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Pennsylvania lawmakers have plenty of abortion proposals to offer the next governor
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Gov. Tom Wolf says he isn’t entertaining any new restrictions. But that could change when he leaves office.
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Gov. Tom Wolf says he isn’t entertaining any new restrictions. But that could change when he leaves office.
“Hydroseeding, stream restoration, buffer establishment, septic education. These are all the kinds of programs that are going to help promote water quality.”
“Somebody working in energy storage and clean tech as it relates to agriculture, they might end up steering toward Binghamton.”
Nursing home industry says it’s no enough.
Over 10 years, the fee has generated almost $2.3 billion.
The January 6th committee focused on Trump’s scheme to pressure Republicans in swing states to overturn the 2020 election.
The database was hailed as a model to stop bad officers from job hopping. But now legislative changes are needed to make it more effective.
Current rules leave many people, including administration officials and lobbyists, unprotected.
“Standards (at nail salons) just aren’t adequate. They’re not enough to support a living wage or to support the genuine health of workers.”
“It makes gun trafficking a federal crime. And it makes sure there are penalties for the kingpins and people who are running these trafficking rings.”
“The first step to achieving those goals is to make the state’s corporate net income tax rate competitive with that of our neighboring states.”
The 18-year-old Conklin native is accused of killing 10 and injuring three others when he allegedly opened fire at a Tops Market in Buffalo.
“Senior citizens…were making ends meet before, and right now, just with the increased cost of everything, they’re not able to do so.”
“Data that paints a gloomy economic outlook over the next few years has majority GOP budget makers worried.”
Lawmakers moved forward bills addressing all three in a whirlwind session week.
With the June 30 deadline to pass a budget approaching, GOP lawmakers who previously shunned additional spending seem to be warming to the idea.
The probe has been snared by court challenges, procedural headaches, and funding issues.
A longtime observer of the panel’s work notes the documents he handed over and the behavior of some of past witnesses suggests the chat will be limited
Around 800 Republicans, who either forgot to write the date they submitted their vote on an outside envelope or made a mistake when they wrote it.
Buffalo, Binghamton, ESF and Geneseo made up the majority of the problem.
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States have indicated that they would need more than $8 billion to clean up 130,000 other orphaned wells.
“There’s this pent up demand for travel. People will use any excuse out there to take a bigger vacation.”
Certification businesses buy radio ads, dominate Google searches, and even offer Groupons. But if doctors do the same, they risk their license.
“The tragedy in Buffalo has created an unexpected and unintended context for the planned assessment.”
Governor Tom Wolf vowed to veto the bill if it reaches his desk and called it “disturbing.”
The new 24th district, which includes most of Oswego County and stretches west through the Finger Lakes and into Niagara County in western New York.
Mastriano rose to the top of a crowded GOP field for PA governor through candid chats about his extreme conservative views.
Both challengers, in their races against Rep. Stan Saylor and Sen. Pat Browne, criticized their tenure.
“We’ve had less time with things being frozen. So we’re having a longer growing season.”
“That’s a tougher hill for (Claudia Tenney) to climb, but she’s got a lot of name recognition. She has money; she has incumbency.”
Political observers have said Doug Mastriano would likely have to moderate his positions in order to be successful statewide.
While some symptoms like sinus or upper respiratory issues can be the same with allergies and COVID-19, there are also some distinct differences.
Democrats and Republicans will consider a number of races, while unaffiliated voters in some parts of the state will weigh ballot questions.
No-excuse mail voting is still valid in Pennsylvania despite an ongoing case before the state Supreme Court.
GOP Gubernatorial candidates strongly support keeping or expanding abortion restrictions, while legislative leaders aren’t ruling out bills to do that.
“It’s always in the back of your mind as a law enforcement officer that that danger is real and it’s out there.”
A pair of state lawmakers sponsoring that change in the House tap-danced alongside the group to show their support.
Vaccine protectiveness waned by 6% to 20% each time antibiotics were prescribed, resulting in vulnerability to diseases like whooping cough and pneumonia.
The Pennsylvania primary election in 2022 is May 17. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know before you vote.
Riders and transportation planners both agree improvements are desperately needed, but disagree about which ones.
Hawkins and his running mate Gloria Mattera said their first order of business is to get the Green Party on the ballot.
Broome County is in a State of Emergency, as an April storm has dropped over a foot of snow and left thousands without power.
The state budget designates $31.5 billion to educational resources. The governor heralds it as the highest spending in state education aid yet.
Lawmakers on both sides of the issue said public safety changes were the biggest hurdle to clear in budget negotiations.
A 2018 Grand Jury recommended the state temporarily lift legal time limits for survivors
April is recognized nationally as Second Chance Month.
Avian influenza is very rarely transmitted by birds to people, but infected poultry have to be put down to stop the spread.
More than half of New York’s counties lost population due to more people moving out than moving in since that last census.
The proposals directly oppose the wishes of advocates who have for years pushed to remove elected officials from the process.
Not everyone is on board with an idea by a group of state senators to slash Pennsylvania’s gas tax by a third through the end of the year.
Kathleen Kane was involved in an accident Saturday evening in her hometown of Scranton.
“The health of the economy is good and it’s strong, but the recovery is not where we want it to be. It’s uneven.”
“Whether it’s rising crime, sky high taxes, rising cost of living… All of those are an outgrowth of a broken system.”
Each is arguing that funneling more money to support staff positions is one of the best ways to solve their problems.
“Here we are today with people who are really trying to rebuild their culture.I believe that we have a debt that we owe them, and this is a great opportunity to step up.”
Wolf said he supports several bills aimed at helping refugees and financially isolating Russia for its invasion.
People running for precinct committee or county party spots can now ask for nomination signatures until March 15.
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President Biden delivers the State of the Union at the U.S. Capitol, and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the GOP response. The State of the Union is expected to start at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 1.
“More than a week in, state fiscal officers agree there’s plenty of money to spend, but disagree about how long it will last.”
“After four years of Trump…we still have a Governor and Lieutenant Governor who serve the interests of the billionaires and big corporations.”
This strategy is said to ease what’s called “range anxiety” or the fear of running out of “fuel” in an area with no charging station.
The winter storm continues to bring heavy snow to portions of Central New York with a wintry mix for the Southern Tier and south.
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes Friday.
It’s been a pitched battle so far, since both major parties have been eyeing the opportunity to claim an edge for several years.
President Biden will provide an update about Russia and Ukraine now that Moscow has recognized two regions in Ukraine as independent and ordered Russian troops to conduct “peacekeeping” operations there.
Senator Schumer said The Affordable Insulin Now Act is being met with bipartisan support and he anticipates it will pass within the next several months.
“When everyone in our community is healthy, our state will be healthy, and our nation will be healthy.”
The challenge in finding instructors can be even greater for rural school districts.
Justices can now either endorse a map chosen by a lower court, choose from the other options, or appoint an outside expert to draw a completely different one.
There are workarounds to problems with technical problems regarding signature verification.
“If you vote yes and extend the emergency order and keep our kids in masks, you can go to bed at night considering yourselves child abusers.”
The map could make small changes to the partisan composition of the chamber while improving traditional metrics.
“I think her decision to declare immediately after the boundaries were proposed, reflects an effort to try to deter other potential Republicans…from running.”
“Those families never received an apology. No one’s ever been held accountable. They were told ‘who cares’ by the last governor.”
The plan includes spending money on workers and a property tax subsidy for lower-income homeowners and renters.
“If we’re going to call ourselves ‘WSKG Classical then we need to have a place for ‘America’s Classical Music.”
“When you do it, just remember you owe not just income tax, but if you do it for any length of time, you’re also going to owe self-employment tax.”
The Commonwealth Court ruled a key provision of the state’s last major election law overhaul unconstitutional.
“(Tenney) is a particularly conservative Republican. She’s very much of a firebrand type and style, like former President Trump in some ways.”
Gov. Tom Wolf presents his budget on Feb. 8.
The Proposal Comes After the Deaths of NYPD Officers Wilbert Mora and Jason Rivera.
Mail voting will remain in place in Pennsylvania for the time being as Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration appeals the decision to the state Supreme Court.
Commonwealth Court Judge Patricia McCullough spent nearly all of Thursday hearing from groups that drew those maps during proceedings in Harrisburg.
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In Central New York, warmer temperatures could lead to more lake effect snow.
The House and Senate’s top GOP budget negotiators say the state’s $7.76 billion in extra relief and tax money can’t be stretched too thin.
Proponents of privatization want to pass a constitutional amendment.
A lot of state money hasn’t been spent, because many families don’t know it’s out there.
The state Senate voted Monday to approve a Republican-backed plan that nonpartisan analysts say has a clear GOP advantage.
State election law and Dept. of State guidance show ballots are counted and re-counted, a process that’s open to a representative for each candidate and party.
“Our maternal mental health conditions are largely underreported, and symptoms often go unaddressed.”
Movie theaters have long lobbied for a change in the rules, but word of the development came as a surprise to many theater owners.
Gov. Tom Wolf is expected to veto the bill.
Small metro areas in upstate New York like Ithaca and Utica are also still struggling to recover with Ithaca only recovering so far by roughly .3%.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court temporarily blocked the inspection.
A highly infectious disease that has spread internationally was detected in New York state late last year, and it has ignited a movement for widespread vaccination — of rabbits.
The state’s eviction moratorium put in place at the beginning of the pandemic is set to expire on Saturday.
The proposed congressional redistricting map passed along party lines.
“I would argue that the victims of all of these crimes we’re talking about, they are victims of color and minorities in many, many cases.”
A Pennsylvania House committee is moving forward a number of measures.
Mastriano was filmed walking past police barricades with protestors at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th.
“Consensus among voters is really clear. Most voters do not want to see that happen again.”
The Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection was the culmination of deliberate lies and misinformation that involved dozens of Pennsylvanians.
Schumer said New York’s current allocation of anti-viral drugs used to treat COVID-19 will not be enough to meet current needs.
SUNY Oswego President Deborah Stanley was set to retire at the end of December. She has led the campus since 1995.
The House Republican caucus blasted out a press release deriding the House proposal as an “extreme partisan gerrymander in favor of Democrats.”
“Our main focus is public safety, protecting people where they live, and finding all of the opportunities to do that, and make sure it makes sense.”
The map approval process drew criticism from fair district advocates, Democrats, and at least one Republican.
“We’re going to lose farms, the weaker ones first.”
“The demands of parents and providers for meaningful action on child care have been ignored for far too long.”
“These services which we need to live and thrive and achieve our greatest potential can be very confusing.”
The new congressional map must account for the loss of one seat, dropping the state’s D.C. delegation from 18 to 17 starting with the 2022 races.
“It seems like every little thing that could go wrong with the global supply chain has.”
Both would likely be better for Republican candidates than the current, court-drawn map is, but lawmakers say neither will be their final draft.
The state House GOP selected a map submitted by a former Republican commissioner in Lehigh County emphasizes equal population above all else.
“[For] the things that have some veracity, we’ll do some additional digging and if it’s worthy of being presented before the committee.”
“It’s just uncertain and unclear at this point what the commission will do, what the legislature will do, and when this will all happen.”
Wolf has said it is a top priority to address what he says is a gun violence crisis affecting largely minority communities.
One political observer says residency might still become a problem for him on the campaign trail.
The Port is on track to process 740,000 containers by year’s end — up 15 percent from last year.
“I think people kind of feel like the old governor’s gone. We have a new governor, and we’re moving forward.”
The court will hear arguments Dec. 8 in order to make a final decision.
“If it is knowable, meaning, it’s Russian or Chinese aircrafts, we need to know what it is.”
Advocates are turning to the redistricting process to secure political power, but legal and systemic roadblocks pose a significant challenge.
“So we know people are not wearing masks, and we know people are gathering and we know people are in close quarters.”
A review done by the New York Daily News alleges Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin provided incorrect information during the vetting process before he took over as lieutenant governor.
For drivers who want to steer clear of the heaviest traffic, avoid the day before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after.
“We are hopeful he [Wolf] does come to the table [on this bill] and we can help voters vote and help those who administer our elections.”
The big issue for the Northern Border is the expensive and time-consuming requirement for a PCR COVID-19 test for Americans or Canadians to enter Canada.
“It was just such a stressful day-to-day struggle to figure out how how to make it through the week and how to put food on the table.”
“There has never been a problem at the United States and Canadian border. We are deeply dependent on each other for our economic viability.”
Reporting from news organizations shows Perry played a role in a plot to overturn 2020 election results in some states.
A new study from AAA shows the law appears to be changing people’s behavior.
Some obstacles remain before much of that money starts flowing to projects in the Keystone State.
“If you’re not buckled up in the back seat, you are twice as likely to be killed.”
The world is approaching the second anniversary of a cluster of cases of respiratory illness traced to the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Where are we now in the COVID-19 pandemic, and where are we headed? A panel of experts convened by the NPR and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health will discuss the latest developments during a live-streamed event from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12.
To prepare you for the upcoming trial we’ve broken down the history of this case, where it stands now, and where it could lead.
The Southport Correctional Facility in Chemung County and the Willard Drug Treatment Campus in Seneca County are among six prisons closing.
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell’s funeral is being held at the Washington National Cathedral. Watch as military and congressional leaders remember his life and career.
Several counties reported about 32 percent of registered voters turned out at the polls or returned a mail ballot by Tuesday night.
Gun rights are back at the Supreme Court for the first time in more than a decade. Listen to the arguments live.
The race between Democrat Maria McLaughlin and Republican Kevin Brobson was marked by big campaign spending and negative ads.
President Biden is speaking to reporters from the U.N. climate conference in Glasgow. Watch his remarks live.
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The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in the case of the restrictive Texas abortion law, which the Justice Department says is unconstitutional. Hear the arguments live.
“With this Unity map, we have the opportunity to elect a candidate of our choice who truly represents us.
“We’re all just trying to get through a global pandemic. But definitely, they need some [additional] instruction when they get back.”
“You thought you could hurt us, but you didn’t. In fact, you did just the opposite. By doing what you did, you gave us another opportunity to come together.”
The western university group also got a brand name this month: Pennsylvania Western University, or Penn West.
Millions of dollars from special interests are pouring into the election, a clear sign of the potential future decisions that could hang in the balance.
The Chemung County district attorney’s office may raid a cannabis-gifting establishment in Elmira practicing “gifting.”
“Even though we have 90 days to develop a preliminary plan…we’re all hopeful that we can get it done much sooner than that.”
The regulations follow guidelines set by the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which allows three mature plants and three immature plants per person.
The Wolf administration could implement new oversight of recovery homes by mid-2022, though challenges could cause delays.
The Census Bureau also estimates the poverty rate in Scranton is nearly double that of Pennsylvania’s.
“We’re at higher risk of these issues by virtue of seeking health care in a system that does not serve us.”
“This will allow people who have not properly registered to vote, to be able to register to vote on the day of the election, and cast a ballot.”
The governor and Democratic lawmakers want to make affirmative consent policies standard practice at Pennsylvania colleges and universities.
“15 simple words, each person shall have a right to clean air and clean water and a healthful environment.”
Everything you need to vote in the 2021 Pa. election, including key dates, how to find your polling place, and guides to the most consequential races.
“We have an opportunity here. Let’s make the best of it. Pennsylvania’s Hispanic community is ready to be a steward of change rather than victims of it.”
Gun ownership is on the rise nationwide, and with the biggest jump being among Black people, some of them have started gun clubs.
“We know that the vast majority of people who go through the criminal court system in New York State, are lower income individuals.”
“They’re trying to figure out how to make their inventory as accessible to their customers as they can.”
The mutually beneficial system, enriches the campaigns of Pa. lawmakers, who in turn hire firms for all types of legal matters — and all paid for by taxpayers.
Governor Hochul, who was virtually unknown before she took over, has a 55% approval rating, according to the Marist College poll.
The lawmaker argues even though all 67 counties certified their results, the Department of State’s actions in 2020 deserve more scrutiny.
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Tuesday, July 22, 1913 was shaping up to be another in a long string of uncomfortably hot daysin Binghamton, New York. By eleven o’clock that morning, the thermometer mounted on thelawn of the city’s courthouse already read 91 degrees. Even the steady breeze that blew acrossthe Chenango River couldn’t help cool the shop floors of the Binghamton Clothing Companywhich overlooked the river on Wall Street. Nearly every window of the building’s four stories was opened wide to help relieve the factory’s 122 workers from the sweltering summer heat. Many of the young sewers and seamstresses working on the fourth floor, some as young as 16, had opted to shed their heavy dresses, working in knee high bloomers and aprons.
As immunity wanes, more vaccinated people in Pa. are getting sick with the virus.
“We must never allow this unprecedented abuse of power to happen again.”
The new Cannabis Control Board wants to ramp up New York’s recreational marijuana industry, that’s expected to roll out next year.
Texas-based pipeline builder Energy Transfer faces 48 criminal charges related to construction of its Mariner East pipeline project.
Upset at leaks about a federal investigation of the PSERS pension fund, board leaders have cut off other board members from legal briefings.
The money will come from a $4.5 billion settlement reached earlier this year with Purdue Pharma, and the Sackler family.
“I think the decision has been made not to eliminate it, that we’re going to accept it.”
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has widened the federal scrutiny of Pennsylvania’s mammoth public school pension plan.
Licensed child care providers can now apply for one-time grants to help them retain and recruit personnel and cover operational costs.
The FBI and federal prosecutors launched a criminal probe of the $70 billion PSERS plan in March.
Such reviews are only just beginning elsewhere. That includes in the swing states of Pennsylvania and Wisconsin .
Molinaro, who currently serves as Duchess County Executive, was entertaining a second run for governor in 2022, but later joined other Republicans endorsing Rep. Lee Zeldin (NY-01) for that race.
“This is an attack on our country’s greatest freedom,” Williams said. “It’s an attack on our right to vote.”
Some physicians believe that since the disease is more prevalent in people of color, it’s historically received far less attention and research dollars.