Politics
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Student teachers will be able to apply for teaching stipends starting Thursday
Starting on Thursday at 9 AM, student teachers in Pennsylvania will be eligible for up to $15,000 to help them through their student teacher training period.
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PA Democrats announce $20 minimum wage legislation
Pennsylvania hasn’t raised the minimum wage since 2006, and now, Senate Democrats are proposing a $20 minimum wage.
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Railroad agrees to $600 million settlement for fiery Ohio derailment, residents fear it’s not enough
Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million in a class-action lawsuit settlement for a fiery train derailment in February 2023 in eastern Ohio, but local residents worry the money won’t go very far because their potential health needs down the road may be tremendous.
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Biden unveils new plan for student debt relief
The president’s plan builds on existing debt cancellation efforts and would extend loan relief to more than 30 million borrowers.
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Opinion: After years of advocating, families of disabled feel hopeful
In this op-ed, Gary Blumenthal applauds the prioritization of the ID/A Community in the FY 24/25 Budget and calls for continued advocacy to ensure Governor Shapiro’s vision becomes a reality.
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A guide to voting in Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election
The primary election in Pennsylvania is April 23. Here’s what you’ll need to know when you head to the polls.
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210,000 families can see lower child care costs with expanded PA child tax credit
The maximum credit is $1,050 for one child and $2,100 for two or more children, while the minimum credit is $600 for one child and $1,200 for two or more children.
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Dauphin County expands ballot drop boxes, accessibility after Democrats flip county commission
Dauphin County announced on Wednesday that they are expanding the number of ballot drop boxes located throughout the county from two to seven for the upcoming 2024 primary election.
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Far-right groups push to limit IVF access
Groups like the Heritage Foundation are trying to take a “back-door” approach to restricting access to IVF by pushing for strict regulations that chip away at the ability of providers and patients to complete treatment.
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Susan Wild highlights impacts IVF restrictions have on military families
Restrictions to IVF and the impacts it has on military families was the main focus at a roundtable discussion in Allentown with Congresswoman Susan Wild (D-Lehigh) and members of the local military community on Wednesday.
