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Two Communities Find A Cure For Medical Debt: Pandemic Stimulus Funds
It's a strategy advocates say could be duplicated across the country to help erase a multibillion-dollar problem.
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Climate Funding Could Suffer In The Farm Bill Under GOP Control Of Congress
Members of the GOP in the U.S. House and Senate are sending strong signals they want to strip climate funding if they take control in 2023.
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In W. Pa.'S 12th Congressional District, A Hard-Fought Race, With Historic Consequences
On Nov. 8, Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District may elect the state's first Black woman to Congress.
Pittsburgh, PA|News|
In PGH, Obama Rallies Dems For Fetterman; Election ‘Requires Every Single One Of Us To Do Our Part'
“This election requires every single one of us to do our part, it's that important,” Obama said.
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Conspiracy Theorists Urge Voting As Late As Possible On Election Day To ‘Stop The Steal'
“The messaging is being repeated, but if the primary was telling, it may not come,” she said. “But we’re always prepared for rushes.”
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New Jersey Congressional Races See $15M In Outside Spending
Nearly half of the outside spending in the state has been poured into the 7th Congressional District.
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What To Do To Make Sure Your Mail-In, Absentee Ballot Counts On Election Day
County election offices must receive mail-in and absentee ballots by 8 p.m. on Nov. 8 for them to count toward final results.
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Six Pa. Counties Classify As ‘Maternal Health Deserts,' New Report Says
Six of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties now classify as “maternal health deserts,” according to a new March of Dimes Report.
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Pa. Supreme Court Orders Counties Not To Count Undated Mail-In Ballots
A group of Republicans urged the court to immediately rule whether undated or incorrectly dated ballots should be counted.
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A Conspiracy-Fueled Push To Count Ballots By Hand Gains Traction | Analysis
“What he’s doing is irresponsible and dangerous,” Aguilar said. “He’s not a serious leader but the threat he represents is [very] serious."
Philadelphia, PA|News|
Already A Community Pillar, Philly American Legion Post Looks To Its Next Century Of Service
Post 21 members help the homeless, distribute meals to families during Thanksgiving, and toys to children in the community for Christmas.
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USDA To Spend $500M Extending High-Speed Internet To Rural America
The current funding stream was targeted to upgrade existing infrastructure, Vilsack told reporters.
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Pa. Snags $7.85M From Feds To Help Farmers Fight Climate Change | Tuesday Morning Coffee
‘Climate change is presenting serious challenges to the farmers who feed us and feed our economy,’ Ag. Secretary Russell Redding said.
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Raises, Bonuses And More: Philly School District Outlines Its Recruitment And Retention Plan
The average teacher salary will be about $82,000 in the state’s largest school district this year, an official said.
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From Crudité To Swipes Over An Allowance, Trolling Has Become A U.S. Senate Campaign Staple
But their approaches have led to different results in the race to replace retiring GOP U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey.
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Philadelphia DA Krasner Rejects Subpoena By House Panel Investigating Crime Surge
Krasner called the House inquiry “wholly illegitimate” and an anti-democratic attempt to override the will of Philadelphia voters.
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State Officials Ask For Public Input On Draft Water Resources Plan
The draft plan also makes recommendations to the Legislature, calling for the establishment of water well-drilling construction standards.
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Poll: Ahead Of Midterms, Pa. Voters Want Lower Health Insurance Costs
Nearly three-quarters of Pennsylvanians agree that healthcare costs are going up more than other things they need.
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Cincinnati FBI Attacker Grew Up On Central Pennsylvania Farm
Ricky W. Shiffer fled after he attempted to break into the FBI office's visitor screening area, the agency said.
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U.S. House Democrats Send Sweeping Climate, Health And Tax Legislation To Biden
Reaction to the bill among the members of Pennsylvania’s Capitol Hill cleaved along party lines.
