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New plan offers college aid in exchange for Pennsylvania residency
As the public awaits more details of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s higher education reform plans, Republican legislators offer some ideas of their own.
Pennsylvania could impose new fees on unauthorized immigrants
Senators Doug Mastriano, R-Chambersburg, and Chris Gebhard, R-Lebanon, said they will introduce a bill meant to deter illegal immigration while creating significant revenue for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program.
Report: New Jersey has nation’s highest property taxes
New Jersey homeowners pay the highest property taxes in the country, according to a new report by the personal finance website WalletHub.
Playgrounds in Pennsylvania could be unsafe and dangerous
(The Center Square) – Parents may soon see standardization of playground equipment safety across the state.
This, after the House Children and Youth Committee approved legislation that would create a playground safety advisory council.
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New York appeals court rules on law allowing non-citizens to vote
Republicans who challenged the law argued that a clause in the state Constitution that "every citizen shall be entitled to vote" refers only to U.S. citizens.
New Jersey affordable housing plans face blowback
A New Jersey proposal to expand affordable housing is facing pushback amid concerns that it would set unreasonable mandates on many local governments.
New York City blames big-tech firms for ‘unprecedented’ mental health crisis
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has filed a lawsuit against Facebook, Snapchat and other social media networks, blaming the big-tech companies for fueling a youth mental health crisis.
The biggest roadblock for NJ getting everyone to drive EVs
Affordability and charging access remain the biggest obstacles to consumer acceptance of electric vehicles and the government’s ambitious transition targets.
Philadelphia pays parents $36M to take students to school
The program is up for renewal at the Feb. 29 school board meeting.
Report: New Jersey, New York, among top states with unfunded liabilities
New Jersey has a larger unfunded liability for post-employment benefits other than pensions than any other state, according to a new report.
Electric car mandate? What 120 dealerships from NJ are saying
Nearly 4,500 dealerships representing all major auto manufacturing brands from every state recently signed a letter to President Joe Biden asking him to “tap the brakes” on his proposed electric vehicle mandate based on a lack of consumer demand.
New year, new health care laws in New Jersey
The new year signals new laws taking effect in New Jersey, especially in the health care industry.