Donald Trump
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Politics
Stocking the cabinet: Tracking the Trump nominees with Pennsylvania ties
Several high-profile appointments could be coming from the commonwealth
Housing
Policy
County officials, housing advocates upset by popular home repair program’s omission from state budget
The Whole-Home Repairs program was a budget omission after originally passing as bipartisan legislation
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
12 for Friday: PA pols’ reax to the presidential debate
We gather responses from politicos from around the commonwealth
U.S. Congress
Policy
What’s next for the 23 million households no longer receiving monthly federal internet subsidy
The Affordable Connectivity Program has officially run out of money, but more than a dozen internet providers have pledged to offer plans at $30 or less through 2024 for low-income households.
U.S. Congress
Policy
With only three weeks to go, lawmakers weigh ways to save federal internet subsidy
Congress is exploring several options to fund it. All face long odds of success despite widespread and bipartisan support for the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Budget
Policy
Updating story: Funding for Philadelphia LGBTQ+ center stripped out of congressional spending plan
The spending concession reportedly occurred following concerns arising over the usage of William Way’s rental space by third parties, which later led to online attacks from the far-right and anti-LGBTQ+ social media account Libs of TikTok.
U.S. Congress
Policy
John Fetterman introduces federal Whole-Home Repairs legislation
The bipartisan bill mirrors the home improvement bill passed in Pennsylvania in 2022
Cherelle Parker
Politics
Sign truck drives around inauguration, thanks Mayor Parker for support of Israel
The digital billboard mirrors one seen outside Pennsylvania Society last month thanking John Fetterman
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Q&A with John Fetterman
The first-term U.S. Senator discusses cannabis law and what’s holding up federal legalization
Transportation
Politics
John Fetterman and Susan Wild join Mack Truck workers on picket line in Macungie
The U.S. senator comes to Macungie Tuesday after previously joining UAW workers in Bucks County and Michigan
Transportation
Policy
Fetterman and Casey urge Norfolk Southern to join close call reporting system
The railroad said in March it would join the system but hasn’t yet done so
Business
Policy
Fetterman introduces bill to allow striking workers to collect SNAP benefits
The bill comes amid ongoing strikes from the locomotive industry to entertainment
News & Politics
Politics
State officials ramp up scrutiny on Norfolk Southern’s handling of Ohio train derailment
Democrats and Republicans have called for the company to be held accountable for the incident.
News & Politics
Politics
Fetterman checks into hospital for help with clinical depression
The U.S. Senator has experienced depression off and on throughout his life, it only became severe in recent weeks, his office said.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Here’s what Doug Mastriano said – and didn’t say – in his concession speech
Mastriano wished Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro well and said the state is in need of election law changes.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
5 storylines to follow in the wake of Pennsylvania’s midterm elections
A recap of some of the major themes coming out of Election Day.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Mehmet Oz formally concedes Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race to John Fetterman
The concession brings an end to a bitter feud for the state’s open Senate seat.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
What Pennsylvania polls show heading into Tuesday
Final polls show Shapiro running away in the governor’s race and Oz and Fetterman locked in a dead heat
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
GOP Senate candidates receive record ad $$$ from McConnell-aligned super PAC
The Senate Leadership Fund has spent $41M on advertising in the commonwealth’s U.S. Senate race between John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz
Opinion
Opinion