Garrity Launches GOP Bid for Governor in 2026-
State Treasurer Stacy Garrity has announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor, becoming the first GOP contender in the race and positioning herself as a...more
8/19/2025
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As Pennsylvania’s budget impasse nears seven weeks, state lawmakers remain deadlocked over a $47.6 billion budget proposal, raising concerns about broader impacts on public transit systems, education funding, and statewide...more
8/18/2025
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Parker Admin’s Long-term Budget Plans Fully Approved-
The Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority greenlit Mayor Cherelle Parker’s five-year financial plan, despite the body having aired concerns about...more
PA NIOSH Employees Uncertain About Their Future-
The United States Supreme Court handed the Trump Administration a victory, allowing the President to conduct mass firings at federal agencies. Now, Pittsburgh-area employees...more
7/30/2025
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PA Budget Stalemate Deepens, Raising Alarm for Schools, Transit-
Three weeks past the deadline, Pennsylvania lawmakers remain deadlocked over the state budget, delaying critical funding decisions and raising alarms for...more
7/22/2025
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PA Budget Bill Passes in House, Stalls in Senate -
On Monday, the Democratic-led state House voted to forward their state budget bill to the Senate, where GOP leadership is skeptical of full passage. While the House’s...more
7/18/2025
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Gov. Shapiro Warns About Medicaid Cuts, Rural Hospital Closures -
During a press conference in York on Monday, Governor Josh Shapiro (D) sharply criticized Pennsylvania Republicans for supporting a federal reconciliation...more
7/11/2025
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PA’s Lottery Allowed to Allocate More Money to Player Payouts-
Lawmakers passed legislation last week aimed at raising millions of more dollars for senior citizens by allowing the Pennsylvania Lottery to funnel more funds...more
7/8/2025
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Mayor Parker, Council President Johnson Reviving 90s-Era Collaboration -Over the first year in their respective positions, Mayor Cherelle Parker and City Council President Kenyatta Johnson have intentionally worked to build a...more
6/19/2025
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Federal Funding Uncertainties Send PA Budget Talks into Limbo -
State lawmakers are struggling to agree on funding priorities in time to meet the budget deadline of June 30 as federal uncertainties in transit, education, and...more
6/3/2025
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PA Health Care at Risk: Medicaid Cuts, Hospital Closures, Oversight Battles -While Governor Josh Shapiro (D) and former Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Bob Casey warned this week that proposed federal Medicaid cuts could leave...more
Gov. Shapiro Fights to Restore Funding for PA Farmers, Food Banks - Governor Josh Shapiro (D) is challenging the Trump administration’s cancellation of a program that funds Pennsylvania farmers supplying food banks, arguing...more
5/7/2025
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Gov. Shapiro Reflects on Arson Attack in NYT Guest Essay-
In a guest essay for The New York Times, Governor Josh Shapiro (D) recounted the traumatic experience of an arson attack on his residence, emphasizing the importance...more
4/25/2025
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Gov. Shapiro, State Leaders Condemn Weekend Arson Attack -
Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were safely evacuated after a suspected arson attack on their residence early Sunday morning, prompting state and local leaders...more
Bill Proposed to Tax Political Ads in PA -
Pennsylvania Representative Robert Matzie (D-Beaver) proposed a bill to subject all political advertising to state sales tax, aiming to generate revenue for public services and...more
Gov. Shapiro Fights USDA Funding Cuts for PA Farmers, Food Banks -Governor Josh Shapiro is challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to cancel $13 million in funding for Pennsylvania farmers who supply...more
Extra Funding for Hundreds of PA School Districts in Question-
Top Republican lawmakers are skeptical about Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposal to allocate an additional $494 million to underfunded Pennsylvania school...more
City Council Green Lights Bike Lane Expansion-
During Thursday’s meeting, the City Council approved legislation introduced last week by Councilmember Jeffery Young, Jr. (District 5) to add bike lanes to high-traffic streets...more
PA Crisis Management Agencies Face Funding, Recruitment Challenges -Pennsylvania’s emergency management and fire response agencies are grappling with potential federal funding cuts and recruitment issues, which could impact...more
Pennsylvania officials are awaiting further guidance on federal funding cuts — impacting infrastructure, energy, transit, and more — with Governor Josh Shapiro’s office suing five federal agencies over $1.2 billion in...more
2/21/2025
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Gov. Shapiro Sues Trump Admin. Over $2B Federal Funding Freeze -Governor Josh Shapiro has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for allegedly withholding over $2 billion in federal funds from Pennsylvania, despite...more
2/14/2025
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Gov. Shapiro’s Prison Closure Plan Sparks Debate Over Savings, Community Impact -
Governor Josh Shapiro's proposal to close two Pennsylvania prisons and two community corrections centers aims to save $110 million annually,...more
2/12/2025
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The Philadelphia 76ers have abandoned plans to build a Center City arena, which was pitched as a critical development for East Market Street. Instead, the team will partner with Comcast Spectacor to construct a new arena near...more
1/17/2025
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Mayor Cherelle Parker is reportedly taking a cautious approach to preparations for President-elect Donald Trump’s second term, focusing on maintaining safety, cleanliness, and prosperity while addressing uncertainties about...more
Property Reassessments to Raise Homeowners’ Tax Bills $330-
Though Mayor Cherelle Parker and City Council left the real estate tax rate unchanged this year, Philadelphia homeowners can expect to see property taxes increase...more