Speech Therapy for Stuttering; Push to Require Insurance Coverage

Speech Therapy for Stuttering; Push to Require Insurance Coverage

HB 2268 has broad bipartisan support, and is acceptable to insurance companies and other stakeholders.

8 hrs 51 mins ago by Kara Jeffers
Antisemitism in Higher Education Focus of PA Senate Education Committee Hearing

Antisemitism in Higher Education Focus of PA Senate Education Committee Hearing

A new school year is weeks away… lawmakers listen to testimony from last year’s experiences as campuses brace for new semesters.

July 25th, 6:15 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
$56 Million for Gun Violence Prevention, After School Programming

$56 Million for Gun Violence Prevention, After School Programming

Safe community initiatives receive funding increase.

July 25th, 6:01 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
What Gov. Shapiro Could Bring to a Democrat Ticket as Vice President

What Gov. Shapiro Could Bring to a Democrat Ticket as Vice President

Rounding out the ticket.

July 24th, 6:13 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Gov. Shapiro Comments on Former Secret Service Director Cheatle Resigning

Gov. Shapiro Comments on Former Secret Service Director Cheatle Resigning

Pennsylvania Politician reactions.

July 23rd, 6:50 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
PA Anti-SLAPP Law Reform; Protections Against Frivolous Lawsuits

PA Anti-SLAPP Law Reform; Protections Against Frivolous Lawsuits

A rare show of complete bipartisan support in Harrisburg.

July 23rd, 6:42 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Hburg Rally for Violent Student Protests in Bangladesh

Hburg Rally for Violent Student Protests in Bangladesh

Pennsylvania support for chaos across the world.

July 23rd, 5:19 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
PA’s Gov. Josh Shapiro on List for VP Nominees for Kamala Harris

PA’s Gov. Josh Shapiro on List for VP Nominees for Kamala Harris

A look at the Governor’s national campaign prospects.

July 22nd, 7:51 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Extreme Rhetoric, Political Violence, and the 2024 Elections

Extreme Rhetoric, Political Violence, and the 2024 Elections

Many elected officials immediately condemned political violence… but it did not take long for some to blame the opposition for extremism.

July 21st, 4:58 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
PA State Reps Host Emergency Service Roundtable

PA State Reps Host Emergency Service Roundtable

Several state representatives hosted a fire and EMS roundtable in York, Pennsylvania today. Concerns about recruitment and funding have been felt by emergency services across the state. The roundtable comes a week after the state budget passed with no maj

July 19th, 5:01 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Sec. Buttigieg Touts Bipartisan Infrastructure Act w/ $500 Million I-83 South Bridge Funding in Harrisburg

Sec. Buttigieg Touts Bipartisan Infrastructure Act w/ $500 Million I-83 South Bridge Funding in Harrisburg

Bridging infrastructure gaps.

July 17th, 6:28 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Two Reps Resign; Democrats Remain Acting Majority in PA House

Two Reps Resign; Democrats Remain Acting Majority in PA House

You’ve heard of girl math. Get ready for politician math.

July 17th, 6:10 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Alzheimer's Disease Division, Car Registration Discounts, & Other State Gov Updates for Senior Citizens

Alzheimer's Disease Division, Car Registration Discounts, & Other State Gov Updates for Senior Citizens

Small steps to help a large [and important] part of the state’s population.

July 16th, 6:12 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
$47.6 Billion PA State Budget Signed by Governor Shapiro

$47.6 Billion PA State Budget Signed by Governor Shapiro

Historic increases in education, new policy reform for higher ed, and much more.

July 12th, 12:17 AM EDT by Kara Jeffers
$47.6 Billion PA State Budget in Works: Lawmakers Hopeful Signed Tonight

$47.6 Billion PA State Budget in Works: Lawmakers Hopeful Signed Tonight

The budget goes in motion.

July 11th, 6:48 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Budget Hold Up: Education Data & Time Lines

Budget Hold Up: Education Data & Time Lines

Education is not the only contention point in budget talks; but revised formulas have lead to entrenched opinions.

July 10th, 6:46 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Chesapeake Bay Report Card: C+ Grade Highest Since 2002

Chesapeake Bay Report Card: C+ Grade Highest Since 2002

Water conservation is seeing slow but steady improvement.

July 9th, 11:16 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Skill Games Not Expected in Final PA State Budget Deal

Skill Games Not Expected in Final PA State Budget Deal

safety, regulatory authority, and tax percentages are major sticking points that lawmakers could not bridge the gaps on.

July 8th, 6:27 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Biden Courts Pennsylvania; Democrats Torn on Path Forward

Biden Courts Pennsylvania; Democrats Torn on Path Forward

Pennsylvania Democrats comment on the national question— is it time for the party to buckle down on commitment, or pick a new candidate?

July 7th, 10:45 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Protecting Their CROWN: PA Bill on Hair Discrimination

Protecting Their CROWN: PA Bill on Hair Discrimination

In the US, 1 in 5 black women in the workforce have been sent home because of their hair.

June 4th, 7:37 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers