Political News
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Who’s Running for Centre Region, County Offices? Here’s the List of Candidates
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Following Tuesday’s deadline for nomination petitions to appear on the May 20 primary ballots, Centre County’s 2025 municipal elections are coming into focus. Voters will choose their parties’ nominees for […]
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Great PA News Quiz: Trump Warns Colleges, 5 Years of COVID-19 and March Madness Home Teams
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In this week’s news quiz: Gov. Shapiro on MAX, a snowiest city competition, Trump’s warning to Pennsylvania colleges and COVID-19 five years later.
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See the Candidates Running for School Boards in Centre County
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Voters will select their parties’ nominees for local school boards among other races in Centre County’s 2025 municipal primary election, and who will be on the ballots has become clearer. […]
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Extra Funding for Hundreds of Pa. School Districts in Question. See if Yours Could Be Affected
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Key Republicans are questioning whether an “adequacy” supplement targeted at underfunded schools is inherently unfair.
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Debt From Childbirth, Other Medical Care Would Be Relieved Under New Bill
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Some new Pennsylvania parents pay thousands of dollars out of pocket for pregnancy and childbirth care. When they can’t afford these costs, the resulting debt affects their finances and health.
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Thousands Waiting as Shapiro Admin Again Tries to Convince Lawmakers to Fund Home Repairs Program
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Two previous efforts to pass a state-funded home repair program were casualties of the budget process.
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Overhaul of Pa.’s Glitchy Voter Registration System Moves Forward After Contract Cancellation, Delays
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The state’s voter registration system will be revamped and integrated with other election systems under a new $10.6 million contract.
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2 Federal Offices in State College Area Listed for Lease Terminations Under DOGE Cuts
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Updated 8:50 p.m. March 6 with comment from the U.S. General Services Administration. The futures of two federal offices in the State College area are unclear after both were listed […]
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Nursing Parents Would Gain Right to Pump in Public Under Proposal to Expand Breastfeeding Law
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A caucus in the Pennsylvania House focused on maternal health has introduced bills that would protect the right to public pumping and mandate a state agency study access to care.
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Calls for Cyber Charter Reform Intensify After Audit Found Ballooning Revenue, Surpluses
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The review was led by Republican Auditor General Tim DeFoor, who identified “uncommon” spending on gift cards and real estate.