The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania strongly supports Governor Josh Shapiro's 2024-25 Pennsylvania budget proposes a historic increase in K-12 public education funding. There are clear benefits of investing in education, however, the State Senate hesitates, preferring tax cuts over addressing severe funding inequities that have left poorer districts underfunded and increases local tax burdens.
From the cost of medication to education to everyday expenses, the Biden administration has passed several laws and implemented many federal rules taking on giant corporations, but big businesses are fighting tooth and nail to protect their profits.
As Pennsylvania budget discussion begins, families of individuals with Intellectual Disabilities/Autism (ID/A) and Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Pennsylvania are anxiously awaiting the General Assembly's decision on Governor Josh Shapiro’s FY 24/25 budget which aims to address critical underfunding and improve support services.
The IRS’ Direct File program was rolled out on a limited basis in 12 states this past tax-filing season and saved 140,000 taxpayers who used it an estimated $5.6 million in filing costs. Now, the agency is looking to expand it nationwide.
In this op-ed, Susan Miner and Lynn Strauss, residents of Pennsylvania, discuss how Americans face significant challenges discerning truth from fiction. They attribute the flood of disinformation and propaganda amid elections to factors such as corporate influence, social media, and political agendas.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were in Philadelphia on Wednesday promoting their first term accomplishments for the Black community.
The lawsuit is backed by attorneys general for 29 states plus Washington, D.C., and alleges that Live Nation leveraged its power as a venue owner, concert promoter, and ticket seller in order to lessen consumer choice, raise prices, and eliminate its rivals.
In this op-ed, Pennsylvania resident and Direct Care Professional (DSP), advocates for ongoing commitment and investment to support Pennsylvania heroes, DSPs.
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.
PSEA leader and middle school attendance secretary, Yul Holloway, discusses the need to pay education support professionals a living wage.
