Category: State House News
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Hempfield Lawmaker’s Bill Would Broaden Abuse-report Duties
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review University officials at Penn State and statewide would be legally required to report suspected child abuse under a proposal to be introduced by state Sen. Kim Ward. Ward, […]
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Lawmakers Want Tougher Penalties For Crimes Against Children
WGAL Two state lawmakers are pushing for tougher penalties for people convicted in crimes against children. There are two new bills, both in response to the much-publicized death of Caylee […]
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School Voucher Program Approved By Pennsylvania Senate
Brad Bumsted Pittsburgh Tribune-Review A taxpayer-paid tuition voucher program approved by the Senate on Wednesday faces an uncertain response in the House, a political graveyard for school choice bills in […]
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Report: Privatizing LCB Would Generate $1.6 Billion
Philadelphia Inquirer When it comes to the future of Pennsylvania’s wine and liquor stores, one word applies: privatize. So concluded a report commissioned by Gov. Corbett, finding that auctioning off […]
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Study Calls For More Than 1,250 Private Liquor Stores
Charles Thompson Harrisburg Patriot-News A draft of a study commissioned by the Corbett administration to find the best way for Pennsylvania to get out of the liquor store business finds […]
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Pennsylvania Senate Passes Harrisburg Takeover Bill With A 37-13 Vote
Jan Murphy Harrisburg Patriot-News Legislation that would hand control of Harrisburg to a receiver is heading to the state House of Representatives, after winning Senate approval by a 37-13 vote. […]
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Grove To Sponsor Small-Business Seminar Thursday
York Daily Record A seminar with information about starting a small business will be held at Thursday, 7 p.m. at Dover Intermediate School, 4500 Intermediate Ave. The event is sponsored […]
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Representatives Talk Transportation, Liquor System
Hazleton Standard Speaker Gov. Tom Corbett has said fixing the state’s roads and bridges will cost $3.5 billion. State Rep. Jerry Knowles, R-124, Tamaqua, believes Pennsylvania can generate half that […]
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Private Liquor Sales Gain Support
Chambersburg Public Opinion A bill that would privatize wine and spirits sales in Pennsylvania now has the support of the state Senate’s majority whip. Sen. Pat Browne, R-Allentown, announced his […]