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Former AG on the recent rise in violent crime: 'This spike is so far off the charts, it’s hard to fathom'

By Bob Martin | Oct 12, 2022

Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions has made claims that the U.S. is in the midst of a surge of violent crimes, stemming from FBI crime data and survey data showing a murder rate increase in 2021.

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Wolf: 'Having quality health insurance is a fundamental right'

By Bob Martin | Oct 10, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf (D-PA) reminded Pennsylvania residents who need affordable health insurance to look into Pennie, the state's official health and dental coverage marketplace.

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Reports indicate some Hispanic voters shifting to Republican Party: 'Latino voters are emerging as a swing group'

By Bob Martin | Oct 10, 2022

As the November elections near, reports have come out that many Hispanic voters have been moving to the Republican Party.

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Erie Public Schools removed from Financial Watch status after 'leaders [were] dedicated to improving ... financial health'

By Bob Martin | Oct 9, 2022

Erie's Public Schools (EPS) last month were officially removed from Financial Watch status – the first school district in Pennsylvania history to receive that honor.

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McConnell: 'Since President Biden took office, inflation has shot up a staggering 13.2%'

By Bob Martin | Oct 5, 2022

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) recently published a statement about high inflation rates, saying that Americans are paying 13.2% more since President Joe Biden took office.

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Fetterman supports Inflation Reduction Act, which Crapo calls 'massive new IRS funding increase' for audits on small businesses

By Bob Martin | Oct 5, 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act was passed in August and while Democrats like John Fetterman, who is the lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania and nominee for the U.S. Senate, approve of the bill, Republicans like Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) have publicly voiced their disapproval.

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PA GreenGov Council holds first-ever Sustainability Summit

By Bob Martin | Oct 5, 2022

This week the PA GreenGov Council is hosting the first-ever Sustainability Summit; which is a virtual, free event that started on Oct. 3 and runs through the week.

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Wolf: 'Pennsylvania's hard-working families deserve the chance to succeed'

By Bob Martin | Oct 5, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf (D-PA) and Department of Human Services Acting Secretary Meg Snead recently visited Kiddie Space Heights, where they highlighted the $25 million child care tax credit program that benefits thousands of working families statewide.

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SPR reserve has decreased 142 million barrels, putting it at 40 year low: 'High gasoline prices cause incumbents to lose elections'

By Bob Martin | Oct 4, 2022

On March 31, President Joe Biden announced the release of up to 180 million barrels of crude oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve over a six month period in an effort to curb the high gas prices. This move has irked some critics, who have said it is contradictory.

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Wolf: 'Transition to a clean-energy future is a necessity'

By Bob Martin | Oct 3, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf discussed Pennsylvania’s progress in the transition to clean energy with the Global Clean Energy Action Forum, highlighting some of the important accomplishments his administration has made in the effort, according to a release by the governor's office.

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Wolf on federal funds: 'Pennsylvanians need and deserve clean, safe water'

By Bob Martin | Oct 2, 2022

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved $240 million in federal funds for water infrastructure improvements in Pennsylvania.

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Wolf: Projects totaling $18.2 million will make Pennsylvania 'a truly great place to live, work, and play'

By Bob Martin | Oct 1, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf (D-PA) revealed that 130 Act 13 projects spanning 40 counties have been approved.

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Polls show that nearly two-thirds of voters feel U.S. is in a recession, some blame 'runaway spending'

By Bob Martin | Oct 1, 2022

A recent Scott Rasmussen national survey found that nearly two-thirds of voters say the U.S. is in a recession as Pennsylvania mortgage rates continue to burden homeowners.

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PA sends assistance to hurricane torn states, Wolf says 'we are in close contact with emergency partners'

By Bob Martin | Sep 30, 2022

Hurricane Ian has ravaged the southern states with high winds and heavy rainfall causing huge amounts of damage, and in response the commonwealth of Pennsylvania will do its part to help by sending personnel to South Carolina for assistance.

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Wolf announces creation of three new state parks for residents 'to enjoy the beauty of nature'

By Bob Martin | Sep 30, 2022

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced that three new state parks will be created as part of a total investment of $696 million for conservation, recreation and preservation through the governor’s budget.

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CBO estimates $420 billion for student loan forgiveness, supported by Fetterman, that WSJ calls 'an unprecedented act of fiscal recklessness'

By Bob Martin | Sep 28, 2022

U.S. House and Senate Republicans recently requested that the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimate the cost for President Joe Biden’s recently announced loan forgiveness plan, which came back with a $420 billion price tag.

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Gov. Wolf: Pennsylvania 'farmers cannot tackle climate change alone'

By Bob Martin | Sep 28, 2022

More than $900 million will be funding 19 projects that will assist farmers in Pennsylvania who are using “climate-smart practices.”

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Agriculture Secretary Redding: 'We’re working towards an ultimate goal of eliminating hunger'

By Bob Martin | Sep 28, 2022

The Senior Food Box Program is feeding 20% more older Pennsylvanians than last year, thanks to work done by the Department of Agriculture to increase awareness of eligibility.

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Fetterman campaign: 'Abortion is a decision that should only be made by a woman and her doctor'

By Bob Martin | Sep 23, 2022

U.S. Senate candidate Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (D-PA) has voiced his opposition to a 15-week abortion ban and has supported codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law.

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Shapiro: Fentanyl 'rapidly' replacing heroin as state's 'dominant opioid'

By Bob Martin | Sep 22, 2022

The opioid crisis continues across the country, including in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which has seen 5,400 overdose deaths between March 2021 and March 2022, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).