by Greg Barton | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – Gov. Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 17 into law. The measure, now Act 2 of 2026, brings cursive handwriting instruction back to PA schools. Studies show that writing in cursive activates brain regions tied to memory, language, and critical thinking. It...
by Greg Barton | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG -Three state senators plan to introduce legislation to establish the Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age. Advances in artificial intelligence, social media platforms, algorithm-driven content, and digital manipulation have created new and...
by Greg Barton | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – Sen. Lisa Boscola of Lehigh & Northampton Counties plans to reintroduce “Robin’s Law,” legislation to establish a statewide domestic violence offender registry in PA. The proposal is designed to identify repeat domestic violence offenders,...
by Greg Barton | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
LANCASTER/YORK COUNTIES – PennDOT announced that a bridge inspection is scheduled for next week on the Route 30/Wrights Ferry Bridge spanning the Susquehanna River between Hellam Township in York County and Columbia Borough in Lancaster County. Weather...
by Greg Barton | Feb 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – The PA House Local Government Committee approved a bill allowing local governments and school districts to publish their public notices in digital newspapers and free publications if no print newspapers are published in their area. Currently, state law...