PA uninsured children hit 153,000 as federal funding cuts loom
A new report shows Pennsylvania is seeing its highest number of uninsured children in a decade.
Dec
2025
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PENNSYLVANIA POLITICS
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2025
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Pennsylvania’s home repair program left out of state budget, despite high demand
A multi-million dollar proposal designed to rehabilitate Pennsylvania’s aging housing stock failed to receive funding in the state’s 2025-2026 budget — marking the third year without a state-funded successor to the popular Whole Home Repair Program.
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Should ICE agents be allowed to mask? Not in Pa., state senators say
Pennsylvania Sens. Amanda Cappelletti and Nikil Saval, both Democrats, have introduced a bill that would prohibit ICE officials from masking while on the job in the commonwealth, saying the practice damages trust in law enforcement and enables police impersonation.
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Preschools, daycares feel ‘double whammy’ impact of budget issues. How they managed
They took out loans just to keep classrooms running. Now, as Pennsylvania’s budget impasse ends, early childhood centers are bracing to repay the debt – with interest. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Nov. 12 approved a state budget deal by a 156-47 vote...
Nov
2025
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How Pennsylvania’s first trans mayor-elect used a ‘good neighbor’ campaign to win
This story by Spencer Macnaughton, Sam Donndelinger, and Taya Strauss was originally published by Uncloseted Media, an LGBTQ-focused investigative news outlet. On Nov. 4, Erica Deuso made history when she became the first openly transgender mayor-elect of...
Nov
2025
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Movement on the state budget in the Pa. Senate – more than 130 days after the deadline
Lawmakers made a series of moves to advance a reported $50.1 billion spending, but few details have emerged.
Nov
2025
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History reveals Joe Khan, Bucks County’s DA-in-waiting, is a political anomaly
Khan earned approximately 54% of the vote over incumbent Republican DA Jennifer Schorn with all precincts reporting, according to the county's unofficial election results. He ran unopposed in the May 20 primary.
Nov
2025
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Environmentalists urge Shapiro, lawmakers not to compromise on climate to end budget impasse
Republican lawmakers have staunchly opposed the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative as an economic burden.
Nov
2025
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PA small businesses face rising health care costs if tax credits expire
Unless Congress acts, enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits will expire at year’s end, leaving small businesses in Pennsylvania and across the country bracing for higher health care costs.
Nov
2025
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Pa. is prepared for ‘incredibly important’ municipal elections, Secretary of State Al Schmidt says
Nearly 75% of 1.1 million mail-in ballots have been returned in election for judges, local officials.
