Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Reintroducing Cursive Writing in Schools
Efforts to Reintroduce Cursive in Pennsylvania Schools Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is taking steps to reintroduce cursive writing in schools throughout the state. Shapiro recently signed a bill that mandates a cursive handwriting curriculum in public schools. This initiative, led by Republican Rep. Dane Watro, received support from several Democrats and a majority of Republicans […]
Close to a million residents in Pennsylvania will be eligible for a new earned income tax credit in 2026.
New Tax Credit for Pennsylvania Families As tax season kicks into gear, officials and advocates are highlighting a new state tax credit expected to provide substantial financial relief for working families this year. Starting in 2026, nearly a million residents in Pennsylvania will qualify for the Working Pennsylvania Tax Credit. This initiative, recently enacted as […]
Pennsylvania men found guilty in fraud scheme using AI to exploit Minnesota housing initiative
Two men from Pennsylvania have pleaded guilty to charges related to defrauding Minnesota’s Housing Stability Services (HSS) program, according to prosecutors. Anthony Waddell Jefferson, 37, and Lester Brown, 53, are accused of traveling from Philadelphia to Minneapolis and stealing around $3.5 million through fraudulent claims. They allegedly established a business in Minnesota, positioning themselves as […]
85,000 people in Pennsylvania cancel health plans due to soaring premium hikes.
Pennsylvania Health Insurance Enrollment Drops due to Rising Premiums About 85,000 residents in Pennsylvania have dropped their health insurance coverage, largely attributed to soaring premiums. The state’s health insurance marketplace, known as Penny, saw its enrollment shrink to 485,000 after the January 31 registration deadline. This means that nearly one in five members could no […]
Pennsylvania considers adjustments to credit card swipe fees
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Consider Credit Card Fee Legislation Pennsylvania legislators are looking into a bill that would prevent credit card companies from imposing swipe fees on the sales tax part of transactions. This move is aimed at alleviating financial pressures on small businesses, such as Harrisburg’s Broad Street Market. Tito Tep, who owns Tep’s Fresh Seafood, […]
Fire at a Pennsylvania hospital leads to the evacuation of 77 patients
Fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital Prompts Emergency Response A fire erupted Wednesday night in a building connected to Lehigh Valley Hospital in Pennsylvania, leading to a significant emergency response and the evacuation of patients, according to officials. The Dixon Fire Department posted on Facebook that it, along with other early-response teams, arrived at the hospital […]
Pennsylvania Democrat Sharif Street criticizes antisemitic demonstration
Pennsylvania’s leading Democrat, expressing her concerns as an American Muslim, denounced the anti-Semitic protests that took place over the weekend in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square. A group named the Philadelphia Palestine Coalition gathered in the area, chanting slogans like “Abu Obeidah is alive,” referencing the deceased Hamas spokesman. One speaker suggested that “martyrdom is a duty,” […]
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro reveals efforts to combat Medicaid fraud
Pennsylvania Governor’s New Initiative Against Medicaid Fraud Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is set to unveil a significant initiative aimed at addressing Medicaid fraud and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are used properly, this Tuesday. Shapiro has been an advocate for combating fraud in social services since serving as attorney general. His focus comes as national scrutiny […]
Groundhog Day weather forecast by Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania
Groundhog Day Brings Six More Weeks of Winter Punxsutawney Phil, known as Pennsylvania’s “official state meteorologist,” saw his shadow early Monday, signaling six additional weeks of winter. The 140th Groundhog Day celebration at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney attracted thousands, eager to see the famous groundhog pop up from a tree stump. In contrast, meteorologist Paul […]
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro criticizes Larry Krasner’s comments against ICE
Shapiro Criticizes Krasner’s Comments on ICE Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has taken issue with Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner’s recent remarks, in which Krasner likened Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to Nazis. During an interview on Thursday, Shapiro expressed the need for a more measured tone in political rhetoric. Krasner made a provocative statement, […]