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'I am very worried': State budget impasse jeopardizes local education services The Capital Area Intermediate Unit plans to borrow $40 million to keep operations going, but its budget that doesn't account for interest payments.

More than 120 days into the state budget impasse, the Capital Area Intermediate Unit plans to borrow $40 million to keep operations going.
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Shutdown offers schools a glimpse of life without an Education Department WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown has been a source of anxiety for school leaders wondering how long grant money will last and who can help them interpret federal laws. For Education Secretary...

AP: Shutdown offers schools a glimpse of life without an Education Department
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Trump’s Team Offers to Keep Some Ballroom Donors Incognito

Trump’s Team Offers to Keep Some Ballroom Donors Incognito
Many corporate interests have donated to the president’s pet project
Jeff Yass: The billionaire financier personally donated at least $2.5 million to the ballroom fund drive
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Is the PA budget impasse inching toward an end? PA Gov. Josh Shapiro and the leaders from all four legislative caucuses met in person this week at the state Capitol.

All the major players in Pa.’s budget impasse met in person this week. Will a deal follow? www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/10... via @SpotlightPA

Republicans in Congress Show Signs of Angst Over Trump’s Trade War

Republicans in Congress Show Signs of Angst Over Trump’s Trade War
Senators opposed the president’s plan to import beef from Argentina and voted three times this week to end his power to enforce sweeping tariffs.
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Trump Administration Live Updates: Government Ordered to Pay Food Stamp Benefits During Shutdown

.@nytimes Trump Administration Live Updates: Government Ordered to Pay Food Stamp Benefits During Shutdown
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Opinion | In Trump’s America, Are We Losing Our Democracy? (Gift Article) Donald Trump has wielded power as no previous president has.

.@nytimes Editorial: Are we losing our democracy?
We offer these 12 markers as a warning of how much Americans have already lost and how much more we still could lose.
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Democrats propose compromise on cyber charter tuition amid Pennsylvania budget impasse School districts would be permitted to deduct more from their per-student payments to online schools.

Democrats propose compromise on cyber charter tuition amid Pennsylvania budget impasse keystonenewsroom.com/2025/10/27/d...

OPINION: Billionaire-backed groups are throwing money at Pennsylvania Supreme Court races. Here’s why that’s a problem In Pennsylvania, state Supreme Court justices are up for retention vote every 10 years after they are first elected. Instead of pitting candidates against the judges, these retention elections provide...

OPINION: Billionaire-backed groups are throwing money at Pennsylvania Supreme Court races. Here’s why that’s a problem keystonenewsroom.com/opinion/opin...

Why there’s less controversy — and less money — in this year’s school board races in Central Bucks and elsewhere Massive spending campaigns, controversy, personal attacks and political division plagued suburban school board races in 2023, but not this year.

Why there’s less controversy — and less money — in this year’s school board races in Central Bucks and elsewhere .@fallonroth_ .@KatieJ_Bernard www.inquirer.com/politics/pen... via @phillyinquirer

Coalition calls for taxes on billionaires to solve state deficit (The Center Square) - A coalition of lawmakers from both chambers of the Pennsylvania General Assembly joined activists at the Capitol Wednesday to demand billionaires pay more taxes.

Coalition calls for taxes on billionaires to solve state deficit www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania... via @thecentersquare

Community leaders urge voters to 'Vote YES, Not Yass’ ahead of PA Supreme Court Election fox56.com/news/local/c...

Billionaire Jeffrey Yass named as donor to Trump’s $250 million White House ballroom This is the latest in a long history between Jeffrey Yass and President Donald Trump.

Billionaire Jeffrey Yass named as donor to Trump’s $250 million White House ballroom keystonenewsroom.com/2025/10/27/b...

Board discusses resolution to limit funds to charter schools | Lehigh Valley Press One of the key topics of discussion during Whitehall-Coplay School Board’s committee meeting Oct. 13 was a resolution for charter school payment. Business Manager John Malay began by explaining the b...

Whitehall-Coplay Board discusses resolution to limit funds to charter schools – Lehigh Valley Press www.lvpnews.com/20251030/boa...

“Cautiously Optimistic”; Lawmakers Leave Harrisburg with State Budget 121 Days Late The vibes have improved.

“Cautiously Optimistic”; Lawmakers Leave Harrisburg with State Budget 121 Days Late
That said, there were no passive aggressive press conferences hosted by senate or house leaders.
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EASD to withhold portion of charter school payments during budget impasse Easton Area School District joins other area districts in withholding a portion of charter school payments until the state enacts a 2025-26 budget.

Easton Area SD to withhold portion of charter school payments during budget impasse www.wfmz.com/news/area/le... via @69News

Why PA Supreme Court retention race spending is hard to track Blame it on a mix of lagging reporting, weakly enforced rules, and a campaign finance system that requires little transparency.

Why tracking spending in this year’s critical Pa. Supreme Court retention races is so difficult www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/10... via @SpotlightPA

Pa. Treasury reports making $21 million in bridge loans as state budget impasse continues • Pennsylvania Capital-Star The office started the $500 million Budget Bridge Loan Program in September to support county governments and Head Start local agencies.

Pa. Treasury reports making $21 million in bridge loans as state budget impasse continues
Senate and House leaders met Tuesday with Gov. Josh Shapiro but offered no updates on negotiations
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William Penn School District could run out of money within months More than half of the Delaware County school district's revenue comes from the state. Without a budget, funds could run dry by the end of January.

PA’s budget impasse is affecting schools. William Penn School District could run out of money within months
More than half of the Delaware County school district's revenue comes from the state. Without a budget, funds could run dry by the end of January.
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It didn’t take a Reichstag Fire to burn down Congress | Will Bunch Newsletter Plus, what’s troubling about Maine’s Nazi tattoo flap.

It didn’t take a Reichstag Fire to burn down Congress | Will Bunch Newsletter www.inquirer.com/columnists/a... via @phillyinquirer

This Delco school district says it will run out of cash by January without a state budget The school system encompasses Aldan, Colwyn, Darby, East Lansdowne, Lansdowne and Yeadon boroughs.

This Delco school district says it will run out of cash by January without a state budget
The school system encompasses Aldan, Colwyn, Darby, East Lansdowne, Lansdowne and Yeadon boroughs.
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With Some G.O.P. Backing, Senate Votes to End Trump’s Brazil Tariffs

With Some G.O.P. Backing, Senate Votes to End Trump’s Brazil Tariffs
A handful of Republicans crossed party lines to side with Democrats in the first of several votes this week aimed at challenging the president’s trade war.
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Billionaire Jeffrey Yass named as donor to Trump’s $250 million White House ballroom This is the latest in a long history between Jeffrey Yass and President Donald Trump.

Billionaire Jeffrey Yass named as donor to Trump’s $250 million White House ballroom keystonenewsroom.com/2025/10/27/b...

PA schools take on debt, cut programs amid budget impasse Districts in poorer areas are the hardest hit by Pennsylvania’s budget impasse, as they tend to rely more heavily on the state for funding.

School districts forced to cut programs, take out loans as Pa. budget impasse continues www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/10... via @SpotlightPA

Democrats propose compromise on cyber charter tuition amid Pa. budget impasse • Pennsylvania Capital-Star The commonwealth’s 14 taxpayer-funded cyber charters have been the subject of scrutiny for soaring bank balances and questionable spending.

Democrats propose compromise on cyber charter tuition amid Pa. budget impasse
School districts would be permitted to deduct more from their per-student payments to online schools
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.@PennLive .@ORMorrison continues series investigating the causes and consequences of the unprecedented growth of Commonwealth Charter Academy–Pa.’s fastest growing school.
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Speakers: Vote ‘yes’ to retain Pa. Supreme Court judges Speakers and advocates gathered outside Black & Brass Coffee Saturday for a “Speak Out” event, urging voters to retain Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices David Wecht, Christine Don…

Speakers: Vote ‘yes’ to retain Pa. Supreme Court judges
One of the themes of the Speak Out rally was, “Vote ‘Yes,’ not Yass
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Democrats propose compromise on cyber charter tuition amid Pa. budget impasse • Pennsylvania Capital-Star The commonwealth’s 14 taxpayer-funded cyber charters have been the subject of scrutiny for soaring bank balances and questionable spending.

Democrats propose compromise on cyber charter tuition amid Pa. budget impasse .@PeteHallPA
School districts would be permitted to deduct more from their per-student payments to online schools
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Speakers: Vote ‘yes’ to retain Pa. Supreme Court judges Speakers and advocates gathered outside Black & Brass Coffee Saturday for a “Speak Out” event, urging voters to retain Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices David Wecht, Christine Don…

Speakers: Vote ‘yes’ to retain Pa. Supreme Court judges
One of the themes of the Speak Out rally was, “Vote ‘Yes,’ not Yass,’
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Community leaders urge voters to 'Vote YES, Not Yass’ ahead of PA Supreme Court Election
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