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🗓️ What is happening today. Budgetary interrogations are ongoing in Harrisburg. Then, state, transport, passhe, universities related to the state
🔊 What we hear. “He smiles like a butcher’s dog!” – Mike Lange
🔊 What we hear II. House most Forward has published a survey among the components of PA-08, which claims that 35% has an adverse opinion Rep. Rob Bresnahan and one third of his work to date.
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The best story
1. District officials say they are cut off from billions of dollars to energy programs
“States throughout the country are not able to access hundreds of millions of federal dollars to improve energy, resistance to catastrophes, infrastructure and cleaning the environment, said Notus officials.
President Donald Trump He undertook to withdraw the policy of justice and the own capital of the last administration, which are deeply set in the monetary countries to obtain energy and environmental programs. Continuous blockage reflects a month of deep uncertainty as to how far it can go to undo existing contracts to fulfill this promise.
The dropped Cleanup in Pennsylvania, which is $ 244 million a year, also remains frozen. “(Known)
Elsewhere
Trump to reduce 6,700 IRS employees. This is why this could be bad news for you. “The agency stated that employees lost their jobs is the status of a trial period, which means that they work for less than one to two years. It is concerned about the fact that in the hardworking season for IRS, and the deadline for submitting taxes was released on April 15. “(Pennlive)
Two more employees abandoned the office of John Fetterman when the senator carves his own belt with Trump. “Charlie Hills, Fetterman and Tré Easton communication director, his legislative director, will soon leave the Democrat Office in Pennsylvania.” (NBC News)
Trump, Elon Musk and Philly are wild cards in this year’s race. “The race is one of the political competitions in Marquis, Pennsylvania this year and calls on some of the most influential groups in the city against each other. Here are six things to watch when the campaign heats up. “(Philadelphia Inquirer)
Country
2. Secretary of Penndot says that federal funds for the expansion of Amtrak Harrisburg-Pittsburgh “Other”
“Federal financing uncertainty achieved the proposed expansion of Amtrak Train Service connecting Pittsburgh, Altoon and Harrisburg with Stan Transport Secretary of Mike Carroll Speaking $ 143 million in discretionary federal money on Wednesday, this is “in a sense discussed now.”
Mr. Carroll said that some federal money was considered a castle. He said that other financing streams related to discretionary subsidies could no longer be considered certain. “(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Elsewhere
Bridges, car chargers, vaccines and other: PA legislators annoyed by federal finances. “Pennsylvania depends on the federal government in many key functions and state programs, legislators are on Wednesday, because the bosses of the agency tried to calm them down that in most cases the disputed funds have not yet been limited by President Donald Trump.” (Pennlive)
Defoor: DCNR ignored its internal rules and procedures when granting subsidies for protection projects. “General auditor Timothy L. Defoor recently published an audit of the Department of Protection and Natural Resources (DCNR), which showed that he did not competit the partnership for community protection (C2P2).” (PoliticSpa)
Pa Women’s Health Caucus emphasis on mother’s health care, access to childcare as recovery legislation. “The Women’s Health Club in Pennsylvania presented his priorities for the budget, which include the financing of the Black Mother’s health, extension of access to childcare and expanding access to menstrual products for the inhabitants of lower income.” (Keystone)
Tuition fee to freeze a heated topic at a higher budget hearing. “As inflation increased, the Higher Education System in Pennsylvania maintained the freezing of tuition fees, and the state university system wants to prevent thaw for at least one school year.” (New news about the castle)
Around the community of nations
3. Like a up-to-date border for university athletics
Nylvania
“If you follow university football, of course you realize that Ohio State won College Football Playoff nad Notre Dame. You also know that Penn State was removed by the Irish fighting in the semi -final.
According to available information, playmaker Nittany Lion He drew everything He earns about $ 1.9 million in zero offers, while he escapes Nick Singleton He earns from 100,000 to USD 200,000.
This is no longer your father’s college. And this can affect the foaming more than you may know. “(Politics)
Elsewhere
Judge Philly says that Krasner would not know justice if he “hit him in the face” after Da criticized his achievements. “District prosecutor Larry Krasner initially said that the judge of the city court William Austin Meehan Jr. He had a “disturbing pattern” of throwing cases against the police after the Supreme Court’s decision. ” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Jason Richey is probably the next chairman of the Allegheny Funny GOP. “The former governor’s candidate is a lonely candidate after they abandoned two other candidates.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Postpandemic workers’ activities transform hospital salary and staff. “Since the economic heart of the south -western Pennsylvania is transplanted from health care mills, some of the most severe organizational battles in the region are currently fighting between hospital employees, especially nurses and healthcare systems.” (Public source)
At the beginning, McGloin leaves the commissioners of Lackawanna among rumors about the upcoming resignation. “Democratic commissioner of the Fackery Function Matt McGloin left Wednesday’s meeting early among the rumors that he plans to give up working in university football.” (Scranton Times-Tribune)
Editorial
4. What do you think
- More needed than Parker to deal with the Philly housing shortage. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
- I have 5 up-to-date questions about the “golden age of America” (John Baer)
- Democrats allow the government to become too huge and too ineffective. (Matthew yglesias)
- Why do Christians support Donald Trump and his destructive crusade. (David Mills)
- Trump can issue orders. But he can’t listen to them. (Tom Moran)
- As Trump undermines his own constitutional crusade. (Ankush Khardori)
- Our children – and taxpayers are still disappointing. (Guy Ciarrocchi)
Recognition
5. Mike Lange 1948-2025
“Mike LangeThe legendary sender of Pittsburgh Penguins and Hockey Hall of Famer died on Wednesday. He was 76 years old.
Penguins confirmed their departure in a statement on Wednesday evening, calling Lange “Wordsmith”, “Magician behind the microphone” and “Quintessence of Pittsburgh”.
Lange took fans to play with an incredible ability to predict arts, his fast joke, live paintings and – of course – his characteristic phrases. “(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Top 10 connections Mike Lange. RIP for legend pic.twitter.com/gasgvysucc
– Jeff Hartman (@jhartman_pit) February 20, 2025
