The $47.6 billion package includes a compromise on plans to fix Pennsylvania’s unconstitutional school funding system.
The state has an obligation to provide representation for criminal defendants who can’t afford one.
Democratic State Rep. Chris Rabb’s bill would allow courts across the commonwealth to sentence offenders for certain crimes to participate in restorative justice programs.
The 11-bill package includes solar for schools, prevailing wages for green energy, and e-waste recycling.
The groups, including the state conference of the NAACP and the League of Women Voters, argued the court’s 3-1 decision could disenfranchise “untold thousands” of Pennsylvania voters and millions more across the country if it is more broadly adopted.
“Let today’s ruling be another reminder that taking legal advice from Donald Trump is never a winning strategy,” said Governor Josh Shapiro.
The campaign hopes to immunize voters against misinformation and disinformation.
In a fiery campaign speech, Biden invoked what he called Donald Trump’s derelictions of duty and threats to freedom
A Crawford County resident sought school board members’ posts about an LGBTQ+ book display, one that includes calling the library exhibit “totally evil.”
Supporters said changes to the cyber charter rules are widely backed among the state’s 500 school boards and that cyber school spending has been the subject of critical reviews, including recently by Republican Auditor General Tim DeFoor.
“People will die,” warns Melissa Rinker, who has over 20 chronic illnesses and relies 100 percent on Medicaid for medication and monthly doctor’s visits.
“The Trump Administration would rather women die in emergency rooms than receive life-saving abortions,” said Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights.
“This bill would provide Pennsylvania students with the necessary critical thinking skills and knowledge to evaluate the accuracy of news stories for themselves,” said state Sen. Katie Muth.
The author of “The Highest Law in the Land: How the Unchecked Power of Sheriffs Threatens Democracy” joins Editor Cyril Mychalejko on this week’s episode of The Signal.
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