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Pa. Lawmaker Wants More State Control Over Millions in Outside Spending on Federal Elections

Pa. Lawmaker Wants More State Control Over Millions in Outside Spending on Federal Elections

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Over the past few years, megadonors and special interest groups have flooded Pennsylvania campaigns with millions of dollars in contributions. FULL ARTICLE
by · June 10, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News
Governor Wolf Announces Funding to Support Affordable Housing Across Pennsylvania

Governor Wolf Announces Funding to Support Affordable Housing Across Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Governor Tom Wolf announced recipients of a new round of funding for housing programs made available through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund. FULL ARTICLE
by · June 10, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News
Pennsylvania Is Sitting on Billions in Stimulus Money; Lawmakers May Actually Agree on a Plan to Spend Some of It

Pennsylvania Is Sitting on Billions in Stimulus Money; Lawmakers May Actually Agree on a Plan to Spend Some of It

HARRISBURG, Pa. — As the June 30 deadline for the Pennsylvania legislature to pass a new budget approaches, support for spending some of the state’s billions in remaining stimulus money and surplus tax revenue is gaining bipartisan traction. FULL ARTICLE
by · June 9, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News
Department of Corrections, PennDOT Highlight Partnerships to Reduce Litter

Department of Corrections, PennDOT Highlight Partnerships to Reduce Litter

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) teamed up on Tuesday in a show of support for the Harrisburg Community Correction Center's (CCC) litter clean-up effort. FULL ARTICLE
by · June 8, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News
AAA: Gas Prices Jump This Week

AAA: Gas Prices Jump This Week

JEFFERSON CO., Pa. – Gas prices are 15 cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at $4.851 per gallon, according to AAA East Central's Gas Price Report. FULL ARTICLE
by · June 7, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News
Pennsylvania’s Definition of Broadband Hasn’t Changed in Nearly 20 Years

Pennsylvania’s Definition of Broadband Hasn’t Changed in Nearly 20 Years

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Everyone in Pennsylvania has access to broadband — at least, according to the definition set by state lawmakers in the early 2000s. FULL ARTICLE
by · June 6, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News
Medical Marijuana Card Company Draws Scrutiny for Using Unofficial Pa. Doctor Listing to Attract Patients

Medical Marijuana Card Company Draws Scrutiny for Using Unofficial Pa. Doctor Listing to Attract Patients

HARRISBURG, Pa. — An unofficial online directory of doctors who can approve patients for medical marijuana in Pennsylvania has been used by a competitor to steer people to his business, drawing complaints and calls on state health department officials to intervene. FULL ARTICLE
by · June 4, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News
An Obscure State Law Could Blunt the Impact of Up to $1 Billion in Federal Funding for Pennsylvania’s Broadband Expansion

An Obscure State Law Could Blunt the Impact of Up to $1 Billion in Federal Funding for Pennsylvania’s Broadband Expansion

An obscure provision tucked into Pennsylvania law nearly two decades ago could complicate the state’s access to a massive influx of federal funding to expand broadband by creating roadblocks for local governments seeking to build their own networks. FULL ARTICLE
by · June 3, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News
Should PA Invest More in Tourism? Study Shows Billions Being Left on Table Due to Lack of Investment

Should PA Invest More in Tourism? Study Shows Billions Being Left on Table Due to Lack of Investment

HARRISBURG, Pa. – A new economic impact study conducted by Tourism Economics shows that Pennsylvania has experienced a significant decline in tourism market share, and that the commonwealth does not have sufficient funds to adequately market itself. FULL ARTICLE
by · June 3, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News
Gift Ban, Other Good-Government Changes Stall in Pa. Despite Promises From Leadership

Gift Ban, Other Good-Government Changes Stall in Pa. Despite Promises From Leadership

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Rabbi Michael Pollack stood at a podium in the Capitol, just steps away from where the legislature meets, to talk last week about the need for banning elected officials from accepting gifts from lobbyists, special interests, and others. FULL ARTICLE
by · June 2, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News