All About PA

TLDR: New polling shows that 46% of Americans blame President Donald Trump for the high costs. They say that the affordability crisis is Trump’s responsibility, and the cost of living in the U.S. is the worst they can ever remember it being.

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Take a look back at the many victories for working Pennsylvanians this year.

From @governor.pa.gov and @pahousedems.com delivering relief for workers to voters protecting our courts from billionaires, Pennsylvanians won in 2025.

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Washington is screwing us with tariffs and higher costs — while giving tax breaks for billionaires.

But here in Pennsylvania, our leaders delivered cost-of-living relief for working Pennsylvanians, not elites.

Trump Administration Threatens to Yank Food Stamps Funding From Pennsylvania and 21 Other Democratic-Led States - Bucks County Beacon "Rather than address the rising cost of living, [Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins] is once again weaponizing hunger by putting political talking points ahead of feeding seniors, children, veter...

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TLDR: Putting politics over people, Trump and the Department of Agriculture have threatened to stop SNAP payments to 21 Democratic-led states, including Pennsylvania.

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This Black Friday, Pennsylvanians faced higher prices than ever before.

Inflation is eating away at working Pennsylvanians while Trump calls affordability a “scam.”

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Looking to make a difference in your community next year?

Here’s how you can run for office!

TLDR: Donald Trump downplayed the cost-of-living pains being felt by Americans, declaring that “affordability doesn’t mean anything to anybody” as his political edge on the economy continues to dissipate.

Full story here: https://loom.ly/eyNxZAA

Santa’s naughty list was leaked — no surprises here.

Santa’s keeping tabs on the reckless policies passed by our elected officials, and so are Pennsylvanians.

This holiday season is all about taking action!
If you care about housing and tax justice in Pennsylvania, give these orgs a follow:

pastandsup.bsky.social
paworkingfamilies.bsky.social
1hoodpower.bsky.social
onepennsylvania.bsky.social

Costco joins companies suing for refunds if Trump’s tariffs fall | Fortune It’s one of the biggest corporate players to jump into a fight largely driven this year by small businesses and Democratic state officials.

Full story: fortune.com/2025/12/01/c...

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TLDR: Costco is suing Trump over his tariffs, demanding refunds as his policies continue to squeeze working families.

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Not feeling the Christmas spirit with these sky-high prices?

These PA representatives have backed Trump’s tariff chaos.

Here’s where to air your grievances this Festivus!

TLDR: PA Sen. Dave McCormick, Reps. Dan Meuser, Scott Perry, John Joyce, Lloyd Smucker, Guy Reschenthaler, Glenn Thompson & Mike Kelly are calling for the investigation of medication abortion approved by the FDA more than 25 years ago.

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The Trump administration has completely ignored the needs of Pennsylvanians by pushing policies that benefit the rich instead of working taxpayers.

Shoppers plan to cut Black Friday weekend spending this year, survey shows People at low- and higher-income levels are feeling the pinch from inflation during the holiday season.

Full story: www.nbcnews.com/business/con...

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TLDR: Countering the White House’s claims around affordability, shoppers are spending even less than last year this Black Friday thanks to growing inflation and economic fears.

s/o to the Pennsylvania officials who are ACTUALLY fighting to protect our rights and freedoms.

Even though Election Day is behind us, there’s still plenty of work to do.

We cover a few ways to get involved in between elections.

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ICYMI- Pennsylvania’s Senators both let Pennsylvanian’s healthcare premiums skyrocket, with no plan in place to protect our care.

Pennsylvanians don’t hesitate to help when communities are being put at risk by the Trump administration.

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Pennsylvania’s governor and lieutenant governor are on the ballot in 2026!

They lead our commonwealth and have the final say on bills passed by the state legislature.

Check your status at vote.pa/check.

Pennsylvania loses 2 more factories with 800+ confirmed layoffs - NewsBreak Pennsylvania unfortunately has some big layoffs on the horizon, with 800+ workers set to lose their jobs as two plants have announced closure plans. That’s

Full story: www.newsbreak.com/the-coconut-...

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TLDR: Pennsylvania continues to lose out on factory jobs thanks to Trump’s high tariffs.

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While Pennsylvanians went hungry thanks to the White House, our communities banded together to take care of one another and the Shapiro administration stepped up to help.

In Pennsylvania, when we see a neighbor in need, we lend a hand.

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TLDR: Pennsylvania’s state budget creates new investments in childcare, aiming to provide relief for working families.

We deserve leaders expanding access to services — not gutting them.

Full story: www.wesa.fm/education/20...

This is Thanksgiving in 2025.

Despite so many struggling, Trump’s reckless tariffs are increasing grocery costs even further.

Families across Pennsylvania will be feeling an extra squeeze this year – while billionaires celebrate another tax cut.

TLDR: Unlike Washington, the newly-passed Pennsylvania state budget signed by @GovernorShapiro contains a much-needed multi-million dollar boost for the state's food banks.

Full story here: https://loom.ly/Z2d8LrA

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Beyond the government shutdown, Trump’s policies have screwed over working Pennsylvanians since day one.

From gutting our healthcare to stripping our access to fresh food, this administration has made life difficult for most Americans.