Crime and Justice
PA Inmates Get New Way To Receive Photos
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Starting this week, people incarcerated in state prisons can receive photo books–the kind that can be designed and ordered online.
Government
PA’s Legislative Black Caucus Wants To Improve Police, Community Relations
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It’s an effort that members say would hopefully ease the tensions that often exist between law enforcement and lower-income communities–particularly ones of color.
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PA Lawmakers Target Antiquated “Blue Laws”
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In 1933, some long-gone group of lawmakers decided to ban people from playing football and baseball before 2 p.m. and after 6 p.m. on Sundays.
Crime and Justice
PA House Hopes To Approve Final Sex Abuse Reforms By Week’s End
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“I am definitely in favor of seeing cases expedited, but I think they need to be done with due protection for rights.”
Crime and Justice
How To Reduce Medicaid Fraud? PA Grand Jury Has Some Ideas.
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After an 18-month investigation into Medicaid fraud in Pennsylvania, a grand jury panel is suggesting state lawmakers make some changes to disrupt what they describe as “systemic” patterns of malfeasance.
Crime and Justice
Auditor General Praises Dwindling Rape Kit Backlog
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In 2015, the Department of Health reported more than 1,800 rape kits collected in Pennsylvania had been sitting, untested, for at least a year.
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Gas, Nuclear Lobbies Butt Heads As PA Senate Takes Up Nuclear-Rescue Bill
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“No real reason has been given to pass this legislation, other than we need the money to enhance our profit margin and to charge more for nuclear power.”
Government
Questions Linger Over Details, Deadlines As PA Senate Resurrects Redistricting Overhaul
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A bill aimed at changing how Pennsylvania draws House, Senate, and congressional maps is getting another shot.
Government
How To Close The Wage Gap? PA Lawmakers Look To Family Leave.
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While it is technically illegal to base compensation on gender, Pennsylvania women still make an average of around 79 cents for every dollar a man does.
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Once Again, Lawmakers Will Try To Reform PA’s Sexual Abuse Laws
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A pair of bills that would overhaul the laws governing child sexual abuse in Pennsylvania have cleared their first hurdle in the state House–passing through the Judiciary Committee with a near-unanimous vote.