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New plan offers college aid in exchange for Pennsylvania residency
As the public awaits more details of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s higher education reform plans, Republican legislators offer some ideas of their own.
Driving to NYC? Get ready to pay massive new tolls
(The Center Square) – Commuters will have to dig deeper into their pockets to drive into New York City, following a decision by the city's transit agency to sign off on new toll charges for its controversial congestion pricing plan.
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New Jersey among states warning gunmaker in latest lawsuit
An Illinois lawsuit has led Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and attorneys general from 11 other states and the District of Columbia to notify gunmaker Glock to preserve 37 years of documentation regarding its handguns.
3 sue National Park Service for refusing to accept cash at NY park
Three people have filed a lawsuit against the National Park Service for refusing to take cash for park entrance fees alleging its NPS Cashless program violates federal law.
Playgrounds in Pennsylvania could be unsafe and dangerous
(The Center Square) – Parents may soon see standardization of playground equipment safety across the state.
This, after the House Children and Youth Committee approved legislation that would create a playground safety advisory council.
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Power companies antsy for electric vehicle build-out rules in Pennsylvania
By all accounts, Pennsylvania’s plans for the electric vehicle transition and its impact on the power grid lag far behind other states.
New Jersey affordable housing plans face blowback
A New Jersey proposal to expand affordable housing is facing pushback amid concerns that it would set unreasonable mandates on many local governments.
The biggest roadblock for NJ getting everyone to drive EVs
Affordability and charging access remain the biggest obstacles to consumer acceptance of electric vehicles and the government’s ambitious transition targets.
Philadelphia pays parents $36M to take students to school
The program is up for renewal at the Feb. 29 school board meeting.
Report: New Jersey, New York, among top states with unfunded liabilities
New Jersey has a larger unfunded liability for post-employment benefits other than pensions than any other state, according to a new report.
Electric car mandate? What 120 dealerships from NJ are saying
Nearly 4,500 dealerships representing all major auto manufacturing brands from every state recently signed a letter to President Joe Biden asking him to “tap the brakes” on his proposed electric vehicle mandate based on a lack of consumer demand.
How much? Pennsylvania tax dollars support horse racing industry
Pennsylvania’s horse racing industry saw a dip in state subsidies for 2023 — but only a minor one.