Politics
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We asked, you answered: Has your outlook on the future changed—for better or worse—since Donald Trump returned to the White House?
In light of last weekend’s “No Kings” demonstrations, and with the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump being elected to a second term as president approaching, we asked our newsletter readers: Has your outlook on the future changed—for better or worse—since Donald Trump returned to the White House.
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George Santos came to the Poconos after Trump commuted his prison sentence
After being released from prison on Oct. 17, Republican former congressman George Santos didn’t waste any time enjoying his freedom. And where did he go? Straight to the Poconos.
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Senator wants to prohibit book bans for Pennsylvania-funded libraries
Pennsylvania could join a growing number of states that have prohibited publicly-funded institutions from enacting bans on books and other material, if state Sen. Amanda Cappelletti has her way.
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US Sen. John Fetterman’s fundraising woes continue
The Democrat posts lowest quarter since declaring bid for U.S. Senate in 2021.
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School weapon alerts bill heads to governor
Senate Bill 246 gives schools 24 hours to notify parents, staff about weapons incidents.
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HACC professors make case for strike in town hall meeting
Hundreds of HACC staff are ready to strike if the union and administration cannot reach an agreement next week.
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Food pantry to feed Philadelphia International Airport federal workers gains momentum
The airport is setting up food aid for federal workers who are affected by the government shutdown.
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Plan to help domestic violence victims collect unemployment frozen in the Pa. Senate – again
Unemployment recipients eligible for benefits under the legislation would have to provide a recent protective order or other reasonable evidence.
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Senate Republican budget plan draws criticism from Democrats, as ‘unserious’
The $47.9 billion proposal passed with a party-line vote on the 113th day of the impasse.
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Perry says Democrats ‘hate the military’ and serve to get a credential to run for office
Discussing the government shutdown on a conservative podcast, Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Perry argued that Democrats “hate the military” and only serve in the armed forces to “get the credential” to run for public office.
