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Pennsylvania Redesigns Envelopes For Provisional Ballots To Cut Down On Rejections
In the 2024 general election, nearly 5% of provisional ballots, or more than 4,800, were rejected for affidavit envelope errors.
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Pa. House Republicans Tried To Force A Vote On A Transgender Athlete Ban. Democrats Blocked It.
The vote to re-refer it passed on party lines, 14-12.
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Parked Cars Are Now A Leading Source Of Stolen Guns, New Report Finds
By 2022, 40% of all reported gun thefts involved a vehicle, and the numbers are rising.
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Gov. Shapiro Says Pennsylvania “Got Screwed” In The Reconciliation Bill Signed Into Law.
“They’re taking billions of dollars away from Pennsylvania, and we can’t make up for that,” Shapiro added.
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An Urgent Message For Lawmakers: Pass Shapiro's ‘Complete Education Funding Proposal'
Advocates say school districts are struggling to make ends meet despite cost-cutting efforts.
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With Budgets Already Approved, Some Pa. School Districts Are Banking On Cyber Charter Reform
Capping tuition for online charters would save $616 million, according to House Democrats who passed the measure.
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What To Know About The Push For Open Primaries In Pennsylvania
Proposals to give independent and unaffiliated voters a greater voice are popular, but they face tough odds in the legislature.
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Trump Administration Withholds $230 Million For Pennsylvania Schools
Education leaders learned of the freeze Monday, hours before the money was due to be available.
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Brian Fitzpatrick Is Only Pa. Republican To Oppose Trump's Budget Bill
The Collar County congressman objected to Medicaid cuts added by the U.S. Senate
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How The Megabill Allows Trump To Expand Mass Deportations, Curb Immigrant Benefits
The 870-page megabill was passed by the Senate 51-50 on Tuesday, with Vice President JD Vance casting a tie-breaking vote.
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Shapiro Warns Pa. Members Of Congress Against Cutting Renewable Energy Funds
“Over $3 billion in direct investment in Pennsylvania energy projects would be undermined by H.R. 1's tax increases,” Josh Shapiro wrote.
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Truckers Say Oil And Gas Companies Are Violating Hazardous Materials Transport Regulations
The fracking industry says it strictly adheres to regulations, and it has “no greater priority” than ensuring worker and community safety.
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Pa. Lawmakers Eye Ending $1,000+ Bills For Breast Cancer Follow-Up Imaging
Co-sponsors include Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-Berks/Montgomery), whose 21-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
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US Senate Panel Grills Trump CDC Nominee On Vaccines
Monarez defended HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to fire all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
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Microsoft Describes Three Mile Island Plant As A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity
Gov. Josh Shapiro welcomed the returning workers Wednesday, as he highlighted the role of nuclear power in his energy plan.
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Concerns Raised In Pa. Over ICE Raids On Farms
The head of Pennsylvania’s Farm Bureau says the policy “could have devastating consequences for our nation’s food security.”
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US Default Could Hit During Congress' Summer Recess, Think Tank Predicts
If Congress does not act, the U.S. would default on its debt for the first time, likely leading to a global financial crisis.
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Pa.'S Natural Gas Impact Fee Revenue Drops
Drilling for natural gas can create environmental issues and pollution, as well as health problems for the surrounding community.
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Air Pollution Is ‘Keeping Kids Out Of School' In Allegheny County, Study Shows
Researchers found that students with asthma in the Mon Valley were more likely to miss school on days with higher air pollution.
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Pennsylvania County Election Officials Talk 2024, Share Their Reform Wish Lists At Duquesne Forum
Requests to lawmakers include more time for pre-canvassing and an earlier deadline for mail-ballot applications.
