by Greg Barton | Feb 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – Legislation that brings cursive handwriting instruction back to PA schools is headed to the governor’s desk after passage in the state Senate. House Bill 17 aims to ensure students gain a foundational understanding of cursive writing, a skill that...
by Greg Barton | Feb 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – A gathering of PA lawmakers, farmers, and public health advocates were at the state Capitol in Harrisburg to urge passage of Senate Bill 1158 and House Bill 1135 – legislation that would prohibit all uses of the highly toxic weedkiller Paraquat in...
by Greg Barton | Feb 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – Eligible Pennsylvanians can now apply for the Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program for the 2026-27 academic year. Grow PA offers grants of up to $5,000 per year for in-state students who pursue a degree or certification in an in-demand occupation. The...
by Greg Barton | Feb 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – The PA House Transportation Committee unanimously approved legislation authorizing the Commonwealth to enter into interstate agreements for drone research and deployment. Senate Bill 468 permits PennDOT, with the governor’s approval, to engage in...
by Greg Barton | Feb 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – PA House lawmakers approved legislation that would clear the way for the construction of small modular reactors (SMRs) and microreactors to help meet growing demands on PA’s energy grid. House Bill 2017 would pave the way for SMRs and microreactors by...
