For more than 50 years, Pitt has received substantial amounts of money to provide its in-state students with a discounted tuition cost. But this year, appropriations have been significantly delayed, potentially impacting tens of thousands of students.
In politics, a “Nixon going to China” moment means an elected official is in the unique position to forge a major accomplishment that no other politician could effectively accomplish. Gov. Shapiro is having his “Nixon going to China” moment in the school choice battle. Riding the crest of a wave of popularity, Shapiro is able to withstand the opposition of teacher unions which oppose allowing students to escape from failing public schools.
Gov. Josh Shapiro is asking for a $60 million increase for higher education schools, but some lawmakers disagree about which schools should get more funding.
Reps. Stephen Kinsey and Eric Nelson say the current legal age unfairly limits employment choices for teenagers, who can begin working in Pa. at age 15.
Reps. Stephen Kinsey and Eric Nelson say the current legal age unfairly limits employment choices for teenagers, who can begin working in Pa. at age 15.