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| Today: Green energy, birth control, political ads, energy sources, locked phones, campaign concerns, and canceled debates. |
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As billions of federal dollars for clean energy projects become available to Pennsylvania, state lawmakers have ramped up talks about making the commonwealth’s energy network greener. But big questions about the future of the state’s electrical grid surround those discussions. Major policy decisions are on the table, like regulating new hydrogen production and carbon capture industries, capping emissions, and speeding up permitting. But Republicans say they’re concerned that in the coming years, energy production will fall short of growing demand — both from Pennsylvania residents and from entities outside of the state that purchase its power. They also fear that passing legislation to incentivize clean energy production or capping emissions will worsen shortages. Environmental advocates say the concerns are excuses, and many argue clean energy is the solution to potential shortages. Read Spotlight PA's full report: Power grid concerns complicate talks about incentivizing green energy in Pa. |
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NOTABLE / QUOTABLE “I’ve never rendered judgment on him, because he is the leader, he is the democratically elected leader. And my support, my support follows Israel.” |
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Berks County residents are extremely frustrated with the diminished capacity of the local newspaper and they are concerned about a lack of access to trustworthy information in their community, according to a groundbreaking study released today by Spotlight PA.
In response to the findings, Spotlight PA is planning to launch a new regional reporting bureau in Berks County to be supported primarily by people living and working in the region. Read the full story, and then support the effort »
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| Darby Creek winding its way through the Tinicum Marsh at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Delaware County, via Don N. Send us photos by email, use #PAGems on Instagram, or tag us @spotlightpennsylvania. |
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 CONTRACEPTIVE BILL: The Pennsylvania House advanced a bill this week that would ensure contraceptive access here. The AP reports the bill would “have the state health secretary or physician general issue a statewide standing order for FDA-approved over-the-counter contraceptive drugs, including emergency contraception.” The vote comes after Republicans in the U.S. Senate blocked a bill that would protect women’s access to birth control nationwide.   CHARITY CONFLICT? One-time Summer Lee primary opponent Laurie MacDonald is being questioned about whether she improperly used resources from the anti-domestic violence charity she runs for campaign materials, WESA reports. The head of a statewide anti-domestic violence group wants MacDonald to clarify her Pittsburgh-based charity’s role in the bid after seeing it used in campaign messages. MacDonald said she would "never do anything to jeopardize" the organization.   PHONE POLICY: Public schools would be able to lock up students' phones during the school day under a bill advanced this week by the Pennsylvania Senate Education committee, Capital-Star reports. The bill would fund a voluntary two-year pilot program if passed, and students would be required to put their phones in lockable pouches. |
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Unscramble and send your answer to scrambler@spotlightpa.org. We'll shout out winners here, and one each week will get some Spotlight PA swag. Answers submitted by 5:30 p.m. on issue date will be counted. Please include your first name and last initial.
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Yesterday's answer: Expendable Congrats to our daily winners: Morgan B., Eric F., Eddy Z., Stacy S., Beth H., Jon W., Jill M., Richard A., Elaine C., Jane R., Barbara F., Karen W., Joel S., Don H., Bob C., Connie K., Mike H., Susan N., Jody A., Ada M., Vicki U., Pat E., Beth T., Daniel M., Julie K., John A., Stanley J., Matthew A., Janie C., Karen K., Starr B., Don S., Kimberly D., Vanessa J., Perry H., Marie B., Lynne E., Alan B., Annette I., Sherri A., Jasper L., William Z., Tom M., Tish M., Daniel S., Bob S., Evelyn D., Wendy A., Roxane V., John H., Janice H., Patricia W, Rena Z., and Perry H. |
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