Government and politics

Government and politicsMar 29, 2023

Many cops, teachers, nurses won't get full $2,500 tax break

Amid nationwide shortages in police officers, nurses and teachers, a central plank in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s effort to attract more people into Pennsylvania’s ranks is a financial incentive that many new recruits may not fully receive

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Government and politicsMar 3, 2023

Shapiro aims tax break at police officers, teachers, nurses

Gov. Josh Shapiro wants lawmakers to pass a three-year incentive of up to $2,500 a year for newly certified teachers, police officers and nurses in Pennsylvania

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Government and politicsFeb 16, 2023

Pennsylvania governor blocks death penalty, calls for repeal

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro says he won't allow Pennsylvania to execute any inmates while he is in office and called for the state’s lawmakers to repeal the death penalty

Government and politicsFeb 4, 2023

Democrats approve revised 2024 presidential primary schedule replacing Iowa with South Carolina as leadoff voting state

Democrats approve revised 2024 presidential primary schedule replacing Iowa with South Carolina as leadoff voting state

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General newsJan 26, 2023

Study of Pittsburgh bridge collapse looking at leg fractures

Investigators looking into the collapse of a Pittsburgh bridge nearly one year ago are looking closely at damage to the legs of the structure

BusinessJan 20, 2023

Unemployment rate in Pennsylvania hits record low of 3.9%

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate has fallen to a new record low, dropping 4% for the first time since record-keeping began

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General newsJan 20, 2023

Event to mark Todd's rise as first female Pa. chief justice

Pennsylvania state Supreme Court Justice Debra Todd is about to be formally installed as the state's chief justice

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General newsJan 19, 2023

Settlement sets up education fund in Pa. school abuse case

A $3 million settlement will establish a fund for former students as part of a lawsuit alleging abuse and deprivation of education at a now-shuttered Pennsylvania juvenile justice facility

Government and politicsJan 17, 2023

Democrat Josh Shapiro has taken the oath of office to become the 48th governor of Pennsylvania

Democrat Josh Shapiro has taken the oath of office to become the 48th governor of Pennsylvania