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Day: May 8, 2025

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In Pennsylvania, drivers pay heavily for mass transit

May 8, 2025May 9, 2025
Bradley Vasoli
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Pennsylvania’s Public Transportation Trust Fund draws a quarter of its revenues from vehicle sales taxes and a full third from non-vehicle sales taxes. Another 17.5 percent comes from automobile fees and fines and 2.5 percent comes from the turnpike.

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Jennifer Schorn: National Crime Victims’ Rights Week a time for awareness

May 8, 2025May 9, 2025
Jennifer Schorn

Our office works with several organizations every day to assist and validate victims as they navigate the criminal justice system.

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Residents react to Sheriff Harran’s push for ICE training – Bucks round-up – May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025May 9, 2025
Joe LeCompte

Sheriff Fred Harran is moving to enroll his deputies in the federal 287(g) program, which would authorize local law enforcement to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in identifying immigration violations—but only for individuals already in custody.

Press Release

Farry: Public Hearing Highlights Urgent Need to Address Hospital Closures, Staffing Shortages in Pennsylvania

May 8, 2025May 9, 2025
Community News

The hearing brought together health care leaders and policy experts from across the commonwealth to offer testimony on the structural and financial challenges hospitals face.

Press Release

Fitzpatrick, Quigley lead bipartisan push to deliver lifesaving care to retired federal and military K9 heroes

May 8, 2025May 9, 2025
Community News

More than 5,500 K9s serve federal agencies across the nation.

Press Release

Perry sentenced for 2020 murder of Shaquille Love in Bristol Township

May 8, 2025May 9, 2025
Community News

The sentencing follows Perry’s conviction in December after a three-day waiver trial.

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Trenton Thunder’s Fleming benefitting from multi-sport background

Trenton Thunder’s Fleming benefitting from multi-sport background

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ink_pen Matt Mirro

Billy Fleming’s season is in full swing. In the month of July he’s batting .328. Fleming is the cleanup hitter […]

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