Parker Wallis Without guaranteed protection under the commonwealth’s constitution, the future of reproductive health care in Pennsylvania could depend on the results of the 2022 general election this November. With open seats for governor, US senator, and state legislators on the line, each candidate has voiced their fervent support for or opposition to Pennsylvania’s abortion … Continued
Jeff Fuentes Gleghorn Earlier this summer, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the Constitution does not protect abortion as a right, allowing for different states to ban or restrict abortions. Public polling indicates that Pennsylvania voters strongly oppose abortion bans: a May 2022 poll by Franklin & Marshall College found that 85% … Continued
Anzhe Zhang State legislative elections in Pennsylvania this year will have a big impact on residents’ day-to-day lives, especially as recent redistricting in the state has made many state house seats more competitive, opening the door for Democrats to regain control of the state house. Education has become one of the most pressing issues in … Continued
Reinette LeJeune The US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has given states new authority to restrict abortion rights. While abortion is legal in Pennslyvania for now, Republicans in the state legislature have introduced a number of anti-abortion bills in an attempt to change that. Republican state legislators Sen. Doug Mastriano and Rep. … Continued
Oliver Willis The grant is part of the Biden administration’s effort to create new jobs in former coal-mining regions. The Department of Commerce announced on Thursday that a $2.6 million grant funded by the American Rescue Plan is being awarded to Bedford County, Pennsylvania, to construct a 24,000-square-foot building located in a business park. The … Continued
Oliver Willis The Department of Transportation recently announced it would distribute $409 million in federal funds for 70 projects in 39 states. On Monday it was announced that the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will receive $9.8 million in grants from the Federal Transit Administration’s Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program, which operates under … Continued
Oliver Willis Pennsylvania has been allocated $655 million under the American Rescue Plan to assist child care providers. Democratic Pennsylvania state Rep. Christopher Sainato announced on April 7 that 20 child care providers in Pennsylvania’s 9th Congressional District, which he represents, would receive nearly $2.3 million in funding allocated under the American Rescue Plan. “The … Continued
Casey Quinlan ‘This gubernatorial race in November in Pennsylvania is really critical for the state of abortion access here,’ one advocate said. The future of abortion access in Pennsylvania is shakier in the wake of the news that the Supreme Court might strike down the landmark 1973 decision Roe v. Wade, which enshrined abortion as … Continued
Jeff Fuentes Gleghorn After several years of litigation co-led by Pennsylvania’s Attorney General Josh Shapiro, officials announced a settlement targeting Navient, formerly known as Sallie Mae. The result? Navient will cancel $1.7 billion in private student loans and pay $95 million back to people harmed by their practices. Pennsylvanians will receive a $70.5 million portion … Continued
Reinette LeJeune With COVID-19 vaccination rates on the rise, many Americans are now refocusing their sights on the travel plans that eluded them for the past two years of the pandemic. While the overall outlook for globetrotters seems to be more and more positive, especially for those planning summer or later travels, caution and careful … Continued
