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.”
Rep. Roni Green’s life has been about helping people climb out of poverty and fighting for working class families. Before becoming a lawmaker, she was a community and labor organizer for more than 30 years.
Swegal hopes his movie will be a conversation starter that challenges viewers to feel empathy.
It’s unclear if Bucks County Sheriff’s deputies were involved.
“The DOJ seems dead set on acquiring personal information on voters, including driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers and dates of birth — records that are highly protected under federal law and under state law and which state election officials are sworn to protect,” said David Becker, executive director of the nonpartisan Center for Election Innovation & Research.
“In Pennsylvania, our current law puts regulations around abortion care in the criminal code, and that is absolutely unacceptable. Health care is not a crime,” said State Senator Amanda Cappelletti.
