. Josh Shapiro recently signed House Bill 1100 into law, expanding the state’s existing property tax and rent rebate program.
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Pennsylvania Housing Market Mirrors National Trends
The Pennsylvania housing market continues to mirror what is being seen nationally.
The Capital-Star’s Guide to Resignations, Retirements and Special Elections in Pa. Legislature
One-third of the way through the 2023-24 legislative session, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has had almost as many special elections as it had in the entirety of the previous session.
Consumer Interest for EVs Grows in PA
Car prices are dropping, both for gas-powered and electric vehicles. So, are more Pennsylvanians planning to buy EVs?
Salary Survey Highlights Compensation Trends, Pandemic Impact on Child-Welfare Workforce
A new report analyzes salary data and the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has on the workforce of child-welfare, juvenile-justice and children’s mental and behavioral health organizations across Pennsylvania.
Train-Derailment Relief Funds Sent to Rural PA Communities
In Western Pennsylvania, communities are continuing to reel from the Norfolk Southern derailment nearly six months ago, but the railroad recently has committed $1-million to aid ongoing recovery efforts.
Commentary: Pennsylvania Should Ban Utility Shutoffs in Extreme Summer Heat | Opinion
We know high temperatures impact the commonwealth from June through September, but even a July and August moratorium would protect lower-income residents from the dangers of excessive heat in their homes during the hottest time of the summer.
Lawmakers Hear Testimony on Pennsylvania’s Urban Search and Rescue Capabilities
Pennsylvania’s only urban search and rescue team with dogs trained to locate victims of structural collapses is based in Philadelphia, about five hours from Pittsburgh.
PA State Budget in Limbo Over Private School Voucher Plan
But Senate Republicans are holding out to establish a school voucher program, which would send $100 million of state funding to private schools. Gov. Josh Shapiro has made it clear he will veto the provision if it will end the stalemate.
Looking to Harness ‘Great Potential,’ Pa. Banks on the Future of Organic Agriculture
As demand for organically grown food continues to increase across the country, Pennsylvania is bolstering its efforts to capitalize on the trend and position itself as a leader in the organic sector through substantial investments at the state level.