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FOIA Request Sent to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

By Keystone Today | Sep 25, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County in Illinois on September 26, 2024. The request, made by the DeKalb Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought specific records pertaining to county vendor payments.

FOIA Request Sent to Philadelphia County Regarding Absentee Ballots for 2024 General Election on September 25, 2024

By Keystone Today | Sep 25, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Philadelphia County regarding detailed information on absentee ballots for the upcoming general election on November 5, 2024. The request was made by Keystone Today, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.

FOIA Request Sent to Allegheny County Regarding Absentee Ballots Information for 2024 General Election on September 25, 2024

By Keystone Today | Sep 25, 2024

FOIA Request to Allegheny County Regarding Detailed Voter Information and Absentee Ballots Status for the 2024 General Election on September 25, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

By Keystone Today | Sep 25, 2024

FOIA Request to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments from January to September 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

By Keystone Today | Sep 25, 2024

FOIA Request to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024.

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Casey's 2A flip-flop: 'PA has passed none of the laws that he wishes to impose on it from Washington, D.C.'

By Keystone Today | Sep 20, 2024

Pennsylvania voters, who will help decide the balance of the U.S. Senate, can view their incumbent as a prime example of a politician who runs in a pro-gun state as an advocate, but then behaves differently when in office.

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Catholic Vote's political director: Kamala Harris' policies are 'not going to play well' among PA voters

By Keystone Today reports | Sep 20, 2024

Catholic Vote's political director said Vice President Kamala Harris' support for reparations is "not going to play well" among hardworking, blue collar voters throughout the state of Pennsylvania.

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Report: Since Biden-Harris took office, the average Pennsylvania household has spent $24,445 more due to inflation

By Keystone Today reports | Sep 19, 2024

The average Pennsylvania household has spent $24,445 more for goods and services since the start of the Biden-Harris Administration in January of 2021.

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Pennsylvania receives $78.1 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Keystone Today | Sep 19, 2024

The VA issued 266 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Pennsylvania during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Common Cause launches program for volunteer poll monitors ahead of November elections

By Keystone Today | Sep 19, 2024

With the November general election approaching, Common Cause Pennsylvania has initiated its 2024 Election Protection Program to assist voters. The nonpartisan voting rights group seeks poll monitor volunteers to help ensure a smooth election process by addressing voter questions and obstacles at polling places.

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Alliance For Integrity & Reform: 'The need for 340B reform is clear' with 100% of Pa. hospitals not investing profits into patient care

By Nicholas Malfitano | Sep 18, 2024

The authors of a March report that details profits earned by Disproportionate Share Hospitals (DSHs) through the 340B Drug Pricing Program are calling for reform of the program after finding that 100 percent of DHS hospitals in Pa. aren't investing savings earned through “significant discounts” on drugs into “charity care” for the low-income and uninsured patients they serve.

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RFK Jr.'s endorsement of Trump could impact Catholic voters in Pennsylvania

By Keystone Today | Sep 16, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., former Democratic presidential candidate, recently endorsed Donald Trump, a move that may impact Catholic voters across the country, including in Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court resolves ballot delay issues

By Keystone Today | Sep 16, 2024

Today, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled in the final of four lawsuits delaying the printing and mailing of ballots to voters beyond the September 16 deadline. In the final case, the state Supreme Court ruled third-party candidate Cornel West would not appear on the state’s November ballot, allowing the Department of State to certify the general election ballot.

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VA provides 13.3% fewer home purchase loans in Pennsylvania in Q2

By Keystone Today | Sep 14, 2024

There were 1,136 VA home purchases in Pennsylvania in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $345.2 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Pennsylvania sees more individual income tax revenue in Q1

By Keystone Today | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $4.3 billion in individual income tax revenue for Pennsylvania, an 18.7% increase from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Healthcare worker shortage continues to persist in the Commonwealth, affecting reception of services for patients

By Nicholas Malfitano | Sep 13, 2024

Officials in Pennsylvania have pointed to a shortage of healthcare personnel as a key reason for gaps in medical services which persist throughout the state.

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National Voter Registration Sunday coming up for Pennsylvania residents

By Keystone Today reports | Sep 12, 2024

Pennsylvania residents and Christian leaders nationwide are recognizing "National Voter Registration Sunday" as the presidential election nears.

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Pennsylvania receives high marks on Common Cause's Democracy Scorecard

By Keystone Today | Sep 9, 2024

Common Cause, a nonpartisan watchdog organization, has released its 2024 "Democracy Scorecard," which evaluates every member of Congress on their support for voting rights, Supreme Court ethics, and other reforms.

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Analysis: Pennsylvania one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Keystone Today | Sep 6, 2024

An analysis by Keystone Today shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Pennsylvania is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Pennsylvania in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By Keystone Today | Sep 3, 2024

The VA issued 266 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Pennsylvania during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 24 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.