Category: State News
Secrecy Still Pervades Pennsylvania State Government, but Spotlight Pa Is Fighting Back
Politicians in Harrisburg come and go, and political majorities shift over time. But one enduring constant no matter who’s in power is a reflexive inclination to shield information from the very people who pay the bills — we, the taxpayers.
Pennsylvania Treasurer Candidates Spar Over Unclaimed Property Issue
HARRISBURG, Pa. — An obscure policy issue is getting new attention in this year’s race for Pennsylvania treasurer as Democratic state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro of Erie seeks to draw a contrast with Republican incumbent Stacy Garrity.
Clarion’s Pine Clinches NCAA Bid, Highlights Second Day at MAC Championships
KENT, Oh. — Cam Pine punched his ticket to the NCAA Division I Championships in Kansas City and John Worthing came up just one win short of matching him, as the Golden Eagle wrestling team finished their two-day stay at the 2024 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championships at the M.A.C. Center.
Elections 101: What to Know About Electronic Pollbooks, Which Pa. Counties Use Them, and More
HARRISBURG, Pa. — As Pennsylvania prepares for the 2024 presidential election, voters may start hearing about a new piece of technology rolling out in more and more counties: electronic pollbooks.
What to Know About Shapiro’s Proposed $10.3M Agriculture Innovation Program
BELLEFONTE, Pa. — An open-ended pitch by Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro to give millions of dollars to Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry to make it more innovative is stoking skepticism and hope among lawmakers and farmers.
Pa. Game Commission Won’t Renew Controversial Contract With Lobbying Firm Run by Former Top Lawmaker
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Facing scrutiny from state lawmakers, the Pennsylvania Game Commission said it will not renew a controversial contract it signed late last year with a politically connected lobbying firm.
Oversight Board Will Secretly Review How Pa. Counties Spent Millions of Dollars to Fight Opioid Crisis
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Counties will soon have to report how they spent millions of dollars they received from the first rounds of opioid settlement payments in Pennsylvania. But members of a trust that oversees county spending are preparing to first review the information in secret, despite a court order requiring the trust to follow the […]
PennDOT, PA Turnpike Announce the Start of Work Zone Speed Safety Camera Program
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, in partnership with the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), started enforcement of the statewide Work Zone Speed Safety Camera program on Tuesday, March 5.
Clarion Grappler Notches Top Seed as MAC Announces Pre-Seeds for 2024 Wrestling Championships
CLEVELAND, Oh. — The Mid-American Conference (MAC) announced the pre-seeds for the upcoming (March 8-9) 2024 MAC Wrestling Championships on Tuesday.
New Details Released in 23-Year-Old Amish Mom’s Murder Investigation
SPARTA TWP., Pa. (EYT) – The Pennsylvania State Police have released more information about the case of 23-year-old murder victim, Rebekah Byler.
More Details Revealed in Rebekah Byler Murder Case
SPARTA TOWNSHIP, CRAWFORD CO., Pa. (EYT) — New details about the cause of 23-year-old Amish mother Rebekah Byler’s death have been revealed in newly released court documents.
AAA: Gas Prices Rising in Pennsylvania
VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. — Gas prices are two cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.655 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.
Pa. Pays Property Owners for Land Lost to Eminent Domain, but Farmers Want More for Their Loss
BELLEFONTE, Pa. — A massive highway project in Centre County that will likely result in some farmers losing their properties has prompted calls to update how agricultural land is valued in Pennsylvania’s eminent domain process.
Area Students Participate in 2024 ‘Poetry Out Loud’ State Competition
HARRISBURG, Pa. – On Monday, March 4, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) announced that Sulette Lange, a junior at Hazleton Area Arts and Humanities Academy in Luzerne County, is Pennsylvania’s 2024 Poetry Out Loud (POL) state champion.
Pa. Was Deluged by Election Lawsuits in 2020. Experts Say 2024 Will Be Even More Intense.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Earlier this year, a group of Republican state lawmakers filed suit in federal court to throw out executive actions aimed at expanding voter registration, claiming the legislature’s constitutional right to determine how presidential elections are run in Pennsylvania had been violated.
How to Judge the Effectiveness of Your Local Government in Pennsylvania
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — What do your nearest park’s playground equipment, your neighborhood’s trash pickup frequency, and your closest library’s services all have in common?
Shapiro Launches Pennsylvania Election Threats Task Force to Ensure Safe, Secure, Free, & Fair Election This November
HARRISBURG, Pa. – As part of his commitment to ensure safe and secure elections in Pennsylvania, Governor Shapiro has established the Pennsylvania Election Threats Task Force.
Great Pa News Quiz: Vetting 2024’s Voting Machines, Harrisburg Haggling, and the Beyoncé Effect
In this week’s quiz: State House control, behind the voting machines, costly cleanups, and the Beyoncé effect.
American Pickers Searching for Hidden Treasure Ahead of Filming Trip to Pennsylvania
VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. – The American Pickers are returning to Pennsylvania, as they plan to film episodes of the hit television series throughout the area in April 2024.
Five Takeaways From Our Event on the Whole-Home Repairs Program
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A new Pennsylvania program to help homeowners with the cost of repairs launched last year with $125 million in federal pandemic aid. It’s one of the largest state investments of its kind in years.
Shapiro Administration Highlights Statewide Budget Investments in Public Safety
The Shapiro Administration on Wednesday discussed the 2024-25 budget proposal to increase the Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Grant Program to $60 million.
Pa. Election 2024: the State House Races to Watch as Democrats Try to Keep the Majority
HARRISBURG, Pa. — When voters go to the polls this November, control of the Pennsylvania House could rest on the outcome of a single race.
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Returns Licensing Fees to Venango & Forest County Businesses
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) on Tuesday announced the return of more than $2.0 million in licensing fees to 1,140 municipalities in which licensees are located.
Elections 101: Everything You Need to Know About Pennsylvania’s Voting Machines, How the State Keeps Them Safe, and More
During what is likely to be another contentious presidential election in Pennsylvania, you may hear contradictory, confusing, or downright false claims about voting machines.
AAA: Gas Prices Dip in Pennsylvania
VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. — Gas prices are two cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.634 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.
Robert Heiar and Myah Coleman Appointed to Acting Positions in Forest Service Leadership
WARREN, Pa. — The USDA Forest Service announced the appointment of Robert Heiar as the acting Forest Supervisor and Myah Coleman as the acting Deputy Forest Supervisor for the Allegheny National Forest.
Black Pa. Country Musicians Celebrate the Beyoncé Effect, Invite New Listeners to Stick Around
As Beyoncé’s rootsy new country singles “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em” usher in a new era for the superstar, other Black artists in the genre are seeing new interest in their music and discussing familiar patterns of exclusion.
Great PA News Quiz: Penn State Pushback, Election Exodus, and Shapiro’s ‘Sin Tax’
In this week’s quiz: A controversial Penn State proposal, Shapiro’s “sin tax” spending, mail ballot dates, and surprising snow.
State Police Launch Ad Campaign to Attract More Recruits
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) on Friday announced the launch of an advertising campaign focused on attracting more people to a career as a state trooper.