Controversy grows over Pennsylvania education savings plan
State Sen. John DiSanto sponsors Senate Bill 2 amid national momentum for school choice. Opponents include Gov. Tom Wolf and major PA education groups while polls show mixed public support for using public funds for private schooling. Proponents argue reforms empower parents. critics warn of dangers to public schools and equity.
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Wagner departure creates vacancy in Senate leadership
The exit of Senate Majority Leader Wagner is described as freeing him for a gubernatorial run. Supporters say he leaves to pursue common sense conservative priorities, while Wolf's campaign criticizes him for missed votes. Political scientist Madonna notes the move boosts outsider branding and reduces opposition to Wolf's agenda.
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Police report vandalism and a traffic accident in Slippery Rock Township
A vehicle drove through a recently seeded Fox Road field in Slippery Rock Township between 9 p.m. May 10 and 9:45 a.m. May 11. In a separate incident on Frew Mill Road, Deanna S. Maggio 48 of New Castle lost control, struck a guardrail, and ended up in a ditch at 2:17 p.m. Thursday. Maggio and a front-seat passenger suffered minor injuries. Castle Towing assisted at ext 680.
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District court docket from New Castle area arrests and charges
District judges Melissa A Amodie and Courtney Nicole Carbone report multiple local cases. Individuals from New Castle and surrounding townships face charges including fraud in obtaining food stamps, burglary, criminal trespass, theft, receiving stolen property, harassing behavior, pet confinement violations, rubbish and weed control failures, driving under the influence, and drug paraphernalia offenses. Local police and municipal code enforcement list numerous infractions and alleged violations.
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Union Township
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Timothy J. Peak
Hickory Township
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Neshannock Township
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