ANTHONY HENNEN OF THE CENTER SQUARE JOINS DAWN LIVE!

BREAKING DOWN HIS LATEST REPORTS....


Cry for free speech as pro-Palestine encampment spreads to Penn
Pennsylvania’s innovation economy remains challenged
Pennsylvania follows Canada’s lead on weed
Olsommer wins special election to fill Adams' seat
Higher ed reform plan meant to "grow PA" workforce
Feds power Pennsylvania solar with $156M
Pennsylvania wants to lead a national rural revival
PA Game Commission head resigns after 'business relationships' revealed
Report: New Jersey's energy plan to go green built on 'magical thinking'
Opioid trust approves most county projects, $41 million unspent

Anthony Hennen is a reporter for The Center Square news wire service, covering Pennsylvania, and co-host of Pennsylvania in Focus, a weekly podcast on America's Talking Network. Previously, he worked for Philadelphia Weekly and the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal. He is managing editor of Expatalachians, a journalism project focused on the Appalachian region.

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ANTHONY HENNEN OF THE CENTER SQUARE JOINS DAWN LIVE!
BREAKING DOWN HIS LATEST REPORTS....
 Cry for free speech as pro-Palestine encampment spreads to Penn Pennsylvania’s innovation economy remains challenged Pennsylvania follows Canada’s lead on weed Olsommer wins special election to fill Adams' seat Higher ed reform plan meant to "grow PA" workforce Feds power Pennsylvania solar with $156M Pennsylvania wants to lead a national rural revival PA Game Commission head resigns after 'business relationships' revealed Report: New Jersey's energy plan to go green built on 'magical thinking' Opioid trust approves most county projects, $41 million unspent
Anthony Hennen is a reporter for The Center Square news wire service, covering Pennsylvania, and co-host of Pennsylvania in Focus, a weekly podcast on America's Talking Network. Previously, he worked for Philadelphia Weekly and the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal. He is managing editor of Expatalachians, a journalism project focused on the Appalachian region.
Tune in weekdays 10 AM - 12 PM EST on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

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Dawn Stendsland breaks down the local and cultural issue of the day. Interviewing all the top Newsmakers and taking your calls.

Dawn Stendsland breaks down the local and cultural issue of the day. Interviewing all the top Newsmakers and taking your calls.

Anthony Hennen of the Center Square: Latest PA Headlines

ELIZABETH STELLE JOINS DAWN LIVE!

ELIZABETH JOINS DAWN TO SPEAK ON THE STATE OF SCHOOL CHOICE IN THE COMMONWEALTH... LIFELINE SCHOLARSHIPS CATCHING ATTENTION NATIONWIDE - WSJ REPORT BELOW... 

Wall Street Journal Editorial:
A School Choice Revival in Pennsylvania
The state Senate tees up legislation to provide scholarships.

Pennsylvania students trapped in the state’s worst-performing schools have another opportunity for scholarships following Gov. Josh Shapiro's reversal of his previous stance and veto of bipartisan budget legislation last year. The Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee, ahead of the 2024–25 budget negotiations in June, advanced Senate Bill 795 to establish Lifeline Scholarships, which refers to the program as the Pennsylvania Award for Student Success (PASS).

And, the Wall Street Journal, in a recent editorial, asks, "Will Gov. Josh Shapiro fold again?"

The Wall Street Journal writes:

The scholarships, worth several thousand dollars each, would let low-income students in poorly performing public schools switch to a private school. The funds—which would have their own appropriation, not taken from public schools—could also be used for “school-related fees” and special education services.

Gov. Shapiro’s veto message left room to revive them, and he repeated that in his budget address in February. The scholarships are “something I support and consider to be unfinished business” …

Polling from the Commonwealth Foundation in March found that 77% of registered voters in Pennsylvania support the scholarships. That includes 94% of black voters and 83% of those with income below $40,000. Pennsylvanians could use more options: In Philadelphia, 34% of students scored proficient in English Language Arts and 15% proficient in math on state tests …

Another good sign is a recent failed primary challenge against Democratic Rep. Amen Brown. Last summer Mr. Brown told a radio program, “we have to give our parents another option and leave it in their hands to choose where they want their child to go.” He defeated union-backed challenger Cass Green in April.

Time to use your political capital, Gov. Shapiro.

Elizabeth Stelle is the Director of Policy Analysis at the Commonwealth Foundation.


Elizabeth has researched and written on government reform, health care, welfare, energy, and government transparency. Her work has been featured in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Patriot-News, Philadelphia Inquirer, and a variety of radio and television programs throughout the commonwealth. Elizabeth is a graduate of Grove City College where she earned a bachelor’s degree in history.

A native of Ohio, Elizabeth makes her home in the Pittsburgh area with her husband and four children. She enjoys swimming, traveling to historic landmarks and exploring the moral foundations of capitalism.

https://twitter.com/elizabethbryan

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ELIZABETH STELLE JOINS DAWN LIVE!
ELIZABETH JOINS DAWN TO SPEAK ON THE STATE OF SCHOOL CHOICE IN THE COMMONWEALTH... LIFELINE SCHOLARSHIPS CATCHING ATTENTION NATIONWIDE - WSJ REPORT BELOW... 
Wall Street Journal Editorial: A School Choice Revival in Pennsylvania The state Senate tees up legislation to provide scholarships.
Pennsylvania students trapped in the state’s worst-performing schools have another opportunity for scholarships following Gov. Josh Shapiro's reversal of his previous stance and veto of bipartisan budget legislation last year. The Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee, ahead of the 2024–25 budget negotiations in June, advanced Senate Bill 795 to establish Lifeline Scholarships, which refers to the program as the Pennsylvania Award for Student Success (PASS).
And, the Wall Street Journal, in a recent editorial, asks, "Will Gov. Josh Shapiro fold again?"
The Wall Street Journal writes:
The scholarships, worth several thousand dollars each, would let low-income students in poorly performing public schools switch to a private school. The funds—which would have their own appropriation, not taken from public schools—could also be used for “school-related fees” and special education services.
Gov. Shapiro’s veto message left room to revive them, and he repeated that in his budget address in February. The scholarships are “something I support and consider to be unfinished business” …
Polling from the Commonwealth Foundation in March found that 77% of registered voters in Pennsylvania support the scholarships. That includes 94% of black voters and 83% of those with income below $40,000. Pennsylvanians could use more options: In Philadelphia, 34% of students scored proficient in English Language Arts and 15% proficient in math on state tests …
Another good sign is a recent failed primary challenge against Democratic Rep. Amen Brown. Last summer Mr. Brown told a radio program, “we have to give our parents another option and leave it in their hands to choose where they want their child to go.” He defeated union-backed challenger Cass Green in April.
Time to use your political capital, Gov. Shapiro.
Elizabeth Stelle is the Director of Policy Analysis at the Commonwealth Foundation.
 Elizabeth has researched and written on government reform, health care, welfare, energy, and government transparency. Her work has been featured in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Patriot-News, Philadelphia Inquirer, and a variety of radio and television programs throughout the commonwealth. Elizabeth is a graduate of Grove City College where she earned a bachelor’s degree in history.
A native of Ohio, Elizabeth makes her home in the Pittsburgh area with her husband and four children. She enjoys swimming, traveling to historic landmarks and exploring the moral foundations of capitalism.
<a href="https://twitter.com/elizabethbryan">https://twitter.com/elizabethbryan</a>
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Elizabeth Stelle of the Commonwealth Foundation: WSJ Lifeline OpEd

CHRISTINE FLOWERS JOINS DAWN LIVE!

US Citizens voting in Elections, the Penn encampment fallout; and the SEPTA Safety from Regional Rails to the Subway...

Look for Christine's weekly Column in the Delco Daily Times!

Christine Flowers is an attorney and a columnist for the Delaware County Daily Times, and can be reached at cflowers1961@gmail.com.

CHRISTINE FLOWERS JOINS DAWN LIVE!
US Citizens voting in Elections, the Penn encampment fallout; and the SEPTA Safety from Regional Rails to the Subway...
Look for Christine's weekly Column in the Delco Daily Times!
Christine Flowers is an attorney and a columnist for the Delaware County Daily Times, and can be reached at cflowers1961@gmail.com.

Christine Flowers: US Election Integrity; SEPTA Safety...

GUY CIARROCCHI JOINS DAWN LIVE! GUY EXPANDS ON HIS LATEST FROM B&L INCLUDING THE FIGHT BETWEEN PARENTS AND TEACHERS UNIONS - AS WELL AS THE INSANE STATE OF COLLEGE CAMPUSES "POST ENCAMPMENT"... 

Guy Ciarrocchi: Parents and children versus politicians and teachers unions - BROAD & LIBERTY

Guy Ciarrocchi: Campus protests shine the light on failed policies, our failed education system, and antisemitism - BROAD & LIBERTY

Guy Ciarrocchi is a Senior Fellow with the Commonwealth Foundation. He writes for Broad + Liberty and RealClear Pennsylvania. Follow Guy at @PaSuburbsGuy

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GUY CIARROCCHI JOINS DAWN LIVE! GUY EXPANDS ON HIS LATEST FROM B&amp;L INCLUDING THE FIGHT BETWEEN PARENTS AND TEACHERS UNIONS - AS WELL AS THE INSANE STATE OF COLLEGE CAMPUSES "POST ENCAMPMENT"... 
Guy Ciarrocchi: Parents and children versus politicians and teachers unions - BROAD &amp; LIBERTY
Guy Ciarrocchi: Campus protests shine the light on failed policies, our failed education system, and antisemitism - BROAD &amp; LIBERTY
Guy Ciarrocchi is a Senior Fellow with the Commonwealth Foundation. He writes for Broad + Liberty and RealClear Pennsylvania. Follow Guy at @PaSuburbsGuy
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