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Jaxon White

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Jaxon White @jaxonwhite.bsky.social · Aug 4

Personal news: I'm starting at WITF as its new state Capitol reporter.

I'm expanding my coverage of Pennsylvania government/politics, focusing on how decisions made in Harrisburg ripple out to affect people and communities across the Commonwealth.

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Jaxon White @jaxonwhite.bsky.social · 1d

Tens of thousands of Pennsylvania-based federal workers furloughed during the government shutdown may be eligible for unemployment compensation through the state Department of Labor & Industry. www.witf.org/2025/10/10/f...

Furloughed federal workers in Pa. may be eligible for unemployment during shutdown | WITF

Tens of thousands of Pennsylvania-based federal workers furloughed during the government shutdown may be eligible for unemployment compensation th […]

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Jaxon White @jaxonwhite.bsky.social · 2d

I grew up less than 5 miles from the Beaver County Shell plant. I recommend the book "When Fracking Comes to Town" if you're interested in the project's early planning stages.
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Beaver County's Shell plastics plant falling short on promises, report says

A new report found Shell’s petrochemical complex in western Pennsylvania has fallen far short of expectations. The Beaver County plant was once projected to bring in $1.5 billion a year, but its...

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Jaxon White @jaxonwhite.bsky.social · 2d

Other key findings:
- Gov. Shapiro’s favorability is high
- Budget delays (state and federal) are driving an unusually high concern over government/politics
- Voters need more info on this year’s judicial retention race

Jaxon White @jaxonwhite.bsky.social · 2d

Voters’ outlook on President Trump’s economic policy may be slipping in Pa., F&M poll finds

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https://www.witf.org/2025/10/09/voters-outlook-on-president-trumps-economic-policy-may-be-slipping-in-pa-fm-poll-finds/

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Jaxon White @jaxonwhite.bsky.social · 2d

Lawmakers spent the 100th day of the budget impasse venting frustrations about each other, claiming the other side is not negotiating in good faith. www.witf.org/2025/10/08/t...

Tensions boil over in Capitol, as Pennsylvania lawmakers hit 100 days without a budget | WITF

The parties controlling the two sides of Pennsylvania’s Legislature spent the 100th day of the budget impasse venting frustrations about each ot […]

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Jaxon White @jaxonwhite.bsky.social · 4d

LNP | LancasterOnline will vacate its downtown Lancaster office space this month, ending the newspaper’s 231-year history in the city.
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LNP Media Group to close office at 101NQ in downtown Lancaster, seek smaller space elsewhere

Editor’s note: This story was updated to reflect that LNP employees were told they have until Tuesday, Oct. 7, to remove their belongings from the office at 101 N. Queen

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Jaxon White @jaxonwhite.bsky.social · 14d

Buying munis is normal for someone of McCormick's financial status, according to researchers I talked to.

But McCormick’s dual identity as a multi-millionaire and an elected official grants the public a rare glimpse into the details of a high-income earner’s finances.

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Jaxon White @jaxonwhite.bsky.social · 14d

Millionaire Sen. Dave McCormick leans heavily into Pa. "muni" bonds — funding public projects while slashing his own tax bill www.witf.org/2025/09/27/m...

Millionaire Sen. Dave McCormick favors Pa. ‘muni’ bonds as tax shelter | WITF

While Pennsylvania taxpayers back debt taken out by local governments to build hospitals, airports and schools, their new U.S. senator is putting […]

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Jaxon White @jaxonwhite.bsky.social · 15d

The protesters’ message was clear: Billionaire Jeffrey Yass is Pennsylvania’s very own Elon Musk, a fabulously wealthy powerbroker attempting to use his fortune to reshape democracy. www.witf.org/2025/09/25/p...

Pa. Democrats decry Jeffrey Yass spending in judicial races, compare him to Elon Musk | WITF

About 50 progressive activists gathered outside the workplace of Pennsylvania’s richest man on Thursday to sound the alarm about his financial s […]

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Jaxon White @jaxonwhite.bsky.social · 21d

Republican Party insiders formally endorsed state Treasurer Stacy Garrity this weekend in her bid to block Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro from winning a second term next year.

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Pa. GOP formally taps Stacy Garrity as 2026 gubernatorial nominee to challenge Josh Shapiro | WITF

Republican Party insiders formally endorsed state Treasurer Stacy Garrity this weekend in her bid to block Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro from winni […]

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Scott Nover @scottnover.bsky.social · 21d

NEW: The Pentagon told journalists it will require them to pledge they won’t gather any information — even unclassified — that hasn’t been expressly authorized for release, and will revoke the press credentials of those who do not obey. @washingtonpost.com

Pentagon demands journalists pledge to not obtain unauthorized material

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is imposing strict new rules that would severely limit the ability of journalists to report on the Pentagon.

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Jaxon White @jaxonwhite.bsky.social · 22d

INBOX: @governor.pa.gov will appear on NBC's "Meet the Press with Kristen Welker" on Sunday.

Find episodes here: www.nbc.com/meet-the-press

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Meet the Press - Watch episodes on NBC.com and the NBC App. Kristen Welker hosts the Sunday morning public affairs program.

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Jaxon White @jaxonwhite.bsky.social · 24d

INBOX: The ACLU announced $500k campaign to inform voters about the potential impacts on civil rights and liberties in Pennsylvania's judicial retention races in Nov.

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Jaxon White @jaxonwhite.bsky.social · 26d

Hemp leaders form guild, urge clear rules amid policy clash with cannabis and law enforcement officials www.witf.org/2025/09/15/h...

Hemp leaders form guild, urge clear rules amid policy clash with cannabis, law enforcement | WITF

A Lancaster business owner who produces and sells hemp-based beverages is fed up with the legal patchwork of state and federal rules governing his […]

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Jaxon White @jaxonwhite.bsky.social · 29d

Penn State to shutter WPSU, board declines transfer to WHYY

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Penn State to shutter WPSU, board declines transfer to WHYY

In voting down a proposal to transfer the station to WHYY, trustees expressed concern over a $17 million subsidy and wanted a commitment to hire staff.

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Jaxon White @jaxonwhite.bsky.social · Sep 11

Penn State considering transferring WPSU to Philadelphia public media outlet WHYY radio.wpsu.org/2025-09-10/p...

Penn State considering transferring WPSU to Philadelphia public media outlet WHYY

Penn State is considering transferring WPSU to Philadelphia public media outlet WHYY, and the university’s board of trustees is expected to review the proposal during its meetings Thursday and Friday,...

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Jaxon White @jaxonwhite.bsky.social · Sep 8

Three Pa. Supreme Court justices whose names will be on the ballot this year clapped back against the GOP’s claims that they make rulings as partisan actors serving the Democratic Party.

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Pa. Supreme Court justices defend impartiality in forum, as GOP seeks their ouster in November | WITF

Three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices whose names will be on the ballot this year clapped back against the Republican Party’s claims tha […]

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Jaxon White @jaxonwhite.bsky.social · Sep 5

INBOX: U.S. Sen. John Fetterman is donating $100,000 from his campaign to the state Democratic Party.

In his statement, Fetterman noted that he is "inspired and excited" about Eugene DePasquale's (expected) leadership.

Braddock, PA – Today, as State Committee members of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party gather in Lancaster in preparation for this year’s important November elections and to elect a new State Party Chair, Senator John Fetterman announced his commitment of a $100,000 investment from his campaign to the Pennsylvania Democratic Party.

“I’m truly inspired and excited for Eugene DePasquale’s leadership. From our time working together to make sure the students of Woodland Hills have a quality education and our efforts to lower prescription drug costs, I know Eugene has what it takes to deliver for the people of this Commonwealth.

"He’s an established statewide Democrat that knows and understands how to win in challenging times. Eugene’s commitment to organizing and supporting our local parties in all 67 counties is important, and I’m proud to invest my campaign’s money to support Eugene and the Pennsylvania Democratic Party to hit the ground running.”

Jaxon White @jaxonwhite.bsky.social · Sep 3

Pennsylvania's 3 Supreme Court justices facing GOP opposition in this year's retention votes will appear at a forum-style event in Philadelphia next week.

Jaxon White @jaxonwhite.bsky.social · Sep 3

Pa. lawmakers have quietly gathered expert testimony and reviewed research on harnessing subsurface water across the commonwealth to cool the silicon infrastructure used for artificial intelligence and cloud computing. t.co/w1WDZqKjOO

https://www.witf.org/2025/09/02/pa-lawmakers-look-underground-for-nuclear-alternative-to-cool-data-centers/

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Jaxon White @jaxonwhite.bsky.social · Aug 25

Pa. election conspiracy activist appointed to election integrity role at Department of Homeland Security Regional www.witf.org/2025/08/25/p... via WITF’s Jordan Wilkie

Pa. election conspiracy activist appointed to election integrity role at Department of Homeland Security | WITF

A Pennsylvania-based activist tied to President Donald Trump’s effort to overturn the 2020 election is now overseeing election security matters […]

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Jaxon White @jaxonwhite.bsky.social · Aug 25

Gov. Shapiro: Republicans are stalling Pa. budget talks for ‘political advantage’ next year www.witf.org/2025/08/25/2...

Gov. Shapiro: Republicans are stalling Pa. budget talks for ‘political advantage’ next year | WITF

Gov. Josh Shapiro on Monday afternoon responded to criticisms he’s faced from Republicans over the nearly two-month late state budget.The first- […]

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Jaxon White @jaxonwhite.bsky.social · Aug 25

Public officials’ Facebook posts subject to same Right-to-Know standards as other records penncapital-star.com/education/pu... via @petehallpa.bsky.social

Public officials' Facebook posts subject to same Right-to-Know standards as other records • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

The 4-3 majority rejected a “new test” proposed by the Commonwealth Court to determine whether social media posts are public records.

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Jaxon White @jaxonwhite.bsky.social · Aug 22

You can also listen to the shorter audio version at the top of the article 👀

Jaxon White @jaxonwhite.bsky.social · Aug 22

Other proposals would set Pa. on a two year state budget schedule, as 20 other states already do.

Another would continue pay for certain essential services dealing with domestic violence, mental and behavioral health, intellectual disabilities, and more.

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