Shapiro takes new approach in Pa. minimum wage conversation
Gov. Josh Shapiro tried a new narrative to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage during his budget address on Tuesday.
Feb
2026
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Politics
Feb
2026
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Transgender Marine veteran & nurse among challengers to Lloyd Smucker
Three candidates – two Democrats and one Independent – have filed with the Federal Election Commission to challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker, a Lancaster County Republican who has represented the district, which includes Lancaster County and the southern swath of York County, since 2019.
Feb
2026
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Tax that Yass: Advocates call for Pa. billionaires tax in this year’s budget
Advocates believe that Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania lawmakers can raise close to $7 billion and backfill President Donald Trump’s budget cuts by taxing the state’s billionaires.
Jan
2026
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Philly lawmaker makes the case for impeaching DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
Democrats are becoming more vocal about their support for impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following the deaths of two citizens in Minneapolis at the hands of ICE.
Jan
2026
29
York County GOP Rep. Seth Grove to leave office Sunday
Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) revealed in May that he would not seek reelection for a 10th term, ending the announcement with “Lets get back to work,” but no indication he would resign before the end of his term.
Jan
2026
29
Sen. McCormick talks immigration enforcement, shooting death, ICE funding during telephone town hall
The Republican says two investigations are underway into the death of Alex Pretti.
Jan
2026
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House panel passes bill to make non-English speaking workers safer in the meatpacking industry
Employers would be required to provide training in any language spoken by at least 5% of work force.
Jan
2026
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FAFO: Krasner joins accountability fight against federal immigration agents
Fight Against Federal Outreach (FAFO) looks to bring local prosecutors together and charge federal agents with crimes following killings in Minneapolis.
Jan
2026
28
All seven Pa. House Democrats now signed onto Noem impeachment articles
The articles were filed earlier this month by Illinois Rep. Robin Kelly, whose district includes parts of Chicago. The city dealt with heavy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol activity last year, including the deployment of a Blackhawk helicopter in a heavily criticized apartment complex raid.
Jan
2026
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Billionaire Jeffrey Yass retains ownership stake in TikTok after cozying up to Trump
Jeffrey Yass made a series of donations to President Donald Trump over the past year and will now retain ownership following the new TikTok deal.
