Politics
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Erie airport operating as normal despite TSA funding issues, director says
The lingering dispute in Congress over funding for the Department of Homeland Security threatens to close some smaller airports if TSA agents continue to miss paychecks.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (March 20 – 26)
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, March 20 through Thursday, March 26.
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Pa. Senate passes bill regulating AI chatbots used by children and teens
The proposal lays out a series of limited safeguards for operators of chatbot services.
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Should Pa. workers get automatic raises if their state lawmakers do?
Pennsylvania lawmakers have set their salaries to grow on autopilot over the years through a law that ensures their pay will keep pace with the rising cost of living.
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ICE left a Haitian immigrant on Pittsburgh’s streets. She died soon after
Daphy Michel’s death after being released by ICE has left more questions than answers, but her treatment has become common for immigrants released by federal officials.
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Pa. lawmakers seek to build on infrastructure to meet energy demands
Two proposals under consideration wouldn’t require any new power plants or transmission lines.
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What’s in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floor
Legislation that would require proof of U.S. citizenship for new voters has become a rallying cry for President Donald Trump, who claims that passage of the bill will “guarantee the midterms” for his Republican Party in November.
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Montgomery County joins local governments restricting ICE from public properties
County governments across Pennsylvania are stepping up to restrict ICE operations as federal officials refuse to reign in the agency.
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Former PA politician warns EPA rollback could worsen poor air quality
A former politician living in the Mon Valley says the region’s already poor air quality could worsen after the Environmental Protection Agency revoked the Endangerment Finding, a key legal finding for regulating air pollution.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (Mar. 13 – Mar. 19)
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide: Friday, March 13 through Thursday, March 19.
