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Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Pennsylvania lawmakers pass mass transit, road repair bill
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – The Pennsylvania State House passed a bill the Governor's office says will help fund mass transit and repair roads and bridges across the state. House Bill 1364 passed 107-96 with seven Republicans joining all but two Democrats voting in favor of the bill. State Rep. Frank Burns (D-Cambria) and Tarah Probst (D-Monroe/Pike) were the lone Democrats who voted against the bill. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'My proposal to fund mass transit just passed the PA House for the fourth time,' said Governor Josh Shapiro. 'This bipartisan bill injects critical dollars into public transit across Pennsylvania and adds new funding to repair roads and bridges — because folks rely on both to get where they need to go. It's time for the Senate to get this funding done in this year's budget.' The Governor's Office says the bill would 'deliver funding for mass transit systems in all 67 counties.' It also notes that the Governor's budget plan for transit includes $292 million in new funding next year – generating $1.5 billion over five years. Battle over SEPTA funding continues in Harrisburg: This Week in Pennsylvania The bill now goes to the Republican-controlled State Senate where its future is unclear. This is a developing story. Stay with abc27 News as more information becomes available Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Automotive
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Tariffs could hit bike shops hardest
(WHTM) — The latest tariffs on imported aluminum and steel are expected to impact one local business model more than any: bicycle shops. When it comes to imported metals, bikes just might top the list. Think aluminum frames and steel petals. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'The majority of the bikes we sell are gonna be made out of aluminum,' said Michael Haas, a bike shop manager. 'But anything we get in framewise is going to come from abroad.' The biggest brand his shop offers, Specialized, is headquarter in California but manufactured in Taiwan and other countries. That starts to add up with President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on imported metals. While bike shops say they started seeing the impact of thee tariffs about a month ago, most of the bikes consumers see in stock have been in the country for two, three or four months. So, tariffs may not have affected the prices of what's in store just yet. Haas recommends buying now before they do. 'It's definitely not fun for the customer when they see prices raised,' Haas said. 'So, we are doing as much as we can.' PA House passes bill requiring American-made steel in tax-payer funded projects Shops like his are trying to absorb the costs, but consumers will start to see prices rise starting this summer. E-bikes are especially hard hit. But just like with many things, bikes won't have tariffs if they are made in the United States with American steel. That could take a while to happen. Find more stories on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
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Great American Book Sale returning for 2025 with options for everyone
(WJET/WFXP)– Book lovers rejoice, the Great American Book Sale is returning for another year, offering a wide selection of gently used books, collectibles, and more with a mini book drive to kick things off by popular demand. The annual book sale will be returning to Flo Fabrizio Ice Arena from June 15-20 with more than 75,000 books and audiobooks of all genres, along with CDs, DVDs and puzzles to choose from as well as a greatly expanded children's book section. Bill passes PA House incentivizing buying healthy food with SNAP To kick the popular sale off, members of the community can donate books for the sale on June 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Flo Fabrizio Ice Arena. Guidelines for donations are available The sale will go on from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 15-19 then 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on its final day, June 20. Orphan wells being plugged in Millcreek Twp. to reduce methane emissions Prices this year range from $0.50 for children's paperback books and $1 for children's hardcover books, along with regular paperback books for the first few days of the six-day sale and $2 for hardcover and large paperbacks. All sales from the event benefit the Friends of the Erie County Public Library and help fund the classes, events, programs and grants they provide to the community. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
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State House members reintroduce Pennsylvania Fairness Act
(WHTM) — Two Pennsylvania lawmakers have reintroduced the Pennsylvania Fairness Act, which would prohibit discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community in the workplace and housing. House Bill 300, introduced by State Representatives Jessica Benham (D-Allegheny) and Malcolm Kenyatta (D-Philadelphia), aims to amend the PA Human Relations Act to include 'sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression' to the list of prohibited types of discrimination, according to PA House Democrats. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Roughly half of the states in the U.S. already have similar bills. The Pennsylvania Fairness Act has been brought up in the Commonwealth for decades and even cleared the House for the first time last year. Rep. Kenyatta is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and also considers himself religious. He says the bill found bipartisan support last year because religious organizations are exempt. Still, the state Senate has refused to consider the bill every time it's been introduced. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- General
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Penn State Behrend highlights Autism Acceptance Month with special event
April is Autism Acceptance Month and an event at Penn State Behrend on Friday hoped to highlight services available for people on the spectrum in our region. Families living with people on the spectrum, as well as supporters of their services, gathered to hear from like-minded people on how to best help their loved ones. Merski bill to help fight municipal blight passes PA House One of the main reasons, a program director said, why they get people together in a space like this is to show them that they're not alone in their journey. 'We brought in Kate Swensen, who is a mom, advocate and author. She just had a new book come out on April 1st. She is here speaking to the folks today about what her life has been like with her son Cooper, who was diagnosed at age 3. He's now a teenager and nonverbal, so really, really relatable to the crowd and people who work and love and live with people on the spectrum,' said Joe Lang, development director for Lakeshore Community Services. 'Autism is not an epidemic' Barber Center EVP responds to Robert F. Kennedy's comments Saturday morning is the 24th annual Walk for Autism at the Lake Erie Speedway. Registration starts at 9 a.m., and the well-attended walk will go on rain or shine. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
