House Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove has expressed concerns about the Democrat plan adopted by the Basic Education Funding Commission (BEFC). The plan calls for a $291 million increase in spending for school districts, which will ultimately lead to higher property taxes for residents. Additionally, the plan proposes more than $7 billion in recurring revenue over the next seven budget cycles for the state.Grove highlights the significant financial burden that this plan will place on the Commonwealth. He states, "When added with the current state structural...
The Basic Education Funding Commission, co-chaired by state Rep. Mike Sturla and Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill, has announced details of its final meeting. The meeting will take place on Thursday, January 11 at 1 p.m. in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building in the Capitol Complex in Harrisburg.During the meeting, the commission will present its findings and recommendations on basic education funding. The meeting will be streamed live on the commission's website at www.basiceducationfundingcommission.com/meetings. All presented materials will also be posted on the...
In a significant development for the healthcare sector in Pennsylvania, the state has launched a state-administered independent appeal process for prior authorization approval for medical treatment and procedures. The launch of this process is in accordance with Act 146 of 2022, which was sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill.Under the new regulations, health care providers and insurers are required to comply with established standards and ensure timely feedback in the process of obtaining prior authorization approval. This mandate applies to all commercial health...
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout York County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 30 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout York County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 30 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) has announced the continuation of mobile office hours in 2024, following the overwhelmingly positive response received in 2023. The mobile offices aim to foster an open and transparent state government by providing direct assistance and resources to constituents.The mobile offices will be located at the York Area United Fire Station and the Penn Township Municipal Office. Residents will have the opportunity to seek guidance on a variety of state issues, including pending legislation, PennDOT matters, birth and death certificates,...
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout York County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 30 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.