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StateCollege.com

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Shapiro, Democrats Say New Trifecta Will Deliver Minimum Wage Increase, Transit Funding and More

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters . HARRISBURG — Hot off winning a trifecta for the first time in more than 30 years, Gov. Josh Shapiro and Democratic legislative leaders laid out a vision for rapid action they say will offer relief amid rising costs and restore trust in government. “What last night’s election showed is that I have a mandate to continue to lead our commonwealth forward,” Shapiro, who romped to an easy victory, said at a news conference at the Governor's Residence in Harrisburg on Wednesday. Flanked by Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, top lawmakers, and four Democrats who flipped state Senate seats, Shapiro said the party will soon announce a policy agenda for the first 100 days of governing. He did not provide an exhaustive list, but he said he can “guarantee” they’ll accomplish the following: “We will fund mass transit. We will raise the minimum wage. We will make sure that women have a right to reproductive freedom here in this commonwealth. We will build more housing. We will allow survivors of

Pennsylvania · 7d

PennLive.com

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Pa. Turnpike will rip out its 1940s toll booths: What drivers can expect

Middletown, PA · 6d

CBS Pittsburgh

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Pennsylvania Turnpike to use open-road tolling in 2027

Get ready for a new tolling method on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in 2027.

Pennsylvania · 6d

BUCKSCO.Today

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Bucks County Drivers Could Be Overpaying Tolls, Even if They Have E-ZPass

Months after officials promised a fix, Pennsylvania drivers continue to receive incorrect E-ZPass toll charges, writes Cheryl Mettendorf for 6abc Philadelphia. A misread plate is only one way a Pennsylvania Turnpike bill can climb. Bucks County drivers can also land a flat $10 charge, even with E-ZPass on the windshield.

Bucks County, PA · 7d
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abc27 News

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Open-Road Tolling to begin in January in the Midstate

Pennsylvania · 6d

FOX 43

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Pennsylvania Turnpike to eliminate toll booths by January

Pennsylvania · 6d

mindfullyamerican.com

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6 Pennsylvania Rules That Decide Who Pays When a Pothole Wrecks Your Car

You hit a pothole on a Pennsylvania road, and the estimate for the damage comes in high. Then comes the clock. A deadline to give the government written notice may already be running. Here are the rules that decide who pays when a pothole wrecks your car. Note: This is...

Pennsylvania · 10d

CBS News

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Pennsylvania Turnpike to use open-road tolling in January

Pennsylvania · 6d

Transportation Today News

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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to open sections of Mon/Fayette Expressway

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will open the first two sections of the southern half of the Mon/Fayette Expressway PA Route 51 to I-376 Project on Nov. 20. Sections 53A1 & 53A2 will expand the current 54-mile expressway by nearly five miles north of the existing northern terminus of the Mon/Fayette Expressway at the PA Route […] The post Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to open sections of Mon/Fayette Expressway appeared first on Transportation Today .

Pennsylvania · 8d

NewsRadio WILK

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Pennsylvania First Responders Urge Drivers to Obey 'Move Over' Law

Pennsylvania First Responders Urge Drivers to Obey 'Move Over' Law

Pennsylvania · 7d

Delaware Online | The News Journal

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SEPTA Delaware trains restored after Amtrak hits person in Pennsylvania

SEPTA's Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail line is restored after an Amtrak train struck a person in Pennsylvania earlier in the afternoon. A SEPTA spokesperson said an Amtrak train struck a person around Glenolden, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County around 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Since then, SEPTA service on the Wilmington/Newark Line was suspended while Amtrak investigated the incident, but service is restored. Amtrak trains are operating on a heavy delay, according to their schedules between Wilmington and Philadelphia as of 3 p.m. The only direct alternate route to Delaware that is not a train to or from Philadelphia is the 113 bus from Claymont Transit Center. (This story is updated to reflect that SEPTA service is restored). This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: SEPTA Delaware trains restored after Amtrak hits person in Pennsylvania

Wilmington, DE · 8d

NorthcentralPA.com

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I-80 eastbound on-ramp at Bellefonte to stay closed into late November

Bellefonte, Pa. — The Interstate 80 eastbound on-ramp at Exit 161 in Bellefonte, closed since Oct. 12, will stay closed until the third week of November, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said. PennDOT had expected the contractor on the I-80/I-99 High-Speed Interchange project to reopen the ramp by the end of October, but the reopening was delayed because of unforeseen circumstances, according to the department. While the ramp remains closed, traffic on Interstate 99 heading to I-80 eastbound will take Jacksonville Road to the westbound on-ramp at Exit 161 and follow the detour back to I-80 eastbound at Milesburg. The closure was put in place to prepare for directing traffic onto the newly completed bridge over Jacksonville Road, PennDOT said. The High-Speed Interchange will provide a direct connection between the two interstates, so drivers will no longer have to travel along Route 26 to reach them. Work includes building the interchange, 10 bridges, four retaining walls, five box culverts, seven sign structures and three changeable message boards, along with new and rebuilt roadways and ramps, drainage, lighting and stream improvements. Trumbull Corp. of Pittsburgh is the contractor on the $259 million project, which is expected to continue through the next

Bellefonte, PA · 9d

Spotlight PA

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Shapiro, Democrats say new trifecta will deliver minimum wage increase, transit funding, and more

HARRISBURG — Hot off winning a trifecta for the first time in more than 30 years, Gov. Josh Shapiro and Democratic legislative leaders laid out a vision for rapid action they say will offer relief amid rising costs and restore trust in government. “What last night’s election showed is...

Pennsylvania · 8d

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Emergency repairs on major highway through Pa.’s Poconos underway after road collapse (UPDATE)

UPDATE: Lehigh Gorge train stop relocates due to rockslide, D&L Trail closed at Jim Thorpe. A stretch of Route 209 in Carbon County that collapsed Saturday could be closed until almost the end of the year for emergency repairs that are already underway, PennDOT said in a traffic advisory Sunday night.

Jim Thorpe, PA · 10d

NorthcentralPA.com

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Soil cleanup to slow I-180 east traffic in Williamsport on Nov. 3

Williamsport, Pa. — An environmental contractor will clean up soil along Interstate 180 east of Williamsport on Tuesday, Nov. 3, PennDOT said. Crews will be cleaning the eastbound right (driving) lane and shoulder of I-180 at the ramp from Jefferson Lane, east of the Route 15/Market Street Bridge. Traffic using the on-ramp will also be compressed. Work is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. Drivers can expect moderate delays and should watch for slow-moving traffic and construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway, PennDOT said. Drivers can check conditions on major roads at 511PA.com , by calling 5-1-1 or through the 511PA smartphone app.

Williamsport, PA · 10d

The Center Square

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What do Shapiro and Garrity think of higher gas prices?

(The Center Square) – Gov. Josh Shapiro and State Treasurer Stacy Garrity agree: gasoline prices are too high in Pennsylvania. However, they cite different factors contributing to current prices and offer different solutions. “Let's be very clear: gas is at almost $4.50 a gallon because of a war in Iran that we had no business getting into, Trump's got no earthly idea how to get out of, and my opponent has supported it every step of the way,” Shapiro said in response to a question from The Center Square on Sunday. “Notwithstanding that it's left 21 American families with an empty seat at the dinner table, notwithstanding the fact that, the average Pennsylvania family is paying about 1,000 bucks more just in energy costs because of this war.” In continuing his case, Shapiro said the Trump administration has to end the war in Iran, which would open the Strait of Hormuz. “That will bring down gas prices,” he said. Garrity said it is “ridiculous” that neighboring states like Ohio, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York have cheaper gas, while describing Pennsylvania as the “Saudi Arabia” of natural gas. If elected governor, Garrity said she would pause the gas tax until

Pennsylvania · 10d

Franklin County Free Press

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Pennsylvania Health Department Shares Winter Car Checklist

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is urging drivers to stock their vehicles with emergency supplies before the first snowfall and keep their gas tanks at least half full. The department recommends carrying an ice scraper or snow brush, a phone charger, a flashlight with batteries, jumper cables, a first aid kit, water and snacks. Drivers should also pack sand or cat litter for traction.

Pennsylvania · 8d

BUCKSCO.Today

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Nearly Half of Pennsylvania Turnpike Tolls Go Toward Debt

Every time a Bucks County driver passes through a Pennsylvania Turnpike toll point, nearly half of that payment goes toward old debt. Of each toll dollar, 47 cents covers debt service, according to an October explanation from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. Breaking Down the Toll Dollar. The rest of each...

Pennsylvania · 9d

NorthcentralPA.com

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I-80 lane closures begin in Clinton County for joint repairs

Greene Township, Pa. — Joint-sealing work on Interstate 80 eastbound and westbound between mile markers 185 and 195 in Greene Township, Clinton County, bgean Monday, Nov. 2, PennDOT announced. The contractor will set up traffic control to close the left (passing) lane in both directions Monday, Nov. 2 and Tuesday, Nov. 3. Joint repairs will begin Wednesday, Nov. 4. PennDOT expects the contractor to finish the repairs and reopen all lanes before Thanksgiving, though schedules are subject to change because of weather or other circumstances. The work will improve ride quality and extend the service life of nearly 10 miles of I-80. All work is in Clinton County, but some work zone signage along the westbound lanes will be placed in Union County. Drivers are urged to use caution in work zones, obey posted speed limits and signage, avoid following trucks delivering material into the closed lane and always buckle up. The joint sealing is part of a larger project that will carry over into the 2027 construction season, when crews will do patching, surface preparation and apply a thin coat of material. PennDOT will issue an update before that work begins. Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc. of State College is

Clinton County, PA · 10d

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Uber and REFORM Team Up to Provide Easier Access to Job Opportunities

Uber is teaming up with REFORM Alliance, the probation and parole reform non-profit co-founded by Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Michael Rubin, and others, to offer rides to individuals on probation and parole in Pennsylvania and Virginia to skilled-trades training, career opportunities, and union apprenticeships. The partnership, announced Thursday (Oct. 29), covers...

Virginia · 9d