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Pennsylvania governor noncommittal on greenhouse gas strategy as climate task force finishes work
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Josh Shapiro on Friday remained noncommittal on a strategy to reduce planet-warming greenhouse gases after a task force the Democrat appointed came to an uncertain conclusion over how to make Pennsylvania the first major fossil fuel state to adopt carbon pricing over...
Today in History: September 25, soldiers escort Black students into Little Rock high school
Today in History Today is Monday, Sept. 25, the 268th day of 2023. There are 97 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Sept. 25, 1957, nine Black students who’d been forced to withdraw from Central High School in Little Rock,...
Democratic rising stars rally around Biden's reelection. They're also eyeing 2028 bids of their own
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pennsylvania's Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro is set to address presidential primary voters in New Hampshire on Saturday. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is working to strengthen Democratic parties across the Midwest. And California Gov. Gavin Newsom was the Biden...
Before senior aide to Pennsylvania governor resigned, coworker accused adviser of sexual harassment
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A senior adviser to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro who abruptly resigned this week had been accused earlier this year of sexual harassment by a coworker who said his behavior forced her to quit her job in the governor's office. Mike Vereb, who served as...
Trooper applicant pool expands after Pennsylvania State Police drops college credit requirement
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania State Police have seen a surge of applicants hoping to become state troopers in the month since Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro removed college credit requirements, with nearly half of the aspiring cadets previously being ineligible, the agency said Thursday. ...
Editorial Roundup: Pennsylvania
LNP/LancasterOnline. September 20, 2023. Editorial: Third Pennsylvania bird count will launch in January. Even fledgling birders are invited to volunteer. As LNP ' LancasterOnline’s Elizabeth DeOrnellas reported Sunday, “Scientists and birders are getting ready...
Democrat sees abortion, extremism as wedge issues in bid to unseat GOP Pennsylvania state treasurer
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Democratic Pennsylvania state lawmaker announced Tuesday that he will run for treasurer in 2024, positioning himself as an ideological opposite to the Republican incumbent regarding abortion access and the 2020 election. Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, 37, announced...
Pennsylvania state trooper charged with using job to apprehend, forcibly commit ex-girlfriend
ELIZABETHVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania state trooper was charged with felony strangulation and several misdemeanors after he used his position in law enforcement to forcibly restrain and involuntarily commit his ex-girlfriend to a psychiatric facility, according to court documents. ...
Saudi Crown wins $1 million Pennsylvania Derby on sloppy track
BENSALEM, Pa. (AP) — Saudi Crown led all the way to win the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby by a half-length on a sloppy track Saturday at Parx Racing. Tropical Storm Ophelia brought rain to the suburban Philadelphia track, where Saudi Crown outlasted a late challenge from Dreamlike...
Aidan Sayin throws for 3 TDs as Penn beats Bucknell for 9th straight time
LEWISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Aidan Sayin threw for 354 yards and three touchdowns and Pennsylvania beat Bucknell 37-21 on Saturday for its ninth straight victory in the series. Jared Richardson was Sayin's favorite target, finishing with 12 catches for 139 yards and two scores. Alex...
