Pennsylvania
Monday, May 23, 2022
PA Moving Ahead to Secure Regional Hydrogen Hub
Gov. Tom Wolf announced Pennsylvania is moving forward with plans for industrial-sector decarbonization, with a proposal to the federal government …
Philadelphia Lawmakers Secure $13.8M for Health Equity
The gaps in the U.S. health care system were exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, with racial health inequities laid bare. On Monday, Philadelphia …
Wolf, Community Leaders Seek $2,000 Payments for Pennsylvanians
Gov. Tom Wolf, lawmakers and community leaders are calling on the General Assembly to pass legislation that would send checks of up to $2,000 to …
Ahead of PA Primary, Officials Share Election Day Tips
Pennsylvania's primary is four days away, and state election officials want to remind people of the different ways they can vote. More than 8.7 …
Child and Family Providers Request $94M to Address Staff Shortage
Advocates for juvenile-justice and child-welfare providers in Pennsylvania want the General Assembly to approve one-time funding to boost staff recrui…
Businesses to Lawmakers: Prioritize COVID Recovery Over Ballot Challenges
More than 60 businesses across Pennsylvania signed a letter to legislative leaders, calling on them to focus on improving the economic climate and …
PA Officials Call for Boosting Property Tax Rent Rebate Program
Pennsylvania lawmakers and community leaders gathered in Montgomery County Wednesday, urging the General Assembly to use $204 million in unspent …
PA's 'Little Scandinavia' Prison Unit to Focus on Rehabilitation
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections has officially launched "Little Scandinavia," a unit in a state prison to focus on rehabilitation and reint…
Parents, Advocates Voice Concerns about Social-Media Impact on Youth
It's no secret that the last two years of the pandemic have taken a toll on young people's mental health. During this Mental Health Awareness Month…
PA Officials, Advocates Rally for Abortion Access After Leaked SCOTUS Draft
Advocates from Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania and state officials gathered in Philadelphia Wednesday to stand firm on protecting abortion access…
PA Communities Gearing Up for Public Pool Season
Recreation departments across Pennsylvania are preparing to kick off their outdoor public pool seasons starting Memorial Day Weekend, marking for …
Fewer Teachers of Color in Pennsylvania
As Pennsylvania's student population grows more diverse, there's a growing gap between the proportions of students of color and teachers of color…