Pennsylvania budget agreement is elusive as fiscal-year deadline nears
Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania's politically divided Legislature appear on track to start the state's new fiscal year without a spending plan in place.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania's politically divided Legislature appear on track to start the state's new fiscal year without a spending plan in place.
"We'll use every tool at our disposal to get you the student debt relief you need to reach your dreams," President Biden said.
In a 6-3 decision, the court's conservative majority found that federal law does not authorize the program to wipe out nearly half-a-trillion dollars in debt.
The court said the First Amendment prohibits the state from forcing the designer to express messages that are contrary to her closely held religious beliefs.
The fate of President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan could be determined today.
Pennsylvania may soon change its tune.
The Supreme Court has solidified protections for workers who asks for religious accommodations.
Pitt and Duquesne issued statements affirming their commitment to diversity after the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions.
President Biden said colleges should now take into account the adversity qualified students have overcome.
Students, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote, must be evaluated based on their experiences "as an individual — not on the basis of race."
Shapiro's office gave no reason for the decision.
Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald is taking county council to court over the vote to raise the minimum wage for county employees.
Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald is taking county council to court over the vote to raise the minimum wage for county employees.
City council approved a 10-year, $39 million contract for new equipment for Pittsburgh police.
A Pennsylvania state court has rejected the latest Republican effort to throw out the presidential battleground state's broad mail-in voting law.
