Entries by PAMatters
Farmers Pleased with Landowner Liability Bill
Landowners who allow hunting on their properties can be held responsible for Game Code violations, under current law, but SB 1403 would limit that liability. The legislation breezed through the state Senate unanimously last week, and appears to have farmers’ support. “You just don’t have that much cash around, you know, to try and defend […]
Diverse Group Presses for PA Prison Reforms
A new coalition of corrections reform advocates brings together voices from all across the political spectrum. “I think extreme partisanship has affected government at all levels,” former Democratic Governor George Leader explained at a capitol appearance. Leader praised the cooperative effort, which organizers are calling “transpartisan.” “We have common goals… We can spend less and […]
New Studies say Young People Taking Risks That Can Lead to Skin Cancer
Young adults are increasing their risk for skin cancer according to a pair of studies by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Cancer Institute. One study finds that half of people ages 18 to 29 reported at least one sunburn in the past year despite an increase in protective behaviors, such […]
Radio PA Roundtable 05.11.12
Radio PA Roundtable is a 30-minute program featuring in-depth reporting on the top news stories of the week. Professionally produced and delivered every Friday, Roundtable includes commercial breaks for local sale and quarterly reports for affiliate files. Click the audio player below to hear the full broadcast: [audio:https://s3.amazonaws.com/witfaudio/radiopa/Roundtable05-11-12.mp3]
PUC Moves Forward with Impact Fee Provisions, Minus Zoning Issues
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has finalized provisions of Act 13, related only to the collection and distribution of the impact fee for natural gas wells. The commission has put the zoning portion on hold, due to pending litigation. Spokeswoman Jennifer Kocher says the final implementation order contains various deadlines, including the reports due from […]
Bills Could Benefit PA’s College Savings Plans
After receiving unanimous votes in the House Appropriations Committee the pair of bills awaits action on the Senate floor. One would ensure that state tax benefits are only applied to state-sponsored college savings plans. “Pennsylvania is one of just a few states that allows for tax credits for investments out of state,” says Senator Jake […]