Democrats say they're searching for ways to minimize the impact of historic cuts to Medicaid and food benefits under President Trump's budget plan, while preparing to campaign on historic safety net cuts unpopular with the public.
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Pittsburgh Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a slate of changes to the city’s Stop the Violence trust fund. The bill was aimed at restructuring the fund, formalizing its oversight, and ensuring its future stability.
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The Board of Health’s nascent Housing and Community Environment Advisory Committee is recommending changes to county housing regulations that could accelerate the clean up of external hoarding or standing water created by tire piles and abandoned swimming pools.
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The proposal from Gov. Josh Shapiro would add $21 million to the budget for certain home care workers. But advocates say much more is needed before pay is competitive.
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The partnerships empower law enforcement to question and arrest those suspected of violating federal immigration laws.
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The Fox Chapel Democratic House member said traveling and becoming a hunter herself in adulthood inspired her to lead the charge to repeal the Pennsylvania "blue law."
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The Trump administration is holding up nearly $7 billion in federal education funding that states were slated to get Tuesday, including more than $230 million to Pennsylvania.
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If passed, the bill would benefit thousands of renters across the state who struggle to find safe housing because of their record.
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Three candidates appear to be in the running so far. One has a half-endorsement from the president but the state treasurer is the early favorite.
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Many key details, like the centers’ full impact on electricity supply and prices, and the amount of tax revenue the state will forfeit to Amazon, are still unknown.
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A new bill changes a requirement limiting payouts after a push from Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lottery officials