By: Mary Schuermann Kuhlman No news is good news for Ohioans who enrolled in Medicaid coverage during the COVID-19 public health emergency. State Medicaid agencies are prohibited from dis-enrolling beneficiaries until the end of the month in which the emergency expires. Saturday is set to be the termination date, but because the feds have not yet … Continue reading “Ohioans on Medicaid Encouraged to Prepare for End of COVID Emergency”
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By: Roz Brown This year’s planned closure of a New Mexico coal-fired power plant is expected to save money for the state’s utility company and its customers, but consumer advocates worry customers won’t see those savings for up to two years. Public Service Co. of New Mexico will close two units at the San Juan … Continue reading “Feud Over NM Coal-Plant Closure Could Cost Customers”
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By Brenda Wintrode for Wisconsin Watch. Broadcast version by Jonah Chester for Wisconsin News Connection reporting for Wisconsin Watch-Public News Service Collaboration Stacy Hartje’s quest to clear her name took eight years. In 2007, the 22-year-old mother of one was providing child care for several children in her Mauston, Wisconsin, home. One day after eating … Continue reading “Investigation Reveals Numerous Wrongful Child-Abuse Allegations by WI Expert”
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By: Chance Dorland Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., believes public hearings over the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol could happen as soon as May, with June being “the latest” those responsible could be held accountable for their involvement. Raskin previously served as lead manager for former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial, which resulted … Continue reading “Public Hearings for Jan. 6 Insurrection by May?”
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With Pennsylvania’s primary election nearly a month away, older adult advocates want to ensure state residents are aware of major changes to the electoral process. After the results of the 2020 census, Pennsylvania lost one congressional seat because of population decline. Officials also redrew state House and Senate districts to better reflect population changes. Bill Johnston-Walsh, … Continue reading “What to Know for PA’s 2022 May Primary Election”
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At the Philadelphia Boys & Girls Club today, Governor Tom Wolf highlighted the untapped opportunity Pennsylvania’s Republican-led General Assembly has to give money directly to Pennsylvanians hurting from the rising cost of living. Pennsylvania is sitting on more than $2 billion in federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars that remain uncommitted, despite a $1.7 billion proposal … Continue reading “Gov. Wolf: Pennsylvanians Deserve the Opportunity to Thrive, $500 Million American Rescue Plan Program Would Put $2,000 in Pockets”
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The Wolf Administration joined local officials to highlight more than 200 projects anticipated to start and continue this year in the five-county Philadelphia region and discussed the benefits coming to regional roads and bridges due to the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The construction preview announcement was held at a groundbreaking for the second phase … Continue reading “Wolf Administration Previews Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Benefits and 2022 Philadelphia-Region Construction Season”
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By: Emily Scott A civic-engagement organization based in Harrisburg is hoping to increase voter turnout in Pennsylvania’s capital city through education and meeting people where they are. Michelle Mardenborough, founder and executive director of 1 Vote Counts, said she has noticed over the years despite being a politically active city, the number of people who vote … Continue reading “1 Vote Counts: Harrisburg Group Aims to Increase Voter Participation”
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