Anthony Hennen

Anthony Hennen is a reporter for The Center Square.

Public Education
Republicans ‘sympathetic but cautious’ of Shapiro’s higher ed plan

(The Center Square) – Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposal to shake up Pennsylvania’s higher education system has legislative Republicans intrigued – but not yet on board. “List me as sympathetic but… Read More

February 9, 2024
Culture
Educational tax credits cover many beneficial educational services besides tuition

(The Center Square) – School tax credits pay for more than private school tuition, but those benefits rarely get as much discussion. At the House Republican Policy Committee hearing on… Read More

December 11, 2023
Courts
PA lawmakers make case for school choice program to solve archaic public system problems

(The Center Square) — As Pennsylvania’s divide over education funding continues, House Republicans once again championed their plan to give scholarships to students in low-performing schools to enroll elsewhere. The… Read More

September 13, 2023
Public Education
Many Pennsylvania senators continue to argue for school choice in budget talks

(The Center Square) – While the Pennsylvania budget stalemate remains, senators argued over the importance of school choice and increasing public school funding at a committee hearing in Reading. The… Read More

July 26, 2023
Legislation
Bipartisan school choice embrace reframes state budget negotiations

(The Center Square) – Bipartisan embrace of a state-funded school choice program reframed budget negotiations this week as Gov. Josh Shapiro stands by a campaign promise that’s riled many of… Read More

June 26, 2023