If you see the vote count delayed, if we’re still waiting for a winner on Wednesday, if there’s a flurry of lawsuits in Pennsylvania, you can thank state Republicans.
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The Republican Party’s Economic Agenda Includes Tax Cuts for Corporations and Cuts to Social Security and Medicare
Republicans have said they want to extend the Trump tax cuts, which mostly benefited billionaires and corporations; cut spending on Social Security and Medicare; and repeal the Inflation Reduction Act, which lowered the cost of prescription drugs and raised taxes on corporations.
US Department of Education Will Investigate Central Bucks School District After Allegations of LGBTQ Discrimination
The Education Department will investigate the state’s fourth largest school district, after allegations of a “toxic educational environment” for LGBTQ+ students from the ACLU of Pennsylvania.
Cómo registrarte para votar en Pensilvania
Debes estar registrado para votar antes del 24 de octubre para ser elegible para votar en las elecciones generales de noviembre.
Participants in Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Are Getting a Bonus Rebate
Individuals who were approved for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program in 2021 will receive a one-time bonus rebate before the end of this year.
Increase in Base Pay for Pennsylvania Tipped Workers Starts Friday
A new regulation that will raise the base pay of tipped workers, limit tip pooling, and prevent employers from subtracting credit card transaction fees from workers’ tips was approved in March and goes into effect Friday.
Jon Stewart Takes Aim at Pennsylvania GOP Senator Pat Toomey Over Anti-Veteran Vote
Republicans "haven't met a war they won't sign up for and they haven't met a veteran they won't screw over." This statement was made by comedian Jon Stewart just after the GOP blocked the PACT Act, a bill designed to help toxin-exposed veterans, a bill that passed a...
Pennsylvania Republicans Choose Party Over Working Families… Again
The whole thing reads a bit like the script of a bad daytime drama. Mitch McConnell, playing the familiar role of lead villain, wanted to stop Democrats from passing a reconciliation bill that would invest in climate action, lower healthcare costs, and reduce the...
Pennsylvania Starting Fiscal Year Without a Budget
Budget negotiations between the Wolf administration and Republican lawmakers are expected to continue into the holiday weekend. They revolve around a substantial increase in aid for public schools and election funding.
‘Pure Insanity’: Top Takeaways from the Fifth Jan. 6th Hearing That Examined Trump’s Schemes to Manipulate the Department of Justice
“Just say that the election was corrupt and leave the rest to me and the [Republican] congressmen,” former acting deputy attorney general Richard Donoghue recalled the former president saying during a Dec. 27, 2020, meeting.
Biden Appoints Dr. Ala Stanford as Department of Health and Human Services Regional Director
Stanford founded the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium in Philadelphia at the outset of the pandemic and has since been named one of USA Today’s Women of the Year.
Green Party Candidate Christina Digiulio Enters the Governor Race
Christina Digiulio has announced her bid for governor of Pennsylvania as a Green Party candidate. She is pushing environmental issues as her top agenda item.
Pennsylvania to Extend Postpartum Coverage Under Medicaid
The American Rescue Plan provides states with the ability to expand Medicaid coverage for postpartum depression from 60 days to one year. Pennsylvania has opted in and will extend its coverage starting April 1.
Citing Injury, Scott Martin Exits Gov. Race
The Republican state Senator from Lancaster was trailing behind most candidates in fundraising.
Biden to Give Away 400 Million N95 Masks Starting Next Week
The masks will be available for pickup at pharmacies and community health centers across the country.
Insurers to Start Covering Home COVID Tests
Americans will be able to either purchase home testing kits for free under their insurance or submit receipts for the tests for reimbursement.
Republican Scott Martin Joins Race For PA Governor
The state senator from Lancaster County joins an already crowded field of GOP candidates.
Wolf Appears Ready to Start Talking New Congressional Maps
The upcoming round of drawing new congressional district boundaries for the 2022 election is the first time in three decades where a Republican-controlled Legislature must share the task with a governor who is a Democrat.
Puff, Puff, Pass: Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Legalize Marijuana in PA
The bipartisan bill prioritizes safety, community reinvestment, social and economic equity, agriculture, and creates vital tax revenue streams for the state.
Republican Senate Candidate Bartos Says Rival Parnell is Unfit for Office Due to Restraining Orders
The race for Pat Toomey’s US Senate seat is getting personal, with real estate developer Jeff Bartos bringing up restraining orders sought by the wife of his rival, Sean Parnell.
Pennsylvania’s Coronavirus Numbers Have Started Climbing Again
Pennsylvania’s coronavirus numbers are rising, reversing a months-long trend.
Democratic Voters Don’t Want the Party To Stop Fighting
Democratic voters hope President Biden and democratic leaders in congress don’t give up on the agenda they promised last November.
Bills to Restrict Abortion, Expand Gun Rights Start in Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Republicans began advancing bills to restrict abortion rights and expand gun rights, although the bills faced opposition by Democratic lawmakers and certain veto by Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf.
State Sen. John Blake Resigning to Work for US Rep. Matt Cartwright
Blake’s resignation will lead to a special election in the district he has represented for a decade.
Mass Vaccination Sites Finally Start Opening Throughout the Country
Thousands of people are expected to get vaccinated every day in each location.
Biden’s Hometown Preps for Inauguration Party Amid Pandemic
Scranton is trying to celebrate native son Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration safely.
Federal Prosecutor in Philadelphia to Resign as Trump Departs
US Attorney William McSwain is a Trump appointee who has sparred with Philadelphia’s District Attorney.
Lawmakers Call for Mastriano to Resign After His Participation in DC Rally
Mastriano “proudly fanned the flames of insurrection” over the last few months, one lawmaker said. He also organized a bus trip to the Capitol on Wednesday.
DeVos Encourages Education Department Employees to Resist Biden Administration
In a speech to staff, DeVos tells career employees—who she has frequently clashed with—to “be the resistance” against the incoming Democratic administration.
Business Leaders to Trump: It’s Time to Start the Transition
While CEOs push Trump to begin the transition of power in hopes of avoiding economic devastation, Biden seeks to restart stimulus talks.