Pennsylvania
- www.inquirer.com Pa. Senate GOP wants to set aside $8,000 tax credits for families who homeschool or send their kids to private school
The bill quickly drew opposition from critics, who noted it could cost more than $2 billion per year as currently written — a figure that would grow if more families enrolled in private schools.
- www.inquirer.com More happy hours could be coming to Pennsylvania after bill’s passage in state Senate
Known as House Bill 829, the bill would allow bars and restaurants in Pennsylvania to hold 24 hours of happy hours per week.
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Upper Darby man sentenced to prison for participation in Jan. 6 insurrection
whyy.org Upper Darby man sentenced to prison for participation in Jan. 6 insurrection - WHYYAccording to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Brian Healion, 33, successfully rushed a police line — and posed for photos inside a Senator’s office.
- www.politicspa.com Survey Says Casey With Double-Digit Lead on McCormick
Commonwealth Foundation poll gives incumbent Democrat largest lead since January
- www.inquirer.com Ahead of November’s election, voting rights groups are suing to force a Pa. county to tell voters their ballot has issues
The ACLU of Pennsylvania and the Public Interest Law Center are suing with a goal of reducing the number of people disenfranchised due to errors on their mail ballots.
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More funding could be coming to a Pa. affordable housing program
www.spotlightpa.org Housing affordability is among Pa. budget funding prioritiesGov. Shapiro pitched new affordable housing money in this year’s budget. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is supportive.
- www.inquirer.com Cheyney University’s accreditation is reaffirmed, taking the historically Black college off probation
“While we agree with this decision, we remain disappointed by the process to arrive at this long-overdue outcome and will continue to advocate for equity and transparency,” the university said.
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The urban-rural divide in Pa. and beyond is vastly overstated — and doing real harm, new book says
www.spotlightpa.org Is the urban-rural divide in Pennsylvania vastly overstated?Join Spotlight PA on July 9 for a live interview with Elizabeth Currid-Halkett, author of “The Overlooked Americans,” a call to bridge our geographic divides.
- www.spotlightpa.org Banks are crying foul over a PA proposal to cut credit card ‘swipe fees’
Sheetz, other merchants are backing a PA bill that would cut credit card ‘swipe fees,’ but companies like JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo oppose it.
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School vouchers may make it into Pennsylvania’s budget. What would they really do?
www.spotlightpa.org What’s the data on the school choice vouchers that could be in the Pa. budget?School choice vouchers could be part of the budget being negotiated in PA. Decades of studies show they have mixed results.
- www.inquirer.com He’s 11 and makes $100,000 a year riding his bike in the suburbs. Haverford police are not pleased.
Oneway Lilman’s Internet-fueled fame has added a modern twist to a classic suburban struggle.
- www.inquirer.com A Pennsylvania grandmother has a chance to make the U.S. Olympic team in race walking
Michelle Rohl, a three-time Olympian, retired from race walking more than 20 years ago but returned to the sport in her 50s. Now, she's on the verge of heading to Paris.
- www.inquirer.com Why Democrats think abortion will help them win Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick’s seat, even though it wasn’t enough last time
Ashley Ehasz, a Democrat, is once again trying to oust incumbent Republican congressman Brian Fitzpatrick. She's focusing on abortion even though that message didn't work in her last cycle.
- www.inquirer.com Former ‘Jackass’ star Bam Margera pleads guilty in Chester County case
The plea in Chester County court brings to a close a legal saga that stretches back to April 2023.
- www.inquirer.com Crozer Health lost its bid to keep its general surgery residency program
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education had revoked the Crozer Health accreditation in January, without providing details on the reasons.
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PA-01: Internal Survey Shows [Dem] Ehasz Closing On [Incumbent Republican Rep] Fitzpatrick
www.politicspa.com PA-01: Internal Survey Shows Ehasz Closing On FitzpatrickDemocrat Ashley Ehasz within MOE vs. GOP incumbent Brian Fitzpatrick in Bucks/Montgomery County race.
- www.politicspa.com House Passes Bill To Ensure Access to Contraceptives in Pennsylvania
Would require all health insurance policies in state to provide coverage for all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs
- www.inquirer.com Central Pa. man charged with threatening State Sen. Doug Mastriano in series of violent social media posts
Little’s arrest comes amid an alarming rise in violent threats lodged against public officials in recent years — a sign officials say reflects a growing tolerance for political violence.
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[Philly] Mayor Cherelle Parker called out her detractors and lobbied for education funding in a visit to Harrisburg
www.inquirer.com Mayor Cherelle Parker called out her detractors and lobbied for education funding in a visit to HarrisburgParker, who served in the state House for 10 years before being elected to City Council and becoming mayor, touted her priorities for Philadelphia in her state Capitol visit.
- www.politicspa.com Jill Biden Makes Case For PA Women to Back Husband's Reelection Campaign
Says women are "immovable and unstoppable" on reproductive rights for themselves and their daughters.
- www.inquirer.com Out-of-state residents drove an increase in abortions in Pennsylvania in 2022
Ohio was among the states that quickly enacted abortion restrictions following the Supreme Court's 2022 ruling.
- www.inquirer.com Wawa and Sheetz want to build at the same Phoenixville intersection, but neighbors don’t want either
Phoenixville neighbors are worried the stations have the potential to introduce hazardous fumes and other disturbances in a busy area with homes nearby.
- www.inquirer.com This controversial Montco couple wants to repopulate the earth — and get elected to the Pa. House
Republican Simone Collins is running an unconventional campaign against State Rep. Joe Webster, a Montgomery County Democrat.
- whyy.org After 5-year battle, Pa. probation reforms pushed by Meek Mill go into effect
Pennsylvania has one of the most restrictive probation systems in the country. A new law seeks to change that.
- www.inquirer.com RFK Jr. filed to get on ballot in Pennsylvania, where he could affect a tight race
His presence on the ballot has the ability to influence a close race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
- www.inquirer.com Democrats plan to spend big to flip Scott Perry’s race. The GOP says they’re wasting their money
The 10th Congressional District race has become a priority for Democrats as they game their election season spending.
- whyy.org Crozer Health loses radiology services from Southeast, says it has found new partner
Southeast Radiology Limited, Crozer Health’s longtime partner, is terminating its agreement with the embattled four-hospital system in Delaware County.
- www.politicspa.com Pittman Says Budget Talks Making Progress But May Not Be Completed By Deadline
Senate Majority Leader says pace of conversation and movement needs to pick up to complete by June 30
- www.inquirer.com Meet the teen headed to Penn State on full scholarship, courtesy of being a golf caddie
Haverford High grad Abigail Schmucker is one of three area recipients of the Evans Scholarship, offering full tuition and housing to junior caddies.
- www.politicspa.com Bipartisan Bill Hopes to Legalize Cannabis in PA
Reps. Kaufer, Kinkead believe bill establishes strong tenets for adult-use market
- capitalandmain.com Pennsylvania Landowners Could Be Forced To Accept Carbon Dioxide Burial On Their Land
Environmentalists fear leaks, explosions, earthquakes and more from a carbon capture bill with bipartisan support.
- whyy.org Black Pennsylvanians are 50% less likely to receive naloxone despite soaring overdose deaths, study finds
Cultural, systemic and historical factors have converged to create the perfect storm when it comes to Black overdose deaths.
- www.politicspa.com Marist: Trump Has Narrow Edge on Biden in PA; Casey Leads McCormick in Senate Race
Presidential race still within margin of error; Senate race shows little movement
- www.pennlive.com Stevie Nicks concert at Hersheypark Stadium postponed due to illness
Hersheypark Stadium announced Stevie Nicks’ performance on Saturday night is being rescheduled due to “illness in the band,” according to a Facebook post.
- www.spotlightpa.org Where Penn State ranks among Big Ten teams in the most recent NCAA academic ratings
The Nittany Lions improved their Academic Progress Rate over the previous year, according to the NCAA. But the team still ranked low in the Big Ten.
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Pennsylvania public defense system is unconstitutional, underfunded by at least $100M, new ACLU suit says
www.spotlightpa.org ACLU sues Pennsylvania over inadequate public defenseThe lawsuit argues the current system is underfunded by at least $100 million and leaves too many cases for too few attorneys.
- www.inquirer.com Toll booths are no more, as Pennsylvania Turnpike looks to replace them with overhead readers
The commission plans to begin building new cashless gantries in 2025 and expects the project to be fully complete in 2028.
- www.politicspa.com What Data Tells Us About Pennsylvania’s Response to Trump Verdict
Recent survey showed 16% said they were "less likely" to support Trump after felony conviction