Ben Wasserstein
Capitol Bureau Reporter-
The first bill requires campaign finance reports for all candidates for state office be available six weeks before an election. The second bill requires 501(c) corporations to report the amount spent advocating for a candidate.
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In 2009, the federal government raised the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour. Fifteen years later, Pennsylvania continues to use that federal minimum wage, which is lower than all neighboring states.
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The legislation would allow police to fine drivers $50 if they are caught using a cellphone.
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The money comes from a $10 million program that was expected to serve around 650 students. At least 4,000 applied.
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In January, Biden said in a statement the pause is to take a look “at the impacts of LNG exports on energy costs, America’s energy security, and our environment.”
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The totality of the eclipse will touch Erie, Crawford, Warren and Mercer counties. Cities such as Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Philadelphia will still see coverage over 90%.
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Lawmakers from both parties and in both chambers have introduced legislation to reform the state’s system of juvenile justice. But their measures have stalled short of a floor vote.
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The bipartisan Arts and Culture Caucus is celebrating artists while calling for increased investments in the arts. They say any extra money from the state can boost the economy.
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Three members of the group Pennsylvania Action on Climate were arrested and cited for trespassing after a demonstration in front of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office Tuesday.
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Lawmakers in both chambers have introduced bills to expand Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which is a tribute to her father who struggled with reading.