Budget impasse ‘super stressful’ on those waiting for state money
(The Center Square) - It's been a week since the deadline for a state budget passed, and public libraries, schools, and rape crisis centers... Read More.
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Pennsylvania Democrats weigh in on Darializa Avila Chevalier candidacy in New York
(The Center Square) - A wave of progressive challengers in New York were successful in their attempts to unseat incumbent Democrats serving in Congress... Read More.
Severe storms impact 64 out of 67 counties over holiday weekend
(The Center Square) - Severe weather pummeled all but three of Pennsylvania's 67 counties over the holiday weekend, killing three and leaving roughly 105,000... Read More.
New eligibility guidelines for free and reduced school meals announced
(The Center Square) - New eligibility guidelines are now in effect for free and reduced school meals for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Shapiro says ‘radical reform’ needed on U.S. Supreme Court
(The Center Square) - Following several consequential decisions made by the U.S. Supreme Court this week, Gov. Josh Shapiro is open to reform.
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House passes university funding but has dustup on school choice bill
(The Center Square) - The state began its new fiscal year Wednesday with no budget in place and events in the House - a... Read More.
Harrisburg pushes legislation to keep AI companions transparently non-human
(The Center Square) - With the rise of increasingly intelligent and emotionally responsive AI companions, Pennsylvania House members advanced on Wednesday a bill protecting... Read More.
Fetterman and McCormick speak highly of Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker
(The Center Square) - During a joint appearance in Philadelphia on Monday, U.S. Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick both had positive words to... Read More.
Op-Ed: Help families afford the educational support their children need
When families sit down to make a household budget, they first think about essentials like housing, groceries and gas. But for parents, few priorities... Read More.
Amid $41B shortfall, Pennsylvania teachers’ pension cites private equity as biggest drag
(The Center Square) - Pennsylvania's public-school employees' pension fund is $41 billion short of what it needs to pay promised benefits. Last year, it... Read More.
