Effort to open constitution for abuse victims stalls in Senate
Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward says there is not enough support in her caucus to use an emergency provision to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution and allow adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse to sue. The plan shifted to a normal amendment process with a potential 2023 ballot, while critics noted the administration delays. Shaun Dougherty, a survivor from Johnstown, leads the campaign.
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Sweet victory for Mohawk and Neshannock girls hoops
History was made as Mohawk and Neshannock reach state championship games. The Lady Warriors beat Forest Hills 74 58 to advance, while the Lady Lancers overcome Penns Manor 39 36 in OT. Mohawk faces West Catholic. Neshannock meets Mount Carmel at Hershey Giant Center.
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State lawmakers cashed in on pandemic remote work perks
Spotlight PA found Pennsylvania legislators claimed 726,877 in lodging and meal reimbursements from March through 2020, while remote voting was allowed. Two House Democrats padded salaries by over 24,000 through per diems, amid criticism of per diem largesse in the nation’s third highest paid full time legislature.
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Spotlight PA on Pennsylvania lawmaker salaries during pandemic
Amid the coronavirus crisis Pennsylvania lawmakers face renewed scrutiny over per diems. Per diems are daily flat rates lawmakers can claim, prompting debate about transparency and compensation during hardship across the state.
Pennsylvania lawmaker pushes drug price transparency bill
A Pennsylvania lawmaker plans legislation to require drug companies to disclose more about how they set prescription prices. An expert testified that similar bills in other states yielded little price relief, as the House Insurance Committee held a Monday hearing. State Rep. Anthony DeLuca urged action while Shirley Girouard noted limited evidence of effectiveness.
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