(The Center Square) — Legislators from rural Pennsylvania have been wary of expansion by the Pennsylvania Game Commission, concerned that more land under its ownership cuts into development and tax revenues. During a Senate Game & Fisheries Committee on Thursday, they again questioned the state agency. “Land acquisition by the Game Commission and the policies, […]
As the country’s oldest presidential candidate and then its oldest president, President Joe Biden‘s health has been discussed more than most of his predecessors. But as Biden and the White House remain adamant they have been transparent regarding his annual physical examination and medical records, special counsel Robert Hur‘s assessment of the president’s memory and […]
There is a little under three weeks until millions of beneficiaries receive March’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943 for individual filers. The payment, which goes out in 20 days on March 1, will mark the second paycheck for 2024 since no payments went out in January due to a scheduling quirk in […]
(The Center Square) — Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposal to shake up Pennsylvania’s higher education system has legislative Republicans intrigued — but not yet on board. “List me as sympathetic but cautious,” said Sen. Dave Argall, R-Mahanoy City and chair of the Senate Education Committee. “It’s still in its very early stages.” Shapiro’s blueprint would combine the community […]
Fulton County, Georgia‘s government offices have been plagued by a widespread internet outage for nearly two weeks, and the judicial system in the state’s most populous county is among those that have been negatively affected as one of the nation’s most high-profile cases plays out in its court. Fulton County Superior Court, where the case […]
This year’s Super Bowl will drive millions of fans to bars and restaurants and have a major economic footprint as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers in the biggest game of the year. The Chiefs are the defending champions after narrowly defeating the Philadelphia Eagles last year. The economic effects of […]
A passion project of actor Christian Bale has begun construction, which will build 12 new foster homes aiming to keep siblings together. The actor, perhaps best known for playing Batman in The Dark Knight trilogy, was in attendance for the groundbreaking ceremony in Antelope Valley, which is located less than 100 miles from Los Angeles. […]
Decades after its discovery in Spain, experts have determined that a dazzling hoard of Bronze Age treasure contains material made from an extraterrestrial body. Known as the Treasure of Villena, the collection of at least 59 pieces of jewelry, bowls, and bottles was initially believed to be crafted from silver, amber, gold, and iron, according […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) made several gambles with bold actions in Florida in the lead-up to his ill-fated presidential campaign. While the various actions were part of his executive agenda in Florida, several of them had an eye toward the presidential campaign. DeSantis’s 2024 campaign is now over, and several of his gambles have been […]
The first wave of February’s three Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest earners who retire at 70, will go out to the first group of retirees in four days. Retired seniors born on or between the 1st and 10th of a month should receive their first payment of the month on […]
