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In a victory for the Wolf administration, Pa. review board approves charter school regulations
In a victory for the Wolf administration on Monday, Pennsylvania’s regulatory review board approved final charter school regulations — a decision Gov. Tom Wolf says will bring clarity and accountability to the state’s 25-year-old charter school law.
Op-Ed: Rush to Marijuana Legalization for Recreational Use Ignores Real Public Health and Safety Concerns
Marijuana is not as harmless as some who favor legalization claim, and the science is clear. The National Institutes of Health, the Mayo Clinic, the Cleveland Clinic and the World Health Organization all agree that marijuana is an addictive substance that can trigger dependency and withdrawal symptoms.
Spotlight PA joins a state newsroom in fighting against an alleged First Amendment violations in York County
and for communities to oversee the judicial system, law enforcement, public spending, and government officials,” Dudding said. “Both the state and federal Constitutions guarantee this right of access that all sorts of people count on.”
“Today’s order reflects the Pennsylvania Supreme Court majority’s continued shift from a fair arbiter of fact and law to a rubber stamp for liberal special interests and left-wing partisan political positions.”
Commentary: What does the Jan. 6 committee hope to learn from Sen. Doug Mastriano? | Bruce Ledewitz
I hope I speak for all Americans when I say that it is troubling when one political party uses its majority in Congress to investigate the other party’s potential candidate for governor in a politically important state. Of course, such an investigation might be justified.
Once again, State Senator Jake Corman calls for the impeachment of Philadelphia’s DA Larry Krasner
Philadelphia, Pa- President Pro Tempore, State Senator Jake Corman is asking Speaker Cutler, Leader Benninghoff and Chairman Kauffman to consider…
Spotlight PA Staff This article is part of a yearlong reporting project focused on redistricting and gerrymandering in Pennsylvania. It…
Governor Wolf’s budget proposal “gives us the ability to truly invest in Pennsylvanians”
Philadelphia, Pa- Governor Tom Wolf shared his budget proposal with the General Assembly, his vision for the future of Pennsylvania…
Harrisburg, Feb. 8 – Following Governor Tom Wolf’s annual budget address to the General Assembly, Senator John Kane issued the following statement: “The…
Senate Republican Leaders: Governor’s Budget Less About Pennsylvania, More About Legacy Gov. Wolf’s budget increases spending by more than $4.5 billion, leading to higher taxes and energy costs.
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Republican leaders in the Senate cautioned Pennsylvanians that they would be on the hook to pay for Gov. Tom…