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A look back at presidential visits to the Southern Tier

SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WENY) — Through the years, the Southern Tier has been a stop for many U.S. Presidents and presidential hopefuls. Local historians and archivists said the area used to be a hot spot for presidential candidates on the…

Partial Shutdown Looms as DHS Funding Approaches Deadline  

While the rest of the federal government is funded through September, DHS funding remains in limbo. Funding for the department is set to expire Friday night. If it does, it will be the third shutdown of President Trump’s second term.

Shapiro charged taxpayers for luxury hotels, critics question spending

(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat and a likely 2028 presidential candidate, spent nearly $1,700 of taxpayer dollars for three nights at high-end, luxury hotels, according to records The Center Square obtained under state open records…

Economic Opportunity Program to Host New “Girls Rising: Empowerment Through Books” Literacy and Leadership Program

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) — A new youth program in Chemung County is looking to help girls grow their confidence, leadership skills, and academic interests, all through the power of reading. The Economic Opportunity Program is launching “Girls Rising: Empowerment Through…

‘In Revenues We Trust’- Harrisburg Lawmakers Scramble as Savings Shrink

Pennsylvania’s state budget will balance out fine this year; there’s $8 billion in the rainy day fund to cover any gaps. The savings are dwindling swiftly though and all politicians want to avoid tax increases in the future. If no…

Global Leaders, Diplomats Discuss Shared Challenges at Munich Security Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. – World leaders, diplomats and some US congressional members made their way to Germany for the Munich Security Conference. Leaders will focus on the most pressing issues facing the world. From the war in Ukraine, to the future…

Pa.’s federal rural health funding doesn’t compare to projected Medicaid loss

Over the next five years, nearly $1 billion could be heading to Pennsylvania’s coffers earmarked for rural health investments. The federal dollars are designed to create an opportunity to invest in innovative ideas that typically don’t get dedicated funding. The…
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