Political News
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At Least $18.7M Poured Into This Year’s Critical Pa. Supreme Court Retention Races
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Supporters of the three justices — all elected as Democrats — outspent opponents by millions.
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Elder Abuse Agencies Fail to Mitigate Risk as Shapiro Admin Defends System, Touts Changes
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Critics believe Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich’s changes have relaxed oversight of county agencies and weakened efforts to keep older adults safe.
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Expanding Broadband in Rural Pa. Was Complicated by Rule Changes and Uncertainty in 2025
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It’s been a year of sweeping and controversial changes for a huge federal broadband initiative.
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Great PA News Quiz: Vance Visit, ACA Discharge Petition and Pa.’s Christmas Tree Industry
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In this week’s news quiz: Bills that made it through the state legislature, AG Sunday comments on a Trump executive order, and a legal battle between a county and a park operator.
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Caregivers in Pa. Are Celebrating a Rare Pay Boost, But Long-Term Funding Issues Linger
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Funding for child care, home services for older adults and disability support will increase under Pennsylvania’s latest budget, but recruitment and retention are expected to persist in the long term.
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Pa. Could End the Year With the Lowest Number of New Laws in at Least a Decade
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Pennsylvania legislators have passed just 65 bills in 2025, which is poised to be an all-time low for the past decade, leaving key priorities unfinished.
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Great PA News Quiz: Trump Speaks in Pa., $25M for Lincoln University and Capitol Christmas Tree Gets Lit
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In this week’s news quiz: Changes to Ozempic coverage, a federal portrait is altered and the state fires a contractor.
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How a Major Voting Rights Case Before the U.S. Supreme Court Might Impact Pa.’s Minority Voters
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The outcome of a major U.S. Supreme Court case could make it harder for Pennsylvania’s Hispanic voters and other minority communities to fight for representation.
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Trump’s Pennsylvania Speech on Combating Inflation Turns to Grievances About Immigrants From ‘Filthy’ Countries
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MOUNT POCONO, Pa. (AP) — On the road in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, President Donald Trump tried to emphasize his focus on combating inflation, yet the issue that has damaged his […]
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Shapiro Admin Subpoenaed for Records Detailing Use of Public Funds to Upgrade Gov’s Private Home
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A GOP-led committee voted along party lines to issue subpoenas for records detailing Gov. Josh Shapiro’s use of public funds to fortify his private home following an April arson attack.