Politics
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Opinion: Advocating for Pennsylvania’s heroes: Supporting Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and individuals with disabilities
In this op-ed, Pennsylvania resident and Direct Care Professional (DSP), advocates for ongoing commitment and investment to support Pennsylvania heroes, DSPs.
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Trump’s social media account shares campaign video with a headline about a ‘unified Reich’
The 30-second video appeared Monday on Trump’s account at a time when the presumptive Republican nominee for president, while seeking to portray President Joe Biden as soft on antisemitism, has himself repeatedly faced criticism for using language and rhetoric associated with Nazi Germany.
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Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker wants all city employees back in the office starting in July
Philadelphia has mandated all city employees to return to their offices if employed full-time, as of July 15.
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Dave McCormick tries to outrun his anti-abortion views
Where does Dave McCormick stand on abortion? It seems to depend on who’s asking and when, where, and how they ask him.
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Price-fixing conspiracy in US oil industry cost families money, reports allege
Analysis of corporate profits and accusations of collusion by the FTC lend support to the idea that a broader oil industry conspiracy drove up post-Covid inflation for everyday Americans.
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Conservative activist’s son sentenced to nearly 4 years for ‘relentless’ attack on Capitol
Leo Brent Bozell IV of Lebanon County was one of the first rioters to enter the Capitol. He was arrested after an FBI tipster recognized him in part from the “Hershey Christian Academy” sweatshirt that he wore on Jan. 6.
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Shapiro rides SEPTA’s regional rail to promote proposed $282 million increase in public transit funding
Gov. Josh Shapiro rode SEPTA’s regional rail on Thursday to promote his $282 million budget increase for public transit.
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PA’s unregulated cyber charter schools spent $21 million on advertising fees and gift cards
A new report highlights how much money Pennsylvania’s cyber charter schools spent on advertising fees, gift cards and more.
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Opinion: Public school support staff deserve a living wage
PSEA leader and middle school attendance secretary, Yul Holloway, discusses the need to pay education support professionals a living wage.
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Latinos found jobs and cheap housing in Hazleton but political power has proven elusive
Latinos seeking jobs and affordable housing have transformed Hazleton, Pennsylvania, in recent decades, but a federal lawsuit argues the way representatives are elected to their local school board is unfairly shutting them out of power.
