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What happens if a ballot in Pennsylvania is damaged?
If a ballot comes in damaged, Pennsylvania election officials use a “ballot duplication” process that preserves the original ballot, but transcribes the vote on a new ballot that can be scanned by election machines.
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White House says health insurance needs to fully cover condoms, other over-the-counter birth control
The proposal comes days before Election Day, as Vice President Kamala Harris affixes her presidential campaign to a promise of expanding women’s health care access in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to undo nationwide abortion rights two years ago.
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Can noncitizens vote in Pennsylvania elections? No—and very few try.
In Pennsylvania, only people who meet various requirements, including citizenship, can register to vote. Violators are subject to penalties, including imprisonment and deportation.
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Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools
A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds. Here’s what to know.
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Trump’s economic plans would worsen inflation, experts say
Mainstream economists warn that Trump’s plans to impose huge tariffs on imported goods, deport millions of migrant workers, and demand a voice in the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policies would likely send prices surging.
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Supreme Court tosses out decision letting 18-year-olds carry guns during emergencies in Pennsylvania
The Supreme Court’s decision lets stand a ban on people aged 18 to 20 carrying guns in public during a declared state of emergency.
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Trump has long blasted China’s trade practices. His ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles were printed there
The Trump Bible’s connection to China, which has not been previously reported, reveals a deep divide between the former president’s harsh anti-China rhetoric and his rush to cash in while campaigning.
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Biden sets 10-year deadline for cities to replace lead pipes and make drinking water safer
A decade after the Flint water crisis raised alarms about the continuing dangers of lead in tap water, President Joe Biden is setting a 10-year deadline for cities across the nation to replace their lead pipes.
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Pennsylvania taxpayers will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS in 2025
Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, eligible Americans in 24 states, including Pennsylvania, are able file their taxes online for free, directly with the IRS, saving potentially hundreds of dollars and hours of time.
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Luzerne County officials taking measures to fortify security at election office
Election officials in the NEPA county estimate they now spend about 40% of their time on security and working with local law enforcement and emergency managers on election plans.
