Written by By:Andrea Sears HARRISBURG, Pa. – Two dozen disability-rights groups, child- and education-advocacy organizations have signed on to a letter asking lawmakers to increase funding for special education. The more than 270,000 students in special education in Pennsylvania are legally entitled to additional supports and services. They may need access to certified school psychologists, therapists, nurses … Continue reading “Education Advocates Call for Boost in Special-Ed Funding”
By: Andrea Sears HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania is lagging behind some other states in creating the infrastructure to support electric vehicles, but a bill making its way through the Legislature could change that. Transportation is one of the main sources of carbon pollution. But without a reliable network of charging stations, consumers are reluctant to … Continue reading “Electric-Vehicle Bill a Potential Win for PA”
By: Andrea Sears HARRISBURG, Pa. – Civil-liberties advocates call a bill passed Monday by Pennsylvania’s House Health Committee “unconstitutional and unenforceable.” House Bill 2050 would make it a crime to perform an abortion based on a fetal diagnosis of Down syndrome. Elizabeth Randol, legislative director for the ACLU of Pennsylvania, noted that other states have passed … Continue reading “PA House Abortion Ban Bill Called Unconstitutional”
Missing is David T. White , 15 year old male, 5’2 inches , thin build and blonde hair. David was last seen wearing black winter coat , blue shorts and flip flops. David has been missing for over 30 minutes and was last seen in area of Route 282 and Devereux Road. Anyone who sees … Continue reading “Missing Juvenile Devereux Glenmoore”
Harrisburg, PA – Acting Secretary of State Robert Torres today reminded Pennsylvanians that Monday, April 16, is the deadline to register to vote in the May primary election. He added that Online Voter Registration (OVR) makes the process easier than ever before. “Voting is the most important way in which we can participate in our democracy,” Torres said. … Continue reading “Secretary of State Encourages Pennsylvanians to Use Online Voter Registration as Primary Deadline Approaches”
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host a public hearing to collect comments on the draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued to Brunner Island LLC. The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Union Fire Company, 201 … Continue reading “DEP to Host Public Hearing on Brunner Island Draft Discharge Permit”
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is accepting public comments on the draft final general permits (GP) that address methane emissions and other air pollutants from unconventional well sites and from midstream and natural gas transmission facilities. The additional comment period is opening to provide the opportunity for public comment on the … Continue reading “DEP Seeks Public Comment on Draft Final Methane General Permits”
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced today that Pennsylvanians struggling to pay home heating bills will now have until April 13, 2018, to apply for financial help through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The federally funded program was slated to end April 6, 2018, but the Wolf Administration decided that given … Continue reading “Wolf Administration Extends Pennsylvania Home Heating Assistance Program Deadline”
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