People abused as children will be able to file criminal suits against their abusers no matter how much time has passed.
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PA House Moves To Protect Prison Guards By Cracking Down On Inmates
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Among other things, the measures would impose longer sentences for assaulting guards, and punish inmates for a broader range of crimes.
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After Years 0f Pressure From Advocates, PA House Advances Gift Ban
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Under current law, lawmakers can accept whatever gifts they want, no matter the cost. For the first time in recent memory, the House may be poised to change that.
Reaction After Protest Abruptly Cancels Conservative Economist’s Talk At Binghamton University
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Former ACLU President says cancelling lecture may have sent the wrong message.
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New York Attorney General Sues The Nation’s Largest E-Cigarette Manufacturer
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“I can not sit back and allow this to continue to occur in the state of New York. Particularly after the death of a young person in the Bronx that was due to vaping.”
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Binghamton Mayor Leads Chorus Of Concerns Over 2020 Criminal Justice Reforms
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“We do not currently have the staffing to meet the timeline that’s in place right now,” Binghamton Mayor Rich David said.
abortion
Bill Requiring Medical Providers To Bury Fetal Remains Passes PA House
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Supporters say the measure would ensure parents have an opportunity for closure. Opponents say it could discourage women from getting abortions, and might make traumatic experiences worse.
Education
GOP Leaders Want To Pilot Private School Vouchers In Pennsylvania
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The proposal would allow parents in Harrisburg to use as much as $8,200 in taxpayer money toward private school tuition.
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Tompkins County Considers Paper Bag Fee
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Without the fee, Dawson said there is a risk Tompkins County will just swap one trash problem for another.
Government
New York State Expands Lawsuit Over Lake Ontario Flooding
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Top state officials say that the IJC failed to act in response to flooding in 2017 and 2019, causing New York to incur substantial and potentially avoidable damages.
Concern Rises Over Direction Of New York’s Public Campaign Finance Commission
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“The charge of this commission is to set up a system of public financing to reduce the undue influence of big money in our politics. These contribution limits will allow big money to continue flowing, and it’s just completely unacceptable.”