In her 16 years in the communications industry, Ashley Adams has worn many hats, including news reporter, public relations writer, marketing specialist, copy editor and technical writer. Ashley grew up in Berks County and has since returned to her roots to raise her three children.
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Permanent Child Tax Credit Would Take Pennsylvania Children Out of Poverty
Starting July 15, families will start getting monthly checks thanks to the expanded child tax credit included in the American Rescue Plan. That could be a big deal for Pennsylvania families.
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Dams Are Forgotten Infrastructure—Until They Fail
Pennsylvania has nearly 3,400 dams. Many of them could benefit from funding in President Biden’s infrastructure plan.
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Why Are Abandoned Wells Such a Problem in Pennsylvania?
Sealing off abandoned oil and gas wells throughout the commonwealth might sound like a boring topic, but it could bring thousands of jobs to the state while helping the environment.
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Which PA Representatives Support Pregnant Workers, and Which Don’t?
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act won broad bipartisan support while passing the US House of Representatives, even if a majority of Pennsylvania’s GOP lawmakers voted against it.
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Get Out and Vote: All PA Voters Eligible to Vote on Statewide Ballot Questions
Primary ballots will include four questions, three of which propose amendments to the state’s constitution.
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All Aboard: Restoring Passenger Rail Service from Reading to Philadelphia
A new study shows not only that reviving passenger rail service in Reading is financially possible and economically profitable, but it has the support of Amtrak and President Biden.
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4 Pennsylvania-Based Companies Paid $0 in Federal Taxes in 2020
Four Pennsylvania-based companies had a combined total of $1.8 billion in 2020 profits, and avoided $379.3 million in combined taxes while they received $157 million in total rebates.
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Here’s How an Increase in SNAP Benefits Can Help Pennsylvania’s Food Insecurity
The 15% increase in monthly SNAP benefits in the American Rescue Plan helps 1.8 million Pennsylvanians and amounts to about $25 more per person per month.
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A Housing Crisis Amplified By Pandemic, Affecting Both Renters and Homeowners
Pennsylvania had been dealing with an affordable housing crisis long before the pandemic hit. The coronavirus has made it worse.
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Standardized Testing Not a Victim of the Coronavirus Pandemic. But Should it Be?
State officials and educators are grappling with what to do about standardized tests this year.
