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Brendan Boyle highlights preparation efforts for historic events and honors local hero

Rep. Brendan Boyle shares updates on preparations for America's Semiquincentennial celebration and legislative success honoring Sgt.

By Keystone Today | Nov 20, 2024

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Brian Fitzpatrick warns against potential tax hikes and addresses PFAS contamination

U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick discusses looming tax hikes and PFAS contamination through recent tweets dated November 18-19, highlighting both fiscal concerns and environmental health issues while advocating for legislative action

By Keystone Today | Nov 19, 2024

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Bipartisan group assesses hurricane damage impacting agriculture in Florida and Georgia

By Keystone Today | Nov 18, 2024

Following a bipartisan tour of hurricane damage in Florida and Georgia, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson released a statement regarding the impact of recent hurricanes on the agricultural sector.

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VA provides 24.6% more home purchase loans in Pennsylvania in Q3

By Keystone Today | Nov 15, 2024

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

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Number of VA loans issued in Pennsylvania increased by 215.4% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Keystone Today | Nov 12, 2024

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

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Pennsylvania in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Keystone Today | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 206 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Pennsylvania during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 266 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Pennsylvania increases from 2022 to 2023

By Keystone Today | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Pennsylvania in the fiscal year 2023 was $284,140, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Common Cause PA emphasizes patience with delayed election results

By Keystone Today | Nov 5, 2024

Pennsylvania voters have until 8 p.m. on Tuesday to cast their in-person ballots or return vote-by-mail ballots for the 2024 general election.

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Common Cause Pennsylvania offers guidance for mail-in ballots ahead of Election Day

By Keystone Today | Nov 4, 2024

Common Cause Pennsylvania, a nonpartisan voting rights organization, is urging voters with mail ballots to ensure their votes are counted by following specific steps.

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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.

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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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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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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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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.

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Supreme Court rejects petition on mail ballot issue in Pennsylvania

By Keystone Today | Oct 6, 2024

Yesterday, the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court rejected a petition from voting rights groups to review an issue concerning mail ballots. Philip Hensley-Robin, Executive Director of Common Cause Pennsylvania, expressed disappointment over the court's decision.

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Pennsylvania ranks 36th in average VA home loan amount in 2023

By Keystone Today | Oct 3, 2024

With $284,140 in issued loans, Pennsylvania ranked 36th for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average PA household has spent $24,445 in extra inflation costs since 2021

By Keystone Today | Oct 1, 2024

The average Pennsylvania household spent $24,445 in extra costs due to inflation since January 2021, when President Joe Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D) took office.

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VA provides 1,805 home loans in Pennsylvania totaling $534.7 million in Q2

By Keystone Today | Sep 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,805 home loans totaling $534.7 million in Pennsylvania during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.