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Pennsylvania state Treasurer Stacy Garrity attends swearing in ceremonies after taking the oath of office for her second four-year term in the Forum Auditorium across the street from the Capitol, Jan. 21, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)

Pennsylvania governor candidate Stacy Garrity says GOP was correct to let health care tax credits expire

Stacy Garrity, the Republican frontrunner in Pennsylvania’s 2026 gubernatorial race, says congressional Republicans were “absolutely correct” to let the premium tax credits for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) expire.

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Illinois Heartland leaders react to new Jeffrey Epstein emails that mention Donald Trump By Richard Eberwein – 11/12/25

On Wednesday, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released emails that suggest President Donald Trump was directly involved with Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes with underage girls, despite him saying otherwise.

Courts Three Democratic justices retain their seats on Pennsylvania Supreme Court By Richard Eberwein – 11/05/25

On Tuesday, Pennsylvania voters retained three Democratic state Supreme Court justices and the court’s 5-2 liberal majority.

Economy Scott Perry backs $40 billion loan to Argentina, despite backlash from local farmers By Richard Eberwein – 10/24/25

During a telephone town hall Wednesday night, U.S. Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) iterated his full support for President Donald Trump’s controversial $40 billion bailout to Argentina while being critical of a separate beef deal.

Economy Millions across the Heartland at risk of losing SNAP benefits from government shutdown By Richard Eberwein – 10/24/25

Several states — including Pennsylvania, Ohio, Minnesota, Kansas and Wisconsin — issued warnings for food insecure citizens this week, as the government shutdown threatens payments for food assistance programs.

Democracy ‘No Kings’ rallies galvanize smaller cities and towns throughout Heartland By Austin Linfante – 10/20/25

Last Saturday’s “No Kings” rallies garnered an estimated 7 million people to rally against President Donald Trump and his administration’s monarch-like control of power. Much of the attention has been on the largest rallies in cities like New York City, Chicago, Washington D.C. and San Francisco.

Illinois Heartland states where conversion therapy bans could be reversed depending on SCOTUS ruling By Richard Eberwein – 10/15/25

The Supreme Court of the United States heard arguments last week in a case that could see the court restrict the ability for states to prohibit conversion therapy.

Economy Report: U.S. skilled worker shortage threatens future jobs in Pennsylvania By DANIELLE SMITH Keystone State News Connection – 10/13/25

A new report revealed Pennsylvania and the rest of the United States are expected to face a major worker shortage as millions of baby boomers retire. It estimated by 2032, the U.S. will need an ...

Economy Heartland Republicans say extending ACA tax credits would be ‘a colossal mistake’ By Richard Eberwein – 9/29/25

In an op-ed published by Newsweek last Thursday, U.S. Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) and other Heartland Republicans indicated they believe extending the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) advanced premium tax credits would be a “colossal mistake.”

Health care Report: MMR vaccine rates drop among Pennsylvania kindergarteners By DANIELLE SMITH Keystone State News Connection – 9/22/25

A new analysis found Pennsylvania’s childhood vaccination rates are slipping.For the second year in a row, kindergarten immunizations fell below the 95% target set by the U.S. Department of ...

Education Report: Pennsylvania math, reading scores rank among nation’s best By DANIELLE SMITH Keystone State News Connection – 9/18/25

Pennsylvania students continue to excel in reading and math, according to the latest “Public Education by the Numbers” report. It offers a comprehensive look at school funding, enrollment, ...

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