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Fettermen’s Stance on Fracking Questioned

Fettermen’s Stance on Fracking Questioned

HARRISBURG, Pa. – A recent statement from U.S. Senate candidate John Fetterman about looking to a future with more renewable energy has raised concerns again about his stance on fracking. FULL ARTICLE
by · July 5, 2021 · Local News, News, PA News
Pa. Lawmakers Are on Summer Break. Here Are 5 Issues They’ll Face This Fall.

Pa. Lawmakers Are on Summer Break. Here Are 5 Issues They’ll Face This Fall.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s General Assembly is headed into a long summer recess after a flurry of legislative activity. But several key issues remain unresolved and will have to wait until lawmakers reconvene in the fall. FULL ARTICLE
by · July 5, 2021 · Local News, News, PA News
Lawmakers Renew Call for Stronger Addiction Treatment Oversight as Two Pa. Providers Charged

Lawmakers Renew Call for Stronger Addiction Treatment Oversight as Two Pa. Providers Charged

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Two Philadelphia addiction treatment providers face criminal charges for allegedly bribing recovery homes for referrals and forcing patients into substandard care, prompting renewed calls from state lawmakers to strengthen oversight. FULL ARTICLE
by · July 5, 2021 · Local News, News, PA News
After Contact Tracing Data Breach, Pa. Sidesteps Scrutiny on Proposed $34M Contract

After Contact Tracing Data Breach, Pa. Sidesteps Scrutiny on Proposed $34M Contract

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is working to hire a new company under an even pricier contract to take over its contact tracing program after it fired the previous company in May for a massive data breach that was still unsecured in June and led to a federal lawsuit. FULL ARTICLE
by · July 3, 2021 · Local News, News, PA News
Redistricting Reform in Pa. Is Dead for Now, Advocates Say. So What’s Next?

Redistricting Reform in Pa. Is Dead for Now, Advocates Say. So What’s Next?

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Redistricting reform supporters in Pennsylvania are having a moment of disappointing déjà vu. FULL ARTICLE
by · July 2, 2021 · Local News, News, PA News
James’ Bill on Unemployment Compensation Appeals Signed into Law

James’ Bill on Unemployment Compensation Appeals Signed into Law

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Rep. R. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) announced his legislation to give people more time to appeal unemployment compensation decisions has been signed into law. FULL ARTICLE
by · July 2, 2021 · Local News, News, PA News
Department of Education Provides Breakdown of State Education Funding by School District

Department of Education Provides Breakdown of State Education Funding by School District

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) on Wednesday posted a spreadsheet breaking down the education funding allocations in the state budget for each school district. FULL ARTICLE
by · July 2, 2021 · Local News, News, PA News
DCNR Reminds Potential State Park Visitors of Possible Crowding This Holiday Weekend at Parks & Forests Throughout Pa.

DCNR Reminds Potential State Park Visitors of Possible Crowding This Holiday Weekend at Parks & Forests Throughout Pa.

HARRISBURG, Pa. - On Thursday, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn reminded potential state park visitors to plan ahead for the three-day holiday weekend, which could bring crowded conditions to parks throughout the commonwealth. FULL ARTICLE
by · July 2, 2021 · Local News, News, PA News
Gov. Wolf Vetoes Bill Prohibiting Vaccine Passports

Gov. Wolf Vetoes Bill Prohibiting Vaccine Passports

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Governor Tom Wolf today vetoed Senate Bill 618, legislation that would prohibit the state from implementing vaccine passports, limiting medical providers and the public from having access to information on vaccination rates and vaccine efficacy. FULL ARTICLE
by · July 1, 2021 · Local News, News, PA News
Pennsylvania Governor Vetoes GOP-Led Election Overhaul Citing Voter ID Restrictions

Pennsylvania Governor Vetoes GOP-Led Election Overhaul Citing Voter ID Restrictions

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed a Republican rewrite of Pennsylvania’s Election Code on Wednesday, making clear his party’s opposition to stricter voter ID requirements and setting up a potential showdown on the issue at the ballot box. FULL ARTICLE
by · July 1, 2021 · Local News, News, PA News