Jarrad Hedes

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Bipartisan bill will increase school threat penalties | Lehigh Valley Press

1 week ago | lvpnews.com | Jarrad Hedes

A bipartisan group of Pennsylvania state senators has introduced legislation that would strengthen penalties for people making terroristic threats against educational institutions. The bill would elevate threats against educational institutions to a third-degree felony, regardless of whether the threat causes disruption to normal operations. Currently, terroristic threats are generally classified as first-degree misdemeanors under Pennsylvania law.
2 years later: More school funding needed | Lehigh Valley Press

3 weeks ago | lvpnews.com | Jarrad Hedes

On the second anniversary of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court’s ruling in a landmark school funding case involving Panther Valley School District, legal and education experts gathered Friday to discuss the progress made and the challenges that remain in achieving adequate and equitable school funding across the state.
Former LVHN cardiologist files lawsuit | Lehigh Valley Press

2 months ago | lvpnews.com | Jarrad Hedes

A former cardiologist at Lehigh Valley Health Network has filed a federal lawsuit alleging gender discrimination, unequal pay practices, retaliation, and constructive discharge over her 17-year tenure at the health care organization. Dr. Amy M. Ahnert’s allegations, submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, outline a series of claims under the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other employment laws.
U.S. Route 22 designated for safety enforcement | Lehigh Valley Press

2 months ago | lvpnews.com | Jarrad Hedes

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has officially designated the stretch of U.S. Route 22 from the Interstate 78 split in Lehigh County to the Route 33 interchange in Northampton County as a safety corridor. This initiative, championed by state Sen. Jarrett Coleman, R-16th, aims to implement immediate measures to improve driver safety and reduce congestion. “It seems like every day there’s another accident on Route 22,” Coleman said.
New state slogan launched | Lehigh Valley Press

Aug 8, 2024 | lvpnews.com | Jarrad Hedes

An initiative to bolster Pennsylvania’s tourism industry has led to a new slogan. Gov. Josh Shapiro, joined by Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger, unveiled Pennsylvania’s new state tourism brand, “The Great American Getaway,” at PNC Field in Lackawanna County recently.
Student phone limit clears Senate | Lehigh Valley Press

Jul 9, 2024 | lvpnews.com | Jarrad Hedes

A statewide push to limit smartphone use in schools cleared another hurdle in Harrisburg last week as the Senate passed a bill 45-5 to establish a lockable bag pilot program. The program would award grants to participating schools to purchase secure, lockable smartphone bags in which students would deposit their mobile devices until the end of the school day. The bill, sponsored by state Sen.
State tourism ‘brand’ launched | Lehigh Valley Press

Jul 4, 2024 | lvpnews.com | Jarrad Hedes

An initiative to bolster Pennsylvania’s tourism industry has led to a new slogan. Governor Josh Shapiro, joined by Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger, unveiled Pennsylvania’s new state tourism brand, “The Great American Getaway,” at PNC Field in Lackawanna County recently.
Lehigh Valley Health Network Selling 8 locations, leasing back saves money | Lehigh Valley Press

Jul 4, 2024 | lvpnews.com | Jarrad Hedes

Lehigh Valley Health Network has announced a strategic financial move to bolster its community reinvestment efforts through a sale-leaseback transaction involving eight of its current locations. “The primary goal of this transaction is to assist in raising funds that the health network can reinvest into the communities we serve,” LVHN said in a statement released Wednesday. LVHN officials said the organization is working with Centurion Foundation on the transaction.
LV rail analysis details five passenger routes | Lehigh Valley Press

Apr 1, 2024 | lvpnews.com | Jarrad Hedes

A Lehigh Valley Passenger Rail Feasibility Analysis released this week shows the five most-likely corridors for the reintroduction of passenger train service connecting the Lehigh Valley to New York City, Philadelphia and Reading. The study, commissioned by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and conducted by WSP consultants, proposes connections to NJ Transit, SEPTA, and future planned Amtrak expansions. All five routes would utilize existing Norfolk Southern railway lines.
Push is on for earlier Pa. primary | Lehigh Valley Press

Sep 28, 2023 | lvpnews.com | Jarrad Hedes

Lawmakers in the Pennsylvania Senate’s state government committee advanced legislation Wednesday that could significantly impact the state’s presidential primary election. Sen. Dave Argall, following in the footsteps of Sen. John Gordner last session, reintroduced a bill earlier this year aimed at reshaping the primary calendar to grant Pennsylvania voters a more influential role in the selection of presidential candidates.