Four Pennsylvania-based companies had a combined total of $1.8 billion in 2020 profits, and avoided $379.3 million in combined taxes while they received $157 million in total rebates.
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Here’s How an Increase in SNAP Benefits Can Help Pennsylvania’s Food Insecurity
The 15% increase in monthly SNAP benefits in the American Rescue Plan helps 1.8 million Pennsylvanians and amounts to about $25 more per person per month.
US Sen. Rand Paul Criticized for Transphobic Question of Dr. Rachel Levine
Pennsylvania’s former Secretary of Health could be the first Senate-confirmed transgender official in the nation’s history.
Charges: Former Chester County Firefighter Threw Extinguisher at Capitol Police
The charges are not related to the attack on Officer Brian Sicknick, who was also attacked with a fire extinguisher.
COVID Blog: Tracking the Spread and Impact of Coronavirus in PA
The coronavirus spread fast throughout 2020 and the first few weeks of this year. As more people have been vaccinated, the number of cases has been dropping. We’ll keep track of the virus’ spread and impact in this running blog.
Biden’s Key to Winning Pennsylvania: Philly, the Suburbs, and Small Cities
Joe Biden won the Philadelphia suburbs and several small cities across Pennsylvania by larger margins than Hillary Clinton did in 2016, and lost other small cities by smaller margins.
Biden-Harris Election Eve Events to Feature Lady Gaga, John Legend
The candidates are fanning out across the state, trying to win the hearts—and votes—of the nearly 7 million registered voters who haven’t cast their ballots yet.
More Than 3 Million Pennsylvanians Apply for Mail-in Ballots
They represent nearly a third of all registered voters in the state, and more than 62% of them have already submitted their ballots.
Biden, Trump, Sanders, Haley, and Bon Jovi Hit Up Pennsylvania Voters With 11 Days to Go Before Election
Sanders will visit Western Pennsylvania, while Biden visits Eastern Pennsylvania, and Trump makes stops in Central Pennsylvania.
WATCH: Latino Christian Pastors Make the Case for Biden and Harris in New Ads
“I am a Christian and I am a believer in Joe Biden,” the Rev. Eli Valentín says in the new Biden ad.
Where Trump and Biden Stand on Six Issues That Matter for Pennsylvania
Donald Trump’s campaign recently released a list of “core priorities” the president said he would tackle if elected to a second term.
Charlie Dent Becomes the Latest High-Profile Republican to Endorse Biden
The former Representative joins a long string of high-profile Republicans who have endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in his bid for the White House.
Gov. Wolf Announces PA Renters Are Safe From Evictions Through Aug. 31
“I am taking this action to help families know they will have a roof over their heads and a place to live while all of us fight the COVID-19 pandemic,” Gov. Wolf said in a statement.
Lebanon Is the Only Pennsylvania County Left Still in the Yellow Zone
In a release, the Wolf administration blamed Republican county officials for voting to open about a month ago.
‘We Need Help’: Small Cities Issue Plea for Federal Help
Pennsylvania cities and towns could see a 40% revenue shortfall — the most of any state, according to a League of Cities analysis.
Here’s What’s Happening to Businesses That Defied Gov. Wolf’s Shutdown Order
Wolf has repeatedly said he prefers voluntary cooperation to enforcement. To date, state police have issued 351 warnings and three citations to businesses that are open despite the shutdown.
Trump Criticizes Gov. Wolf and Calls for PA Reopening in the Middle of a Pandemic
“We have to get your governor of Pennsylvania to start opening things up a bit,” Trump said during a speech in Allentown.
Trump Is Visiting Pennsylvania Today. Here’s What You Need to Know.
The president’s visit to the Lehigh Valley is his first since he took office.
Spurred on by Trump, Pennsylvania Republicans Revolt Against Gov. Wolf
President Donald Trump, is set to visit the state Thursday. Ahead of the trip, Trump stoked the conflict, tweeting that Pennsylvanians “want their freedom now.”
How Do You Fight Coronavirus Without A Health Department? Delaware County Is Finding Out.
Nearly 400 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and seven have died as a result of the virus.
We Did the Math. It’s Nearly Impossible to Survive on Minimum Wage in Pennsylvania.
The hourly wage has remained stagnant at $7.25 since 2009. Gov. Tom Wolf is working to change that, despite opposition from state Republicans.
Pennsylvania Is Getting Serious About Mental Health Care
This week, Gov. Tom Wolf announced a new statewide campaign aimed at addressing mental health care.