Author: Christen Smith
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Education trust fund proposed to replace school property taxes
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save (The Center Square) – A new solution for Pennsylvania’s perennial struggle over education funding began circulating in the Legislature on Wednesday. This time, Republican Rep. Jason Ortitay, who represents a district southwest of Pittsburgh, wants…
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School bank accounts take a hit as budget impasse persists
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save (The Center Square) – Many students across Pennsylvania began school on Tuesday, though the state funding that supports them did not follow. That’s because the state spending plan is nearly three months overdue, leaving schools,…
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Antisemitic allegations hit Philadelphia’s school district
(The Center Square) – Several concerned residents believe teachers and students in the School District of Philadelphia express antisemitism without impunity, including in an off-campus educator event they say excluded Jewish teachers. In letters submitted to the school board for its Jan. 25 meeting, a handful of residents said that Jewish students are afraid to…
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Republicans in Pennsylvania eye new limits on gubernatorial powers
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Legislative Republicans in Pennsylvania said Tuesday existing laws still tip the balance of power toward the governor and they want more constitutional amendments to remedy the situation. House Speaker Bryan Cutler, R-Quarryville, and Sen. Ryan…
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Pennsylvania governor admits ballot drop off a ‘mistake’
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf admitted this week he made a mistake when he allowed his wife to drop off his mail-in ballot ahead of Tuesday’s municipal elections. The comments came during an interview with KDKA…
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Senate proposal shields medical cannabis users from Pennsylvania DUI penalties
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Pennsylvania Senate Transportation Committee will consider a proposal next week that shields medical cannabis users from the state’s “zero tolerance” impaired driving penalties. Prime sponsor Sen. Camera Bartolotta, R-Washington, said the state’s DUI law doesn’t differentiate between medical and recreational use of cannabis, leaving…