October 9, 2025
Tuition for out-of-state foster students advances through Senate
State legislators have conceived of creative ways to address the state’s population problems with incentives to move here. [Read More]
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October 9, 2025
Pennycuick Measure Expanding College Aid for Foster Children Approved by Senate
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to attract college students to Pennsylvania by expanding financial aid for foster children was approved by the Senate today. [Read More]
October 8, 2025
Sen. Pennycuick measure expanding college aid for foster children approved by Senate
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to attract college students to Pennsylvania by expanding financial aid for foster children was approved by the Senate today. [Read More]
October 7, 2025
AI in the classroom: Lawmakers, educators discuss preparing students for the future
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Once a buzzword, AI is quickly becoming part of everyday life — and Pennsylvania lawmakers are now exploring how the technology is changing both classrooms and careers. [Read More]
October 6, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Shapiro Honored for Breast Cancer Support While Cutting Screening Funds
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition has named Gov. Josh Shapiro its 2025 Pink Ribbon Honoree. [Read More]
September 9, 2025
Pa. school truancy spiked during COVID. Now, a state senator offers a plan to rein it in.
A Pennsylvania senator is urging her colleagues to combat a statewide school truancy problem that she calls an “educational crisis.” [Read More]
September 3, 2025
Pennycuick introduces bill to address school truancy
State Sen. Tracy Pennycuick, R-24th Dist., has introduced a bill to address a rise in school truancy and chronic absenteeism across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
September 3, 2025
Cut it off at the pass: PA Senator looks to tackle chronic absenteeism before it starts
Pennsylvania Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) on Tuesday introduced Senate Bill 984 to address the alarming rise in school truancy and chronic absenteeism across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
August 20, 2025
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick: Seeking a responsible budget with sound transit funding
Over the last several weeks I have heard from residents about Pennsylvania’s budget and funding for SEPTA. [Read More]
August 19, 2025
Lawmakers lead effort to keep kids safe from online exploitation
READING, Pa. - Today marks the start of what Pennsylvania lawmakers designated "Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Week." It's part of an effort to protect children from the dangers of online exploitation. [Read More]