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June 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM

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June 17, 2025 at 12:53 PM

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Judge blocks Trump from dismantling Education Department

A federal judge Thursday blocked President Trump from dismantling the Department of Education and ordered the reinstatement of thousands of federal workers fired in waves of mass layoffs.

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May 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM

Beth Sviben

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Member Message: A Message From National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland

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May 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM

Beth Sviben

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Cyber charter school reform tops legislative agenda as fair education funding effort continues • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

A statewide tuition would save school districts an estimated $378 million annually, the governor's office said.

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May 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM

Beth Sviben

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April 29, 2025 at 11:11 PM

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Pa. lawmakers debate cyber charters, where a kid with all D’s and F’s outperformed most of his peers

A legislative hearing Friday revealed outcomes at Pennsylvania’s 14 cyber charter school districts compare poorly to typical brick and mortgage schools. But why?

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April 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM

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Barkley says Shapiro, Moore the best Democrats for 2028 presidential race

Former NBA superstar Charles Barkley said Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) are the two Democratic candidates who would earn his vote in the 2028 presidential race.…

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April 22, 2025 at 1:01 AM

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Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (BIZZ) @ryanbizzarro.bsky.social · Apr 13

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My prayers are with the Governor and his family. Thank God no one was hurt. 🙏🏼

April 13, 2025 at 11:18 PM

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April 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM

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April 2, 2025 at 12:53 AM

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March 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM

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Pa. Republicans ask Trump to axe new Medicaid program for poor families, children and homeless

Republicans believe the added services in the waivers — approved last year under the Biden administration — will balloon Pennsylvania’s Medicaid costs.

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March 17, 2025 at 12:35 PM

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Rebuilding the Democratic Party Begins and Ends With Reform

Democrats need to reconstruct their party with the purpose of delivering the government reforms that allow them to deliver for all Americans, writes Northeast Philly Rep. Jared Solomon.

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March 13, 2025 at 11:44 PM

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Department of Environmental Protection monitoring Pennsylvania plane crash cleanup

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection said it is monitoring the cleanup of Sunday’s aircraft crash in Lancaster County. A six-seater priv…

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March 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM

Beth Sviben

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My recent letter to the editor re public education.

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Public education can level the playing field between wealthy and poor students | Opinion

Public education matters because it gives equitable opportunity for all students.

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March 9, 2025 at 3:14 PM

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Fact-checking Trump's speech to Congress

Fact-checking President Donald Trump's speech to Congress.

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March 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM

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Gov. Shapiro issues sharp rebuke to Trump over treatment of Ukrainian leader

Shapiro said the attack on Volodymyr Zelenskyy served to "undermine the safety and security of America and our national security interests."

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February 28, 2025 at 11:28 PM

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February 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM

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Audit finds Pennsylvania cyber charter schools amassed excessive reserves • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

A three-year audit shows five Pennsylvania cyber charter schools amassed excessive reserves following rapid enrollment growth.

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February 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM

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Munich Security Conference: JD Vance 's blast on Europe ignores Ukraine and defence agenda

Instead, US Vice President JD Vance shocked delegates by roundly attacking Washington's allies, accusing them of censorship.

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February 16, 2025 at 11:13 PM

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Rep. Peter Schweyer @repschweyer.com · Feb 13

How would abolishing the Dept. of Ed. impact PA? Schools in all 50 states receive federal funding. If the Dept. of Ed. is abolished, over $4 billion, or roughly $2,800 per PA student would be lost. This would mean schools could raise taxes and slash spending. Read more: tinyurl.com/57nr4kz8