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What's not disputed is that both people who died had been infected with measles and they were unvaccinated. The unresolved question is whether measles was the main cause, or a contributing cause, of their deaths.
New Penn State research on nearly 200,000 Pennsylvania teens finds everyday bonds with family, school and community may help prevent youth suicide.
Victims’ families and experts have mixed reactions. Some hope the money will bring fresh attention, while others doubt the rewards will be enough to get witnesses to come forward.
Data centers have become a growing concern as November's midterm elections loom, but are one of the rare major issues that don't divide along party lines.
"There’s real-life consequences to scaring people and not relying on actual doctors and actual medical professionals to provide unbiased information to parents so that we can make reasonable decisions for our kids," said Gov. Josh Shapiro.
Opinion
Inequality has destroyed the American Dream. It’s no wonder many Americans want something different.
Ideas from QAnon have appeared on government social media sites during Trump’s second term and continue to divide America amid social and economic crises.
With a real-world legal event like the SPLC indictment, extremists can point to government action as evidence that their worldview is being validated.
Growing up in a union household, I know firsthand that unions aren’t just good for their members and their families – they benefit our entire Commonwealth.
Tech companies should be bringing their own renewable energy to power data centers, not burning fossil fuels or driving up costs for consumers.
Education
The back-to-school event for educators celebrates achievements and looks ahead at the academic year.
New Penn State research on nearly 200,000 Pennsylvania teens finds everyday bonds with family, school and community may help prevent youth suicide.
The changes reflect the CROWN Act, a law that bans race-based hair discrimination in schools or the workplace. The board also proposed a new charter school policy and provided an update to an ongoing solar project.
Newly released state data shows that only about 60% of seventh grade students were vaccinated with Tdap in the 2025-26 school year.
The Morrisville Bulldogs hope to win more than just another district championship in 2026.
Elections
The challenge was brought by two local voters who were represented by Adam Bonin, a prominent attorney who primarily works with Democrats on election-related issues.
The U.S. Postal Service laid out how it would implement the order last week, but time is running short to impose major changes with some states beginning to send mail ballots to voters in just a few weeks.
Garrity has still not acknowledged that Joe Biden was the legitimate winner of the 2020 election. Votebeat breaks down both candidates' records and positions.
Presler didn’t disclose his spending in Pennsylvania’s 2025 judicial retention races, Public Citizen's complaint says.
“Brian Fitzpatrick hasn't held a town hall in over nine years. Voters have a right to know where we both stand on the issues. I believe town hall style debates give voters a strong voice in holding us accountable before they vote,” said Harvie.
“As president of the Dublin Borough Council, Tim has proven he fights to give police the support they need,” Bucks County Sheriff Danny Ceisler said.
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- H.R. 10153: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat income earned by United States merchant mariners as foreign earned income. August 27, 2026Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] This bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] is a member of the committee.
- H.R. 8884: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act July 23, 2026Vote: Passed 232/188 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- H.Con.Res. 89: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. July 23, 2026Vote: Passed 214/208 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- H.Res. 1452: Recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand opportuniti July 23, 2026Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1] This resolution was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce, House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and 3 other committees which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration. 1 cosponsor is on those committees.