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Pennsylvania committee backs bill for increased pensions for disabled veterans

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee has advanced legislation aimed at increasing pensions for disabled veterans in Pennsylvania.

By Altoona Times | Apr 1, 2025

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Residents of Huntingdon County received $13,171 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 42nd in Pennsylvania

In 2022, residents of Huntingdon County received an average of $13,171 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 26th lowest in Pennsylvania.

By Altoona Times | Mar 31, 2025

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Blair County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 6.9% of income in 2022

By Altoona Times | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.9% of income in Blair County, providing an average of $3,820 per capita to residents.

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Pennsylvania committee advances bill designating sports teams based on biological sex

By Altoona Times | Mar 26, 2025

Senator Judy Ward has announced that the Senate Education Committee has approved a bill aimed at ensuring fairness in women's sports by designating athletic teams based on biological sex.

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In 2022, Fulton County ranks 41st among Pennsylvania counties for government transfer income per capita at $13,201

By Altoona Times | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Fulton County received an average of $13,201 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 27th lowest in Pennsylvania.

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Fulton County: Residents received $15.79 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Altoona Times | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in Fulton County, providing an average of $1,087 per capita to residents.

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Irvin announces senior expo set for April 29 in Huntingdon

By Altoona Times | Mar 21, 2025

Rep. Rich Irvin of the Franklin/Huntingdon district will be hosting the 2025 Senior Expo on April 29.

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Concerns raised over male participation in women's sports events

By Altoona Times | Mar 18, 2025

In a recent statement, Pennsylvania State Senator Judy Ward expressed concerns over male athletes participating in female sports events.

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Bedford County residents received $14,480 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 19th in Pennsylvania

By Altoona Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Bedford County received an average of $14,480 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 19th highest in Pennsylvania.

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Huntingdon County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.4% in 2022

By Altoona Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.4% of income in Huntingdon County, providing an average of $1,094 per capita to residents.

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Joyce introduces bill targeting foreign influence in US communications

By Altoona Times | Mar 12, 2025

Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) and Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-3) have introduced the Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act in Washington, D.C. The legislation aims to address concerns over foreign-made technology influencing...

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Bedford County: Income Maintenance made up 2.3% of total income in 2022

By Altoona Times | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in Bedford County, providing an average of $1,124 per capita to residents.

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Blair County ranks ninth highest in Pennsylvania for per capita government transfer income at $15,291 in 2022

By Altoona Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Blair County received an average of $15,291 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it ninth highest in Pennsylvania.

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Topper responds to Gov. Shapiro's executive order on civil service

By Altoona Times | Mar 5, 2025

Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper has expressed his views regarding Governor Josh Shapiro's recent executive order on the state civil service system.

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Congressman Joyce responds to Trump's address with optimism

By Altoona Times | Mar 4, 2025

Congressman John Joyce, M.D. of Pennsylvania's 13th district, issued a statement in response to President Donald J. Trump's Joint Address to Congress.

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Blair County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.6% of income in 2022

By Altoona Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.6% of income in Blair County, providing an average of $1,430 per capita to residents.

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Multimodal Transportation Fund grants approved for Juniata County infrastructure projects

By Altoona Times | Feb 24, 2025

Senator Judy Ward and Representatives David Rowe and Perry Stambaugh have announced the approval of Multimodal Transportation Fund grants for infrastructure projects in Juniata County.

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Grant approved for Huntingdon County road improvements

By Altoona Times | Feb 24, 2025

Senator Judy Ward and Representative Rich Irvin have announced the approval of a grant from the Multimodal Transportation Fund aimed at improving infrastructure in Huntingdon County.

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Joyce challenges Biden's approval of California car ban

By Altoona Times | Feb 20, 2025

Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) has announced his intention to introduce legislation aimed at overturning a decision by the Biden Administration that permits California to ban the sale of new internal combustion vehicles.

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Pennsylvania lawmaker introduces bills for enhanced rail safety

By Altoona Times | Feb 18, 2025

With approximately 5,600 miles of railroad track in Pennsylvania, Representative Lou Schmitt has introduced two legislative bills aimed at enhancing rail safety standards in the state.