“I am not buying his ‘I have changed, I blame the school board’ message,” said Warminster’s Nancy Pontius.
Staffing shortages, a lack of services for low-income households, and the future economic cost of underinvestment in child care are concerns that need to be addressed.
Funding is running out for a federal rental assistance program, putting families across the commonwealth at risk of eviction.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates this budget will cut $698 billion in Medicaid spending, causing approximately 8.6 million people to lose their health care coverage. It will also result in 3 million less people a month receiving SNAP food stamps benefits.
The Keystone State faces distinct challenges related to its electric grid that drive both the growing demand for electricity and the limited supply.
“I commend the commissioners for standing up for the rule of law, and calling [Sheriff] Fred Harran out on his half-baked scheme to use county resources to do ICE’s deportation work,” said Democratic Sheriff candidate Danny Ceisler.
It’s part of the Trump administration’s push to carry out mass deportations. Critics say the program is “dangerous,” it “terrorizes communities,” and “undermines public safety.”
To some extent, President Donald Trump looms over the races, as progressive incumbents — Philly DA Larry Krasner and Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey — have vowed to resist his conservative agenda.
The event was part of Khanna’s “Benefits Over Billionaires” tour making stops in Republican-held swing districts in lieu of their own representatives holding town halls, like Pennsylvania first Congressional district’s Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Stage United to bring these performances to the Borough,” said Caitlin Hernandez, director of Parks & Recreation in the Doylestown Borough.
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