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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Most goods imported into the United States will face a new 10% tariff starting February 24 under a presidential proclamation aimed at reducing what the White House …
Trump Orders 10% Import Surcharge Amid Deficit Fears Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — A state audit found that the West Grove Fire Company Volunteer Fireman’s Relief Association failed to formally define certain discretionary benefits in its bylaws or policies, …
Audit Flags West Grove Fire Relief Benefit Oversight Read More
What This Means for You Local emergency responders receive $93,615 in new state funding. Money can be used for equipment, training, facility upgrades, or debt reduction. Three companies in the …
$93,615 Awarded to Local Fire and EMS Companies in 157th District Read More
What This Means for You Thirty-six fire and EMS providers serving Senate District 44 will receive state grants totaling $671,662. No direct cost to residents; funding comes from a statewide …
More Than $670,000 Awarded to Local Fire and EMS Companies in SD44 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A group of Democratic state lawmakers is advancing legislation that would prohibit Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from monitoring polling places during Pennsylvania’s 2026 midterm elections, framing …
Pa. Lawmakers Move to Bar ICE From Polling Places Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor this week released compliance audit reports for the Kennett Square Borough Police Pension Plan and the Kennett Square Borough Non-Uniformed Pension Plan, …
Auditor General Clears Kennett Square Pension Plans in Audit Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., took to the Senate floor Thursday to forcefully defend the SAVE America Act, arguing the legislation is necessary to “restore America’s trust” …
McCormick Warns of ‘Election Vulnerabilities,’ Backs SAVE America Act Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman is pressing for a sweeping restoration effort for the Ohio River Basin while touting nearly $289,366,974 in federal spending he says is now …
Fetterman Unveils Ohio River Cleanup Push as $289M Flows to Pa. Projects Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State lawmakers from Chester County are moving to expand bankruptcy protections for Pennsylvanians, arguing the Commonwealth is leaving working families exposed as economic pressures intensify.
Democrats Push Bankruptcy Shield to Protect Pennsylvania Families From Collapse Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — State Rep. Chris Pielli today unveiled a two-bill legislative package aimed at expanding access to overdose reversal drugs as Pennsylvania continues to grapple with a deadly …
New Bills Target Opioid Deaths by Expanding Overdose Reversal Options Read More