| The Pennsylvania Independent

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Medicaid, SNAP were essential for these people. Now the programs’ funding is in jeopardy.

Reproductive Rights

Texas judge vacates rule protecting medical privacy for abortion care

Pennsylvanians call on Republican lawmakers to vote against Medicaid cuts

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act threatens solar projects at Pennsylvania schools, churches

How Pennsylvanians are trying to save health care for 600K people

A child coloring with crayons.

Apprenticeships help address teacher shortage in Pennsylvania

UPMC nurses unionization

Amid burnout and exhaustion, UPMC nurses push for change

The U.S. Department of Education building in Washington, D.C. is seen during a protest on March 21, 2025 after President Trump signed an executive order to shut down the government agency.

Trump administration blocked from dismantling Department of Education

Ivory necklace

Investigation finds elephant ivory, other endangered wildlife products sold in PA

Josh Shapiro

Pennsylvania is using generative AI to help improve hiring for state jobs

Leonard Harrison State Park

Free and low-cost activities to do in Pennsylvania this summer

Hospital emergency department sign

Reproductive Rights

Trump administration rescinds guidance directing hospitals to provide emergency abortions