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Sen. Pennycuick measure expanding college aid for foster children approved by Senate
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]

AI in the classroom: Lawmakers, educators discuss preparing students for the future
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]

EXCLUSIVE: Shapiro Honored for Breast Cancer Support While Cutting Screening Funds
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]

Pa. school truancy spiked during COVID. Now, a state senator offers a plan to rein it in.
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]

Pennycuick introduces bill to address school truancy
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]

Cut it off at the pass: PA Senator looks to tackle chronic absenteeism before it starts
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]

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