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Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania, February 20th – February 26th.
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, Feb. 20 through Thursday, Feb. 26.
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Anti-ICE town hall draws hundreds in Lancaster County
Residents living in the country’s “refugee capital” push back against Lancaster County’s 287(g) agreements with ICE.
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New ICE facilities could bankrupt rural Pa. towns
Residents near two rural Pennsylvania communities could see major losses with the placement of local ICE detention facilities.
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4 takeaways from Josh Shapiro’s 2026 budget presentation
Gov. Josh Shapiro introduced his fourth budget in Harrisburg on Tuesday.
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Shapiro takes new approach in Pa. minimum wage conversation
Gov. Josh Shapiro tried a new narrative to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage during his budget address on Tuesday.
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Tax that Yass: Advocates call for Pa. billionaires tax in this year’s budget
Advocates believe that Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania lawmakers can raise close to $7 billion and backfill President Donald Trump’s budget cuts by taxing the state’s billionaires.
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Pennsylvania’s ethics watchdog fined these local officials in 2025
The Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission in 2025 reprimanded a handful of elected officials for profiting from their official posts by hiring relatives, granting themselves paid positions and failing to meet transparency requirements.
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Pa. labor leaders call on US senators to block ICE funding increase
US Senate Democrats are unifying to block a $770 million increase in ICE funding, potentially sparking a partial government shutdown.
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Get a sneak peek of Pennsylvania’s best spring & summer festivals
Plan to fill your spring and summer weekends with these festivals in Pennsylvania.
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Pa. Senate Democrats back bill requiring employers to provide leave for family care
A committee of state Senate Democrats discussed a proposal to require Pennsylvania employers to provide 24 hours of paid leave for “small necessities” each year. The goal is to ensure employees who take care of family members like children or elderly parents are able to attend medical appointments, school activities, or respond to unexpected emergencies.
