylvania Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a proposed major change in public records requirements for some of Pennsylvania’s best-known universities that is working through the General Assembly.

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]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2022 14:55:46 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a proposed major change in public records requirements for some of Pennsylvania’s best-known universities that is working through the General Assembly.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: General Assembly considering major public records changes for some Universities in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a proposed major change in public records requirements for some of Pennsylvania’s best-known universities that is working through the General Assembly. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a proposed major change in public records requirements for some of Pennsylvania’s best-known universities that is working through the General Assembly. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 33 8e5de7ec-08e1-402b-9e90-55436fc373fc Episode 17: Open records bill would mean major changes for Pennsylvania 'state related' universities Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Mastriano rally focuses on opioid crisis, harsher penalties for Pennsylvania fentanyl dealers. Open records bill would mean major changes for Pennsylvania 'state related' universities. Pennsylvania poised to join EMS grouping, lessening barriers for workers.

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]]> Fri, 1 Jul 2022 17:23:43 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Mastriano rally focuses on opioid crisis, harsher penalties for Pennsylvania fentanyl dealers. Open records bill would mean major changes for Pennsylvania 'state related' universities. Pennsylvania poised to join EMS grouping, lessening barriers for workers.

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]]> Episode 17: Open records bill would mean major changes for Pennsylvania 'state related' universities The Center Square 00:24:05 Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Mastriano rally focuses on opioid crisis, harsher penalties for Pennsylvania fentanyl dealers. Open records bill would mean major changes for Pennsylvania 'state related' universities. Pennsylvania poised to join EMS grouping, lessening barriers for workers.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Mastriano rally focuses on opioid crisis, harsher penalties for Pennsylvania fentanyl dealers. Open records bill would mean major changes for Pennsylvania 'state related' universities. Pennsylvania poised to join EMS grouping, lessening barriers for workers.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 32 0a70ac38-9f0f-46d0-ab35-5671b3089d16 5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania's economic recovery: some progress, but poor compared to other states Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the latest economic numbers in Pennsylvania.

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]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 21:32:53 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the latest economic numbers in Pennsylvania.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania's economic recovery: some progress, but poor compared to other states The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the latest economic numbers in Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the latest economic numbers in Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 31 82e4565b-660d-4d05-b2b8-9521802a5403 Episode 16: Pennsylvania's cities, big and small, have yet to recover from the pandemic's downturn Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania's cities, big and small, have yet to recover from the pandemic's downturn. Pennsylvania's economic recovery sees some progress, but poor compared to other states. Pennsylvania higher ed bets on funding formula to force more cash from the legislature. Pennsylvania mulls the end of medical non-compete agreements .With 5,400 overdose deaths, Pennsylvania House moves to legalize fentanyl test strips.

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]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:45:13 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania's cities, big and small, have yet to recover from the pandemic's downturn. Pennsylvania's economic recovery sees some progress, but poor compared to other states. Pennsylvania higher ed bets on funding formula to force more cash from the legislature. Pennsylvania mulls the end of medical non-compete agreements .With 5,400 overdose deaths, Pennsylvania House moves to legalize fentanyl test strips.

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]]> Episode 16: Pennsylvania's cities, big and small, have yet to recover from the pandemic's downturn The Center Square 00:23:04 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania's cities, big and small, have yet to recover from the pandemic's downturn. Pennsylvania's economic recovery sees some progress, but poor compared to other states. Pennsylvania higher ed bets on funding formula to force more cash from the legislature. Pennsylvania mulls the end of medical non-compete agreements .With 5,400 overdose deaths, Pennsylvania House moves to legalize fentanyl test strips. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania's cities, big and small, have yet to recover from the pandemic's downturn. Pennsylvania's economic recovery sees some progress, but poor compared to other states. Pennsylvania higher ed bets on funding formula to force more cash from the legislature. Pennsylvania mulls the end of medical non-compete agreements .With 5,400 overdose deaths, Pennsylvania House moves to legalize fentanyl test strips. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 30 befc072e-60bc-4b0a-af02-60d1eac1a7ed 5 Minute Focus: Rising Prices in Pennsylvania and Suggested Solutions Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the rise of food and energy prices and the suggested short-term solutions in Pennsylvania.

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]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:37:51 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the rise of food and energy prices and the suggested short-term solutions in Pennsylvania.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Rising Prices in Pennsylvania and Suggested Solutions The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the rise of food and energy prices and the suggested short-term solutions in Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the rise of food and energy prices and the suggested short-term solutions in Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 29 0a557a74-f37c-40f7-a113-fe5fdb958c7e Episode 15: Pennsylvania tackling 30,000-case backlog of unemployment fraud Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: With food and energy prices high, few short-term solutions, Pennsylvania tackling 30,000-case backlog of unemployment fraud, Pennsylvania's difficult shift for funding roads, & Beer delivery issues reflect a distributor monopoly problem in Pennsylvania.

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]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:24:08 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: With food and energy prices high, few short-term solutions, Pennsylvania tackling 30,000-case backlog of unemployment fraud, Pennsylvania's difficult shift for funding roads, & Beer delivery issues reflect a distributor monopoly problem in Pennsylvania.

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]]> Episode 15: Pennsylvania tackling 30,000-case backlog of unemployment fraud The Center Square 00:22:33 Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: With food and energy prices high, few short-term solutions, Pennsylvania tackling 30,000-case backlog of unemployment fraud, Pennsylvania's difficult shift for funding roads, & Beer delivery issues reflect a distributor monopoly problem in Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: With food and energy prices high, few short-term solutions, Pennsylvania tackling 30,000-case backlog of unemployment fraud, Pennsylvania's difficult shift for funding roads, & Beer delivery issues reflect a distributor monopoly problem in Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 28 9630ae17-b671-4d84-8b79-c9d7eb82ba8f 5 Minute Focus: Real Wages Falling in Pennsylvania Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a report stating the working class is getting hit the hardest by falling real wages in Pennsylvania.

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]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2022 15:51:26 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a report stating the working class is getting hit the hardest by falling real wages in Pennsylvania.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Real Wages Falling in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a report stating the working class is getting hit the hardest by falling real wages in Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a report stating the working class is getting hit the hardest by falling real wages in Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 27 77645912-a54c-45a5-a6e2-386d7decb172 Episode 14: Pennsylvania gas hits $5, Philadelphia consumer price index at 40-year high Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania gas hits $5, Philadelphia consumer price index at 40-year high. Pennsylvania pedestrian deaths up 20%; bigger cars, road design at issue. Tens of millions of Pennsylvania school dollars 'unauditable'.

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]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:32:13 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania gas hits $5, Philadelphia consumer price index at 40-year high. Pennsylvania pedestrian deaths up 20%; bigger cars, road design at issue. Tens of millions of Pennsylvania school dollars 'unauditable'.

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]]> Episode 14: Pennsylvania gas hits $5, Philadelphia consumer price index at 40-year high The Center Square 00:28:31 Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania gas hits $5, Philadelphia consumer price index at 40-year high. Pennsylvania pedestrian deaths up 20%; bigger cars, road design at issue. Tens of millions of Pennsylvania school dollars 'unauditable'. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania gas hits $5, Philadelphia consumer price index at 40-year high. Pennsylvania pedestrian deaths up 20%; bigger cars, road design at issue. Tens of millions of Pennsylvania school dollars 'unauditable'. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 26 8981bf47-921f-432d-93c3-655aca252653 5 Minute Focus: Inflation, labor shortages drive mood of Pennsylvania's economic 'malaise' Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a survey of business leaders in Pennsylvania that highlights a pessimistic outlook on the economy and little reason for optimism.

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]]> Tue, 7 Jun 2022 17:25:56 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a survey of business leaders in Pennsylvania that highlights a pessimistic outlook on the economy and little reason for optimism.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Inflation, labor shortages drive mood of Pennsylvania's economic 'malaise' The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a survey of business leaders in Pennsylvania that highlights a pessimistic outlook on the economy and little reason for optimism. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a survey of business leaders in Pennsylvania that highlights a pessimistic outlook on the economy and little reason for optimism. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 25 0b73a58e-d619-4f1f-a8af-8235dd2db0d8 Episode 13: Majority of Pennsylvanians think the state is on the wrong track Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Majority of Pennsylvanians think the state is on the wrong track. Inflation, labor shortages drive mood of Pennsylvania's economic 'malaise'. IRS Data: Pennsylvania keeps losing population and wealth.

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]]> Fri, 3 Jun 2022 12:39:39 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Majority of Pennsylvanians think the state is on the wrong track. Inflation, labor shortages drive mood of Pennsylvania's economic 'malaise'. IRS Data: Pennsylvania keeps losing population and wealth.

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]]> Episode 13: Majority of Pennsylvanians think the state is on the wrong track The Center Square 00:24:13 Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Majority of Pennsylvanians think the state is on the wrong track. Inflation, labor shortages drive mood of Pennsylvania's economic 'malaise'. IRS Data: Pennsylvania keeps losing population and wealth. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Majority of Pennsylvanians think the state is on the wrong track. Inflation, labor shortages drive mood of Pennsylvania's economic 'malaise'. IRS Data: Pennsylvania keeps losing population and wealth. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 24 f3e54c74-a4df-4c59-bdb0-2b8aaf2417f8 5 Minute Focus: Report says Pennsylvania Relying too much on Short-Term Federal Funds Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the report that says Pennsylvania is relying too much on short-term federal funds for long-term expenses.

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]]> Tue, 31 May 2022 13:06:14 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the report that says Pennsylvania is relying too much on short-term federal funds for long-term expenses.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Report says Pennsylvania Relying too much on Short-Term Federal Funds The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the report that says Pennsylvania is relying too much on short-term federal funds for long-term expenses. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the report that says Pennsylvania is relying too much on short-term federal funds for long-term expenses. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 23 6c56e04d-accd-43dc-9751-550f56a7f5c4 Episode 12: Fiscal office says there is a 60% chance of stagnation for the Pennsylvania economy Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania's GOP Senate primary between Oz, McCormick goes to a recount. Fiscal office: A 60% chance of stagnation for the Pennsylvania economy. Report: Pennsylvania's pandemic spending sets up a 'fiscal cliff'.

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]]> Fri, 27 May 2022 14:55:41 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania's GOP Senate primary between Oz, McCormick goes to a recount. Fiscal office: A 60% chance of stagnation for the Pennsylvania economy. Report: Pennsylvania's pandemic spending sets up a 'fiscal cliff'.

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]]> Episode 12: Fiscal office says there is a 60% chance of stagnation for the Pennsylvania economy The Center Square 00:27:20 Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania's GOP Senate primary between Oz, McCormick goes to a recount. Fiscal office: A 60% chance of stagnation for the Pennsylvania economy. Report: Pennsylvania's pandemic spending sets up a 'fiscal cliff'.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania's GOP Senate primary between Oz, McCormick goes to a recount. Fiscal office: A 60% chance of stagnation for the Pennsylvania economy. Report: Pennsylvania's pandemic spending sets up a 'fiscal cliff'.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 22 d7ddff13-8b00-45b4-9e2c-80409256fb3d 5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania eyes a hydrogen hub – and the billions of federal cash that come with it Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the bipartisan effort to make Pennsylvania a hydrogen hub.

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]]> Tue, 24 May 2022 16:36:12 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the bipartisan effort to make Pennsylvania a hydrogen hub.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania eyes a hydrogen hub – and the billions of federal cash that come with it The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the bipartisan effort to make Pennsylvania a hydrogen hub. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the bipartisan effort to make Pennsylvania a hydrogen hub. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 21 9b8a9378-2865-4aff-94ac-4d2d2b3689c0 Episode 11: Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary remains undecided two mornings after Election Day Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary remains undecided two mornings after Election Day. Pennsylvania primaries: Trump-backed Mastriano for governor, hopeful Senate Democrat Fetterman win. Pennsylvania third for drug overdose deaths nationally.

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]]> Fri, 20 May 2022 15:41:03 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary remains undecided two mornings after Election Day. Pennsylvania primaries: Trump-backed Mastriano for governor, hopeful Senate Democrat Fetterman win. Pennsylvania third for drug overdose deaths nationally.

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]]> Episode 11: Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary remains undecided two mornings after Election Day The Center Square 00:27:23 Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary remains undecided two mornings after Election Day. Pennsylvania primaries: Trump-backed Mastriano for governor, hopeful Senate Democrat Fetterman win. Pennsylvania third for drug overdose deaths nationally.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary remains undecided two mornings after Election Day. Pennsylvania primaries: Trump-backed Mastriano for governor, hopeful Senate Democrat Fetterman win. Pennsylvania third for drug overdose deaths nationally.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 20 83120c5b-87d6-4441-ac7f-277cb66e9975 5 Minute Focus: Rising natural gas prices means up to 45% increases on Pennsylvania utility bills Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the increasing gas and energy prices in Pennsylvania.

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]]> Tue, 17 May 2022 19:47:54 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the increasing gas and energy prices in Pennsylvania.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Rising natural gas prices means up to 45% increases on Pennsylvania utility bills The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the increasing gas and energy prices in Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the increasing gas and energy prices in Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 19 76e74d9b-036f-41f7-948c-5f092b02aef9 Episode 10: Rising natural gas prices means up to 45% increases on Pennsylvania utility bills Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Rising natural gas prices means up to 45% increases on Pennsylvania utility bills. Pennsylvania funding for education up 40 percent since 2000. Policy summary of Republican candidates for Pennsylvania Senate.

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]]> Fri, 13 May 2022 14:35:47 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Rising natural gas prices means up to 45% increases on Pennsylvania utility bills. Pennsylvania funding for education up 40 percent since 2000. Policy summary of Republican candidates for Pennsylvania Senate.

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]]> Episode 10: Rising natural gas prices means up to 45% increases on Pennsylvania utility bills The Center Square 00:23:16 Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Rising natural gas prices means up to 45% increases on Pennsylvania utility bills. Pennsylvania funding for education up 40 percent since 2000. Policy summary of Republican candidates for Pennsylvania Senate. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Rising natural gas prices means up to 45% increases on Pennsylvania utility bills. Pennsylvania funding for education up 40 percent since 2000. Policy summary of Republican candidates for Pennsylvania Senate. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 18 1fb78450-ea3e-44f6-8a12-e4fc16cc4483 5 Minute Focus: Policy summary of Democratic candidates for Pennsylvania Senate Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the top Democratic candidates for Pennsylvania Senator.

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]]> Tue, 10 May 2022 18:55:08 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the top Democratic candidates for Pennsylvania Senator.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Policy summary of Democratic candidates for Pennsylvania Senate The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the top Democratic candidates for Pennsylvania Senator. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the top Democratic candidates for Pennsylvania Senator. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 17 c6e3db8b-1284-4924-b466-0eab0f803406 Episode 9: Policy summary of Democratic candidates for Pennsylvania Senate Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Policy summary of Democratic candidates for Pennsylvania Senate. Pennsylvania moratorium loophole nets $45M in oil and gas revenue. Strong Pennsylvania tax collection revenue; partisan divide on the economy.

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]]> Fri, 6 May 2022 15:17:56 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Policy summary of Democratic candidates for Pennsylvania Senate. Pennsylvania moratorium loophole nets $45M in oil and gas revenue. Strong Pennsylvania tax collection revenue; partisan divide on the economy.

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]]> Episode 9: Policy summary of Democratic candidates for Pennsylvania Senate The Center Square 00:23:40 Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Policy summary of Democratic candidates for Pennsylvania Senate. Pennsylvania moratorium loophole nets $45M in oil and gas revenue. Strong Pennsylvania tax collection revenue; partisan divide on the economy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Policy summary of Democratic candidates for Pennsylvania Senate. Pennsylvania moratorium loophole nets $45M in oil and gas revenue. Strong Pennsylvania tax collection revenue; partisan divide on the economy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 16 db81cc72-8938-455d-af56-de1a3bace077 5 Minute Focus: Policy summary of top GOP candidates for Pennsylvania Governor & Senator Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the top GOP candidates for Pennsylvania Governor & Senator.

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]]> Tue, 3 May 2022 19:49:47 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the top GOP candidates for Pennsylvania Governor & Senator.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Policy summary of top GOP candidates for Pennsylvania Governor & Senator The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the top GOP candidates for Pennsylvania Governor & Senator. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the top GOP candidates for Pennsylvania Governor & Senator. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 15 0dc8e06f-53a0-4e62-b6cf-e7fa3e58b6c2 Episode 8: Democrats & Republicans both claim the mantle of cutting Pennsylvania taxes Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Policy summary of top GOP candidates for Pennsylvania governor. Democrats, Republicans claim the mantle of cutting Pennsylvania taxes. State pressure on Philly mayor to reduce gun violence.

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]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:31:36 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Policy summary of top GOP candidates for Pennsylvania governor. Democrats, Republicans claim the mantle of cutting Pennsylvania taxes. State pressure on Philly mayor to reduce gun violence.

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]]> Episode 8: Democrats & Republicans both claim the mantle of cutting Pennsylvania taxes The Center Square 00:24:29 Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Policy summary of top GOP candidates for Pennsylvania governor. Democrats, Republicans claim the mantle of cutting Pennsylvania taxes. State pressure on Philly mayor to reduce gun violence.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Policy summary of top GOP candidates for Pennsylvania governor. Democrats, Republicans claim the mantle of cutting Pennsylvania taxes. State pressure on Philly mayor to reduce gun violence.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 14 78d25b97-bc47-4fe6-a424-d0b4cc9d118d 5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania legislators look to expand film tax credit by almost 80% Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the conversation Pennsylvania legislators are having as they may look to expand the film tax credit by almost 80% in the state.

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]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:32:42 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the conversation Pennsylvania legislators are having as they may look to expand the film tax credit by almost 80% in the state.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Pennsylvania legislators look to expand film tax credit by almost 80% The Center Square 00:04:59 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the conversation Pennsylvania legislators are having as they may look to expand the film tax credit by almost 80% in the state. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the conversation Pennsylvania legislators are having as they may look to expand the film tax credit by almost 80% in the state. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 13 2232719c-3f26-4504-8d60-08c4d252303e Episode 7: Pennsylvania county demolition funds for blighted properties Pennsylvania legislators look to expand film tax credit by almost 80%. Pennsylvania county demolition funds for blighted properties: a rural and urban divide. Despite opposition, Pennsylvania Medicaid contracts keep unionization language. Commonwealth Foundation disputes Pennsylvania public union membership numbers. Despite its setbacks, carbon capture may come to Pennsylvania.

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]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:46:18 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania legislators look to expand film tax credit by almost 80%. Pennsylvania county demolition funds for blighted properties: a rural and urban divide. Despite opposition, Pennsylvania Medicaid contracts keep unionization language. Commonwealth Foundation disputes Pennsylvania public union membership numbers. Despite its setbacks, carbon capture may come to Pennsylvania.

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]]> Episode 7: Pennsylvania county demolition funds for blighted properties The Center Square 00:24:32 Pennsylvania legislators look to expand film tax credit by almost 80%. Pennsylvania county demolition funds for blighted properties: a rural and urban divide. Despite opposition, Pennsylvania Medicaid contracts keep unionization language. Commonwealth Foundation disputes Pennsylvania public union membership numbers. Despite its setbacks, carbon capture may come to Pennsylvania.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Pennsylvania legislators look to expand film tax credit by almost 80%. Pennsylvania county demolition funds for blighted properties: a rural and urban divide. Despite opposition, Pennsylvania Medicaid contracts keep unionization language. Commonwealth Foundation disputes Pennsylvania public union membership numbers. Despite its setbacks, carbon capture may come to Pennsylvania.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 12 7bc60014-0ff3-4683-b1cd-2feac1f53c84 5 Minute Focus: Will Pennsylvania Continue to Impose an Inheritance Tax? Get caught up to date on the discussions of the inheritance tax and it's impact on citizens in Pennsylvania. Today, the Commonwealth receives about $1.2 billion in revenue with an inheritance tax that ranges from 4.5% to 15% and affects all inherited wealth. Pennsylvania is one of only six states that still has an inheritance tax, and with no exclusions that limit when the tax is applied.

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]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:06:25 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Get caught up to date on the discussions of the inheritance tax and it's impact on citizens in Pennsylvania. Today, the Commonwealth receives about $1.2 billion in revenue with an inheritance tax that ranges from 4.5% to 15% and affects all inherited wealth. Pennsylvania is one of only six states that still has an inheritance tax, and with no exclusions that limit when the tax is applied.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Will Pennsylvania Continue to Impose an Inheritance Tax? The Center Square 00:05:00 Get caught up to date on the discussions of the inheritance tax and it's impact on citizens in Pennsylvania. Today, the Commonwealth receives about $1.2 billion in revenue with an inheritance tax that ranges from 4.5% to 15% and affects all inherited wealth. Pennsylvania is one of only six states that still has an inheritance tax, and with no exclusions that limit when the tax is applied.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Get caught up to date on the discussions of the inheritance tax and it's impact on citizens in Pennsylvania. Today, the Commonwealth receives about $1.2 billion in revenue with an inheritance tax that ranges from 4.5% to 15% and affects all inherited wealth. Pennsylvania is one of only six states that still has an inheritance tax, and with no exclusions that limit when the tax is applied.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 11 29381fe8-69d9-441a-ad33-423689838105 Episode 6: Philadelphia stands out as only city to reinstate mask mandate Philadelphia stands out as only city to reinstate mask mandate. Pennsylvania inheritance tax: a $1.2 billion burden. Report: Pennsylvania No. 38 in economic momentum. Marijuana legalization bills make progress in Pennsylvania General Assembly.

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]]> Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:48:25 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Philadelphia stands out as only city to reinstate mask mandate. Pennsylvania inheritance tax: a $1.2 billion burden. Report: Pennsylvania No. 38 in economic momentum. Marijuana legalization bills make progress in Pennsylvania General Assembly.

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]]> Episode 6: Philadelphia stands out as only city to reinstate mask mandate The Center Square 00:25:19 Philadelphia stands out as only city to reinstate mask mandate. Pennsylvania inheritance tax: a $1.2 billion burden. Report: Pennsylvania No. 38 in economic momentum. Marijuana legalization bills make progress in Pennsylvania General Assembly. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Philadelphia stands out as only city to reinstate mask mandate. Pennsylvania inheritance tax: a $1.2 billion burden. Report: Pennsylvania No. 38 in economic momentum. Marijuana legalization bills make progress in Pennsylvania General Assembly. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 10 70404961-d675-435a-8b70-10730e99438a 5 Minute Focus: Report notes $222 million in Pennsylvania tax subsidies, but little transparency Get caught up to date on the report that shows little transparency in tax subsidies in Pennsylvania.

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]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2022 14:14:57 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Get caught up to date on the report that shows little transparency in tax subsidies in Pennsylvania.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Report notes $222 million in Pennsylvania tax subsidies, but little transparency The Center Square 00:05:00 Get caught up to date on the report that shows little transparency in tax subsidies in Pennsylvania.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Get caught up to date on the report that shows little transparency in tax subsidies in Pennsylvania.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 9 6066a16f-dc6b-4151-aeb9-6109ff24079e Episode 5: Report notes $222 million in Pennsylvania tax subsidies, but little transparency Report notes $222 million in Pennsylvania tax subsidies, but little transparency. Bill would end Pennsylvania public university property tax exemptions. With $1.7 billion in ARPA funds, $75 million could go to Pennsylvania economic development

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]]> Fri, 8 Apr 2022 15:41:43 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Report notes $222 million in Pennsylvania tax subsidies, but little transparency. Bill would end Pennsylvania public university property tax exemptions. With $1.7 billion in ARPA funds, $75 million could go to Pennsylvania economic development

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]]> Episode 5: Report notes $222 million in Pennsylvania tax subsidies, but little transparency The Center Square 00:26:54 Report notes $222 million in Pennsylvania tax subsidies, but little transparency. Bill would end Pennsylvania public university property tax exemptions. With $1.7 billion in ARPA funds, $75 million could go to Pennsylvania economic development --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Report notes $222 million in Pennsylvania tax subsidies, but little transparency. Bill would end Pennsylvania public university property tax exemptions. With $1.7 billion in ARPA funds, $75 million could go to Pennsylvania economic development --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 8 057a3403-c3a3-4225-a668-e82dd4ccaba9 5 Minute Focus: Bill Would Eliminate PA's Newcomer Tax Get caught up to date on the Pennsylvania bill that would eliminate the "Newcomer Tax".

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]]> Tue, 5 Apr 2022 18:37:43 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Get caught up to date on the Pennsylvania bill that would eliminate the "Newcomer Tax".

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Bill Would Eliminate PA's Newcomer Tax The Center Square 00:05:00 Get caught up to date on the Pennsylvania bill that would eliminate the "Newcomer Tax". --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Get caught up to date on the Pennsylvania bill that would eliminate the "Newcomer Tax". --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 7 2d333c22-7e4b-49f2-8139-00d95d31f642 Episode 4: Bill to ban spot appeals would eliminate the Pennsylvania 'newcomer tax' Bill to ban spot appeals would eliminate the Pennsylvania 'newcomer tax'. Pennsylvania bill would require mapping of overdose deaths. Independent office's report confirms woes in Pennsylvania joining RGGI.

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]]> Fri, 1 Apr 2022 14:44:08 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Bill to ban spot appeals would eliminate the Pennsylvania 'newcomer tax'. Pennsylvania bill would require mapping of overdose deaths. Independent office's report confirms woes in Pennsylvania joining RGGI.

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]]> Episode 4: Bill to ban spot appeals would eliminate the Pennsylvania 'newcomer tax' The Center Square 00:25:47 Bill to ban spot appeals would eliminate the Pennsylvania 'newcomer tax'. Pennsylvania bill would require mapping of overdose deaths. Independent office's report confirms woes in Pennsylvania joining RGGI.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Bill to ban spot appeals would eliminate the Pennsylvania 'newcomer tax'. Pennsylvania bill would require mapping of overdose deaths. Independent office's report confirms woes in Pennsylvania joining RGGI.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 6 2b82d554-4a0e-48de-ae6c-d6ac9f45b575 5 Minute Focus: Gas Tax Cut & Corporate Tax Cut Proposed in Pennsylvania Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with new tax proposals that call for lowering of the gas tax and corporate tax in the state of Pennsylvania.


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]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:57:29 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with new tax proposals that call for lowering of the gas tax and corporate tax in the state of Pennsylvania.


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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Gas Tax Cut & Corporate Tax Cut Proposed in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with new tax proposals that call for lowering of the gas tax and corporate tax in the state of Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with new tax proposals that call for lowering of the gas tax and corporate tax in the state of Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 5 8b71472f-c3f5-42c4-9039-c7ac8b3294e8 Episode 3: Independent Fiscal Office update casts doubt on Wolf's rosy budget outlook Independent Fiscal Office update casts doubt on Wolf's rosy budget outlook. Pennsylvania gas tax cut could issue $650M bond to cover shortfall. Pennsylvania temporary health care deregulation may become permanent.

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]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:57:12 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Independent Fiscal Office update casts doubt on Wolf's rosy budget outlook. Pennsylvania gas tax cut could issue $650M bond to cover shortfall. Pennsylvania temporary health care deregulation may become permanent.

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]]> Episode 3: Independent Fiscal Office update casts doubt on Wolf's rosy budget outlook The Center Square 00:25:55 Independent Fiscal Office update casts doubt on Wolf's rosy budget outlook. Pennsylvania gas tax cut could issue $650M bond to cover shortfall. Pennsylvania temporary health care deregulation may become permanent. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Independent Fiscal Office update casts doubt on Wolf's rosy budget outlook. Pennsylvania gas tax cut could issue $650M bond to cover shortfall. Pennsylvania temporary health care deregulation may become permanent. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 4 cea8c151-1d40-48aa-b3dc-64151868ce22 5 Minute Focus: Plan Calls for Higher and More Tolls Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a plan that calls for higher and more tolls in the state of Pennsylvania.

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]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2022 13:40:51 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a plan that calls for higher and more tolls in the state of Pennsylvania.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Plan Calls for Higher and More Tolls The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a plan that calls for higher and more tolls in the state of Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a plan that calls for higher and more tolls in the state of Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 3 1cc35463-8327-4301-9645-938bc3f925b5 Episode 2: Pennsylvania bridge tolling: 'Haphazard' plan, foreign contractor draw ire of many Pennsylvania bridge tolling: 'Haphazard' plan, foreign contractor draw ire of many. Pennsylvania agency's staff shortage compounds fraud problems. Pennsylvania health systems may be compelled to unionize by Medicaid contracts.

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]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:24:22 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Pennsylvania bridge tolling: 'Haphazard' plan, foreign contractor draw ire of many. Pennsylvania agency's staff shortage compounds fraud problems. Pennsylvania health systems may be compelled to unionize by Medicaid contracts.

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]]> Episode 2: Pennsylvania bridge tolling: 'Haphazard' plan, foreign contractor draw ire of many The Center Square 00:24:48 Pennsylvania bridge tolling: 'Haphazard' plan, foreign contractor draw ire of many. Pennsylvania agency's staff shortage compounds fraud problems. Pennsylvania health systems may be compelled to unionize by Medicaid contracts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Pennsylvania bridge tolling: 'Haphazard' plan, foreign contractor draw ire of many. Pennsylvania agency's staff shortage compounds fraud problems. Pennsylvania health systems may be compelled to unionize by Medicaid contracts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 2 ce83b1b8-b8bc-4845-b307-ea25738858dd 5 Minute Focus: Union Reforms & College Budget Concerns Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the union reform and college budget conversations happening in the state of Pennsylvania.

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]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2022 20:25:05 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the union reform and college budget conversations happening in the state of Pennsylvania.

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]]> 5 Minute Focus: Union Reforms & College Budget Concerns The Center Square 00:05:00 Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the union reform and college budget conversations happening in the state of Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the union reform and college budget conversations happening in the state of Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 1 0aed9d00-c3bb-43b3-8dce-d655f6de2ae5 Episode 1: New report argues it's time for public-sector union reform in Pennsylvania New report argues it's time for public-sector union reform in Pennsylvania. Election security, rule of law dominate Pennsylvania hearing. $26 million for mine reclamation coming to Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania community colleges eye a budget increase, first in years.

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]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:56:02 +0000 pennsylvaniainfocus@gmail.com (The Center Square) https://www.americastalking.com/ New report argues it's time for public-sector union reform in Pennsylvania. Election security, rule of law dominate Pennsylvania hearing. $26 million for mine reclamation coming to Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania community colleges eye a budget increase, first in years.

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]]> Episode 1: New report argues it's time for public-sector union reform in Pennsylvania The Center Square 00:25:23 New report argues it's time for public-sector union reform in Pennsylvania. Election security, rule of law dominate Pennsylvania hearing. $26 million for mine reclamation coming to Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania community colleges eye a budget increase, first in years.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support New report argues it's time for public-sector union reform in Pennsylvania. Election security, rule of law dominate Pennsylvania hearing. $26 million for mine reclamation coming to Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania community colleges eye a budget increase, first in years.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support false full 0