Politics
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Biden unveils new plan for student debt relief
The president’s plan builds on existing debt cancellation efforts and would extend loan relief to more than 30 million borrowers.
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Opinion: After years of advocating, families of disabled feel hopeful
In this op-ed, Gary Blumenthal applauds the prioritization of the ID/A Community in the FY 24/25 Budget and calls for continued advocacy to ensure Governor Shapiro’s vision becomes a reality.
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A guide to voting in Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election
The primary election in Pennsylvania is April 23. Here’s what you’ll need to know when you head to the polls.
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210,000 families can see lower child care costs with expanded PA child tax credit
The maximum credit is $1,050 for one child and $2,100 for two or more children, while the minimum credit is $600 for one child and $1,200 for two or more children.
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Dauphin County expands ballot drop boxes, accessibility after Democrats flip county commission
Dauphin County announced on Wednesday that they are expanding the number of ballot drop boxes located throughout the county from two to seven for the upcoming 2024 primary election.
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Far-right groups push to limit IVF access
Groups like the Heritage Foundation are trying to take a “back-door” approach to restricting access to IVF by pushing for strict regulations that chip away at the ability of providers and patients to complete treatment.
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Susan Wild highlights impacts IVF restrictions have on military families
Restrictions to IVF and the impacts it has on military families was the main focus at a roundtable discussion in Allentown with Congresswoman Susan Wild (D-Lehigh) and members of the local military community on Wednesday.
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A second Trump term could lead to abortion and IVF bans
The former president has suggested he might support a 15-week nationwide abortion ban, cozied up to members of the anti-IVF movement, and is aligned with groups who want to further restrict reproductive freedom.
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Who can get an abortion in PA? People with time and money
Abortion is legal up to 24 weeks in Pennsylvania—but first, there’s an obstacle course.
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Shapiro revives Whole Home Repair Program in new budget proposal
Restoring funding for the extremely popular Whole Home Repairs Program to the tune of $50 million is one of the top anti-homelessness and housing initiatives in Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 budget.
