‘Building Bridges’; State Trooper Invites Honest & Hard Questions in Community Policing Program

‘Building Bridges’; State Trooper Invites Honest & Hard Questions in Community Policing Program

State trooper Joe Dunsmore remembers watching the George Floyd homicide on the news—and the summer of 2020 that followed. He designed a new community policing program-- Building Bridges-- as the response.

March 28th, 2:17 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Congress Members Navigate DOGE Opinions; Expert Weighs in on Legality & Cost Savings

Congress Members Navigate DOGE Opinions; Expert Weighs in on Legality & Cost Savings

“It's long overdue. It is not easy. It is hard,” Thompson said. "Nobody wants to see their ox gored."

March 27th, 5:34 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Democrats Keep House Seat, Win Senate Seat in Republican Leaning District

Democrats Keep House Seat, Win Senate Seat in Republican Leaning District

In Lancaster, Democrat James Malone beat out the favored Republican candidate Josh Parsons by roughly 480 votes.

March 26th, 6:41 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Outdated Red Tape Dampers $1.16 Billion Broadband Grants for Some Industry Members

Outdated Red Tape Dampers $1.16 Billion Broadband Grants for Some Industry Members

As the project applications and approvals continue to roll in, there are some competitors in the market who are juggling out dated red tape while trying to plan and compete for the future.

March 26th, 6:20 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Some Obamacare Provisions Pass in Pennsylvania House

Some Obamacare Provisions Pass in Pennsylvania House

About 1/5 of Republican representatives supported each measure.

March 25th, 7:41 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
$1.7 Million in Money Match Checks Sent Out

$1.7 Million in Money Match Checks Sent Out

Pennsylvania's new Money Match program is officially being put to use.

March 24th, 6:32 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Paralyzed Veterans Recognized in Pennsylvania Senate for National Veteran Wheelchair Games

Paralyzed Veterans Recognized in Pennsylvania Senate for National Veteran Wheelchair Games

The Senate Chamber in Harrisburg was packed this afternoon. A crowd of high school football players jostled around at the front; while six men—all athletes in their own right—chatted in the back.

March 24th, 5:29 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Dear American Citizen; A Toast to Your Government Transparency Rights

Dear American Citizen; A Toast to Your Government Transparency Rights

"Sunshine is a week to highlight and promote the issue of transparency and accountability in government,”

March 21st, 5:37 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
DOGE in Pennsylvania; Re-examining Regulations

DOGE in Pennsylvania; Re-examining Regulations

In the spirit of Novembers political win— a state lawmaker introduced a package of five bills this session, calling them “Improving our business climate—DOGE style”

March 20th, 6:37 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Gov. Hochul announces new web portal for Measles information

Gov. Hochul announces new web portal for Measles information

As measles numbers continue to climb, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Friday, March 19th that New York has launched a new measles web portal with information on outbreaks and vaccinations.

March 19th, 7:14 PM EDT by Benjamin C. Klein
6 Bhutanese Men Arrested by ICE in Central Pennsylvania

6 Bhutanese Men Arrested by ICE in Central Pennsylvania

The arrests have taken place over the past two weeks.

March 19th, 6:49 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Medical Marijuana Lab Testing Transparency Bill Passes House

Medical Marijuana Lab Testing Transparency Bill Passes House

This week, Representatives in Harrisburg voted for more transparency in lab testing for the state’s medical marijuana program.

March 18th, 5:07 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Lawyer & Lawmaker Named “Advocates of the Year” for Anti-SLAPP Law Work

Lawyer & Lawmaker Named “Advocates of the Year” for Anti-SLAPP Law Work

Free speech is protected in the First Amendment of the United States’ Bill of Rights. However, there are ways to silence voices.

March 17th, 5:06 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
County Election Officials React to SURE Software Contract

County Election Officials React to SURE Software Contract

Pennsylvania will be overhauling it’s election software over the next few years, and county election workers are set to experience the most day-to-day change.

March 13th, 6:39 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
N.Y. Introduces Commemorative Medals to Honor Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans

N.Y. Introduces Commemorative Medals to Honor Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans

New York State is paying tribute to veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars with the introduction of new commemorative medals.

March 12th, 10:52 PM EDT
Working Pennsylvanian Tax Credit; PA House Finance Hearing

Working Pennsylvanian Tax Credit; PA House Finance Hearing

Advocates at today’s hearing said the credit promotes workforce development.

March 12th, 5:51 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Cornell Univ. warned by Dept. of Education to protect Jewish students

Cornell Univ. warned by Dept. of Education to protect Jewish students

According to the federal agency, the letter warned Cornell University and other schools that Title VI obligations must be fulfilled by protecting Jewish students.

March 12th, 12:34 AM EDT by Nick Quattrini
Search for Solutions; 82% Decrease to Federal Victim Service Funds in 7 Years

Search for Solutions; 82% Decrease to Federal Victim Service Funds in 7 Years

The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) was passed in 1984. It directed most fines and fees from federal criminal cases would be deposited in a fund specifically to support crime victims.

March 11th, 7:54 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Dep. of States Signs New $10.6 Million SURE/Election Software Contract

Dep. of States Signs New $10.6 Million SURE/Election Software Contract

Pennsylvania is set to get a digital overhaul to their election software systems.

March 10th, 6:23 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Fire tears through Village of Ovid; Buildings Destroyed

Fire tears through Village of Ovid; Buildings Destroyed

OVID, N.Y. (WENY) -- Numerous fire departments were on the scene Tuesday night of a massive fire that jumped from building to building in the Village of Ovid.

January 22nd, 3:14 PM EST by Kurt Martone & Renata Stiehl
Annual "Falcons For a Cure" baseball tournament returns to Horseheads
Annual "Falcons For a Cure" baseball tournament returns to Horseheads

The Finger Lakes Falcons put on their annual "Falcons For a Cure" baseball tournament at the Holding Point Recreation Center this weekend.

Chesapeake Bay Report Card: C+ Grade Highest Since 2002
Chesapeake Bay Report Card: C+ Grade Highest Since 2002

Water conservation is seeing slow but steady improvement.

Gov. Hochul Warns of Extreme Heat Next Week in New York State
Gov. Hochul Warns of Extreme Heat Next Week in New York State

Governor Kathy Hochul is urging New Yorkers to prepare for severe weather and extreme heat beginning Monday, June 17th. New Yorkers should get ready for extreme heat with "feels like" temperatures exceeding 100 degrees on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Protecting Their CROWN: PA Bill on Hair Discrimination
Protecting Their CROWN: PA Bill on Hair Discrimination

In the US, 1 in 5 black women in the workforce have been sent home because of their hair.

Governor Hochul and New York Demands Hostage Release in Gaza
Governor Hochul and New York Demands Hostage Release in Gaza

Governor Kathy Hochul made a powerful statement at Sunday's JCRC-NY Israel Day on Fifth Parade. She is urgently asking for the release of hostages and the governor stressed the ongoing suffering of the families involved. 

Remembering Trooper Christoper Skinner Killed 10 Years Ago
Remembering Trooper Christoper Skinner Killed 10 Years Ago

This morning, Troopers, the Broome County Sheriff's Department, the Department of Transportation, family, and friends gathered to remember Trooper Christopher G. Skinner who was killed 10 years ago during a traffic stop on Interstate 81 in Chenango. 

Pennsylvania will make the animal sedative xylazine a controlled substance
Pennsylvania will make the animal sedative xylazine a controlled substance

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will sign legislation to criminalize the misuse of a powerful animal tranquilizer called xylazine that is showing up in supplies of illicit drugs and contributing to a growing number of human overdose deaths.

May 9th, 6:15 AM EDT
Continued concern of a federal shutdown impacting migrant crisis
Continued concern of a federal shutdown impacting migrant crisis

Governor Kathy Hochul continues to express concern about a potential federal shutdown impacting the migrant crisis in New York.