Wagner's Departure Leaves Senate Vacancy
Gov. Wolf's spokeswoman notes Wagner's exit creates a Senate vacancy and triggers appointment considerations in Harrisburg. The CNHI Harrisburg Bureau reports on the political ripple this departure causes for state leadership.
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Wagner leaves General Assembly to run for governor
State Senator Scott Wagner announced he will resign from the General Assembly to focus on a May GOP gubernatorial bid. Lt. Gov. Mike Stack must decide whether to call a special election or leave the seat vacant, with Stack to announce his decision by Monday.
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Volant boy wins Crestfield scholarship for diabetes camp
Caden Werther, 11, of Volant, who has type 1 diabetes since age six, won a $675 Crestfield scholarship to attend Camp Courage at Camp Sales in Laurel Highlands July 8 to 13. The scholarship covers full camp costs, reducing the family burden as Caden pursues outdoor activities and insulin management.
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School choice debate heats up at Capitol panel
Harrisburg bureau report says a Senate panel approved establishing Education Savings Accounts to fund private school tuition for students in poorly performing districts. Districts would divert about $6,000 per departing student into the accounts. The move aligns with national debate spurred by Betsy DeVos on federal involvement in school choice.
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Renova Music Festival Highlights Two-Week Retreat
The Renova Music Festival runs June 3 to 16, attracting college-aged students from Butler, Cleveland, Texas, and California who audition for admission. Founder Joshua Zona, a New Castle native, directs the program, offering chamber orchestra instruction, master classes, and performances for pre-professional students and their teachers.
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