Ben Wasserstein | WITF
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The first bill requires campaign finance reports for all candidates for state office be available six weeks before an election. The second bill requires 501(c) corporations to report the amount spent advocating for a candidate.
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Ahead of the April 23 primary, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt is holding daily updates streamed live across Facebook and PAcast as part of the administration’s attempts to ensure a safe and secure election.
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The legislation would allow police to fine drivers $50 if they are caught using a cellphone.
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In 2009, the federal government raised the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour. Fifteen years later, Pennsylvania continues to use that federal minimum wage, which is lower than all neighboring states.
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The money comes from a $10 million program that was expected to serve around 650 students. At least 4,000 applied.
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Around 300 alpacas from more than 80 farms across the nation came to Harrisburg to compete for the title of “judge’s choice.”
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The totality of the eclipse will touch Erie, Crawford, Warren and Mercer counties. Cities such as Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Philadelphia will still see coverage over 90%.
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Lawmakers from both parties and in both chambers have introduced legislation to reform the state’s system of juvenile justice. But their measures have stalled short of a floor vote.
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Lawmakers in both chambers have introduced bills to expand Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which is a tribute to her father who struggled with reading.
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Under Pennsylvania’s system of funding schools, wealthy communities with high local tax bases can adequately fund their schools. But poorer communities cannot.