By: Emily Scott With negotiations for Pennsylvania’s budget under way, a new report unpacks the state’s investment in early-childhood education. Advocates hope it can sway lawmakers to boost funding in the budget. Gov. Tom Wolf’s final budget proposal includes a $70 million increase in pre-K funding. In the Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children report, the Commonwealth ranks 14th […]
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Wednesday, April 13, 2022 At least 16 injured in NYC subway shooting; US officials can’t confirm social media reports of chemical weapons attack in Mariupol; State Department issues its annual Human Rights report; Biden tries to keep prices at the pump under control. Download QR 🡻
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By: Chance Dorland Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., believes public hearings over the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol could happen as soon as May, with June being “the latest” those responsible could be held accountable for their involvement. Raskin previously served as lead manager for former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial, which resulted […]
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With Pennsylvania’s primary election nearly a month away, older adult advocates want to ensure state residents are aware of major changes to the electoral process. After the results of the 2020 census, Pennsylvania lost one congressional seat because of population decline. Officials also redrew state House and Senate districts to better reflect population changes. Bill Johnston-Walsh, […]
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Governor Tom Wolf today announced new funding for the Chester County Economic Development Foundation (CCEDF), through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Program (MTTC), to create a program that will help students explore the link between agricultural and manufacturing careers in Berks and Chester counties. “Highlighting the connection between agricultural and manufacturing careers not only readies high school students for the […]
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At the Philadelphia Boys & Girls Club today, Governor Tom Wolf highlighted the untapped opportunity Pennsylvania’s Republican-led General Assembly has to give money directly to Pennsylvanians hurting from the rising cost of living. Pennsylvania is sitting on more than $2 billion in federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars that remain uncommitted, despite a $1.7 billion proposal […]
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Governor Tom Wolf announced $2.3 million in grants have been awarded through the Manufacturing PA initiative to 36 student research projects that will help advance innovation in several sectors of manufacturing, from 3D printing, to waste sustainability, to autonomous navigation and more. “Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry has seen continued growth and innovation, and I am amazed at the […]
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The Wolf Administration joined local officials to highlight more than 200 projects anticipated to start and continue this year in the five-county Philadelphia region and discussed the benefits coming to regional roads and bridges due to the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The construction preview announcement was held at a groundbreaking for the second phase […]
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