News Digest

News Digest:: March 18, 2024

Legislature Senators Bob Casey and Vincent Hughes tour 52nd Street small businesses | Local News | phillytrib.com Legislative Roundup - Lower Bucks Times Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Bolster Critical Mineral Security, Counters China - MyChesCo PA housing shortage prompts...

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News Digest:: March 13, 2024

Legislature PA Senator Wants To Ban Credit Cards In Online Gambling - Plato Data Intelligence (zephyrnet.com) Pennsylvania Could Ban Credit Cards for Online Gaming - GamblingNews No Credit Cards Proposed For PA Gambling | WDAC Report Established by State Senator Art...

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News Digest:: March 12, 2024

Legislature PA Senator Wants To Ban Credit Cards In Online Gambling - Plato Data Intelligence (zephyrnet.com) Pennsylvania Could Ban Credit Cards for Online Gaming - GamblingNews No Credit Cards Proposed For PA Gambling | WDAC Report Established by State Senator Art...

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News Digest:: March 11, 2024

Legislature Revolutionizing Higher Education: Governor Shapiro’s Groundbreaking Blueprint - MyChesCo Pennsylvania bill would ban credit card use for online gaming — CDC Gaming Reports PA lawmakers introduce bill limiting payment options for online - WFMJ.com Boomi's...

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News Digest:: March 8, 2024

Legislature Pa. election chief: uniform voter outreach needed in presidential cycle | Local News | ncnewsonline.com Budget talks center around now or later spending – The Record Online (therecord-online.com) Pennsylvania's health care access 'still in the dark ages' |...

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News Digest:: March 7, 2024

Legislature Monroeville Convention Center to remain open, local leaders announce (goodwordnews.com) Pew Research Center Provides Insight into Share of Black-Owned Businesses in the United States | The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education (jbhe.com) DCNR Secretary...

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News Digest:: March 6, 2024

Legislature Monroeville Convention Center to remain open, local leaders announce (goodwordnews.com) Pew Research Center Provides Insight into Share of Black-Owned Businesses in the United States | The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education (jbhe.com) DCNR Secretary...

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News Digest:: March 5, 2024

Legislature Pew Research Center Provides Insight into Share of Black-Owned Businesses in the United States | The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education (jbhe.com) DCNR Secretary highlights grants to plant trees in overlooked and underserved communities...

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News Digest:: March 4, 2024

Legislature DCNR Secretary highlights grants to plant trees in overlooked and underserved communities (berksweekly.com) Delaware County Hosts 3rd Annual Forum Empowering Minority Entrepreneurs - MyChesCo Despite progress, Pittsburgh's busiest bridges languish without...

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News Digest:: March 1, 2024

Legislature Crusade for Safety: Pennsylvania Pledges Unprecedented Investment in Gun Violence Prevention - MyChesCo Cyber charter reform could save some Pa. schools more than $1M | 90.5 WESA Five highlights from our Whole-Home Repairs event · Spotlight PA Efforts to...

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News Digest:: February 29, 2024

Legislature Crusade for Safety: Pennsylvania Pledges Unprecedented Investment in Gun Violence Prevention - MyChesCo Cyber charter reform could save some Pa. schools more than $1M | 90.5 WESA Five highlights from our Whole-Home Repairs event · Spotlight PA Efforts to...

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News Digest:: February 28, 2024

Legislature $30 million development set to be built across from Acrisure Stadium - CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com) Davis pushes proposed $100 million in funding to combat an ‘epidemic of gun violence’ in Pa. – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com) Lt. Gov....

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News Digest:: February 27, 2024

Legislature Philly school leaders tout stipend program from student teachers – NBC10 Philadelphia (nbcphiladelphia.com) Pennsylvania lawmakers, educators look for ways to fix teacher shortage - CBS Philadelphia (cbsnews.com) Philly teacher shortage needs more...

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News Digest:: February 26, 2024

Legislature Senator Art Haywood Spearheads Discussion on Human Dignity in Constitutional Frameworks - MyChesCo Delaware County Housing Coalition presents housing update - The Philadelphia Sunday Sun (philasun.com) Senator Haywood Unveils Critical Recommendations to...

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News Digest:: February 23, 2024

Legislature 'Reasonable' fiscal projections versus 'plausible' ones | State | theprogressnews.com State college system still in the dark about higher ed reform plan - Education - The Black Chronicle State System of Higher Education chancellor faces tough questioning...

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News Digest:: February 22, 2024

Legislature 'Reasonable' fiscal projections versus 'plausible' ones | State | theprogressnews.com State college system still in the dark about higher ed reform plan - Education - The Black Chronicle State System of Higher Education chancellor faces tough questioning...

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News Digest:: February 21, 2024

Legislature 'Reasonable' fiscal projections versus 'plausible' ones - Pennsylvania - The Black Chronicle Pa. budget process muddied by clashing revenue estimates as hearings begin | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Manhole explosion prompts evacuation and intersection closure...

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News Digest:: February 20, 2024

Legislature Mount Penn recaps discussion of traffic study, prepares for Tuesday's meeting | Berks Regional News | wfmz.com Antietam School District, Mt. Penn Borough, Sen. Schwank and Rep. Rozzi issue joint statement (berksweekly.com) Next Phase of Mon-Fayette...

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News Digest:: February 15, 2024

Legislature Governor visits Mt. Lebanon, touts economic development - Mt Lebanon Magazine (lebomag.com) Legislative Roundup - Lower Bucks Times State funds secured for the Northside - Northside Chronicle (thenorthsidechronicle.com) Biweekly Podcast by PHEAA Offers...

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News Digest:: February 14, 2024

Legislature Valentine’s Day party held for kids at Pittsburgh rec center – WPXI State funds secured for the Northside - Northside Chronicle (thenorthsidechronicle.com) Biweekly Podcast by PHEAA Offers Expert Guidance for College-Bound Students and Their Families;...

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News Digest:: February 13, 2024

Legislature Biweekly Podcast by PHEAA Offers Expert Guidance for College-Bound Students and Their Families; Access Free Resources for Valuable Insights and Support - PennWatch First Read – Feb. 13, 2024 - City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com) 11...

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News Digest:: February 12, 2024

Legislature Senator Haywood Releases Racial Discrimination Report, Reveals Severe Incidents in Pennsylvania Universities – The Quad: Student News Service of WCU (wcuquad.com) Gov. Shapiro seeks school-funding boost to help poorer districts, but Republicans remain wary...

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News Digest:: February 9, 2024

Legislature PRT observers, officials say additional state funds should be used to maintain system | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Gov. Shapiro seeks school-funding boost to help poorer districts, but Republicans remain wary – Butler Eagle Emergency services officials cheer...

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News Digest:: February 8, 2024

Legislature PA Environment Digest Blog: EPA Finalizes Stronger Standards For Harmful Soot Pollution, Increasing Health, Clean Air Protections For Families, Workers, Communities (paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com) Shapiro calls school vouchers ‘unfinished business’ – The...

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News Digest:: February 7, 2024

Legislature Pennsylvania reacts to Shapiro’s budget address | State | tiogapublishing.com Berks lawmakers offer mixed thoughts on Shapiro's budget address | Berks Regional News | wfmz.com Pa. Lawmakers propose ‘purple alerts’ to help find missing people | WITF Push...

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News Digest:: February 6, 2024

Legislature Pittsburgh's free spay and neuter program on hold - CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com) Raising taxes on the table as state weighs how to pay for court ruling about education | News, Sports, Jobs - Williamsport Sun-Gazette (sungazette.com) Community news of...

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News Digest:: February 5, 2024

Legislature Community news of Delaware County (delcotimes.com) What to expect from Gov. Shapiro's 2024 Pennsylvania budget address | 90.5 WESA Public school ruling may force PA to raise taxes · Spotlight PA Pervasive racism, harassment plagues state-owned universities...

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News Digest:: February 2, 2024

Legislature Transit, education expected to headline Shapiro’s 2024 Pa. budget address – The Record Online (therecord-online.com) Antietam School District unveils plans for 2024-25 school year | Berks Regional News | wfmz.com Recent Cyberattacks Draw Legislative...

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News Digest:: February 1, 2024

Legislature PHRC Executive Director, Senator Art Haywood Release Report Detailing Hate, Harassment on PASSHE Campuses - BCTV PASSHE put in the spotlight by state senator over 'racial harassment' | Indiana | tncontentexchange.com Chester County Receives $654K in...

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News Digest:: January 31, 2024

Legislature Rising rents at manufactured home parks could force vulnerable tenants out | Lehigh Valley Regional News | wfmz.com Hate incidents detailed in new report on Pa. campuses prompt leaders to take action (yahoo.com) 25% of unhoused youth are resilient. Here’s...

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News Digest:: January 30, 2024

Legislature 25% of unhoused youth are resilient. Here’s how - WHYY Lower Merion receives grants for additional electric vehicles (mainlinemedianews.com) Berks County Launches Initiative to Boost Agricultural Economy: A Roadmap for the Future - MyChesCo What’s next for...

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