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Pa. Special Ed. panel recommends more funding predictability for schools | Thursday Morning Coffee

By: John L. Micek - Thursday December 16, 2021

‘These recommendations provide more clarity and consistency for school districts regarding its projected special education costs in planning yearly budgets,’ Senate Appropriations Committee Chairperson Pat Browne, R-Lehigh, said.

Pa. sends second vague email to patients about medical marijuana vape product safety

By: Kim Lyons - Wednesday December 15, 2021

There’s nothing to indicate that there was a specific incident that prompted the review.

Pa.’s review of medical cannabis vape products confuses and worries patients

By: Kim Lyons - Tuesday December 7, 2021

‘It was unprecedented, and scared a lot of people,’ an advocate says of the state’s abrupt review, which could result in some products being pulled from the market.

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My 9/11 prayer: The lessons we can learn from the great silence | Friday Morning Coffee

By: John L. Micek - Friday September 10, 2021

We squandered the opportunities of 20 years ago. We still might in the pandemic. It’s not too late

Autonomous vehicle start-up Aurora names PGH as site of its corporate HQ

By: Kim Lyons - Thursday September 9, 2021

The majority of its 1,600 employees will work in Aurora’s facility in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, the company said.

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On his way out the door, Pa.’s Toomey calls for Biden admin. to be investigated over personnel practices | Tuesday Morning Coffee

By: John L. Micek - Tuesday June 22, 2021

U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey, who is retiring, is calling for a government watchdog to investigate the possible sidelining of career executives, according to a published report.

Alle. Co. DA Zappala faces rising criticism over reports he retaliated against Black attorney

By: Kim Lyons - Friday June 4, 2021

Ed Gainey, the Democratic nominee for Pittsburgh mayor, has joined the chorus of voices calling for an investigation into Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala.

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Report: It’s time for Pa.’s horse racing subsidy to be put out to pasture | Friday Morning Coffee

By: John L. Micek - Friday May 28, 2021

Pa.’s $239M subsidy is a loser for the taxpayers, and the money should be directed toward education funding, advocates argue.

COMMENTARY

Pa. state troopers demand apology from Wolf over Juneteenth letter to state employees | Wednesday Morning Coffee

By: John L. Micek - Wednesday May 19, 2021

What got the State Police so angry? Wolf noted the deaths of Black people at the hands of police. A thing that’s happening in the real world.

COMMENTARY

Earth Day 2021: Philly, Allegheny Co. get ‘Fs’ on air quality in new report | Thursday Morning Coffee

By: John L. Micek - Thursday April 22, 2021

A new American Lung Association report grades all 67 counties on high ozone days and particle pollution.

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