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We are all about Pennsylvania, the common good, and a commonwealth for all. Managed by the team at @Comms2PA.
TLDR: “Gas prices are rising alongside oil costs after ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran collapsed.” Full story: https://www.pennlive.com/news/2026/07/drivers-in-pa-are-already-paying-nearly-4-a-gallon-and-it-could-get-worse.html
ICYMI: Here are a few good news stories from around Pennsylvania you might have missed this week!
Here are 6 ways Pennsylvania’s new budget lifts our students and teachers. Here in PA, we care about education.
TLDR: Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians stand to lose access to Medicaid, caused by work requirements in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. Full story: https://www.wesanews.org/health-science-tech/2026-07-13/pa-advocates-fear-medicaid-cuts-work-requirements-could-impact-those-with-serious-illnesses
Inflation is making Pennsylvanians feel the heat this summer. From the high cost of gas, food, and flights, even a day trip to the shore has us watching our wallets.
TLDR: The Freedom Fuel Network increased its prices in Camp Hill and several other locations to $3.57 two days after President Trump announced on social media they’re “leading the charge to lower gas prices...” Full article here: https://loom.ly/zD0iD8E
Here’s how Pennsylvania’s newly signed budget makes major investments in families, teachers, and workers!
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill is sticking Pennsylvanians with the bill. Instead of using our federal tax dollars to fund these critical programs, he’s slashed SNAP and Medicaid and left Pennsylvanians to fend for themselves.
Pennsylvanians’ summer plans are growing more and more expensive thanks to Trump.
Instead of using our tax dollars to give Pennsylvanians healthcare, Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill has slashed our care and access to lifesaving programs.
ICYMI: Here’s a few stories of communities stepping up this past week you may have missed!
TLDR: “Close to 1,600 PECO Energy Company linemen, gas technicians, machinists, and other employees are returning to work on Wednesday after a historic three-day strike, the first in the company’s 145-year history.” Full story: https://loom.ly/tAzGhtU
If the minimum wage had not been federally set to $7.25 in 2009, PA would still have a minimum wage set at $7.15 in 2026! #20YearsSameWagePA
The last time the minimum wage in PA was raised, Hannah Montana debuted on the Disney Channel. #20YearsSameWagePA
Over the last 20 years, neighboring states have adjusted their minimum wages to reflect the rising cost of living, while Pennsylvania’s rate has changed only once in the last 20 years because of a federal mandate. #20YearsSameWagePA
If the minimum wage had not been federally set to $7.25 in 2009, PA would still have a minimum wage set at $7.15 in 2026! #20YearsSameWagePA
It’s crazy that the last time the minimum wage was increased was in 2006… :O #20YearsSameWagePA
PA’s neighboring states have increased their minimum wage consecutively for 20 years!
All of Pennsylvania’s neighboring states have increased the minimum wage since July 9, 2006.
Pennsylvanians deserve an economy that works for them - not billionaires and big tech.
TLDR: “The Supreme Court ruled Monday that elections officials may count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day if they were postmarked beforehand.” Full story: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-allows-states-count-mail-ballots-arrive-late-rejecting-r-rcna266933
ICYMI: Here’s a few good news stories from the past week you might have missed!
TLDR: Oversight of special education services is moving to RFK Jr. “Becky Pringle, president of NEA warned that giving HHS oversight of IDEA would leave students and families without the resources they need [...] to hold educational institutions accountable.” Full story: https://loom.ly/91b6TGg
TLDR: “Pennsylvania’s governor is calling for an independent inspection of the largest ICE facility in the northeast after state employees were denied entry last week.” Full story: https://loom.ly/Dr11oRU
While Pennsylvanians struggle to afford gas, utilities, and housing, Trump is using our hard earned tax dollars to pay for his new ballroom.