Groups Urge Pennsylvania to Strengthen Methane Emissions Rule
Clean-air advocates are urging Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf to beef up his administration’s proposed methane rule.
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Environmental Groups Seek Funding for NY Coastal Resilience
More than 100 groups are urging Congress to allocate money in the infrastructure package toward coastal restoration projects that would protect communities, including in New York, from major storms and sea-level rise.
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‘Raise the Age’ Reforms Lead to No More Youths in NY Adult Prisons
ALBANY, NY (SBN) – New York has made major strides in lowering the number of incarcerated youths through implementation of “raise the age” laws, and…
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“Why Editors Drink” Author Rob Reinalda, Award-Winning Corporate News Editor, Discusses How to Improve Writing Skills
Chicago-based Rob Reinalda, award-winning editor and author of “Why Editors Drink: A Snarky Look at Common, Often Hilarious, Writing Blunders,” discusses how modern writing is failing and what to do about it.
Child Tax Credit Vital to NY Families’ Economic Recovery, Says Casey Foundation
New York ranks highly among states for children’s health and education, but advocates for families say additional federal aid could allow for a better economic comeback from the recession.
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Philly to Be Part of Biden Community Violence Intervention Plan
President Joe Biden’s administration announced a strategic plan to address gun violence, with a focus on community violence intervention in cities like Philadelphia
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Westampton Native Serves in U.S. Navy’s “Silent Service”
By Alvin Plexico Navy Office of Community Outreach GROTON, Conn. – A Westampton, New Jersey, native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard USS California, one of the world’s most advanced nuclear-powered submarines. Seaman Samuel Scott, a 2019 Grand Rancocas Valley Regional High School graduate, joined the Navy one year ago. “I joined the Navy […]
Report: PA Families Need National Support in Pandemic Recovery
A new report on child well-being shows returning to pre-pandemic levels of economic, educational and health support, in Pennsylvania and beyond, could be harmful to children. SBN correspondent Steve Lubetkin has more in this audio report.
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Report: Push for Electric Vehicles in American Jobs Plan Would Benefit PA
A new report shows public investment in electric infrastructure would create millions of jobs in the U.S., among other long-term benefits.
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PA Gas Preemption Bill Might Interfere with Local Climate Action Plans
Clean-energy advocates are speaking out about state legislation (SB 275) that could keep municipalities from adopting construction policies that put use of electricity ahead of methane gas in new buildings. SBN Correspondent Steve Lubetkin has more in this audio report.
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