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August 10, 2026 | 11:50 AM

Central Pa. Head Start programs face major changes under Trump administration proposal

Central Pennsylvania’s Head Start programs plan to continue providing early childhood education and other services to low-income families despite proposed changes from the Trump administration that could significantly reshape the federally funded program.

By Katie Knol/WITF
July 15, 2026 | 6:28 AM

In the aftermath of deadly shootings, ICE pauses most traffic stops

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will pause non-urgent vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in less than a week, Maine U.S. Sen. Angus King’s office tells NPR.

By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR
June 30, 2026 | 9:41 AM

Pa. joins multi-state lawsuit against Trump administration over Medicaid work requirement rules

Many enrollees aren’t even sure if the new rules apply to them.
By Whitney Downard, Pennsylvania Capital-Star

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June 26, 2026 | 1:51 PM

‘Political’ Trump admin rule puts reproductive health care for 160K Pa. patients at risk, lawsuit says

The Trump admin has added an ‘alignment review’ for Title X grants, which help low-income and uninsured patients access family planning.
By Jaxon White of Spotlight PA
March 31, 2026 | 4:38 PM

Pa. native, former US Attorney Scott Brady to lead Trump anti-fraud initiative

Brady investigated Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, in Trump's first term.
By Tom Riese, WESA
March 30, 2026 | 2:00 PM

Trump administration cuts turned rural towns into sitting ducks for disasters

The Trump administration has delayed billions of dollars for projects to protect Americans from floods, wildfires and hurricanes. Local leaders are increasingly anxious.

By Rebecca Hersher, NPR
December 11, 2025 | 5:00 AM

Lancaster County officials, advocates still uncertain after Trump’s reversal on homelessness funding

By Tom Lisi / LNP | LancasterOnline
September 30, 2025 | 6:00 PM

Planned Parenthood Keystone operating without Medicaid funds

1st Circuit allows ban on Medicaid payments to many abortion providers
By Jordan Wilkie/WITF
July 4, 2025 | 11:12 AM

Congress passed no tax on tips in Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill.’ Here’s how it works

By Luke Garrett/NPR
July 4, 2025 | 10:25 AM

Pa. leaders decry Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill,’ warning it could strip Medicaid from 310,000 residents

Critics and health policy experts consider the GOP legislation the largest roll back of health care and food assistance in U.S. history.
By Kenny Cooper/WHYY
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