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States Like Pennsylvania Are Rolling Out Red Carpets for AI Data Centers. But Some Lawmakers Are Pushing Back
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are writing legislation to fast-track permitting for data centers.
AP
June 2, 2025
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Many Police Forces Have Found ICE 287(g) Partnerships Undermine Public Safety
The surge of these ICE agreements sets a dangerous precedent for local policing, where forging relationships and building the trust of immigrants is a proven and effective tactic in combating crime.
Special to The Bucks County Beacon
June 1, 2025
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From Outlaw to Icon: Bambi on Trans Survival, Fame, JK Rowling, and the Fight That Isn’t Over
What Pruvot — who would soon become famous as Bambi — witnessed was more than mere performance: it was an act of resistance from the ashes of the Nazi persecution of the LGBTQ+ community.
AP
June 1, 2025
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Looking for Clean Energy Projects in Pennsylvania? Check Out This New Map by PennEnvironment and Evergreen Action
The map tracks renewable energy projects across the state that utilize federal funds from the Inflation Reduction Act. “Pennsylvanians deserve an affordable, clean energy future, and these funds are making that future a reality,” said Evergreen Action’s Julia Kortrey.
Colin Kohlhaas
May 31, 2025
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Gun Violence Intervention Programs in Pennsylvania Are Working and Should Receive More State Funding, Local Advocates Say
CeaseFirePA estimates that a $100 million investment toward violence prevention will save the commonwealth up to $500 million a year by decreasing health care, criminal justice system, and economic costs.
Naomi Weiss
May 30, 2025
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Pennsylvania Fracking Company Surrenders Water Permits Over Concerns About Stream Flow
Surface sources are under pressure from industry demand and climate-change volatility.
Jon Hurdle, Inside Climate News
May 29, 2025
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The GOP House Budget Bill Also Takes Aim at Public Education with Its Private School Voucher Scheme
Buried within the bill is language that would create federal education private school vouchers and provide a tax dodge for the wealthy while eroding the public school system in favor of taxpayer-subsidized discrimination.
Peter Greene
May 28, 2025
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In a Contentious 5-4 Vote, Centennial School Board Makes Abram Lucabaugh Their Next Superintendent
“I’m extraordinarily disappointed and angry that the majority of the board chose to ignore the very real concerns and wishes of their constituents in an apparent bid to further their own agendas,” said Nicole Lynch, a Centennial parent from Southampton Township.
Melinda Rizzo
May 27, 2025
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Committee of Seventy Says Low Voter Turnout in Primary Election ‘Is a Warning Sign’
Just 17 percent of registered voters in Philadelphia showed up to the polls, while Bucks County fared slightly better with 25.8 percent.
Aidan Tyksinski
May 27, 2025
‘Concerts at The Commons’ Kicks Off in Doylestown Borough
Aidan Tyksinski
May 1, 2025
“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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