Pennsylvania
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Eye Screenings Recommended for Glaucoma Awareness Month
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. It is a leading cause of blindness in the U.S. and anyone can have it, so a Pennsylvania expert said it is one …
As Other States See Pay Hikes, PA Minimum Wage Stuck at $7.25
Low-wage workers in Pennsylvania are missing out on the pay hikes in 23 other states that took effect this month, when those states raised their …
EPA Seeks PA Comments on Stricter Methane Rules
Pennsylvania is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse-gas pollution in the U-S, and the Environmental Protection Agency wants input on a plan …
National Birth Defects Awareness Month in PA
This is National Birth Defects Awareness Month. Birth defects are common, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and they can …
Report: Industry Decline Reduces Journalism Jobs
A report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and Workforce found the number of journalism jobs will continue to decline over the next d…
Report: PA Actions Key to Chesapeake Bay Restoration
A new report says there's hope for restoring the Chesapeake Bay - if Pennsylvania does more to meet its clean-water commitments. The 2022 State of …
Staying Warm in PA with Winter Heating Assistance
Higher fuel prices and a bitterly cold start to this winter mean it will cost more for most people to heat their homes, according to the U.S…
Study: Children in Child Care Don't Exhibit Problematic Behaviors
A new study shows kids in child care are not more likely to exhibit behavior problems than those who don't attend them. The Society for Research in …
'Fix Harrisburg' Rally to Demand Better Legislative Rules in PA
Pennsylvania advocacy groups will gather on the State Capitol steps for a "Fix Harrisburg" rally on Jan. 3, the first day the General Assembly is in …
Report: Clean-Energy Pathway Would Cut Emissions, Boost Jobs in SW PA
A new report explores a clean-energy pathway in southwestern Pennsylvania. Sean O'Leary, senior researcher, Ohio River Valley Institute, said the …
New EPA Methane Rules Could Translate to PA Jobs
New rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency would require regular inspections of all methane-emitting oil and gas production sites throu…
PA Group Urges Congress to Expand Child Tax Credit
A Pennsylvania policy analysis group is adding its voice to the calls for Congress to bring back the expanded child tax credit for families in place d…