Pennsylvania
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
PA postal union concerned new changes will slow, delay holiday mail
Pennsylvanians mailing holiday cards and gifts may face delays due to proposed postal changes. The Postal Service costs-cutting plans include …
Monday, December 23, 2024
'Lost' winter days: A side effect of climate change in PA
Across Pennsylvania and other northern U.S. states, climate change -- from burning oil, coal and methane gas -- is increasing the number of winter …
Impact of Trump's proposed budget cuts cited for Pennsylvanians
As President-elect Donald Trump takes office, federal safety net programs such as Medicaid, CHIP and SNAP, which support 85 million low-income …
Clean Trucks Campaign touts benefits of electric vehicles for Pennsylvania
Business leaders, clean transportation advocates and other experts say new technologies are helping to accelerate the transition to clean trucks and …
Research shows valuable impact of getting 'back to nature' practices on PA farms
A new study suggested getting "back to nature" in farming could help ward off the biggest effects of climate change. As Pennsylvania faces …
Despite nationwide pay increases, PA minimum wage remains stagnant at $7.25
In January, low-wage workers in Pennsylvania will be missing out on pay hikes seen in 23 other states. Neighboring states such as Ohio are starting …
Advocate: Doulas essential to birth justice in Pennsylvania
Nationwide, Black women face a maternal mortality rate three times higher than white women. To address the disparity, the Maternity Care Coalition …
After 92% of Black women Voted for Harris, what's next?
Some experts contended part of the reason Vice President Kamala Harris lost the 2024 presidential election was because of what they called "misogynoir…
PA advocates stand firm on reproductive health access
President-elect Donald Trump's second term has some Pennsylvania health care providers and legal experts voicing concern about potential changes to ab…
Health advocates rallying in D.C. for critical funding
Pennsylvania health care advocates are in Washington, D.C. today and Wednesday to urge Congress to extend federal funding for Community Health …
PA chocolate surplus finds new use on farms
By Jessica Scott-Reid for Sentient Climate.Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Keystone State News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public Ne…
Shoppers guide directs people to products made in America
A new poll shows preference for Made in America gifts, despite competition from Chinese shopping apps. The American Alliance for Manufacturing …