Harrisburg, Pa. — A lawsuit has accused Meta Platforms, Inc., of knowingly designing and deploying features that are harmful to children on its platforms while simultaneously assuring the public that the platforms are safe for kids. Led by Attorney General Michelle Henry, Pennsylvania has joined multiple other Attorneys General in the federal lawsuit. Continue reading on … Read more
The proposed settlement of a lawsuit filed by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) and others against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is an opportunity for cleaner streams, resilient farms, and vibrant communities throughout Pennsylvania’s Chesapeake Bay watershed. CBF and its partners — Anne Arundel County, the Maryland Watermen’s Association, Bobby Whitescarver and Jeanne Hoffman — … Read more
A central Pennsylvania confectionary company was fined more than $14,500 after two workers fell into a vat of chocolate at an M&M/Mars factory last June, federal safety officials said. In a report released on Friday, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined Mars Wrigley $14,502 and cited the company for failing to properly train or authorize externally … Read more
A Latino advocacy group is suing the York County Board of Elections for not providing Spanish voting materials for the 2022 general election. CASA, a non-profit organization that advocates on behalf of immigrant and Latino communities, is trying to compel the York County Board of Elections in federal court to provide Spanish-language ballots, registrations and … Read more
After eight years, the Pennsylvania school-funding lawsuit is in the hands of the judge, creating a waiting game heading into the new school year. Oral arguments ended in July. Advocates argued the way Pennsylvania schools are funded violates the education clause and equal-protection provision of the state constitution. Continue reading on NorthcentralPa.com