When parents think of the dangers their school-age children might encounter, drugs, guns, and bullying come to mind. But they might want to add sexual assault to that list. PennLive.com,…
…most pension reform measures since passage of Act 120 in 2010. Until now, the combined forces of their Democratic and Republican allies in the state House have been just enough to stop…
…R-Centre County, during a near hourlong floor discussion of the bill. Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Pat Browne, R-Lehigh County, said the plan ensures workers will have retirement income that is…
The state Senate Appropriations Committee has scheduled a meeting for Sunday evening to amend in proposed language of a long-sought reform to the state’s major public employee pension plans. PennLive.com,…
Congress is making momentous decisions that could fundamentally reshape U.S. health care with a serious negative impact on our most vulnerable children. LehighValleyLive.com, May 30, 2017 Full story…
…are unable to pay for their school lunches. A bill being drafted in the Pennsylvania Senate aims to combat the practice of “lunch shaming.” PennLive.com, May 10, 2017 Full story…
…a bill that would extend “good Samaritan” immunity to school bus drivers and crossing guards called upon to administer auto-injectors like EpiPens to students. PennLive.com, May 8, 2017 Full story…
Education leaders from across the Commonwealth are demanding “relief” from state lawmakers in Harrisburg Monday. “Ninety percent of schools report budgetary and funding issues as one of their biggest challenges,” said…
…students who sued their school district last year over a bathroom choice policy they say violates their civil rights. Click here for full article. Source: PennLive.com, Feb. 27, 2017….
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has voted 114-84 to move its first edition of a state budget bill for 2017-18. PennLive.com, April 4, 2017 Full story…