Tom Lehman
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Harrisburg, PA, United States
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Harrisburg International Airport gets $5.5M for security upgrades
The airport will use the money to improve its baggage screening system. → Read More
Whole-Home Repairs Program will offer grants to eligible Pennsylvanians
Pennsylvania is distributing $125 million to counties to make grants available to homeowners whose household income doesn't exceed 80% of the median income in the area. → Read More
Harrisburg mayor urges council to act on plan for COVID-19 relief money
Harrisburg's mayor has a plan for how to spend the city's remaining federal COVID-19 relief dollars, and she's calling on city council to approve it sooner rather than later. → Read More
Pennsylvania governor highlights proposal to recruit more state police
Gov. Josh Shapiro is proposing $16.4 million for four new cadet classes and wants to offer a tax credit to newly certified troopers. → Read More
Pa. governor to propose tax credits for newly-certified teachers, officers, nurses
The tax credits would be worth as much as $2,500 a year for three years, according to the administration. → Read More
Pennsylvania lawmakers renew push to give local police radar
Pennsylvania is the only state where local police can't use radar to enforce speed limits. → Read More
Pa. lawmakers propose tax credit for employers that offer 4-day workweek
The proposed tax credit could potentially help businesses offer more competitive work schedules. → Read More
Pennsylvania House elects first woman as speaker
McClinton was elected Tuesday after Rep. Mark Rozzi stepped down. → Read More
Joanna McClinton becomes first woman to serve as Pennsylvania House speaker
Rep. Mark Rozzi announced his resignation, and the House elected Rep. Joanna McClinton as his successor. → Read More
Pennsylvania House OKs child sex abuse lawsuit window
The bills would give child sex abuse victims a two-year window to sue abusers or institutions on claims that would otherwise fall beyond the statute of limitations. → Read More
Pennsylvania House speaker talks about child sex abuse lawsuit bill, future in chamber
Mark Rozzi says no other bills will pass in the House until the approval of legislation opening a window for child sex abuse survivors to file lawsuits against their abusers. → Read More
Pennsylvania House is back in session
Lawmakers have a specific agenda: voting on legislation that would give child sex abuse victims the ability to sue abusers on claims that would otherwise be considered beyond the statute of limitations. → Read More
First responders call to PA lawmakers to help ease funding shortage
First responders are dealing with some big issues, including staffing challenges and funding issues. → Read More
Dog that was going to be euthanized taken from Harrisburg Humane Society by volunteer
The decision to euthanize Pursuit prompted a protest Monday, but demonstrators dispersed when the dog was driven away. → Read More
Harrisburg businesses hope for boost from state workers returning to office
With around 2,300 state workers being required to return to the office three days a week, shops and restaurants in downtown Harrisburg could get a boost. → Read More
Fixing Pennsylvania's school funding system could be pricey
One major issue is that property taxes are how schools are funded, and districts in lower-income or high-rental communities often have a hard time keeping up. → Read More
New hires will continue reform efforts at Dauphin County Prison
The two new positions will lead the ongoing reform at the Dauphin County Prison amid criticism over inmate deaths and claims of officer misconduct. → Read More
Pa. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis says swearing-in marked major progress
Davis went from Allegheny County lawmaker to Pennsylvania's first Black and youngest lieutenant governor. → Read More
Watch: Harrisburg councilman confronts would-be burglar
Ralph Rodriguez says he's now trying to help the young man after they connected through social media. → Read More
12 Pa. school districts accused of moving money to hike taxes
Three of the districts in the report are in the Susquehanna Valley. → Read More