Political uncertainty at the federal level complicates budgeting for state and local governments, reliant on federal funding. Potential cuts to essential programs necessitate exploring new revenue sources, such as legalizing adult use cannabis, despite concerns over “sin” taxes.
Donald Alexander was recognized and congratulated by the Carlynton Board of Directors for winning the Exceptional Community Outreach from the American Federation of Teachers Pennsylvania Chapter. Alexander teaches at Carnegie…
With the Senate returning to session earlier this month, the General Appropriations Bill was sent to the governor, and we now have a budget. With House Bill 611 in place,…
Pennsylvania’s lawmakers will not appeal the judge’s decision stating that commonwealth schools are unfairly funded and in violation of the state constitution. The deadline to appeal was Friday, July 21…
As we wrap up budget season, education funding has been at the forefront of debate in both the House and Senate, and with the administration. Millions of new dollars have…
A court ruling has determined that the way public schools are funded violates students’ rights under the Pennsylvania Constitution – a criticism Sto-Rox officials have wielded for decades. Superintendent Megan…
By Sam Bigham and Elizabeth Perry A report released in October ranks Pennsylvania 49th and 50th in providing average opportunities to Black and Hispanic students according to the group Research…