Politics
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Pa. has scooped up 800 former federal workers amid Trump agency cuts
In response to the federal cuts, Gov. Josh Shapiro in March 2025 signed an executive order directing state agencies to recruit some of the displaced workers. The order also instructed state officials to treat federal and state experience as equivalent, smoothing the hiring process for the employees who’d lost their jobs.
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Pennsylvanians feel the pinch after Trump dismisses affordability
Pennsylvanians are still feeling the sticker shock of rising prices even though President Donald Trump ignored affordability concerns during his State of the Union address.
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Pa. pharmacists call on the state to take a bigger role in how they’re paid for Medicaid patients
Their plan would sideline middlemen in the pharmaceutical supply chain known as pharmacy benefit managers — or PBMs.
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Families turn to states for civil rights support as Trump dismantles the Education Department
One of the Education Department’s biggest jobs is to police discrimination in America’s schools. But amid mass firings and shifting priorities, that role has waned. In its place, there’s an emerging push for states to step up.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (Mar. 6 – Mar. 12)
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide, Friday, March 6, through Thursday, March 12.
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State House Democrats: Pa. needs to prioritize universal pre-K
Research indicates that a quality pre-kindergarten education prepares children for kindergarten and beyond.
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Gender-affirming health records from UPMC can’t be made anonymous, federal judge rules
U.S. District Judge Cathy Bissoon said the DOJ’s request carries a “stench” of ill-intent.
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We asked, you answered: How do you feel about the US attack on Iran?
Only one in four Americans approves of the US strikes on Iran. About half—including one in four Republicans—believe President Donald Trump is too willing to use military force, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
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A working-class candidate: Bob Brooks sets progressive agenda
Universal health care, taxing billionaires, and restoring ACA cuts are part of Bob Brooks’ campaign platform.
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Pa. congressional hopeful Bob Brooks picks up Working Families Party endorsement
This is just the latest among a growing number of progressives and establishment Democrats coalescing around Bob Brooks.
