Lawmakers highlighted concerns about potential cuts to cyber charter schools, unfilled seats for pre-K programs, and ways to boost achievement statewide.
Columbia man pleads guilty to taking part in residential shooting
A Columbia man pleaded guilty last month to taking part in a shooting on a residential street, then attempting to […]
Key points from Senate budget hearings with governor’s budget office, Department of Revenue, workforce development agencies
Senate Appropriations Committee members raised concerns about the level of spending in Shapiro’s proposed budget.
Shapiro administration spends over $4.1 million through new PIDA loans to help businesses grow in Bucks, Erie, and Lancaster counties, create jobs for Pennsylvanians
Since the Shapiro Administration took office in 2023, PIDA has approved $161,400,538 in low-interest loans.
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission celebrates Pennsylvania’s 345th birthday with free Admission, rare William Penn Charter Viewing, and special America 250 programming
In honor of the commonwealth’s founding, PHMC invites the public to view William Penn’s original 1681 charter and enjoy free admission to historic sites statewide.
Key points from Senate budget hearings with Public Utility Commission, state university presidents
The governor’s $53.3 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026-27 would increase spending by $2.7 billion, 5.4 percent more than the current budget.
Shapiro administration spends $4.1 million on expand Schools-to-Work and Pre-Apprenticeship Pathways across Pennsylvania
The governor’s 2026–27 budget plan proposes doubling Schools-to-Work funding to $7 million.
Key points from Senate budget hearing with Department of Transportation
Serious concerns were raised about PennDOT’s questionable management of public transit and infrastructure projects during a budget hearing.
Mannion endorsed to challenge Smucker; Lanco Dems affirm official slate
James Malone received the party’s endorsement to defend his State Senate seat against State Representative Tom Jones
Dauphin County man sentenced up to 120 years in prison after being found guilty of raping spa workers at gunpoint
A jury had found Rivera guilty of two counts each of robbery, rape forcible compulsion and involuntary deviate sexual intercourse forcible compulsion.