Category Archives: State Senate

York College to host hearing on future of Pennsylvania’s cities

The second in a series of statewide joint hearings on the future of Pennsylvania’s cities will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday at York College, according to a news release. The state House Urban Affairs and Senate Urban Affairs and … Continue reading

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PA Senate passes legislation to increase penalties for stealing secondary metals

The state Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by state Sen. Mike Waugh, R-Shrewsbury Township, that would amend the Crimes Code to establish and define the offense of theft of secondary metals, according to a news release. Such metals are often … Continue reading

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Poll: Do you think Pennsylvania will legalize your March Madness pool?

  poll by twiigs.com Justin Peters wrote for Slate last week that your March Madness office pool is probably illegal, but you shouldn’t worry about getting arrested. Are these pools actually illegal? Technically, yes: office basketball pools count as illegal … Continue reading

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Sen. Smucker visits New Hope Academy Charter School

State Sen. Lloyd Smucker, who is running for re- election in the 13th district, visited New Hope Academy Charter School in York on Wednesday. He took a tour led by students.

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Keeping tabs of endorsements: Clean Water Action endorses Teplitz for state Senate

Know of other endorsements for other candidates? Let me know. The blog could be a handy tool for keeping track of them. Full release after the jump:  

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