With lawmakers being one vote shy of overriding a veto from Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf, the Republican-controlled Senate failed to approve an attempt to block Pennsylvania from joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative on Monday.
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How does the digital divide affect the people of Erie?
As digital technology becomes more and more necessary for work, education, health care, business, job applications, and participation in civic life, it is vital for every Pennsylvanian to have access to reliable high speed internet.
President Biden’s infrastructure bill quadruples mine reclamation funds in PA
Pennsylvania will receive $3.8 billion to clean up abandoned mine lands over the next 15 years, due to President Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
Pennsylvania inactivity levels are below the national average, but a closer look exposes sharp disparities between different groups
Pennsylvania’s inactivity levels fall marginally below the national average, according to a CDC report released earlier this year that estimated one in five adults were inactive in nearly every state across the nation.
Pennsylvania economy revitalizing, unemployment backlog still an issue
Unemployment claims had increased nationally in January following the increase of Omicron variant infections, resulting in a slowdown of services in several industries.
Small businesses in Pennsylvania reported reduced negative effects from pandemic since the start of 2022
The COVID-19 crisis has impacted many Pennsylvanian small businesses over the past two years.
Governor Wolf’s budget shows commitment to higher education investments
Governor Tom Wolf joined Pennsylvania school officials and education stakeholders to highlight his continued commitment towards equitable investments in the state’s education systems.
Smoking rates decline among Pennsylvania adults
According to a new release by the Centers for Disease Control, tobacco usage among adults dropped during the first year of the pandemic.
Governor Wolf releases education-focused budget amidst teachers shortages in Pennsylvania
Earlier this year, Governor Tom Wolf unveiled his proposed education budget, which comes amid school systems entering a ”breaking point“ due to staffing shortages and lower-than-expected Keystone exam results.
CDC: Pennsylvania’s preterm birth rates decrease, data between ethnicities shows disparity
The CDC reports that Pennsylvania’s premature birth rate decreased between 2019 and 2020, but racial disparity in the data still exists across the state.