Written by Andrea Sears HARRISBURG, Pa. – Gov. Tom Wolf wants to raise the minimum teacher salary in the Keystone State for the first time in 30 years. The minimum salary for Pennsylvania teachers is set by state law and has been stuck at $18,500 a year since 1989. The Pennsylvania State Education Association represents about 180,000 active and […]
By: Andrea Sears PHILADELPHIA – Standing with transgender and gender nonconforming students is the right thing to do. That’s the message some education advocates want school administrators to hear. The Education Law Center has sent an open letter to the Eastern Lancaster County School District supporting its policy allowing students to use facilities that match their gender […]
By: Andrea Sears HARRISBURG, Pa. – Gov. Tom Wolf wants to raise the minimum teacher salary in the Keystone State for the first time in 30 years. The minimum salary for Pennsylvania teachers is set by state law and has been stuck at $18,500 a year since 1989. The Pennsylvania State Education Association represents about 180,000 active […]
(Oxford, PA) – HERR’S, the seed investor for last August’s inaugural Connective Art & Music Festival held in downtown Oxford, Pa., has increased their financial commitment for this year’s event slated for August 3, 2019. With a long track record of charitable support and involvement in the local community, Herr’s recognizes the magnitude of what […]
By: Andrea Sears HARRISBURG, Pa. – A proposed amendment to Pennsylvania’s state Constitution claims to protect the rights of crime victims, but civil-liberties groups say existing state laws are much better suited to the task. The amendment known as Marsy’s Law aims to grant crime victims enforceable rights equal to those of the accused. It passed the […]
Harrisburg, PA – During the current stretch of extreme cold weather, Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego is offering tips for Pennsylvanians to stay warm while being ‘fire-safe,” and reminding Pennsylvanians of available help for home heating bills via the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Heating equipment is a leading cause of fires in U.S. […]
Harrisburg, PA –Super Bowl Sunday has grown into a national holiday of sorts with millions of fans celebrating the pinnacle of the National Football League’s season with parties and adult beverages. Unfortunately, this celebration also leads to an increase in impaired driving and associated crashes. Fans need to be responsible and plan ahead for the big day […]
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