State Rep. Frank Burns calls for outside review of parole policies | News

Posted on August 23, 2019August 23, 2019 by Alex Crocco

Frank Burns is on parole policies Link Below: https://www.tribdem.com/news/state-rep-frank-burns-calls-for-outside-review-of-parole/article_f56bc3a8-c536-11e9-86b2-67d95db07700.html

State to hold hearing on rail passenger and freight service in Western Pa. | TribLIVE.com

Posted on August 21, 2019August 22, 2019 by Alex Crocco

State has hearing about passenger and freight service. Link Below: https://triblive.com/local/regional/state-to-hold-hearing-on-rail-passenger-and-freight-service-in-western-pa/

Officials call for safe, secure closure of bankrupt Philadelphia refinery

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Alex Crocco

Link Below: https://www.inquirer.com/business/energy/politicians-labor-leaders-call-for-safe-shutdown-fire-damaged-philadelphia-refinery-20190819.html

Pennsylvania iGaming reports initial results; from humble beginnings, 24/7 gambling is borne

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Alex Crocco

https://www.inquirer.com/business/pennsylvania-pgcb-reports-first-month-casino-internet-gaming-revenue-20190816.html

Pennsylvania Will Close Two State Centers For Intellectually Disabled

Posted on August 15, 2019August 22, 2019 by Alex Crocco

The Department of Human Services state plans to close two centers for individuals bearing intellectual/developmental disabilities. The centers in question are located at Polk State Center in Venango County and White Haven State Center in Luzerne County. The entire process will take up to a maximum of three years, according to The Pittsburgh Post Gazette. For the full article, click here. Link Below: https://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2019/08/14/Closure-Polk-State-c...

8 Lancaster-Area Firms Make Inc. 5000 List Of Fastest-growing companies

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Alex Crocco

8 Lancaster-area firms make Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies Link Below: https://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/lancaster-area-firms-make-inc-list-of-fastest-growing-companies/article_44bc6ec8-be8c-11e9-b5ee-abcf8b48dfc2.html

Gov. Wolf Calls For Reform Of Charter Schools

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Alex Crocco

Gov. Wolf calls for sweeping reforms for charter schools in Pennsylvania Link Below: https://triblive.com/news/pennsylvania/gov-wolf-calls-for-sweeping-reforms-for-charter-schools-in-pennsylvania/

Brookings Report

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Alex Crocco

Pennsylvania could be missing out on job and economic growth as it falls behind other states in fostering investments in innovation, while solid gains in the state’s metro centers — Philadelphia and Pittsburgh — have not spread to other regions, a new assessment finds. Link Below: https://www.inquirer.com/news/innovation-pennsylvania-philadelphia-economy-brookings-report-20190814.html

Court Hands Truckers Defeat In PA Turnpike Toll Suit

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Alex Crocco

High tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike do not violate the right of truckers and other motorists to travel between states, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday, upholding a lower-court dismissal of a lawsuit against state agencies and officials. The ruling upheld a federal judge’s decision in April to dismiss the lawsuit by the Missouri-based Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association. Link Below: https://triblive.com/news/pennsylvania/u-s-appeals-court-hands-truckers-defeat-in-penns...