The Center Square, Author at MyHometownToday.com

Abbott jests he’d ‘impose 100% tariff’ on New Yorkers if they move to Texas

Tuesday, November 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – As New York City residents head to the polls to potentially increase taxes by electing the self-described democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, Texans will be voting on 10 constitutional amendments to restrict taxation. ... Read More.

WATCH: Coalition sues to protect student loan forgiveness

Monday, November 3 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Democratic attorney generals from 22 jurisdictions sued the U.S. Department of Education Monday over its new rule limiting Public Student Loan Forgiveness for government and nonprofit workers. ... Read More.

State calls for food bank support while waiting for SNAP to change course

Monday, November 3 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Lt. Gov. Austin Davis rallied support for the state’s charitable food network Monday to brace for need driven by stalled federal payments toward the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program, or SNAP. ... Read More.

Department of State issues guidance on upcoming election

Monday, November 3 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt gave a briefing Monday ahead of Tuesday’s general election. With polls closing at 8 p.m., Schmidt said the state... Read More.

A rundown of Pennsylvania’s judicial retention question

Monday, November 3 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The majority of issues Pennsylvanians see on their ballots Tuesday will be those of local consequence - school board, township, and council races, the Philadelphia District Attorney, the Pittsburgh mayor. ... Read More.

NYC mayoral hopefuls make final push ahead of Election Day

Monday, November 3 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — New York City voters go to the polls Tuesday to decide a nationally watched race to replace outgoing Democratic Mayor Eric Adams, with President Donald Trump's shadow looming over the election. ... Read More.

Fiscal Fallout: Pennsylvania funding has spiked 64% under last two governors

Monday, November 3 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) -- Pennsylvania's annual budget has ballooned by nearly 64 percent under Gov. Josh Shapiro and his predecessor, both Democrats, an investigation by The Center Square found. ... Read More.

Shapiro declares disaster over losing SNAP to get $5M

Friday, October 31 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - With just hours until federal funding for food stamps runs dry, Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a disaster declaration to access state emergency aid totaling $5 million. ... Read More.

Report: PJM power grid electrification faces bumpy transition

Friday, October 31 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The nation’s power grid is entering a new era of soaring demand – the full extent of which remains uncertain – and energy leaders warn that investments in new generation, efficiency, and infrastructure must begin now to prevent future shortfalls. ... Read More.