State eyes open primaries to include independents
Senate Bill 300 would let about 786,000 unaffiliated voters cast ballots in Pennsylvania primaries. Proponent Senate President Pro Tempore Joseph Scarnati says opening primaries could boost turnout and force moderating campaigns while preserving party lines for minor parties.
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New Castle STEAM teacher earns All-Star honor
New Castle STEAM teacher Matt Dado, surprised during a fake meeting, is named an All-Star Teacher by Chevron, the Pirates and Grable Foundation. He gains a $1,000 classroom grant, Pirates memorabilia, and on-field recognition at a Pirates game. His students will decide grant spending from a wish list.
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Senate divided on child abuse claims and statute of limitations
In Harrisburg a House move to address constitutional concerns about aiding abuse victims may sway Senate support. Senator John Gardner previously opposed retroactive civil action windows but hinted he is leaning toward backing House Bill 963, though he worries it could open a constitutional door.
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Lawmakers weigh revive clerical abuse cases after grand jury report
Legislation seeks to revive stalled abuse claims by creating new classes of plaintiffs. A statewide grand jury found church officials concealed misconduct by about 300 priests who molested around 1,000 children across six dioceses over decades. Many incidents spanned 1960s to 1990s. current limits bar most victims from suing.
State House advances abuse bills to Senate
House passed measures to end the criminal statute of limitations for child sex crimes and to seek a constitutional amendment opening a window for lawsuits after expiration. In the Senate a Democratic group proposed a retroactive window to allow sex crime lawsuits for any victim, regardless of age. Representatives Aaron Bernstine and Chris Savnato are named in the discussion.
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