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SafeSport paid an investigator’s way to training, socials despite knowing he had legal problems
Anchorage Daily News - Alaska
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U.S. Center for SafeSport CEO Ju'Riese Colón testifies during The Commission on the State of U.S. Olympics and Paralympics hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File) DENVER — Less than a week after the...
Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Could Come Back To Haunt GOP In 2026 Midterm Elections
HuffPost
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 3 (Reuters) - Even before the last vote on U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-cut and spending bill was counted, Republicans and Democrats in Congress began gaming out how to use it to gain an edge in the 2026 midterm...
Blair County law enforcement take DUI refresher training ahead of busy July 4th weekend
WJAC - Pennsylvania
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BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Law enforcement from across Blair County gathered Thursday in Duncansville for a refresher course about field sobriety checks and the transmission interlock feature on vehicles. The training comes just in time for what's...
Accused but Innocent in Pennsylvania? Your 6th Amendment Rights Explained Simply
Programming Insider
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July 3, 2025
Being accused of a crime can feel overwhelming, especially if you know you’re innocent. The justice system might seem intimidating, but you have powerful protections on your side. One of the most important is the 6th Amendment to the U.S....
Pennsylvania updates insurance laws to use respectful language for disabilities
Northern Tier News - Pennsylvania
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July 2, 2025
State Rep. Tina Pickett | Pennsylvania 110th Legislative DistrictState Rep. Tina Pickett | Pennsylvania 110th Legislative District Rep. Tina Pickett's legislation to update Pennsylvania's insurance laws by removing outdated language has been...
'Big, Beautiful Bill': Pennsylvania GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick votes 'no' twice
FOX 29 Philadelphia - Pennsylvania
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PHILADELPHIA - The House has advanced President Donald Trump's $3.3 trillion "big, beautiful bill" after voting Thursday afternoon. What we know: The 940-page "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," as it is now formally titled, cuts spending on Medicaid,...
Strommen at the Legislature: Individual rights, free, fair elections
North Platte Bulletin - Nebraska
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July 3, 2025
As we approach Independence Day, I extend my heartfelt wishes for a safe and joyful celebration. It is an honor to serve you. On Independence Day, we reflect on the extraordinary courage and vision of our nation’s founders, who boldly declared our...
Pennsylvania loses $230 million in federal education funding as Trump freezes programs
Philly Voice
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July 3, 2025
Pennsylvania education leaders are scrambling after the Trump Administration said it would withhold more than $230 million in congressionally approved funding for after-school programs, teacher training, literacy, and education for migrant and...
Bradshaw: What international admissions mean for Northwest Indiana
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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July 3, 2025
As a college admissions consultant based in Crown Point, Indiana, I work with families across the country — and around the world. But lately, I’ve noticed a growing unease among parents right here at home. The question isn’t just “Can my child get...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom heads to South Carolina as Democrats eye 2028 election
Just the News
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July 3, 2025
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is already considered a potential frontrunner for the party's nomination for president in 2028, is heading to South Carolina next week to speak with residents about natural disasters. Newsom is...
SafeSport paid investigator’s way to training, socials despite knowing he had legal problems
WTOP - District Columbia
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July 3, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Less than a week after the U.S. Center for SafeSport learned an investigator had been arrested once… DENVER (AP) — Less than a week after the U.S. Center for SafeSport learned an investigator had been arrested once for theft and...
GOP Governors Mum as Congress Moves To Slash Medicaid Spending for Their States
KHN
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July 3, 2025
Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News The last time a Republican-controlled Congress and President Donald Trump moved to slash Medicaid spending, in 2017, a key political force stood in their way: GOP governors. Now, as Congress steamrolls toward passing...
CBS 21 Investigates: How could federal Medicaid cuts impact Pennsylvanians?
CBS 21 - Pennsylvania
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — As the nation waits for the House to take what is expected to be its final vote on President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," questions are swirling about how the legislation could impact Pennsylvanians. Narrowly passed by...
Pennsylvania State Trooper with previous charges now also accused of assaulting infant, 2 children
WPXI - Pennsylvania
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July 2, 2025
LANCASTER COUNTY — A Pennsylvania state trooper who was previously charged with intimidating a witness is now accused of aggravated assault against an infant and two other children. On Tuesday, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges...
These Trump family members graduated from University of Pennsylvania
USA Today - Virginia
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In a July 2, 2025, tweet, Donald Trump Jr. called it a, “YUGE win for female athletes and common sense. Glad to my alma mater (and DJT’s) coming to the table with common sense.” Penn had been under investigation surrounding the case of Lia Thomas,...
House Passes Massive Tax-and-Spending Bill; Trump to Sign It Into Law on Fourth of July
Managed Healthcare Executive
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July 3, 2025
The House passed a massive tax-and-spend bill today that will cut federal Medicaid spending by nearly $1 trillion over the next10 years and increase the number of people in the U.S. by approximately 11 million. The bill does include the pharmacy...
Republican Governors Quiet Amid Plans to Slash Medicaid Spending in Their States
Truthout
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July 3, 2025
Did you know that Truthout is a nonprofit and independently funded by readers like you? If you value what we do, please support our work with a donation. The last time a Republican-controlled Congress and President Donald Trump moved to slash...
Major Pennsylvania cyber charter school says performing weekly wellness checks would be ‘impossible’
Chalkbeat
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Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG —...
‘We had no idea’: Pennsylvania lawmakers caught off guard by federal education funding freeze
Chalkbeat
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This story was originally published by The Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Pennsylvania education leaders are scrambling after the Trump administration said it would withhold more than $230 million in congressionally approved funding for after-school...
KBR, Inc. (KBR) Investors Who Lost Money – Contact Law Offices of Howard G. Smith About Securities Fraud Investigation
The AI Journal
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July 3, 2025
BENSALEM, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of KBR, Inc. (“KBR” or the “Company”) (NYSE: KBR) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws. IF YOU ARE AN...