Because the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania does not have a comprehensive consumer privacy law, it relies on a patchwork of other laws and regulations to protect its citizens’ information from unwanted access, collection and use. Including Pennsylvania’s Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act, 18 Pa. CS § 5701 onwards. (WESCA) is at the center of a … Read more
DECATUR — When Garold L. Leggions decided he wanted a used vehicle to view in Decatur, he hijacked it: He threatened the owner’s girlfriend and drove away without paying, prosecutors allege. Legions didn’t get far when he was found by police later that same day, the vehicle parked in an alley on the 1600 block … Read more
PHILADELPHIA (TNS) — A new report on Pennsylvania’s teacher shortage recommends sweeping changes that affect how teachers are prepared, paid and retained, and advocates solutions that address not only the problem but its root causes throughout the system. Student teachers should be paid, and Pennsylvania should explore schemes that would allow college students to become … Read more
A Northern Tier trail claimed the Pennsylvania 2023 Trail of the Year title. The Mount Jewett to Kinzua Bridge (MJ2KB) Trail in McKean County is a popular fall hiking destination for residents of Northcentral Pennsylvania. This is the second outdoor destination in the region to receive a state award from the DCNR this year: the … Read more
The PSU President’s keynote referred to this SCHUYLKILL HARBOR — Neeli Bendapudi, President of Pennsylvania State University, will be the keynote speaker for a Business Executive Forum rescheduled for Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. due to inclement weather delaying the January event. Registration has been reopened to anyone unable to attend the original date. Sponsored by … Read more
“Trails play an important role in supporting communities across the Commonwealweal, connecting people to nature, recreational opportunities, communities and the history that surrounds them, new businesses and more. Congratulations to the MJ2KB Trail Club for this honor and special thanks for the hard work in supporting and improving this trail,” said DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams … Read more
(The Center Square) — Local governments rake in billions of dollars annually from fines and charges across the country — and Pennsylvania communities collected more than $202 million in 2020, a new analysis shows. Some municipalities and counties receive so much that the revenue is an important source of budget balancing. The Reason Foundation analysis … Read more
(The Center Square) — Local governments rake in billions of dollars annually from fines and charges across the country — and Pennsylvania communities collected more than $202 million in 2020, a new analysis shows. Some municipalities and counties receive so much that the revenue is an important source of budget balancing. The Reason Foundation analysis … Read more
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania lawmakers traditionally spend weeks off in their counties, but this time the “work” of constituent relations appears to be contentious even in the tightly divided House. In one corner, Republicans are protesting loudly and often that House Speaker Mark Rozzi, D-Temple, and the rest of his party will not be … Read more
(The Center Square) — Local governments rake in billions of dollars annually from fines and charges across the country — and Pennsylvania communities collected more than $202 million in 2020, a new analysis shows. Some municipalities and counties receive so much that the revenue is an important source of budget balancing. The Reason Foundation analysis … Read more