Pennsylvania news
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Federal SNAP changes could shift $400 million cost onto Pa. taxpayers
Pennsylvania has brought down its error rate for issuing food stamps over the past year, but its reported mistakes could still put the commonwealth on the hook for more than $400 million in additional annual program costs.
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Ex-Bucknell coach charged with hazing in football player’s death
Prosecutors announced Monday that Mark Kulbis had been charged with felony aggravated hazing and misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter, reckless endangerment and hazing.
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Garrity agrees to pay vendors for disputed work at Shapiro home
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity has agreed to pay the roughly $1 million bill for security upgrades at the private home of her political rival, Gov. Josh Shapiro, in the face of possible litigation.
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Senator’s plan would open more pool doors to Pennsylvania residents
Pennsylvania’s public colleges and universities would have to open up their swimming pools to the surrounding community if one state lawmaker has his way.
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Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes doesn’t impact PA … yet
During the last day of Pride Month, the transgender community faced another setback as the Supreme Court decided to uphold state laws that ban transgender girls and women from playing on the teams they identify with.
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What to know as Pennsylvania’s state budget deadline passes
It marks the fifth time in as many years elected state officials missed the statutorily mandated June 30 deadline. Last year, it was not signed until Nov. 12.
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Zachary Potter of Prompton takes silver at Special Olympics nationals
A 2019 graduate of Honesdale High School, Potter just recently returned from the Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota where he powered his way to a place on the podium in bowling.
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Kroger buying regional grocer and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle in deal valued at $1.65 billion
Giant Eagle, which is privately held, has 197 supermarkets and 11 standalone pharmacies across northern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana.
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With little data or oversight, Pennsylvania’s $650M school tax credits draw criticism
Pennsylvania spends $680 million a year on two school voucher-like tax credit programs, but lawmakers say the state lacks the data to know if they’re helping—or simply handing out corporate tax breaks.
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West York man to skateboard across US, raise mental health awareness
Matt Snow, 32, wanted to find a way to use that love to help those who might be having mental health struggles.
