Marshall Keely

York

State Government and Politics Reporter and Weekend Anchor at WPMT-TV (York, PA)

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N.C. bills would let anyone over 18 conceal carry

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Marshall Keely

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s gun laws could see a big change this year. This session the North Carolina General Assembly is considering bills to allow anyone over the age of 18 to carry a concealed gun without needing a permit. A bill to remove the requirement already passed in the state Senate last month.
Bill would allow N.C. schools to use epinephrine nasal spray

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Marshall Keely

State lawmakers are responding to breakthroughs in a lifesaving drug this session as a bipartisan bill in the North Carolina House of Representatives could allow a less painful way to reverse allergic reactions to be used in public schools during emergencies.
'Dream come true' | Pa. DJ eyes 'fortune' in game show appearance

2 months ago | fox43.com | Marshall Keely

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A Franklin County DJ’s good fortune led him to one of the biggest stages in television. You might hear Ryan Smetzer's voice on your radio but this week you’ll see his face on one of the nation’s premier game shows. "[It's] an absolute dream come true," Smetzer said. In many ways, Smetzer is already living out his dreams of hosting the MIX95.1 morning show from the station’s studios in Chambersburg, Franklin County.
Newly nominated Pa. education secretary defends Shapiro budget, calls possible U.S. Department of Education shutdown 'catastrophic'

2 months ago | fox43.com | Marshall Keely

HARRISBURG, Pa. — After a record $1.1 billion increase in basic education funding last year, Governor Shapiro is doubling down on his investment in Pennsylvania public schools, asking for another $606 million increase this year. Acting Secretary of Education Dr. Carrie Rowe has been on the job for a little more than a week, but Senate Republicans weren’t pulling any punches during budget hearings on Wednesday.
Minimum wage, workplace safety on table in Pa. budget hearings

2 months ago | fox43.com | Marshall Keely

HARRISBURG, Pa. — It’s been 16 years since the last minimum wage increase in Pennsylvania. At $7.25 per hour, the minimum wage in the commonwealth is tied for the lowest in the nation, sitting at the national minimum wage mark. Governor Shapiro and Democrats in the state’s general assembly are pushing for a minimum wage hike again this year as budget hearings continue in Harrisburg. Department of Labor and Industry Secretary Nancy Walker discussed the potential impact on Tuesday.
PennDOT responds to federal funding uncertainty, impact to I-83 bridge project

2 months ago | fox43.com | Marshall Keely

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The looming threat of federal funding freezes from the White House has trickled down to Harrisburg, as the Department of Government Efficiency examines the nation’s spending. During budget hearings at the State Capitol, Democratic lawmakers questioned PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll on whether he believed state projects could be impacted. "Are there programs in PA that are currently affected?" asked State Rep. Joe Webster, a Democrat representing Montgomery County.
PASSHE wants tuition freeze, asks state lawmakers for budget increase

2 months ago | fox43.com | Marshall Keely

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Officials from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education were among the first to appear before the Senate Appropriations Committee as budget hearings get underway this week in Harrisburg. Democratic state senators took aim at the high cost of education. "Higher education in Pennsylvania is too expensive as evidenced by Pennsylvania being number three in terms of student debt load," said State Senator Lindsay Williams, a Democrat from Allegheny County.
Pa. budget hearings begin

2 months ago | fox43.com | Marshall Keely

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Shapiro administration officials appeared before members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly on Tuesday, laying out details of the Governor’s proposed $51.4 billion dollar budget. This year's proposed budget is a $3.5 billion increase from last year. Pennsylvania housing needs were a frequent topic in discussions with the Pa. Department of Community and Economic Development.
Central Pa. Food Bank cuts fresh food purchases amid federal funding uncertainty

Feb 13, 2025 | fox43.com | Marshall Keely

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — After a proposal in the first days of the Trump Presidency, the White House reversed course on an executive order to stop funding federal programs late last month, but uncertainty around federal funding is still impacting non-profit organizations. Six million pounds of food move through Central Pennsylvania Food Bank every month, one box and pallet at a time. The recent federal funding freeze from the White House threatened to put this program and others like it on ice.
How Trump tariff could impact Pa. steel production, manufacturing

Feb 12, 2025 | fox43.com | Marshall Keely

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — President Donald Trump is revisiting his 2018 tariffs on steel imports. Steel coming from outside the United States will be taxed at a minimum of 25% beginning March 12, after the president removed exemptions on Monday. The American Iron and Steel Institute said the tariffs could impact the nation’s four biggest sources of steel; Canada, Brazil, Mexico and South Korea.