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News from October 2024

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Average Pennsylvania household has spent $25,448 in extra inflation costs since 2021

By Keystone Today reports | Oct 30, 2024

The average Pennsylvania household has spent $25,448 in extra costs due to inflation since January 2021.

FOIA Request Sent to Centre County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By Keystone Today | Oct 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Centre County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Cameron County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By Keystone Today | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Cameron County Election Department in Pennsylvania on October 30, 2024.

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McCormick: 'The sitting president of the United States just called half of America 'garbage''

By Keystone Today | Oct 30, 2024

U.S. Sen. candidate Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) said President Joe Biden's labeling of half of the American populace as “garbage” was inflammatory and fosters hate and violence.

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The Empowerment Alliance Spokesperson: 'Harris was against fracking before she was for it'

By Keystone Today | Oct 29, 2024

Anthony Conchel, spokesman for The Empowerment Alliance (TEA) recently said that Vice President Kamala Harris's stance on fracking is inconsistent, following her statement that she does not support banning the practice despite having previously voiced opposition to it.

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McCormick: 'In 2006, Bob Casey mocked the idea of expanding oil and gas drilling'

By Keystone Today | Oct 29, 2024

U.S. Sen. candidate Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) shared comments made by U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) in 2006 in which the senator said expanding oil and gas drilling is “ridiculous.”

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VA provides 1,416 home purchase loans in Pennsylvania in Q3

By Keystone Today | Oct 28, 2024

There were 1,416 VA home purchase loans issued in Pennsylvania in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $447.1 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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2,500 voter registrations flagged for fraud in Lancaster County

By Keystone Today | Oct 28, 2024

On October 25, the Lancaster County Board of Elections announced that it had identified and contained incidents of suspected voter registration fraud, prompting an investigation by local law enforcement.

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League of American Workers President: Harris, Biden 'prioritize foreign nationals over the American citizens of Pennsylvania'

By Keystone Today | Oct 25, 2024

Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers, said Vice President Kamala Harris has prioritized illegal aliens over Pennsylvania citizens after a recent report that illegal crossing were temporarily halted by Biden to improve Harris' campaign.

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Merritt: Pennsylvania seniors 'deserve an explanation' from VP Harris, Sen. Casey

By Keystone Today | Oct 24, 2024

Mark Merritt, Founder of Medicare is for Seniors, said seniors in Pennsylvania "deserve an explanation" from Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-Penn.) as data shows medicare rates increasing despite promises from Harris and Casey that the Inflation Reduction Act would lower drug costs.

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League of American Workers president: Pennsylvania voters 'have had enough' of 'runaway inflation' under Harris-Biden economy

By Keystone Today | Oct 24, 2024

Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers, said that "people of Pennsylvania have had enough" of the economic conditions under the Harris-Biden economy.

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Luzerne County settles 2024 election lawsuit to prevent voter disenfranchisement

By Keystone Today | Oct 24, 2024

Voters in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, are set to avoid the ballot shortages and voter disenfranchisement that marred the 2022 midterm elections, thanks to a recent legal settlement. The agreement mandates improved ballot stocking and poll worker training, ensuring smoother operations in future elections and restoring confidence in the county's electoral process.

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Federal drug program reducing local revenue by $3.5 billion annually includes 68 Pennsylvania hospitals

By Keystone Today reports | Oct 23, 2024

The federal 340B drug program is estimated to reduced state and local tax revenues by $3.5 billion annually, on top of reductions in federal tax revenue.

FOIA Request Sent to Centre County Sheriff's Office Regarding Arrest Records on October 22, 2024

By Keystone Today | Oct 22, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Centre County Sheriff's Office regarding arrest records on October 22, 2024.

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VA provides 2,148 home loans in Pennsylvania totaling $649.9 million in Q3

By Keystone Today | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 2,148 home loans totaling $649.9 million in Pennsylvania during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Charleroi resident on influx of Haitian immigrants: 'I don’t blame them for coming here, I blame the people who did it. That’s who really needs to be held accountable'

By Bryan Hyde | Oct 18, 2024

Critics of the Biden Administration's immigration polices and longtime residents of Charleroi are questioning who is behind the influx of nearly 2,500 Haitian immigrants into the small community and how they might be benefitting from it.

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VP Harris receives campaign donations from anti-fracking groups after contradictory statements in PA

By Keystone Today | Oct 17, 2024

Vice President Harris, who historically has been in favor of banning fracking, has received millions in donations from anti-fracking environmental groups despite her contradictory stance on fracking given during recent appearances in Pennsylvania.

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Voter registration deadline approaches for Pennsylvania's November election

By Keystone Today | Oct 17, 2024

Common Cause Pennsylvania is urging eligible voters to register by Monday, October 21, for the upcoming November election. Voters can register in person at local election offices, online, or by mail.

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Pennsylvania receives $62.3 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Keystone Today | Oct 17, 2024

The VA issued 206 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Pennsylvania during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Inflation in Pennsylvania lower than national average as of September 2024

By Keystone Today | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, Pennsylvania experienced a 19.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.