Reaction To The PA Lawmaker Threat

HARRISBURG – One of the Democrat state lawmakers threatened by a Lebanon County man has responded to the incident. Bucks County Sen. Steve Santarsiero said “I’m grateful to the local and state police who investigated and arrested the individual responsible for the...

One Spot To Report Taxpayer Funds Waste

HARRISBURG – Allegheny County Rep. Abigail Salisbury will propose a measure creating one central location where Pennsylvanians will be able to turn to if they suspect that state dollars are being inappropriately used. PA’s current patchwork of different agencies that...

Measure Creates Uniform Bail Across PA

HARRISBURG – A resolution has been introduced by Rep. Tim Bonner of Mercer & Butler Counties creating a uniform bail process across PA. House Resolution 519 calls for the PA Sentencing Commission to gather data from all 67 PA counties and develop fair, consistent...

Lancaster Woman Sentenced For Carjacking

LANCASTER – A judge sentenced a Lancaster city woman to one and a half to five years in prison after she pleaded guilty of assaulting a woman and stealing her vehicle by force. 21-year-old Destiny Thomas pleaded guilty to charges of robbery, robbery of a motor...

Honoring Our Police During National Police Week

HARRISBURG – This week is National Police Week – a time to honor the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of the men and women who serve and protect our communities every day. Behind every badge is a story of service, compassion, and commitment. Sen. Scott Martin of...

Town Hall Examines PA Property Tax Elimination

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Jones of Lancaster & Lebanon Counties will host York County lawmakers, Rep. Wendy Fink and Sen. Kate Klunk, along with former Lebanon County Rep. Frank Ryan for a town hall to discuss solutions to the growing school property tax burden on...

Getting The Lead Out Of The Water

HARRISBURG – Lead poisoning has well-documented adverse effects on children, such as brain and nervous system damage, physical growth delays, learning and behavior problems, and speech and hearing impairment. A bipartisan bill has been introduced to ensure PA students...

Proposal Impacts Lay Midwives In PA

HARRISBURG – Legislation offered from Allegheny County Rep. Arvind Venkat would establish requirements for lay midwives. The proposal would require lay midwives, who do not have to meet training, certification or licensure requirements that licensed Certified...

Suspect Sought In Harrisburg Shooting

HARRISBURG – Police are seeking a suspect in a May 5th shooting in the 200 block of Yale Street in Harrisburg. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was provided medical attention. During the course...