Politics
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A second Trump term could lead to abortion and IVF bans
The former president has suggested he might support a 15-week nationwide abortion ban, cozied up to members of the anti-IVF movement, and is aligned with groups who want to further restrict reproductive freedom.
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Who can get an abortion in PA? People with time and money
Abortion is legal up to 24 weeks in Pennsylvania—but first, there’s an obstacle course.
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Shapiro revives Whole Home Repair Program in new budget proposal
Restoring funding for the extremely popular Whole Home Repairs Program to the tune of $50 million is one of the top anti-homelessness and housing initiatives in Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 budget.
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Shapiro administration pushes insurers to cover Opill for PA residents
Gov. Josh Shapiro issued guidance on Monday for health insurance companies to provide coverage and access to Opill, the new birth control medication.
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Harrisburg spends American Rescue Plan money on affordable housing, home repairs, overdue trash bills and more
Harrisburg City Council voted to spend $18.8 million from the American Rescue Plan to help the city residents.
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Sen. Casey highlights work for veterans on burn pits in first campaign ad
US Sen. Bob Casey highlights veterans and his work in getting the PACT Act, which expands VA health benefits to those exposed to toxic burn pits.
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Sen. Casey introduces legislation to address rural healthcare crisis
The Community TEAMS Act would establish a nationwide grant program to fund medical training in rural communities and prepare medical school graduates to serve high-risk communities.
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Pennsylvania House advances measure to prohibit ‘ghost guns’
A proposal to ban the purchase, sale and production of untraceable gun parts passed the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives on Wednesday, with Democrats in the House using their majority to propel gun control after years of stagnation in a divided state government.
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Clearing the air: Pennsylvania takes stride towards smoke-free policy for all workplaces and public spaces
Due to loopholes in the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2008, more than 1,300 venues in Pennsylvania still allow patrons to smoke indoors. A new bill is trying to change that.
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Prescription drugs are getting cheaper for seniors thanks to Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act
When Biden signed the legislation in 2022, it did a number of things. Now, the legislation’s changes to the Medicare program will help beneficiaries save money.
