Josh Shapiro
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Opinion: After years of advocating, families of disabled feel hopeful
In this op-ed, Gary Blumenthal applauds the prioritization of the ID/A Community in the FY 24/25 Budget and calls for continued advocacy to ensure Governor Shapiro’s vision becomes a reality.
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210,000 families can see lower child care costs with expanded PA child tax credit
The maximum credit is $1,050 for one child and $2,100 for two or more children, while the minimum credit is $600 for one child and $1,200 for two or more children.
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4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in New Jersey felt across Pennsylvania Friday morning
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake’s impact in Pennsylvania was primarily felt in the eastern part of the state, though the Pittsburgh area and other small pockets throughout the state were impacted as well.
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A second Trump term could lead to abortion and IVF bans
The former president has suggested he might support a 15-week nationwide abortion ban, cozied up to members of the anti-IVF movement, and is aligned with groups who want to further restrict reproductive freedom.
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Who can get an abortion in PA? People with time and money
Abortion is legal up to 24 weeks in Pennsylvania—but first, there’s an obstacle course.
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Shapiro revives Whole Home Repair Program in new budget proposal
Restoring funding for the extremely popular Whole Home Repairs Program to the tune of $50 million is one of the top anti-homelessness and housing initiatives in Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 budget.
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Shapiro administration pushes insurers to cover Opill for PA residents
Gov. Josh Shapiro issued guidance on Monday for health insurance companies to provide coverage and access to Opill, the new birth control medication.
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Court tosses Republican Pennsylvania lawmakers’ challenge of state, federal voter access actions
An attempt by conservative Pennsylvania lawmakers to overturn a shift to automatic voter registration was dismissed by a federal court on Tuesday, along with their other challenges to actions designed to boost voter registration.
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80% of House Republicans support plan to cut Social Security, ban abortion, and restrict IVF
The Republican Study Committee’s proposed budget calls for cutting Social Security and Medicare and banning abortion after 15 weeks nationwide. It would also pose a threat to IVF and slash funding for rental assistance and programs that help build housing, and more.
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Governor’s plan to boost mass transit aid passes Pennsylvania House, but faces long odds in Senate
Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives on Wednesday approved Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to boost funding for public transportation systems still trying to recover pre-pandemic ridership numbers and facing a drop-off in funding when federal COVID-19 aid runs out.
