News Digest :: February 16, 2023

Legislature Sen. Judy Schwank: Ruling an opportunity to finally fix school funding (mcall.com) Parx Casino met privately with PA gaming regulators · Spotlight PA Bill to end medical co-pays for incarcerated Pennsylvanians to be reintroduced – City & State...

Comitta Announces Funding for School Safety Programs and Upgrades

West Chester, Pa (February 14, 2023) – The Coatesville Area School District and the Delaware Valley Friends School in Paoli will receive nearly $60,000 in total state funding for school safety upgrades, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. The funding, which comes...

News Digest :: February 15, 2023

Legislature A Q&A with state Sen. Sharif Street – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com) Delaware County legislators and education advocates are pushing for action on school funding reform – Pennsylvania News (localtoday.news) Schwank Opens...

Senator Fontana Announces Nearly $125,000 in School Safety Grants

Allegheny County, PA – February 14, 2023 – Today, State Senator Wayne Fontana announced $124,995.75 in Safe Schools Targeted Grants to create safer school communities. “School safety is critical to the well-being and academic success of our students,” said Senator...

News Digest :: February 14, 2023

Legislature The making of K. Leroy Irvis, the nation’s first Black speaker of the House – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com) Shapiro’s Sixers tickets were a ‘political meeting.’ · Spotlight PA Pa. House bill would make it easier for...

News Digest :: February 13, 2023

Legislature Supporters Urged to Line Funeral Route Tuesday – Tube City Almanac (tubecityonline.com) Austin Davis makes history as Pennsylvania’s first Black Lieutenant Governor – Black News Portal Super Bowl videos from Josh Shapiro and other politicians...