Dennis Owens

Harrisburg

News Anchor and Reporter at WHTM-TV (Harrisburg, PA)

abc27 News Anchor and State Capitol reporter.

Articles

Pennsylvania lawmaker uses flamethrower on Shapiro's "fantasy budget" after arson attack

1 day ago | wkbn.com | Hayden Sherry |George Stockburger |Dennis Owens

(WHTM) — Pennsylvania State Senator Dawn Keefer (R-Cumberland/York) is drawing criticism after using a flamethrower to burn a sign with Governor Josh Shapiro’s name on it, a month after an arsonist set fire to Shapiro’s home. Keefer posted a one-minute video to social media on May 8 saying Shapiro’s $51 billion “fantasy budget” would lead to a 52% income tax increase.
Pennsylvania lawmaker uses flamethrower on Shapiro’s “fantasy budget” after arson attack

1 day ago | abc27.com | Dennis Owens |George Stockburger |Hayden Sherry

(WHTM) — Pennsylvania State Senator Dawn Keefer (R-Cumberland/York) is drawing criticism after using a flamethrower to burn a sign with Governor Josh Shapiro’s name on it, a month after an arsonist set fire to Shapiro’s home. Keefer posted a one-minute video to social media on May 8 saying Shapiro’s $51 billion “fantasy budget” would lead to a 52% income tax increase.
Dave McCormick defending John Fetterman amid health concerns

2 days ago | wtaj.com | Hayden Sherry |George Stockburger |Dennis Owens

(WHTM) — Democratic Senators and former aides of Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) have raised questions over Fetterman’s health and well-being in recent weeks. A report from the Associated Press citing sources says Fetterman was repeating himself and pounding on a table. This came following a report from New York Magazine that he is behaving erratically and not staying on top of his health.
Dave McCormick defending John Fetterman amid health concerns

2 days ago | abc27.com | Dennis Owens |Hayden Sherry |George Stockburger

(WHT) — Democratic Senators and former aides of Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) have raised questions over Fetterman’s health and well-being in recent weeks. A report from the Associated Press citing sources says Fetterman was repeating himself and pounding on a table. This came following a report from New York Magazine that he is behaving erratically and not staying on top of his health.
Catholics in Harrisburg celebrate Pope Leo XIV

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Dennis Owens

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Catholics in the Harrisburg Diocese are overjoyed at the election of the first American pope. A mass of celebration is underway at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Harrisburg today to mark Pope Leo XIV’s election. Robert Prevost is the first American pope, and while he was born in Chicago, he has a connection to Pennsylvania. CloseThanks for signing up!Watch for us in your inbox.
Catholics in Harrisburg celebrate Pope Leo XIV

5 days ago | abc27.com | Dennis Owens |Brady Doran

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Catholics in the Harrisburg Diocese are overjoyed at the election of the first American pope. A mass of celebration is underway at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Harrisburg today to mark Pope Leo XIV’s election. Robert Prevost is the first American pope, and while he was born in Chicago, he has a connection to Pennsylvania.
Debate continues over cyber charter funding as bill looks to cap payments

5 days ago | mytwintiers.com | Dennis Owens

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Governor Josh Shapiro asked lawmakers to cap tuition payments to cyber charter schools, which districts have been complaining about for years. But, many students and parents have succeeded with online education and enrollment has spiked. Now, there’s a new development in the fight for funding. “I kind of feel like it’s Groundhog Day at these hearings, to be honest with you,” State Rep. Marc Anderson (R-York).
Debate continues over cyber charter funding as bill looks to cap payments

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Dennis Owens

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Governor Josh Shapiro asked lawmakers to cap tuition payments to cyber charter schools, which districts have been complaining about for years. But, many students and parents have succeeded with online education and enrollment has spiked. Now, there’s a new development in the fight for funding.
Debate continues over cyber charter funding as bill looks to cap payments

6 days ago | abc27.com | Dennis Owens

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Governor Josh Shapiro asked lawmakers to cap tuition payments to cyber charter schools, which districts have been complaining about for years. But, many students and parents have succeeded with online education and enrollment has spiked. Now, there’s a new development in the fight for funding. “I kind of feel like it’s Groundhog Day at these hearings, to be honest with you,” State Rep. Marc Anderson (R-York).
More proposals, rallies call for educational reform in Pennsylvania. Could change actually happen?

1 week ago | wkbn.com | Hayden Sherry |Dennis Owens

(WHTM) — A school choice bill that would allow low-income students in poorer-performing districts to use tax dollars to attend private school passed out of committee in the Republican-controlled State Senate. There was also a rally in support of vouchers on the Pennsylvania Capitol steps. Bills and rallies aren’t new, but something passing would be. Rally attendees were passionate, persistent, and, according to Philadelphia Democrat Senator Anthony Williams, persuasive.