George Stockburger
WKBN 27 First News
Elmira, NY, United States
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Pennsylvania Rep. Zabel to resign amid sexual harassment allegations
More accusations of sexual harassment are lodged against a Sitting State Representative and this time, the allegations are coming from another Sitting State Representative. → Read More
Doug Mastriano considering U.S. Senate run; report
Republican State Senator and former gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano told Politico he is considering a run for U.S. Senate in 2024. → Read More
Pennsylvania budget proposal includes $567M increase in education funding
Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal includes millions of dollars in investments for education. → Read More
Pennsylvania Governor calls for raising minimum wage to $15 an hour
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro called on the General Assembly to help increase the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour during his budget address. → Read More
Shapiro proposes increasing minimum SNAP benefit
Shapiro says the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would receive a $16 million increase in his proposed budget. → Read More
Mastriano, Senate Committee subpoenas Norfolk Southern CEO
Republican Senator Doug Mastriano, chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will convene a meeting for members of the committee to vote to subpoena Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw. → Read More
Senator Fetterman ‘doing well’ during depression treatment, remains in care
Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman is “doing well” and remains in care at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as he receives treatment for clinical depression. → Read More
Pennsylvania House Speaker Rozzi speaks with future uncertain
Pennsylvania House Speaker Mark Rozzi (D-Berks) has largely been silent in his first six weeks on the job. Now with the House back in a special session, Rozzi sat down with capitol bureau reporter Dennis Owens. → Read More
Pennsylvania lawmakers return to Harrisburg for special session
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Amid a six week stalemate Pennsylvania lawmakers returned to the state capitol in Harrisburg for a special session on Tuesday. Late Monday night, House Speaker Mark Rozzi sent members a list of “Rozzi rules” that have been in development for several weeks. It’s not known at this time whether those rules […] → Read More
Pennsylvania lawmaker proposes campaign, lobbying reform bills
As Pennsylvania House lawmakers return to Harrisburg, a Philadelphia-area Democrat is proposing a new ethics package focused on campaign and lobbying reform. → Read More
Senator Fetterman checked into Walter Reed Medical Center for clinical depression
Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman has checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to receive treatment for clinical depression, according to Chief of Staff Adam Jentleson. → Read More
Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro blocks death penalty, calls for repeal
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WHTM) – Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says he will not issue any execution warrants during his term and called for the abolishment of the death penalty. “The Commonwealth shouldn’t be in the business of putting people to death. Period,” said Shapiro. Since 1976, three people have been executed by lethal injection in Pennsylvania […] → Read More
Pennsylvania lawmakers propose ID law to purchase ammunition
Eleven Pennsylvania House Democrats are proposing a bill that would require photo identification to purchase ammunition. → Read More
IKEA recalls swivel chairs due to fall risk
IKEA has recalled approximately 12,000 swivel chairs that may pose a fall and injury risk. → Read More
Pennsylvania Special Election Results: Pennsylvania House races could determine balance of power
(WHTM) – Voters in three western Pennsylvania districts will head to the polls on Tuesday for special elections that could swing the balance of power in Harrisburg. The three special elections are being held in the 32nd, 34th, and 35th legislative districts in Allegheny County. The 32nd district has been vacant since the death of […] → Read More
Judge rules Pennsylvania does not equitably fund public education
On Tuesday Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court President Judge Renee Cohn Jubelirer ruled that Pennsylvania does not adequately or equitably fund public education. → Read More
Governor Shapiro strongly recommends Pennsylvania residents near Ohio train derailment evacuate
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says his team has been monitoring the situation after a train derailed in Ohio that involves potentially dangerous chemicals that may impact some residents in western Pennsylvania. Norfolk Southern is planning a “controlled release “of toxic material at approximately 3:30 p.m. Officials have feard a potentially dangerous explosion with shrapnel. Governor […] → Read More
Pennsylvania bill “Damar’s Law” would require AEDs at school sporting events
A Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to ensure all school sporting events have the technology needed to potentially save lives. → Read More
Pennsylvania Auditor General questions property tax increases for 12 school districts
On Wednesday Auditor General Timorthy L. DeFoor released an audit of 12 school districts across the commonwealth, uncovering a legal practice where districts are raising their local property taxes, while holding millions of dollars in their General Funds. → Read More
Pennsylvania lawmaker to introduce $15/hour minimum wage bill
A Pennsylvania State senator says he plans to introduce a constitutional amendment to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. → Read More