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What to Know About Shapiro’s Pitch to Legalize Marijuana, Its Chances in the Pa. Legislature, and More

What to Know About Shapiro’s Pitch to Legalize Marijuana, Its Chances in the Pa. Legislature, and More

HARRISBURG, Pa. — In his state budget pitch, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro called for the Pennsylvania legislature to legalize recreational marijuana. FULL ARTICLE
by · February 22, 2024 · Local News, News, PA News
Pennsylvania Mortgage Program, Closed for More Than a Year to Resolve Backlog, Will Reopen in March, Officials Say

Pennsylvania Mortgage Program, Closed for More Than a Year to Resolve Backlog, Will Reopen in March, Officials Say

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Pennsylvania mortgage relief program to help homeowners catch up after the pandemic will reopen in March after being closed for more than a year to resolve a backlog of applications and a series of internal problems. FULL ARTICLE
by · February 21, 2024 · Local News, News, PA News
A Bill to Legalize Syringe Services in Pa. Just Passed an Historic Hurdle, But GOP Opposition Remains

A Bill to Legalize Syringe Services in Pa. Just Passed an Historic Hurdle, But GOP Opposition Remains

HARRISBURG, Pa. — In what advocates are calling a historic move, a bill that would legalize syringe services throughout Pennsylvania is making progress in the legislature. FULL ARTICLE
by · February 20, 2024 · Local News, News, PA News
What Shapiro’s Budget Pitch Could Do for Pennsylvania’s Rural Communities

What Shapiro’s Budget Pitch Could Do for Pennsylvania’s Rural Communities

BELLEFONTE, Pa. — As the populations of Pennsylvania’s rural counties shrink, officials hope future state spending can help slow projected losses by making investments that attract new residents and support local economies. FULL ARTICLE
by · February 19, 2024 · Local News, News, PA News
Shapiro Wants to Tax Skill Games. He Must First Navigate Pa.’s Wealthy, Warring Gambling Interests.

Shapiro Wants to Tax Skill Games. He Must First Navigate Pa.’s Wealthy, Warring Gambling Interests.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — As part of his budget pitch this year, Gov. Josh Shapiro says he wants to regulate and tax skill games to raise tens of millions of dollars in revenue. FULL ARTICLE
by · February 17, 2024 · Local News, News, PA News
Great Pa News Quiz: 2024 Ballots, Flawed Election Claims, ‘Spring’ Snow, and Shapiro’s Debt Eraser

Great Pa News Quiz: 2024 Ballots, Flawed Election Claims, ‘Spring’ Snow, and Shapiro’s Debt Eraser

In this week’s quiz: primary lineups, merchant of doubt, state House majority, and when Punxsutawney Phil gets it wrong. FULL ARTICLE
by · February 16, 2024 · Local News, News, PA News
Treasurer Stacy Garrity’s Decision to Invest More Pa. Money in Israel Bonds Draws Protest, Democratic Opposition

Treasurer Stacy Garrity’s Decision to Invest More Pa. Money in Israel Bonds Draws Protest, Democratic Opposition

HARRISBURG, Pa. — As protesters push Pennsylvania’s state treasurer to divest from Israel amid mounting Palestinian deaths, Stacy Garrity is defending her decision to send taxpayer money to the country and drawing flak from political opponents who question her motives. FULL ARTICLE
by · February 15, 2024 · Local News, News, PA News
Josh Shapiro Accepted $1,650 in ‘Event Tickets’ from Powerful Pa. Lobbyist

Josh Shapiro Accepted $1,650 in ‘Event Tickets’ from Powerful Pa. Lobbyist

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Democrat Josh Shapiro accepted $1,650 worth of “event tickets and catering” from a powerful Harrisburg lobbyist last year, a perk his campaign insists was a political contribution. FULL ARTICLE
by · February 14, 2024 · Local News, News, PA News
DOJ Settlement Will Bring New Protections for People with Opioid Use Disorder in Pa. Courts

DOJ Settlement Will Bring New Protections for People with Opioid Use Disorder in Pa. Courts

HARRISBURG, Pa. – A recent settlement between the U.S. Department of Justice and the Pennsylvania court system offers new protections to people who county courts allegedly barred from taking medications for opioid use disorder. FULL ARTICLE
by · February 14, 2024 · Local News, News, PA News
PA Could Wipe Out Up to $400M in Medical Debt Under Proposal from Gov. Josh Shapiro

PA Could Wipe Out Up to $400M in Medical Debt Under Proposal from Gov. Josh Shapiro

HARRISBURG — Up to $400 million in medical debt held by Pennsylvanians would be cleared under Gov. Josh Shapiro's new budget proposal, with relief targeted at the state’s poorest and most underwater residents. FULL ARTICLE
by · February 10, 2024 · Local News, News, PA News