By CHN December 14, 2018 Editor’s note: The following piece was written by Makenna Whitworth, CHN’s Fall 2018 intern. Makenna is a senior majoring in political science at Brigham Young University. Makenna Whitworth, CHN’s Fall 2018 intern, attending a report briefing at … Continued
From the Campaign for Youth Justice (http://www.campaignforyouthjustice.org/): WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 13, 2018) –Today, 16 years after the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (JJDPA) was last reauthorized, the House and Senate have passed H.R. 6964, the Juvenile Justice Reform … Continued
From the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (http://www.cbpp.org): New series explores options for state policymakers HARRISBURG – A historically large share of the nation’s wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few, reducing opportunities for millions of Americans … Continued
The much awaited Farm Bill has passed, and it includes protections sought by the faith community and many others. Unfortunately, according to Rep. Jim McGovern, “…tucked inside this rule is language that turns off fast-track procedures for all Yemen resolutions … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2018-12-13/environment/pa-moves-to-cut-emission-of-smog-forming-vocs/a64913-1 December 13, 2018 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Oil and gas operations in Pennsylvania emit an estimated 54,000 tons of volatile organic compounds and 520,000 tons of methane a year. … Continued
Posted: 12 Dec 2018 01:58 AM PST By Matthew Carroll, Penn State News Chemical clues in waters near Marcellus Shale gas wells in rural Pennsylvania can identify new drilling-related sources of methane contamination, according to scientists. The findings provide a … Continued
From Community Legal Services (https://clsphila.org/): Clean Slate implementation begins as of December 26th, with thousands of Pennsylvanians newly eligible to seal their first-degree misdemeanors and their simple assault convictions! People all over the state have been looking for advice about … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Right now, U.S. members of Congress are discussing year end budget negotiations, which will be voted on in the coming weeks — and we need your help to stop some terrible things. The administration wants to … Continued
A new study finds that outdoor recreation is a powerful driver of Pennsylvania’s economy PHILADELPHIA — A new economic study finds that outdoor recreation in Pennsylvania, including hunting and fishing, generated $26.9 billion in 2016—that’s $2.2 billion more than the construction industry. … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2018-12-12/criminal-justice/report-private-community-corrections-centers-failing-to-rehabilitate/a64885-1 December 12, 2018 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window A new study finds those released from private, residential community-corrections centers are far more likely to be reincarcerated. (ErikaWittlieb/Pixbay) HARRISBURG, Pa. – … Continued