12.10.19 |
Governor Cuomo signed legislation this week that sets a regulatory framework for hemp production and distribution in the Empire State. The measure requires the hemp industry to test and label their products to protect consumers from potential...
12.06.19 |
Telemedicine abortions are happening at a Planned Parenthood facility in York. Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute says, "doctors are consulting with women via video to give them a RU486 chemical abortion. His group may file...
11.27.19 |
Critics contend the looming economic crisis is one of Governor Cuomo's own making. More than half of the gap is linked to a dramatic rise in New York's Medicaid costs. In an effort to patch the hole, the governor is considering slashing...
11.26.19 |
A national shortage of trees has led to higher prices. Richand Donnel with the National Christmas Tree Association knows of a grower in California who had to bring in trees from Wisconsin. The average cost for a real tree this year is $81. 82%...
11.18.19 |
At least four homes are completely gone. Two More suffered significant damage. One man was seriously injured in the fire that broke out yesterday afternoon. The Red Cross is assisting all those displaced by the blaze which spanned half of a...
11.18.19 |
Both the state House and Senate are weighing measures that recognize the humanity of the unborn. One bill would ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected. Another would allow for the humane disposal of fetal remains in the event of a...
11.18.19 |
At $7.25 an hour, the minimum wage in Pennsylvania is the lowest allowed by federal law. Governor Wolf wants to increase the wage to $15 an hour over the next five years. Republicans argue if that happens, tens of thousands will lose their jobs.
11.15.19 |
Those opposed say the law will pave the way for fraud and abuse in the Empire State. Stephen Hayford with New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms says, once the law goes into effect, 265,000 undocumented immigrants are expected to apply for...
11.13.19 |
It appears as though New York's judicial system is joining the gender fluidity movement in an attempt to be more inclusive of people who do not identify as male or female. The court system says by January it will have updated all jury...
11.08.19 |
Planned Parenthood opposes the effort and Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute says it's because the bill "highlights the dignity of the unborn child." Republican Representative Frank Ryan authored the Fetal Remains Bill out of...