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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s budget battle intensified Tuesday as Senate Republicans pushed through a short-term spending plan they say will stabilize schools, nursing homes, and public services—while also funding roads, …
Pennsylvania Budget Showdown: GOP Pushes Transit Fix, Democrats Warn of Future Crisis Read More
BETHLEHEM, PA — In the ongoing debate about the role of politics in American public education, a new study by J. Cameron Anglum of the Lehigh University College of Education …
Are Schools Indoctrinating Kids? Students Say No, Lehigh University Research Shows Read More
CHESTER, PA — The New Pennsylvania Project (NPP) is marking the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) by continuing its core mission—registering new voters and promoting civic education across …
New Pennsylvania Project Marks 60th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act With Statewide Voter Outreach Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro has officially plunged Pennsylvania into one of the most divisive culture war battles in America today — and critics argue it has less to do …
Shapiro Picks a Side: Governor Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Order on Youth Gender Procedures, Drawing Fierce Backlash Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A coalition of Pennsylvania House Democrats is calling for new legislation aimed at prohibiting government agents and law enforcement officers from concealing their identities during official operations …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push Bill to Ban Masked, Unidentified Government Agents During Operations Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives advanced an unfinalized budget vehicle bill on Monday, marking another tense chapter in budget negotiations now two weeks past the July 1 …
House Republicans Call for Fiscal Restraint as Pennsylvania Budget Stalemate Continues Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus, alongside community advocates and immigrant leaders, are calling on Congress to block a proposed federal tax on remittances, warning it …
Pennsylvania Latino Caucus Urges Congress to Reject Proposed Tax on Remittances Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Two bills championed by state Representative Chris Pielli, D-Chester, were signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro on Friday, marking significant progress in addressing child safety and …
Pennsylvania Governor Signs Two Bills Backed by Rep. Chris Pielli Into Law Read More HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta (D-Philadelphia) has issued a strong call to action, urging Pennsylvania lawmakers to safeguard marriage equality amid growing concerns about the stability of the …
Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta Pushes for Legislative Action to Protect Marriage Equality Read More
As the smoke settles over the Iranian desert and a fragile cease-fire holds, a new battle is erupting—not overseas, but in Washington. This one is political, theatrical, and deeply hypocritical.
Impeachment Theater: Democrats’ Double Standard on Presidential War Powers Read More