Pennsylvania
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
'Keystone Saves' Aims to Help Millions of Working Pennsylvanians
More than 40% of private sector workers in Pennsylvania earned their living at businesses without retirement plans, as of 2020. Multiple groups are …
Voter Education for November General Election Already Underway in PA
The Keystone State's general election is less than six months away and a nonpartisan, grassroots organization is already getting the word out to …
Rural PA Mayor Puts Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds to Work
A small Pennsylvania community is hoping Congress will remember the needs of rural areas as lawmakers negotiate the final, contentious debt ceiling …
Court Opts to Protect Private-Property Rights Over Wetlands
From conservation to sportsmen's groups, the U.S. Supreme Court is getting plenty of backlash over its most recent ruling, which weakens federal …
PA Starts on New 'Master Plan for Older Adults'
A new Master Plan for Older Adults is being developed in Pennsylvania. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order Thursday, directing the …
Experts: Women's Health Month Prioritizes Health, Well-Being
May is National Women's Health Month, and experts are reminding women to prioritize their health and well-being. Brenda Shelton-Dunston, executive …
New Report: Impact for PA to Join Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
A new report analyzed the potential impact of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative on Pennsylvania emissions, power generation, revenue, and jobs…
New EPA Rule: 2 Out of 3 New Cars Could Be Electric By 2032
The Environmental Protection Agency recently proposed more stringent vehicle emission standards, which could significantly help reduce air pollution …
Community College of Philadelphia Designated as Voter-Friendly Campus
As the municipal primary election fast approaches, the Community College of Philadelphia is continuing to educate students on the importance of voter …
Report: Black Girls Speak Out About Public Schools in Pennsylvania
A new report found Black girls across the Keystone State are subjected to "daunting educational barriers" in K-12 public schools and offers recommenda…
Reintroduction of PASTEUR Act to Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Infections
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has reintroduced the PASTEUR Act in Congress, which stands for Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End …
Restoring Freshwater Mussels to Improve Delaware River
By Katherine Rapin for Yale Environment 360.Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Keystone State News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journal…