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Vouchers: The Most Controversial of the Education Reforms
School choice is not a new issue in PA, and it was no surprise when Governor Corbett included school vouchers in his education reform agenda. In fact, several protesters gathered in York in anticipation of what they were about to hear. “65% of Pennsylvanians do not support using public money to pay private school tuition […]
Education Agenda Reaction Runs the Gamut
Some are noting a lack of detail in the governor’s education reform speech, but the state’s largest teachers union doesn’t need specifics to oppose the advent of school vouchers in Pennsylvania. “The bottom line for us on any voucher program is that they don’t work, they don’t raise student achievement,” says Pennsylvania State Education Association […]
Corbett Unveils School Reform Agenda
The new education paradigm that Governor Tom Corbett envisions would put students first. While visiting the Lincoln Charter School in York, Corbett put forth a four point plan that he wants to see implemented in time for the 2012-2013 school year. It starts with a revamped charter school law in Pennsylvania. “My plan calls for […]
Use Fire Prevention Week to Plan With Your Family
It’s Fire Prevention Week and officials hope you’ll take it seriously. More than 26 hundred people died in residential fires across the country last year, an increase of nearly 3% from 2009. State Fire Commissioner Ed Mann says families should sit down together and talk about what they should do in case of fire, […]
Marcellus Shale Boom Has More Impacts Than Meet The Eye
The Marcellus Shale boom is affecting anglers and boaters state wide, and they may not realize it. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is responsible for all fish, reptiles and amphibians in the Commonwealth. Tim Schaeffer, Director of the Bureau of Policy, Planning and Communication says by the end of the summer, they had reviewed […]
New Law Puts Veteran on Civil Service Commission
The latest law signed by Governor Tom Corbett requires that at least one member of the Civil Service Commission be a veteran of the United States Armed Forces. “This legislation will say that Pennsylvania’s veterans will finally have what they deserve, a constant representation on the state’s Civil Service Commission,” says State Rep. Ron Marsico […]
History Goes Mobile In Pennsylvania
You can use your smart phone to connect to Pennsylvania history. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission’s web site has gone mobile. You can now use it when you’re on the road to find and explore nearby state-owned historic sites. Spokesman Howard Pollman says you just need to put www.patrailsofhistory.com your mobile browser and you’ll […]
PNC Economic Outlook Shows Little Short Term Optimism
Pennsylvania small and mid-sized business owners are still not optimistic about the short term economy according to the latest PNC Economic Outlook survey, but they have hope in the long term. Just 14% of small business owners in Pennsylvania remain optimistic about their company’s prospects in the next six months, but 73% expect moderate […]
Radio PA Roundtable 10.8.11
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/Roundtable10-7-11.mp3]
More Kids Going To The Emergency Room For Concussions
State lawmakers are working on legislation to protect youth athletes from complications of concussions. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows more kids are ending up in the emergency room for head injuries. A review of emergency department visits for sports and recreation-related traumatic brain injuries, including concussions, shows an […]