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phl17.com | Alton Northup |Brady Doran |Dennis Owens
(WHTM)– The wait might be getting longer for Pennsylvanians who want to legalize recreational marijuana. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget counted on hundreds of millions of dollars in fees and taxes on marijuana this year, but Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-Indiana) said it’s a non-starter in the budget deal currently being negotiated.
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abc27.com | Dennis Owens |Hayden Sherry
(WHTM) — Frustration over child custody laws in Pennsylvania motivated a Williamsport man to run for office, as he aims to fight for his children and open minds across the political aisle. Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) has a bill that he said will be fairer to parents and better for children, and he might be the most unique dad in the state legislature. “[I had] no political background whatsoever,” Flick said. “No, I don’t think I’ve ever been to a school board meeting.”Rep.
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abc27.com | Alton Northup |Dennis Owens
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — This year’s state budget is due June 30, and one lawmaker says it’s going to be late. “We have seen this movie before,” said Senate Republican Leader Joe Pittman (R-Indiana). “And on July 1, the sun will come up.” Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox.
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abc27.com | Brady Doran |Dennis Owens
(WHTM) — Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman says the state budget will not be done in time to meet the June 30 deadline. It’s no mystery that budget negotiations have not gone smoothly. Sen. Pittman (R-41) held a press conference on Wednesday, June 18, to discuss the current situation regarding state budget negotiations. Sen. Pittman says increases to Medicaid spending are a huge issue, and Pennsylvania can’t accommodate a $2 billion increase in Medicaid funding.
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yourerie.com | Brady Doran |Dennis Owens
(WHTM) — School is out for the summer, but a program that relies on students reporting tips of potential violence is not taking vacation. The Safe2Say program had another robust year, and Attorney General Dave Sunday had a press conference to discuss it. The conference occurred at Carlisle High School on Monday, which AG Sunday says is one of the schools that does well with Safe2Say by training staff, students, and parents on how to use it.
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Marcia Moore
Reporter at Daily Item
Marcia Moore primarily covers news in Central Pennsylvania, United States, including areas around Harrisburg and State College.
M.J. Mahon
Staff Writer at Press Enterprise
M.J. Mahon primarily covers news in Central Pennsylvania, United States, including areas around State College and surrounding communities.
Ben Destefan
Editor at Courier Express
Ben Destefan primarily covers news in the Allegheny region of Pennsylvania, United States, including areas around Pittsburgh and surrounding counties.
Sydney Roach
Reporter and Host at WPSU-FM (State College, PA)
Sydney Roach primarily covers news in the Central Pennsylvania region, including areas around State College and surrounding counties.
Freddi Carlip
Reporter and Columnist at Daily Item
Editor at Runner's Gazette
Freddi Carlip primarily covers news in central Pennsylvania, United States, including areas around Harrisburg and Lancaster.
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