Pennsylvania
Monday, December 4, 2023
AARP warns Pennsylvanians of spike in holiday fraud, scams
The holiday shopping season is already in full swing, and AARP Pennsylvania has some tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud or identity …
Friday, December 1, 2023
PA schools could soon be powered by sun as solar bill advances to Senate
Bipartisan legislation that proposes the installation of solar panels in schools across Pennsylvania awaits a vote in the state Senate. The Solar …
EV companies call for expanded heavy-duty truck charging infrastructure
Clean-energy companies and supporters are calling on federal officials to prioritize the development of charging infrastructure for EV powered medium …
Poll: 'Tis the season for 'Made in America' gifts
What's on your holiday shopping list? This year, people may also be asking, "And where was it made?" In a new poll, 81% of Americans surveyed said …
Commonwealth Court denies PA attempts to join RGGI
In a significant setback for environmental efforts in Pennsylvania, a state court recently ruled that a program designed to reduce air pollution from …
A call for 'bold action' to address PA school funding disparities
During a public hearing on improving school funding, the Pennsylvania Basic Education Funding Commission heard from people who stressed the need to …
Report: Federal funding would ignite apprenticeships, create job pathways
Pennsylvania needs more economic opportunities and a new report from the Keystone Research Center showed federal investments in climate and infrastruc…
PA sees drop in health insurance coverage for children as national rates rise
A new analysis of 2022 census data has uncovered a troubling trend: The uninsured rate for Pennsylvania children worsened during the final full year o…
PA town, college partner to write grants for community projects
CLARIFICATIONS: Mayor Jaime Kinder was not the coauthor of the report mentioned, and her office was not the source of the interviews with 700 …
Poll sheds light on policies rural Pennsylvanian voters value
In Pennsylvania, rural residents make up almost 27% of the state's population, and they have played a critical role in past elections. A new poll …
Report examines strengths, challenges of PA congregate-care settings for teens
For young people with serious behavioral health challenges, a new report showed Pennsylvania's congregate-care settings may be the best option…
Report shows uptick in maternal mortality for PA women of color
Pennsylvania ranks 23rd among states for the overall health of women and children in a new America's Health Rankings report by the United Health Found…