The decision is the second federal court ruling that Act 77’s ballot-dating requirement violates the Civil Rights Act.
“The system’s failures are particularly placed upon the shoulders of low income children and children of color,” said Public Interest Law Center Senior Attorney Dan Urevick-Ackelsberg.
“The health and safety of Chester residents have been compromised by local industry for too long,” Chester Councilperson Stefan Roots said.
‘We’re confident that we’re going to win in Delaware County but we’re not taking anything for granted,’ Rep Leanne Krueger said
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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