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Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, July 17, 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

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Pennsylvania Legislature Revives Bill Scrutinizing Health Care Transactions

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Throughout the country, state governments have been introducing bills which grant state authorities the ability to closely scrutinize health care transactions – specifically, with an eye toward those involving private equity....more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, July 10, 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

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Pennsylvania to Join Three Interstate Health Care Licensure Compacts

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro recently announced that, effective July 7, 2025, Pennsylvania will commence full participation in three interstate health care licensure compacts: the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact,...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, June 12, 2025

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Gov. Shapiro, Amazon Unveil Historic $20B AI Investment in PA - On Monday, Governor Josh Shapiro (D) and Amazon announced a $20 billion investment to build AI infrastructure in Pennsylvania, including two major data centers...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, May 19, 2025

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Key PA Court Races Could Reshape Caregiving, Education, Parental Rights -Upcoming judicial races for Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth and Superior Courts could significantly impact caregiving policies, as recent rulings have...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, April 28, 2025

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Hospital Closures Renew Push to Limit Private Equity in Health Care - The closure of Crozer Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital, resulting in over 2,600 job losses, has prompted Pennsylvania legislators to push for...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, April 24, 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

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, April 21, 2025

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Gov. Shapiro Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Pope Francis- Governor Josh Shapiro (D) has ordered U.S. and Commonwealth flags to be flown at half-staff across Pennsylvania in honor of Pope Francis, who passed away...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, April 10, 2025

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Gov. Shapiro Pledges Support for PA Farmers Amid Tariff Uncertainty -Governor Josh Shapiro warned that new tariffs could harm Pennsylvania farmers and pledged to protect them, highlighting his administration’s investments in...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, March 27, 2025

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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

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, March 24, 2025

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Governor Josh Shapiro announced that Pennsylvania’s Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Pilot Program—in partnership with OpenAI and Carnegie Mellon—saved employees an average of 95 minutes per day and improved efficiency...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, March 10, 2025

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Gov. Shapiro Announces $5M Investment to Address Nursing Shortage -During a visit to Temple University Hospital last week, Governor Josh Shapiro announced a $5 million investment to strengthen Pennsylvania’s nursing pipeline...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, February 13, 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

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, February 10, 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

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, February 6, 2025

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Gov. Shapiro’s Budget Balances Bipartisan Priorities - Governor Josh Shapiro's third budget proposal aims to balance bipartisan priorities, incorporating both Republican and Democratic interests while navigating the...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, January 13, 2025

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New Leadership for PA General Assembly Committees- The Pennsylvania General Assembly has appointed new chairs for its 52 standing committees, which play a crucial role in discussing, amending, and approving legislation,...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, January 9, 2025

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New Legislative Session Begins- Pennsylvania lawmakers began the 2025-26 legislative session this week, with Rep. Joanna McClinton (D-Philadelphia) reelected as House Speaker, securing the position with bipartisan support...more

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Claimant Denied Pennsylvania Unemployment Benefits for Walking Off Job Without Voicing COVID-19 Concerns

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Fear of COVID-19 was not a valid reason for walking off the job, according to the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania’s recent decision. Shortly after the lockdown orders were issued by Gov. Tom Wolf in March 2020, a Certified...more

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