Typically, the last week of session is non-controversial, with light voting agendas, but this was not the case for the House and Senate which both met the week of Oct.…
Manufacturing looms large in Pennsylvania, ranking 6th nationally
Lately, I’ve had many conversations about manufacturing in the United States. The recent supply chain crisis has brought the issue to light, as many of us deal with a scarcity…
YOUR VOTE COUNTS | Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 8: Here are your local candidates
All the information you need for the elections in our area. View our photo gallery of all the candidates. (Photos)
Elder abuse, mental health issues receiving bipartisan house support
More often than not, and more often than thought, things can work well in Harrisburg. The second session week in September found the House of Representatives working in a bipartisan…
HARRISBURG UPDATES | A 1933 law governing Sunday football restrictions repealed
With elections coming up, the end of this session cycle is approaching in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Any bills – and there are hundreds – which did not receive…
‘Alina’s Law’ strengthens protection from abuse orders
Alina Sheykhet, for whom Alina’s Law is named. Too often in Harrisburg, bills important to all Pennsylvanians get pushed to the wayside, never even getting committee consideration. The House will…
Essential workers are indispensable, treat them as such
A few years back, I was invited to take part in a program called “Fire Ops 101.” The Pittsburgh Firefighters at the Fire Academy training facility in Allison Park gave…






