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SEPTA Service Cuts Delay Budget

Government Accountability

SEPTA’s Manufactured Crisis Has Delayed State Budget Long Enough

  • August 22, 2025

Harrisburg, Pa., August 22, 2025 — This Sunday, after eight consecutive weeks of public fearmongering, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will enact self-imposed service cuts. Though completely avoidable, these…

Read More: SEPTA’s Manufactured Crisis Has Delayed State Budget Long Enough
New Ad: Shapiro Betrays Kids

Education

New TV/Digital Ad: Shapiro’s Budget Impasse is Failing Kids & Families

  • August 22, 2025
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Education

Pennsylvania Students Can’t Succeed if They Aren’t Safe

  • Rachel Langan
  • August 20, 2025
Read More: Pennsylvania Students Can’t Succeed if They Aren’t Safe
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Government Accountability

Shapiro’s Shadow Campaign: Taxpayer Funds Power National PR Machine

  • Erik Telford
  • August 18, 2025
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