Government & Politics
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Overdue Property Taxes Kill American Dream for Some Local Homeowners
It took 91-year-old Upper Darby resident Gloria Gaynor a lifetime to achieve the American Dream of owning a home. Now, suffering from dementia and confined to a hospital bed in her living room, the fact that she owes $3,500 in overdue taxes means losing the home she’s owned for 25 years, writes Maria Rosenfeld, Chad…
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SEPTA Pays the Price for Philly’s ‘No One Likes Us’ Reputation. Here’s How We Fix It
On a frigid February morning in 2018, Jason Kelce climbed the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in a glittering, green‑feathered Mummers costume and delivered the most Philly speech ever given. “No one likes us!” he roared. “No one likes us! No one likes us! We don’t care!” The crowd of a million celebrating…
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Montgomery County Boosts Minimum Wage to $20.52
Montgomery County’s lowest-paid employees will receive a roughly 25 percent raise, as the Board of Commissioners increases the county’s minimum wage by $4, bringing it to $20.52 an hour, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The salary board, which includes the county’s commissioners and controller, unanimously voted earlier this week to raise the minimum…
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Montco Steps Up as National Model for Ethical Artificial Intelligence Use
Montgomery County hopes to be a leader in how local government approaches artificial intelligence, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners formed an AI for Public Good Advisory Council earlier this year. The council was designed to help the county responsibly integrate AI into everything from public safety to human…
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Independent Voters Ask State Supreme Court to Strike Down Pennsylvania Closed Primary System
Four independent voters have asked the state Supreme Court to declare Pennsylvania’s closed voting system violates the state Constitution’s guarantee of free and fair elections, writes Pat Loeb for KYW Newsradio. The voters argue that in many races, the party primaries are the only meaningful contests, not the general election. Only a few swing districts…
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Opinion: It’s Time to Rein In the Skill Games Industry
Pennsylvania lawmakers have an opportunity to finally address a critical need and pass common-sense legislation to regulate and tax skill games in the coming days as they work to finalize the FY 2025-26 state budget. This challenge is about much more than generating new tax revenues. It’s about public safety, protecting seniors, safeguarding children, supporting community organizations, and restoring order to a situation…
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Bucks County Rep. Fitzpatrick One of Two House Republicans to Oppose ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a moderate from Bucks County, was one of just two Republicans in the House to vote against President Donald Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” last week, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fitzpatrick also opposed a procedural vote on the sweeping domestic spending and tax policy package, signaling his opposition…
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The Polls Like Abington’s Josh Shapiro for 2028 Presidential Election
Josh Shapiro is making waves in the race for the White House, three years before anyone officially declares, writes George Stockburger for ABC27. A new national poll from Emerson College shows the Pennsylvania governor and Abington native tied for fourth place among likely Democratic contenders for the 2028 election. Shapiro earned 7% of support among…
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New Philadelphia Housing Bills Would Bring Security Deposit Changes for Renters, Landlords
Philadelphia City Council recently passed new housing bills that would mean potential changes for local renters and landlords, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. As stated in Pennsylvania state law, landlords cannot charge more than two months’ security deposit for a tenant to move in for the first year. Landlords can only hold one month’s security…
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Can Abington’s Josh Shapiro Turn Grit into Presidential Gold?
Pennsylvania Governor and Abington native, Josh Shapiro, is now being talked about as a top contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, writes Tom McGrath for Philadelphia Magazine. After two years marked by both high-profile wins and public tragedy, Shapiro has emerged as one of the party’s most visible and calculated figures. Shapiro’s pragmatic, policy-first…
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Montco State Rep Greg Scott Wants to Shrink PA’s School Districts
Montgomery County State Rep. Greg Scott believes Pennsylvania’s 500 public school districts may be too many, writes Matthew Rink for Philly Burbs. Scott represents the 54th District, covering Conshohocken, Plymouth Township, and Norristown. He recently announced plans to introduce legislation that would direct the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study what it would take…
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Meet VOTE411.org from the League of Women Voters: Your Secret Weapon for Today’s Primary Election
Montgomery County voters will head to the polls today, May 20, to weigh in on a range of local and statewide races in Pennsylvania’s closed primary election. On the ballot are seats for statewide appellate courts—including Pennsylvania Superior and Commonwealth Courts—as well as a host of local offices, such as magisterial district judges, township supervisors,…
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Get the Vote411: a Nonpartisan Tool to Empower Voters in the May 20 Primary and Beyond
With Pennsylvania’s May 20 primary election quickly approaching, voters across the Commonwealth will face critical decisions—especially in judicial races that often receive less media attention but carry long-term consequences for our communities, our families, and our rights. Fortunately, there is a powerful, nonpartisan tool offered by the League of Women Voters to help every voter…
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PA Gov. Josh Shapiro Comes to Delco Backing Healthcare Oversight Legislation
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke at a news conference Thursday outside the now-closed Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, calling for limits on private equity in healthcare, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The governor gave his support to private equity legislation introduced in the state House and state Senate that would allow the state…
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Jeanne Sorg, Montco’s Recorder of Deeds, Honored Among Nation’s Top Local Government Leaders
Jeanne Sorg, Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds, has been named one of the 2025 Top Influencers in Local Government by ELGL (Engaging Local Government Leaders), a national group that honors public servants who embody values like creativity, equity, connection, and joy in their daily work. Jeanne Sorg is the only Pennsylvanian selected this year. Her…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Cheers on Wife and Daughter at Broad Street Run
Governor Josh Shapiro attended the 46th Annual Broad Street Run to cheer on his wife Lori and daughter Sophia, write Brandon Goldner and Raxton Reese for CBS News. The Shapiro women took on the 10-mile race, which began near Jefferson Einstein Medical Center and ended at the Navy Yard. “After we got elected governor, Lori…
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Gov. Shapiro’s Proposal to Protect Our Seniors and the Lottery Deserves Bipartisan Support
Given the charged political environment that we are enduring, I am hopeful that lawmakers will come to a consensus in support of a key component of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget proposal: the need to protect older Pennsylvanians who rely on programs funded by our state lottery. Our state lottery is the only one in…
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Josh Shapiro Finds Rare Bipartisan Support After Arson Attack
After the arson attack on the governor’s mansion last month, Abington native Governor Josh Shapiro is finding support from a powerful bipartisan group, writes Gillian McGoldrick for the Philadelphia Inquirer. All five living former governors and six former first ladies have stepped up. Among the items damaged was a grand piano — one that once…
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