Politics
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Gov. Shapiro sends nearly $220 million to SEPTA as agency complies with federal safety orders
After a months-long state budget impasse that resulted in no new recurring funding for mass transit agencies, Shapiro announced that he’s sending an additional $220 million to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to fund repairs and infrastructure projects meant to improve safety.
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Should ICE agents be allowed to mask? Not in Pa., state senators say
Pennsylvania Sens. Amanda Cappelletti and Nikil Saval, both Democrats, have introduced a bill that would prohibit ICE officials from masking while on the job in the commonwealth, saying the practice damages trust in law enforcement and enables police impersonation.
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UPMC hired powerful anti-union law firm to thwart Magee Women’s Hospital elections
Ogletree Deakins, known for representing the textile manufacturer at the center of the real life Norma Rae story, had been hired to break UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital nurses and nurse practitioners.
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OPINION: Pennsylvania students deserve better than a delayed state budget
In Pennsylvania, districts burdened by adequacy funding gaps, poverty isn’t an abstract concept—it’s the daily reality for 70% of enrolled students. In July 2024, the Pennsylvania General Assembly delivered a landmark, bipartisan solution by codifying a new methodology for calculating the state’s obligation to underfunded districts and integrating it into the 2024-25 state budget. In…
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Bomb threat made to Trump target Deluzio’s office in Beaver County
According to social media posts by Deluzio’s staff, the calls came the afternoon of Nov. 21 and police were contacted. The other office threatened was in Carnegie, Allegheny County. No bombs were found.
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Trump administration threatens to withhold $75M from Pennsylvania over immigrant truck drivers
The move by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to target Pennsylvania follows similar action against California. Both states are run by Democratic governors who have criticized President Donald Trump’s administration and who are viewed as potential top-shelf contenders to be the party’s 2028 presidential nominee.
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As utility bills rise in Pennsylvania, clean energy is increasingly seen as an affordable local solution
“We should not view energy affordability as a privilege, but as a right.”
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“We Ain’t Buying It” boycotts target these Pa. retailers during holiday shopping season
The “We Ain’t Buying It” are aimed at Target, Home Depot and Amazon for their adherence to right-wing politics.
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HACC professors and faculty ratify contract after prolonged negotiations
Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) staff voted 94% in favor of ratifying their first contract.
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This Pa. lawmaker refused discharge petition to restore federal workers’ union rights
There is a bipartisan push to restore union rights for 1 million federal workers, but this vulnerable Pennsylvania lawmaker is sitting on the sidelines.
