Politics
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Ex-Cop attacked on Jan. 6 responds to PA Republicans who heckled him
Former US Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn and Sergeant Aquilino Gonell were heckled by House Republican lawmakers on Wednesday.
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Senate Republicans block bill to protect birth control access
The bill would have guaranteed the right for Americans to obtain and use birth control without government interference. It would also protect the right of health care providers to distribute information about contraception and provide it to patients.
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Big corporations are suing to block Biden’s efforts to lower costs
From the cost of medication to education to everyday expenses, the Biden administration has passed several laws and implemented many federal rules taking on giant corporations, but big businesses are fighting tooth and nail to protect their profits.
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Opinion: Families of disabled anxious as budget discussions begin
As Pennsylvania budget discussion begins, families of individuals with Intellectual Disabilities/Autism (ID/A) and Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Pennsylvania are anxiously awaiting the General Assembly’s decision on Governor Josh Shapiro’s FY 24/25 budget which aims to address critical underfunding and improve support services.
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Former US Capitol Police officers attacked on Jan. 6 warn Pa. residents about second Trump term
Two former US Capitol police officers, were greeted by Pennsylvania Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday in Harrisburg, where they traveled to warn voters about a second Trump presidency.
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Trump supporters call for violence against jurors after his felony conviction
Donald Trump’s felony conviction has drawn outrage from Republican leaders and voters, some of whom have even called for violent retribution against the jury and judge involved in the former president’s New York hush money trial.
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Pete Buttigieg promotes American-made steel while visiting Harrisburg area
US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg toured South Central Pennsylvania on Tuesday and joined Gov. Josh Shapiro in thanking steelworkers for rebuilding the country’s infrastructure.
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New Pennsylvania LGBTQ+ organization renews calls to pass the Fairness Act
Fairness Pennsylvania, a newly formed LBGTQ organization, renews calls for the Pennsylvania Senate to pass the Fairness Act.
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It sure looks like Trump is paying off witnesses
Just days after Donald Trump became a convicted felon, new reporting shows that nine Trump witnesses received hefty financial payouts, promotions, and other benefits, some at “delicate” moments during the former president’s court cases.
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Pittsburgh International Airport to receive upgrades from Biden’s infrastructure law
Pittsburgh International Airport is set to receive $20.5 million in funding from President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to reconstruct the terminal building and allow passengers to move more freely through it.
