On Friday, U.S. District Judge Juan Sánchez denied Harran’s bid to move the case to federal court, stating there was no reasonable basis for doing so.
David Sanko: Why public information must be free and accessible
As we celebrate America’s 250th, we should take a moment to reflect on the meaning of freedom today. The many […]
Fitzpatrick’s advocacy & efforts result in five-year, $5.8M investment to protect head start services for 362 Bucks families
The $5,849,283 federal expenditure will enable the Bucks IU to continue delivering comprehensive early learning and family support to 362 children and families.
Senate passes bipartisan bills to modernize language in state insurance laws
Warren and Pickett, who serve as the majority and minority chairs, respectively, of the House Insurance Committee, championed these bills to align Pennsylvania law with modern terminology they say reflects dignity and respect for individuals with disabilities.
Fitzpatrick leads bipartisan, bicameral bill to strengthen protections against domestic violence and close dangerous “boyfriend loophole”
Under current law, individuals convicted of domestic violence against a spouse are prohibited from possessing firearms, but the same restriction does not consistently apply to abusive dating partners or convicted stalkers — a dangerous disparity known as the “boyfriend loophole.”
Tim Balch: Democrats may have a neocon problem
Flirting with neoconservative ideas like hostile military takeovers in already war-torn nations is hardly what I would consider a Democratic Party value.
Beth Ann Rosica: Billions in reserves, fewer students, falling scores — and Shapiro wants more
Despite the historic increases in education funding at the federal, state, and local levels, basic student proficiency in Pennsylvania is abysmal, and the Governor is asking for yet more education funding.
Shapiro: Budget progress being made and ‘will land very, very soon’
In a budget stalemate, the state is still legally bound to make debt payments, cover Medicaid costs for millions of Pennsylvanians, issue unemployment compensation payments, keep prisons open and ensure state police are on patrol. Those hurt most include vendors, counties, public schools and grant applicants.