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DaniRae Renno
DaniRae Renno is a summer intern for the Pennsylvania Legislative Correspondents Association.
Short on cash, but not demand, Pa. counties press for mental health funding hikes
By: DaniRae Renno - June 5, 2023
'We're in a crisis, and it’s getting worse,' one county official told the Capital-Star.
Pa. LGBTQ groups mobilize against Moms For Liberty gathering in Philly
By: DaniRae Renno - June 2, 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a 2024 GOP presidential candidate, is expected to address the group.
‘Agriculture is central to our growth’: Pa. Gov. Shapiro attends opening of Carbon Co. farm’s greenhouse
By: DaniRae Renno - May 31, 2023
Little Leaf Farms isn’t done growing either — Sellew said the company aims to build the world’s largest producing area for baby leaf greens with the continued support of Carbon County and the Commonwealth.
‘We can’t sit on our hands anymore’: Cash-strapped volunteer fire depts. ask lawmakers for help
By: DaniRae Renno - May 30, 2023
The House Republican Policy Committee traveled to Lehigh County for a hearing on Tuesday.
Carnegie Mellon gets $20M in federal funds to spark transportation safety initiative
By: DaniRae Renno - May 30, 2023
The money will help make 'quality STEM education, training and jobs accessible for all,' U.S. Rep. Summer Lee said.
‘We’re in a moment’: Is it time to expand voting rights for incarcerated Pennsylvanians?
By: DaniRae Renno - May 28, 2023
'When I was told I could vote, it was an amazing feeling,” Jessie Tate said. “It felt so good. They gave you an ‘I voted’ sticker, and I was walking around with that sticker on all day long.”
$14M in federal aid for brownfield cleanup headed to Pa., Sens. Casey, Fetterman say
By: DaniRae Renno - May 27, 2023
Organizations with brownfield site issues had to apply for the grant. Applicants received varying sums, ranging from $472,000 to $2 million.
Pa. senators float involuntary commitment plan for people who overdose
By: DaniRae Renno - May 25, 2023
'Treatment will allow individuals to regain their hopes, dreams, goals and most importantly, their lives,' Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, said.
Pa. House Judiciary Committee passes package to expand definition of Ethnic Intimidation
By: DaniRae Renno - May 24, 2023
The bill expands protections to the state’s LGBTQ+ and disabled residents for the first time ever.
Pa. AG Henry gets tough with telemarketers in recent lawsuits; joins national effort
By: DaniRae Renno - May 24, 2023
'Robocall scams are not just an annoyance, they are illegal,' state Attorney General Michelle Henry said Wednesday.
Pa. Rep. Deluzio makes moves to help veterans with bill, new advisory council
By: DaniRae Renno - May 23, 2023
U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio has announced the formation of a new advisory council to assist him on veterans’ related issues.
Pa. House votes on gun safety bills highlight Democrats’ ‘humble majority’
By: Peter Hall and DaniRae Renno - May 22, 2023
‘There is no doubt in my mind that the shameful era of doing nothing is coming to an end,’ Rep Dan Frankel said.