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Mastriano Introduces Bill to Defund PA-Taxpayer-Funded Colleges and Universities that Support Antisemitism
HARRISBURG – State Sen. Doug Mastriano has introduced Senate Bill 1185 aimed at suspending state funding for Pennsylvania colleges and universities that support antisemitism. Mastriano expressed his stance, stating, "Targeting Jewish students because of their religion or perceived ties to the state of Israel is disgusting and cannot be tolerated." He emphasized, "Antisemitism should find no safe harbor on any college or university campus funded with Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars."The bill comes in response to recent pro-Hamas and anti-Israel protests and encampments at...
Pashinski, Yaw, Moul & Schwank propose Rural Population Revitalization Commission for Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, April 30 – State Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, and Dan Moul, R-Adams, alongside state Sen. Gene Yaw, R-23, unveiled their proposal for a Rural Population Revitalization Commission in Pennsylvania. The legislators, who are also members of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors, initiated this effort in response to a population projection report indicating a decline in rural population compared to urban areas.Pashinski emphasized the need for additional support to address the challenges faced by rural communities in Pennsylvania. He stated,...