By: Nadia Ramlagan January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and state public health officials said it is important to recognize the warning signs and risk factors of exploitation. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there are more than 25 types of human trafficking spanning numerous industries, from sex trafficking within escort services … Continue reading “TN Hotline Received More than 1,000 Human-Trafficking Tips in 2021”
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By: Diane Bernard As states continue to grapple with widespread use of messaging apps by government employees, one of the first proposed measures in Maryland’s 2022 General Assembly aims to prevent its governors from using apps that automatically delete messages. Last month, it was uncovered Gov. Larry Hogan regularly uses Wickr, an instant-messaging app some … Continue reading “MD Bill Would Curb Hogan’s Use of Auto-Delete Messaging Apps”
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By: Emily Scott Pennsylvania faces a shortage of psychiatrists that children’s advocates call “alarming,” and they’re concerned about the impact it might have on young people whose needs become more intense and could require medication. A June 2020 report found there aren’t enough psychiatrists to meet the demand for mental-health assistance in the Commonwealth. Pittsburgh-based … Continue reading “Youth Mental-Health Needs Linger in PA Provider Shortage”
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By: Emily Scott Pennsylvania state parks are making a move to go plastic-free and reduce waste, starting with their concession stands, to help meet the Commonwealth’s sustainability goals. By the end of this year, more than 15 state park food concessionaires will have updated contracts, including eliminating plastic straws, cutlery and food packaging. The renewed agreements … Continue reading “PA Parks Make Switch to Paper, Compostables at Concession Stands”
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By: Emily Scott Pennsylvania stands to gain at least $100 million to improve broadband access from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority, established last month, will help coordinate the expansion of high-speed internet access throughout the state, by managing the influx of federal funds to support the construction of new towers, … Continue reading “PA’s New Broadband Development Authority Overseeing Internet Expansion”
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By: Emily Scott A devastating fire in a Philadelphia public-housing rowhome last week killed 12 people, eight of them children. In the aftermath, advocates say government leaders need to address the city’s affordable-housing crisis to ensure the tragedy doesn’t happen again. According to officials, 26 people were living in the duplex apartment at the time … Continue reading “After Fire, Advocates Say Philly Must Address Affordable-Housing Crisis”
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By: Emily Scott One year after the Jan. 6 insurrection, Pennsylvania officials and political observers gathered at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, to call for action in preserving the right to free and fair elections. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., recalled preparing to defend the state’s Electoral College votes when the riot began and … Continue reading “Post-Jan. 6th, PA Officials Call for Protecting Right to Vote”
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By: Emily Scott A new lawsuit asks the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to intervene in creating a new congressional district map for the Commonwealth, as concerns grow the legislature and governor will not be able to reach an agreement in time for the 2022 primary. In the case, the Public Interest Law Center is representing leaders of Common Cause Pennsylvania, … Continue reading “PA Lawsuit Asks State Supreme Court to Intervene in Redistricting”
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