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Last update: 8 hours agoStudent Loan Lawsuit: Pennsylvania is in the middle of a fresh legal fight over Trump-era student loan limits. A coalition of Democratic-led states, including Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, sued the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that allegedly narrows which “professional degree” programs qualify for higher federal borrowing caps—potentially hitting paths into healthcare fields like nurse practitioner and physician assistant programs. Primary Day Stakes: Tuesday’s Pennsylvania primary is also a power test for Democrats trying to flip GOP-held House seats, with contested Democratic primaries in key swing districts and a Philadelphia race that will set up the fall matchup. Trump’s Party Purge Theme: Across the country, Trump-backed challenges are reshaping GOP contests, and Pennsylvania is part of that pressure cooker. Local Governance Watch: Separate from the national fights, Pennsylvania continues wrestling with zoning and permitting gaps for emerging uses—especially data centers—where uncertainty can trigger litigation. Health Care Oversight: CMS updates this week also show the ongoing churn in nursing home performance and enforcement, with some facilities seeing higher ratings while others fall short.
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