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Shapiro announces bid for second term as governor

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro officially kicked off his reelection campaign in Pittsburgh on Jan. 8. His announcement capped off an event held inside the headquarters of Union Carpenters local 432 off of Boyce Road that featured remarks from Pennsylvania labor, education and Democratic Party leaders. Shapiro emphasized unity and empathy as core tenets of his campaign, setting himself up as a … Continue reading Shapiro announces bid for second term as governor

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Historic government shutdown comes to an end after 43 days

Nataley Davis | staff writer The recent government shutdown had effects on people across the country as more than 1 million government workers did not get paid and about 42 million people lost access to their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. After Americans waited for weeks, eight Democrats voted on Nov. 12 to compromise with Republicans on a government funding plan. This gave the … Continue reading Historic government shutdown comes to an end after 43 days

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Staff Editorial: What’s so bad about a handout?

Amidst the government shutdown the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has been suspended, causing some people question if the program is necessary. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed on July 4. One of the provisions tightened the work requirements for SNAP, leaving some that were previously eligible stranded. Last month the program took another hit due to the government shutdown, with the Supreme Court … Continue reading Staff Editorial: What’s so bad about a handout?

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Halt on SNAP impacts food banks and students

Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor This story was updated for accuracy. It previously said that “the Student Government Association voted to reallocate $1,700 from the museum initiative budget to three different items, including $550 to the food pantry.” It was changed to say “a food pantry on campus.” Heather Starr Fiedler went to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to pick up items for the … Continue reading Halt on SNAP impacts food banks and students

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