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Pa. House at a Standstill as Deadline Nears to Get Relief for Child Sex Abuse Survivors on May Ballot

Pa. House at a Standstill as Deadline Nears to Get Relief for Child Sex Abuse Survivors on May Ballot

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s closely divided state House has recessed indefinitely, throwing the chamber’s agenda, including a number of far-reaching constitutional amendments, into limbo. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 11, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
This Pa. County Is About to Start a Hand Recount of Its 2020 Presidential Election Results

This Pa. County Is About to Start a Hand Recount of Its 2020 Presidential Election Results

More than two years after the last ballot was cast in the 2020 election, Lycoming County plans to recount all presidential votes by hand — an extraordinary step no other Pennsylvania county has taken. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 9, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
Wolf Asks Pa. Legislature to Advance Relief for Child Sex Abuse Survivors During Special Session

Wolf Asks Pa. Legislature to Advance Relief for Child Sex Abuse Survivors During Special Session

HARRISBURG, Pa. — In likely one of his last acts in office, Gov. Tom Wolf has asked the Pennsylvania legislature to gather for a special session Monday to pass a constitutional amendment allowing adult victims of childhood sexual abuse to sue the perpetrators. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 9, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
The Behind-the-Scenes Story of Mark Rozzi’s Surprising Rise to Pa. House Speaker

The Behind-the-Scenes Story of Mark Rozzi’s Surprising Rise to Pa. House Speaker

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Before delivering prepared remarks, newly elected Pennsylvania House Speaker Mark Rozzi offered a short, extemporaneous thought on his surprising ascent from the chamber’s literal back bench to the speaker’s rostrum. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 7, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
What Mark Rozzi’s Record Can Tell Us About What Kind of Pa. House Speaker He’ll Be

What Mark Rozzi’s Record Can Tell Us About What Kind of Pa. House Speaker He’ll Be

HARRISBURG, Pa. — In the Pennsylvania Capitol, no other issue defines the legislative career of newly minted state House Speaker Mark Rozzi more than helping survivors of decades-old sexual abuse. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 6, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
Wolf Administration Outlines Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking, Offers Survivor Resources, Encourages Public to Learn and Act

Wolf Administration Outlines Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking, Offers Survivor Resources, Encourages Public to Learn and Act

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Executives from the Pennsylvania departments of Transportation (PennDOT), Health (DOH), Labor and Industry (L&I), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and the Office of Victim Advocate were joined by other advocates on Thursday to discuss human trafficking, outline efforts to combat it, explain how to report potential cases, and offer resources for survivors. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 6, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
Half-Ton Butter Sculpture Highlights 2023 Farm Show Theme: Rooted In Progress

Half-Ton Butter Sculpture Highlights 2023 Farm Show Theme: Rooted In Progress

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding on Thursday unveiled the 2023 Pennsylvania Farm Show butter sculpture. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 6, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
Mark Rozzi Is the New Speaker of the Pennsylvania House. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Mark Rozzi Is the New Speaker of the Pennsylvania House. Here’s What You Need to Know.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania House picked state Rep. Mark Rozzi to be the chamber’s new speaker Tuesday in a surprise vote. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 5, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
Troopers Arrest Former PennDOT Employee for Driver’s License Fraud

Troopers Arrest Former PennDOT Employee for Driver’s License Fraud

LANCASTER, Pa. - The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop J on Wednesday filed criminal charges against a former PennDOT employee accused of using his government position to facilitate a fraud scheme that allowed ineligible drivers to operate motor vehicles. FULL ARTICLE
Democrats and a Handful of Republicans Picked the Pennsylvania House’s New Speaker

Democrats and a Handful of Republicans Picked the Pennsylvania House’s New Speaker

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania House Democrats and a handful of Republicans joined together Tuesday to pick the chamber’s new speaker — but not the person most expected. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 4, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News