Author: Amaury Abreu

Harrisburg, Pa- Dr. Matthew Sabo of Chicora, Pa is being prosecuted by PA Attorney Josh Shapiro. The prosecution has been announced by the website of the AG. The referral of this case was made by the Armstrong district attorney’s office. “Dr. Sabo used his position of authority and power to inappropriately grope a female patient for years during her routine visits. As Attorney General, I have a responsibility to stand up for people who need a voice in our Commonwealth, and my Office will seek justice for any victims who come forward.” said AG Shapiro in the press release statement.…

Lebanon, Pa- Multiple reports of car crashes have been given by the state police lately, the latest one was reported in Myerstown Boro. A single vehicle car crash happened in Swatara Township on Grace Avenue. The vehicle was driving south on Grace Avenue when it the the operator drove to the right side of roadway which led to crashing with a fence and utility poll, says the report. The operator and passenger were using safety belts at the time of the accident. A minor injury was reported by the passenger due to her safety belt. In Myerstown Boro, a victim…

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro sent lawmakers a letter with six proposals to fill vacancies. Anthony Orozco, WITF (Harrisburg) – Some municipal and law enforcement leaders are lauding proposals from state Attorney General Josh Shapiro to help fill vacancies in police departments across the commonwealth. Shapiro detailed the proposals in a letter to top state lawmakers and Gov. Tom Wolf this week.Reading Police Chief Richard Tornielli is one of several law enforcement officers who met with Shapiro last year to give input on ways to shore up police ranks. After reading the letter, he said the proposals address one of the biggest…

Philadelphia, Pa- Governor Tom Wolf shared his budget proposal with the General Assembly, his vision for the future of Pennsylvania and the investments he believes State Representatives and Senators should approve of. After his $43.7B spending proposal, both Democrats and Republicans started sharing their views on the proposal. “I am very pleased with the proposed budget that the Governor presented today because it gives us the ability to truly invest in Pennsylvanians. We are in an excellent position, with an estimated $6 billion budget surplus, to fund programs and initiatives that help Pennsylvania’s live the full and prosperous lives they…

Harrisburg, Feb. 8 – Following Governor Tom Wolf’s annual budget address to the General Assembly, Senator John Kane issued the following statement: “The Governor’s proposed budget is exactly what Pennsylvania needs right now. This budget uses our strong economic position to address the issues facing our communities: a $1.55 billion increase in funding for basic education, nearly $4 million to improve our public health infrastructure, and $14 million to expand SNAP benefits for individuals in need. But it also takes critical steps to invest in new programs and initiatives to serve Pennsylvanians. The proposed budget creates an Indigent Defense Fund to provide legal…

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Republican leaders in the Senate cautioned Pennsylvanians that they would be on the hook to pay for Gov. Tom Wolf’s legacy if the recommendations outlined in today’s State Budget Address are implemented. Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-Bellefonte), Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland), and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Pat Browne (R-Lehigh) said the governor’s plan to increase spending by more than $4.5 billion would come at the expense of Pennsylvania’s long-term financial security. The money Wolf is proposing to spend on one-time expenses could be better spent over the next several years to prevent massive tax increases. …

Harrisburg, PA – After transforming the state’s budget from a severe shortfall to a record surplus over seven years, Governor Tom Wolf today outlined his vision for a generational investment in education and to raise wages, attract innovative industries and create good jobs that will make Pennsylvania an even better place to live and work. While this is his final budget speech before the General Assembly, Governor Wolf said he plans to spend every day continuing to fight for Pennsylvanians and deliver key budget priorities that will have long-lasting impacts on our commonwealth and its citizens. “These are days of opportunity for our commonwealth,” said Gov. Wolf. “That’s because, at long last, our fiscal house is in order. Over the past seven years, we’ve turned a $2-3…

Press release Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of State is enhancing efforts to help new Pennsylvanians, including immigrants, refugees, and asylees to overcome language, education, and other barriers to get a professional license needed for many jobs in the commonwealth. The Wolf Administration has prioritized occupational licensing reform that cuts red tape and reduces bureaucracy so hardworking people can use their skills and education to get a good job and support their families. In 2019, Gov. Wolf signed a law making it easier for new Pennsylvanians, including military spouses, who have credentials in other states, territories, or countries with equivalent…

Press Release It is no secret that our nation needs more nurses! The Lebanon County Career and Technology Center recently announced a major update to its  Practical Nursing Program, the largest adult program offered in the school. According to Adult Program Director Julia Ansel, the CTC has updated offerings for nursing students in the community to increase their skills and earning potential. “We are encouraging CNAs and Medical Assistants, as well as those not from a medical background, who are looking for a career or a change in career, to become LPNs,” said Ansel. “We encourage all to apply as…

by John L. Micek, Pennsylvania Capital-Star February 8, 2022 In just a few hours, as he has for the last seven years, Gov. Tom Wolf will deliver his annual budget address to state lawmakersIn a lot of ways, the political tableau that unfolds today will be the same as it ever was. Wolf will deliver his speech. Democrats will praise it. Republicans will puncture it. And advocates and activists will comb through the pages of the administration’s spending proposal, each of them hoping for a slightly bigger piece of the pie than they received last year.But in a couple of big ways, this Wolf budget address will be…