01.24.17 |
Representative Neal Goodman of Schuylkill County insists the loss of nearly 800 jobs would be devastating. He says, "that's a body blow my district doesn't get up from." Corrections Secretary John Wetzel is objecting to senators&rsquo...
01.24.17 |
The governor says the proposed plan to replace Obamacare will have a devastating impact on Pennsylvanians, including children and the elderly and he will fight any attempt to cut coverage. Shifting Medicaid to a block-grant program has emerged as...
01.23.17 |
Since 2012, the state prison population has dropped by 2,000. Over that same period, parolee ranks grew by more than 6,000 as parole violators spent less time in prison. Jason Bloom of the state corrections officers union says the state is...
01.23.17 |
Later this year, motorists across Pennsylvania will start to see the state police change out the white patrol cars in favor of sterling gray vehicles. The color scheme is based on the color of trooper uniforms. Leaders hope the...
01.20.17 |
The PBS television show that appraises antiques announced this week Harrisburg is one of five cities on its summer tour. The show will be making a stop there on June 3rd at a yet-to-be disclosed location. If you would like to have an item...
01.20.17 |
The extension from the Department of Homeland Security gives state officials until June 5th, to resolve the state's non-compliance. The governor's office says a further extension could be granted, once the state can commit to meeting all...
01.19.17 |
The Keystone State is one of just six states that have yet to comply with federal standards to make driver's licenses more secure. State Senator Mike Folmer helped lead the push-back in Pennsylvania against those standards. He says he's...
01.18.17 |
At his second swearing in, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale pledged to focus on protecting children, continuing the push to test rape kits, and supporting efforts to combat the opioid crisis. He said, "if we could tackle those three...
01.18.17 |
Local, state and federal authorities were in on the sting operation at a hotel in Stroudsburg. 19 people were taken into custody. Detective Kim Lippincott with Pennsylvania State Police said, "These women are being forced into doing what...
01.17.17 |
Temple University's School of Business tops the "U.S. News and World Report" list of the best online MBA programs. Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh was second while Penn State came in 8th on the list this year. The rankings were...
