Pennsylvanians are pausing to remember Pearl Harbor, 70-years after America came under attack. “We affirm our commitment to carry forward the lessons of that day to all who follow,” says Navy Rear Admiral (Select) John King , the keynote speaker at the state capitol remembrance program. It was a time to honor the Pennsylvania survivors […]
Supporters say requiring DNA samples of individuals arrested for serious crimes would be a big boost for law enforcement. “This bill updates our law to ensure that Pennsylvania investigators have access to the most efficient scientific tools to fight crime,” says state Senate Republican Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-Delaware), the bill’s prime sponsor. Specifically, the bill […]
The Governor and Mrs. Corbett honored first responders for their work during this year’s storms and floods as they lit the state capitol Christmas tree Tuesday afternoon. The 23 foot Concolor tree was donated by Strathmeyer forests in York County. It’s decorated with 800 LED lights and more than 300 handmade ornaments donated by Pennsylvania […]
Designed to keep public dollars out of the hands of illegal immigrants, SB 9 would require proof of citizenship before individuals can receive state welfare benefits. Democrats on the House State Government Committee complained that it was drafted on anecdotes, not facts. Rep. Greg Vitali (D-Delaware) questioned Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) on whether there are […]
While there’s been no significant change in the overall number of Pennsylvania children in foster care, more are being placed in family settings and fewer are being placed in group homes, according to the Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children State of Child Welfare report. “Safety has to be first, but permanency needs to be an important […]
It’s going to be harder to “fake” a Pennsylvania driver’s license. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has become the first in the nation to adopt a new security feature on the licenses it issues. The new feature employs a hologram that appears to switch between white and black as the image is moved 90 degrees. […]
Businesses are pouring over a new Tax Bulletin from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, which clarifies existing sales tax nexus law. The law requires businesses with a physical presence in Pennsylvania to collect and remit sales taxes on items sold online, by phone or by catalog. “Thousands of retailers and businesses that employ people throughout […]
Shot five times while serving in Afghanistan, Army Specialist Rob Kislow eventually lost his right leg, and spent two and a half years in recovery. This weekend Kislow gets the keys to his new, specially-adapted home in Northampton County. It was constructed through generous community support and the efforts of a non-profit group called Homes […]
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Penn State will tap its share of this year’s Big Ten bowl revenues to fund a new partnership with the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape. PSU has committed $1.5-million dollars for the partnership, which will focus on everything from professional development for employees to developing research on child sexual abuse. “Our own experience shows that child sexual […]