News Digest :: February 27, 2020

Legislature Facing skeptical lawmakers, Human Services official makes $3M pitch for funding for Planned Parenthood Facing skeptical lawmakers, Human Services official makes $3M pitch for funding for Planned Parenthood Asbestos naturally occurs in the rock at a Bucks...

News Digest :: February 26, 2020

Legislature PennDOT faces big costs and dwindling resources https://www.witf.org/2020/02/25/penndot-faces-big-costs-and-dwindling-resources/ Local lawmakers turn to experts to find solution to opioid crisis...

News Digest :: February 25, 2020

Legislature Disability/mental health summit aims to provide information and resources https://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2020/02/24/American-with-Disabilities-Act-summit-aims-mental-health-Dan-Miller-resources/stories/202002190133 Harrisburg edges...

News Digest :: February 24, 2020

Legislature ‘An issue that affects everybody’: Pa. lawmaker seeks change in Amber Alert law with ‘Nalani Johnson Rule’...

News Digest :: February 23, 2020

Legislature Editorial: We need better defense against ice missiles https://www.readingeagle.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-we-need-better-defense-against-ice-missiles/article_07eff7e6-531d-11ea-b200-97a0c49063fa.html State bill would expand workers’ compensation for...

News Digest :: February 22, 2020

Legislature Despite presence of asbestos, DEP alleges unauthorized activity at Rockhill Quarry https://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-nws-east-rockhill-quarry-20200221-6i57rfiqxnfzfg3cfyqqt2ehb4-story.html Proposal expands workers’ compensation for volunteer...

News Digest :: February 21, 2020

Legislature Pashinski hosts hearing at LCCC on community college affordability Pashinski hosts hearing at LCCC on community college affordability Program would help students pay for community college...

News Digest :: February 20, 2020

Legislature City school board may endorse bills on charter reform https://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2020/02/19/Pittsburgh-Public-Schools-board-charter-reform-bills-may-be-endorsed/stories/202002200099 ‘Shame on us’ Labor & Industry secretary says of...