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🔉 What we hear. “I don’t think he’s doing well today. I am not entirely sure how much support will appear after that. I am not sure if he will even leave the committee. ” – – Late. John Fetterman ON RFK JR. hearing.
🔉 What we hear II. “This week, the governor advertised a contract with PJM, the operator of the network of our electricity. This advertisement does nothing to make energy cheaper in Pennsylvania. A claim of savings in the amount of $ 21 billion is something that electricity consumers will never see, because the rates will grow even on the basis of this contract. ” – – Senator Joe Pittman
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“Federal computer systems that were in Pennsylvania on Tuesday were restored and President Donald Trump The administration on Wednesday canceled the controversial note, ordering to stop trillion dollars in federal payments that caused chaos in the whole state and in the whole country, when officials tried to decipher which government programs were at risk and the groups took legal challenges to block them.
Federal financing accounts for about 40% of Pennsylvania’s annual expenses, with a total value of almost $ 49 billion in the current tax year. These funds are often used by state governments or go to local governments to pay for necessary services, such as highway repairs, food programs, public education and many others. “(Philadelphia Inquirer)
Elsewhere
Shapiro calls financing “chaotic” and “reckless” finances. “Speaking in Harrisburg to emphasize the work of his administration, to save consumers billions of media bills, Governor Josh Shapiro said that the computer systems that the state uses the initiatives that are based on federal financing were restored to work.” (PoliticSpa)
McCormick presses Gainy to “follow the law” about ice cooperation. “US Senator Dave McCormick supports Trump’s administration and forces the mayor of Pittsburgh Ed Gainy to appear in a line with stronger immigration enforcement.” (PoliticSpa)
Donald Trump wants the United States to be a “leading” producer of non -Fuel minerals. Here’s how the pensylvania can support. “Pennsylvania can help the second administration of President Donald Trump in achieving energy goals, but not in a way that most people can think.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Checking in key districts 2024, part one: Przemysłowa North. “Last year, before the election in 2024, we went through each of the seven presidential tossing states and marked counties, which we think will be important. Well, along with the elections in a few months in the rearview mirror, we will come back to see what Crystal Ball told us – or what is not – as the general competition shocked. ” (Saturday crystal ball)
Country
2. The network operator reaches the Governor of the PA in the dispute between public utilitiesme
“MID-ATLANTIC power operator reached an agreement with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro that he and other state leaders in the region claim that they can save billions on electricity bills.
The settlement, announced on Tuesday by the Shapiro office, appears less than a month after the governor of Pennsylvania filed a complaint before the Federal Regulatory Authorities calling on the mutual connection of PJM, the operator of the regional energy network, on applying a lower number of prices on the next energy auction. “(Baltimore Banner)
Elsewhere
A group of PA regional prosecutors requires a nationwide ban on machine guns or “switches.” “The Association of District Prosecutors in Pennsylvania (PDAA) called on Wednesday state legislators to find solutions for several problems related to public security, which include the adoption of a nationwide ban on the conversion of devices for conversion of machine guns, also known as” switches “. These devices allow shooters to discharge the entire missile warehouse in a few seconds. “(Youorerie.com)
The PA Senate provides the first bills of the recent session with the debate on the repression of benefits. “Four bills with which the controlled republican chamber started a new session was generated by relatively known floor debates about well -treated problems. All four adopted votes in party law and are much less likely to pass through the home chamber of representatives of the Democratic Majorita. ” (Pennlive)
Among the increasingly hostile national climate, the struggle for LGBTQ’s rights probably in the PA legislation. “During the last legislative session, legislators from Pennsylvania introduced 71 bills and nine regulations that would have a positive impact on the lives of LGBTQ. At the same time, legislators also introduced 14 bills that would limit or eliminate their rights and protection. “(Pennlive)
State rejects the application for Cyber Charter School with a teacher AI and two hours of daily activities. “The Education Department in Pennsylvania on Wednesday rejected the application for a controversial cybercrime school, which uses the artificial intelligence called Unbound Academy, who tried to operate in Pennsylvania.” (Penn Capital-Star)
Around the community of nations
3. Election reforms, financing of mental health, 911 Support: PAs of the counties establish their legislative priorities
“When the legislator does not work, poviats carry weight. This was the topic in the three most important legislative priorities in Pennsylvania, published on Wednesday.
The double -sided group wants reforms of voting after the post office, as well as additional financing in the event of an emergency 911 and mental health services. “(WITF)
Elsewhere
The City Council moves to the Pittsburgh forcing campaign to limit ties with companies related to Israel. “Two referendum can obtain the final consent next week, preparing a scene for the clash for a controversial issue.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
The survey shows that job satisfaction among election administrators will still fall. “The survey conducted by the Election and Voting Information Center, published only for voting, shows that most election administrators will not recommend working to their own child.” (Vathbeat)
The mayor of Gainy is inclined to knocking on the fully functioning police head in Pittsburgh for his work. “The mayor of Pittsburgh Ed Gainy is inclined to the nomination of the police head Christopher Ragland, to permanently fulfill this role, although the chairman of the city council R. Daniel Lavelle began the trial at the end of Wednesday, trying to exhaust another 30 days for the period of temporary Supreme Ragland.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Treasurer of Harrisburg, Dan Miller, throws a hat at the ring for the city mayor race. “He is the third main candidate who took care of the basic race, joining the current mayor Wanda Wanda RD Williams – whom Miller supported in 2021 and previously announced his plans to search for the second term – and a member of the City Council of Lamont Jones.” (Pennlive)
Councilor Grace Cramps Smith announces the candidacy for the mayor of Bethlehem. “Smith is the chairman of the city of the city, he sits on the Committees for the Development of Community and Public Works and sat on the Public Security Committee.” (Lehighvalleynews.com)
Editorial
4. What do you think
- Our stories are one of the strongest forms of resistance to Trump’s fascist attack. (Helen Zabiñas)
- Trump’s deportation goals require more control among the general DC chaos. (John Baer)
- Pittsburgh’s task is not to enforce the federal immigration law. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
- America needs Dei. (Carlos T. Carter)
- All presidents test their authority. Trump is doing something much more radical. (The path of the fog)
- The government must be credible to function. (Greensburg Tribune-Review)
- The cities of the sanctuary are still planning to oppose immigration law. (STU Bykofsky)
- Is $ 600 million in the city center of Pittsburgh? (Diana Lind)
1 movie
5. “Bucks County, US review”: Anging, exhausting document on how the American policy of our children’s defends our children
“Sundance: Directors Barry Levinson AND Robert May Visit the controversial Purple in Pennsylvania to better understand how the divided political discourse affects students and families.
At the end of the second episode of “Bucks County, the USA” two teachers on opposite sides of the ongoing town of an ideological decision decide to sit and exchange their problems. Katherine, a recent pensioner with a progressive way of thinking, invites the current third class teacher and moderate conservative vonna to break bread over wine, cheese and not very spiritual debate. Both women are tired of intensive rhetoric dividing Doylestown, PA, and although each of them recognizes that they cannot solve every polarization problem in one night, they intend to build a bridge to better communicate. (Independent wire)
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