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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]