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The League of Women Voter of Pennsylvania, along with the Brennan Center for Justice, is part of a conversation today on safety at the polls ahead of the general election. (Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

PA group works to educate voters on deadlines, registration, mail-in ballots

As the November 5 general election fast approaches, there's a push for more voter education in the Keystone State. It's National Voter Registration …

La Liga de Mujeres Votantes de Pensilvania, junto con el Brennan Center for Justice, es parte de una conversaci�n hoy sobre la seguridad en las urnas antes de las elecciones generales. (Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Grupos de PA educan a votantes sobre fechas límite, registro y boletas por correo

A medida que se acercan rápidamente las elecciones generales del 5 de noviembre, hay un impulso para una mayor educación de los votantes en …

Disability health-care costs in Pennsylvania are more than $41 billion per year, or up to 37% of the state's health-care spending, according to the CDC. (Maria Vitkovska/Adobe)

Access for all: Making voting easier for Pennsylvanians with disabilities

Disability Voting Rights Week is an annual call to action that occurs during the second week of September. It focuses on advocacy, celebrating …

Los costos de atenci�n m�dica para personas con discapacidad en Pensilvania son m�s de $41.000 millones por a�o, o hasta el 37% del gasto en atenci�n m�dica del estado, seg�n el CDC. (Maria Vitkovska/Adobe)

Acceso para todos: facilitar la votación para residentes de PA con discapacidades

La Semana del Derecho al Voto de las Personas con Discapacidad es un llamado a la acción anual que ocurre durante la segunda semana de septiembre…

In 2000, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that the state law governing the voting rights of individuals convicted of a felony was unconstitutional. (rawpixel/Adobe)

PA group pushes voter registration, candidate information

As the general election nears, the battleground state of Pennsylvania is seeing a push for more voter education and engagement. More than 8 million …

En 2000, la corte del Commonwealth en Pensilvania dictamin� que la ley estatal que regulaba los derechos de voto de las personas condenadas por un delito grave era inconstitucional. (p�xel sin formato/Adobe)

Grupo de PA impulsa registro de votantes e información sobre candidatos

A medida que nos acercamos a las elecciones generales, en el disputado estado de Pensilvania, donde cada voto cuenta, se está viendo un impulso …

In the Keystone State, Oct. 21 is the last day to register to vote before the Nov. 5 election. (vesperstock/Adobe Stock)

A call to reduce political rhetoric; embrace prayer, peace, unity

In a weekend turn of events that some saw as shocking, President Joe Biden told the nation he's dropping out of the presidential race rather than …

En el estado de Keystone, el 21 de octubre es el �ltimo d�a para registrarse para votar antes de las elecciones del 5 de noviembre. (vesperstock/Adobe Stock)<br />

Un llamado a reducir la retórica política y abrazar la oración, la paz y la unidad

En un giro de acontecimientos que algunos vieron como impactante este fin de semana, el presidente Joe Biden dijo a la nación que abandona la …

Los datos del Departamento de Salud de Pensilvania de 2020 muestran un alto �ndice de seguridad para los abortos, con solo 239 complicaciones reportadas de 32,123 procedimientos realizados. (Medios Longfin/Adobe Stock)

(In)Accesible: 'Cuando la vida en furgoneta se encuentra con el acceso al aborto '

En Pensilvania, una única camioneta móvil lleva recursos reproductivos a comunidades de todo el oeste de Pensilvania. Un nuevo podcast…

According to the Stand Up America survey, abortion is the most important issue for Democrats and Independents, and there is a 30-point margin, 65%-35%, of voters believing abortion should be legal rather than illegal. (Drazen/Adobe)

New poll reveals Supreme Court appointments top concern for voters

This week, the U.S. Supreme Court awarded former President Donald Trump a significant win by giving him immunity from criminal prosecution for what …

As of 2020, around 3.4 million individuals, which equated to approximately 26% of the total population of Pennsylvania at the time of 13.0 million residents, were living in the 48 counties considered rural areas within the state. (Synthex🇺🇦/AdobeStock)

Poll: Rural Pennsylvania voters overwhelmingly oppose bans on abortion

Pennsylvanian's general election takes place in November and a new poll from the Rural Democracy Initiative showed likely voters from rural areas of t…

A new AARP Pennsylvania poll revealed incumbent Sen. Bob Casey, Jr., D-Penn., leads GOP challenger Dave McCormick, 48% to 44%, in a very competitive race. (Drazen/Adobe Stock)

Poll: Pennsylvanians 50+ to play major role in Nov. elections

A new poll for AARP Pennsylvania revealed candidates must focus on issues critical to voters age 50 and older ahead of the November elections…

At Bryn Mawr College, President Kim Cassidy asked the organizers of the pro-Palestinian encampment on Merion Green to leave the site by the end of the day. (Halfpoint/Adobe)

Students at Bryn Mawr College in PA protest war in Gaza

Pennsylvania is among the states where massive protests and tent encampments opposing the war in Gaza are growing. Elez Beresin-Scher, a sociology …

Pennsylvania voters with disabilities now have the opportunity to mark their absentee or mail-in ballot electronically. (Darylann Elmi/Adobe Stock)

Getting word out to PA voters about mail-in, absentee ballots

With Pennsylvania's primary election less than 60 days away, a nonpartisan group is stepping up the pace to educate people on voting by mail and by …

Los votantes de Pensilvania con discapacidades ahora tienen la oportunidad de marcar electr�nicamente su boleta de voto en ausencia o voto por correo. (Darylann Elmi/Adobe Stock)

Corriendo la voz a los votantes sobre el voto por correo y en ausencia en PA

A menos de 60 días de las elecciones primarias de Pensilvania, un grupo no partidista está acelerando el ritmo para educar a las personas …

Pennsylvania offers online, mail-in and in-person options to register to vote, including at PennDOT driver's license centers. (KilmerMedia/Adobe Stock)

Group pushes to register 60,000 new voters in Pennsylvania

The Keystone State's primary election is less than 90 days away, and a nonpartisan, grassroots organization is already getting the word out to …

Pensilvania ofrece opciones en l�nea, por correo y en persona para registrarse para votar, incluso en los centros de licencias de conducir PennDOT. (KilmerMedia/Adobe Stock)

Grupo presiona registro de 60,000 nuevos votantes en Pensilvania

Faltan menos de 90 días para las elecciones primarias del estado de Keystone, y una organización de base no partidista, ya está …

An American College of Physicians report noted in 2020, nearly one in four eligible people were not registered to vote, and around one in eight voter registration records had serious issues, potentially preventing those voters from casting a ballot. (Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock)

Doctors' insight: Voting could improve U.S. healthcare

A medical report shows voting is not only good for democracy, it is also good for your health. As stated by the American College of Physicians…

Journalism student Zoe Baker Herron, a freshman at Manheim Township High School, says students want to listen to the podcast to hear their peers talk about things that they're passionate about.<br />(Manheim Township High School)

Beyond bookshelves, PA high school library rocks with student podcasts

A Pennsylvania high school has created a space in its library that's fostering learning and creativity that benefit students and educators. Manheim …

Despite efforts to move the Pennsylvania primary to March to avoid a conflict with Passover, the date remains set for April 23 since House Bill 1634 didn't receive enough votes to pass.(Rawpixel/AdobeStock)

Bills would open PA primaries to unaffiliated voters

Pennsylvania is one of only seven states that shuts out independent voters from voting in primary elections. Two bills proposing to open the …

A pesar de los esfuerzos por trasladar las primarias de Pensilvania a marzo para evitar un conflicto con el Passover, la fecha sigue para el 23 de abril, ya que el proyecto de ley 1634 de la C�mara de Representantes no recibi� suficientes votos para ser aprobado.(Rawpixel/AdobeStock)

Proyectos de ley abrirían primarias de PA a votantes no afiliados

Pensilvania es uno de los siete estados que impide a los votantes independientes votar en las elecciones primarias. Dos proyectos de ley que …

Among poll respondents, 54% chose the rising cost of living as one of their most important issues, followed by retirement and Social Security at 25% and health care at 19%. (Christian Hinkle/AdobeStock)

Poll sheds light on policies rural Pennsylvanian voters value

In Pennsylvania, rural residents make up almost 27% of the state's population, and they have played a critical role in past elections. A new poll …

Entre enero y finales de junio de este a�o, los 2.255 proyectos de ley presentados y remitidos a las comisiones fueron ligeramente inferiores a los totales de las dos sesiones anteriores. (Zack Frank/AdobeStock)

"Fix Harrisburg" informa un lento comienzo del desempeño legislativo en PA

Grupos de defensa de Pensilvania se reunirán hoy en la rotonda del Capitolio para una conferencia de prensa "Fix Harrisburg" para entregar un nue…

Pennsylvania's educational system includes a network of 604 state-supported public libraries and 29 District Library Centers, which provide resources, technology and programs for pre-K-to-12 students, as well as adult learners, in all 67 counties. (Lightfield Studios/AdobeStock)

PA group pushes to educate voters ahead of Nov. 7 general election

As the November 7 municipal elections fast approach, there's a push for voter education in the Keystone State. The Commonwealth is home to more …

El sistema educativo de Pensilvania incluye una red de 604 bibliotecas p�blicas subsidiadas por el Estado y 29 Centros Bibliotecarios de Distrito, que proporcionan recursos, tecnolog�a y programas para estudiantes de preescolar a 12�, as� como para estudiantes adultos, en los 67 condados. (Estudios Lightfield/AdobeStock)

Grupo de PA presiona para educar a votantes antes de las elecciones del 7 de nov.

A medida que se acercan las elecciones municipales del 7 de noviembre, hay un impulso para la educación de los votantes en el estado de Keystone…

Pennsylvanians have until Oct. 23 to register to vote before this year's Nov. 7 election. <br />(Lisa F. Young/Adobe Stock)

PA Needs 40,000 Poll Workers for Upcoming Elections

Election Day is less than two months away, and for the process to go smoothly, Pennsylvania needs a lot more poll workers. Many of the 8.7 million …

Los ciudadanos de Pensilvania tienen hasta el 23 de octubre para registrarse para votar antes de las elecciones del 7 de noviembre de este a�o. (Lisa F. Young/Adobe Stock)

PA necesita 40,000 trabajadores electorales para las próximas elecciones

Faltan menos de dos meses para el día de las elecciones y, para que el proceso se desarrolle sin contratiempos, Pensilvania necesita muchos m…

The federal government stipulates that districts must have nearly equal populations and must not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, according to Ballotpedia. (Richelle/AdobeStock)

Teaming Up to Tackle Redistricting Reform in PA

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling yesterday about making voting maps more fair in Alabama gives new hope to groups in Pennsylvania that have teamed up to …

El gobierno federal estipula que los distritos deben tener poblaciones casi iguales y no deben discriminar por motivos de raza u origen �tnico, seg�n Ballotpedia. (Richelle/AdobeStock)

Equipo aborda reforma de redistribución de distritos en PA

La sentencia dictada el jueves por el Tribunal Supremo de EE.UU. para hacer más equitativos los mapas electorales de Alabama da nuevas …

Pennsylvanians must register to vote by Oct. 23 to be eligible to vote in the general election on Nov. 7. (Vesperstock/AdobeStock)

Voter Education for November General Election Already Underway in PA

The Keystone State's general election is less than six months away and a nonpartisan, grassroots organization is already getting the word out to …

Los ciudadanos de Pensilvania deben inscribirse en el censo electoral antes del 23 de octubre para poder votar en las elecciones generales del 7 de noviembre.(Vesperstock/AdobeStock)

Educación electoral para elecciones generales de noviembre ya en marcha en PA

Faltan menos de seis meses para las elecciones generales del Estado de Keystone y una organización de base no partidista ya está corriendo l…

In Pennsylvania, one of the voting requirements is that you will need to be at least 18 years of age on or before the day of the next primary, special, municipal or general election. (Andrey Popov/AdobeStock)

Community College of Philadelphia Designated as Voter-Friendly Campus

As the municipal primary election fast approaches, the Community College of Philadelphia is continuing to educate students on the importance of voter …

En Pensilvania, uno de los requisitos para votar es tener al menos 18 a�os de edad antes del d�a de la pr�xima elecci�n primaria, especial, municipal o general. (Andr�i Popov/AdobeStock)

Colegio de Filadelfia Designado como Campus Amigable para Votantes

A medida que se acerca rápidamente la elección primaria municipal, el Colegio Comunitario de Philadelfia continúa educando a los …

Pennsylvania voters also have the option of voting at the polls on May 16, provided they have not already voted by mail ballot. Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Tsado/AdobeStock)

Group Reminds Pennsylvanians of Mail-In-Ballot Deadline Ahead of Primary

With fewer than two weeks until the municipal primary election, Pennsylvanians planning to vote by mail ballot will need to apply online or in person …

Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, from October 2021 to September 2022, Pennsylvania has received a record $480.5 million for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program available this fiscal year. (Andreykr/AdobeStock)

PA Leaders Focus on Infrastructure, Transportation During NLC Conference

City leaders from Pennsylvania and across the country convened in Washington, D.C., this week for the National League of Cities Congressional City …

The new AARP survey says Eight in ten (81%) say they are 'very likely' to vote in the 2023 primary election for Philadelphia Mayor, with just 4% saying they will not vote. (Rawpixel.com/AdobeStock)

Poll: Pennsylvanians Over 50 will Play Major Role in Mayoral Primary

With fewer than 60 days until the May 16 mayoral primary election, a new survey by AARP Pennsylvania shows what key issues voters over the age of 50 …

In Pennsylvania, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for primary municipal elections. The first time you vote, you must bring a valid photo or non-photo form of identification. (Vesperstock/Adobe Stock)

PA Group Pushes to Educate Voters Ahead of Municipal Primary

As the municipal primary election fast approaches, there is an urgent push for more voter education in Pennsylvania. More than 8.7 million …

En Pensilvania, las urnas est�n abiertas de 7 a. m. a 8 p. m. para las elecciones municipales primarias. La primera vez que vote, debe traer una identificaci�n v�lida con foto o sin foto. (Vesperstock/Adobe Stock)

PA Grupo presiona para educar a votantes antes de las primarias municipales

A medida que se acerca rápidamente la elección primaria municipal, hay un impulso urgente para más educación electoral en …

Voters in Pittsburgh-area districts 32, 34 and 35 will head to the polls Tuesday to fill three vacancies in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. (MoiraM/AdobeStock)

Group Continues Calls for Better Legislative Rules in PA

While the Pennsylvania House is still out of session and won't resume until late February, the public and advocacy groups are voicing their concerns…

Los votantes de los distritos 32, 34 y 35 del �rea de Pittsburgh acudir�n a las urnas el martes para llenar tres vacantes en la C�mara de Representantes de Pensilvania. (MoiraM/AdobeStock)

Grupo continúa pidiendo mejores reglas legislativas en PA

Si bien la Cámara de Pensilvania aún está fuera de sesión y no se reanudará hasta fines de febrero, el público y los …

Forty-eight of Pennsylvania's 67 counties are classified as rural, and the Keystone State has the third-largest rural population in the nation, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. (Christian Hinkle/Adobe Stock)<br /><br />

PA Democrats 'Showed Up' for Rural Voters

In Pennsylvania and across the country, Democrats have struggled to gain support from rural voters in recent elections, but this year's midterms …

In Pennsylvania, polls will be open on Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Seventyfour/Adobe Stock)

PA Group Pushes to Educate Voters Ahead of General Elections

As the Nov. 8 midterm election fast approaches, there has been an urgent push for more voter education in Pennsylvania, even at the last minute…

En Pensilvania, las urnas estar�n abiertas el martes 8 de noviembre de 7:00 a.m. a 8:00 p.m. (Seventyfour/Adobe Stock)

Grupo de PA presiona para educar a votantes antes de las elecciones generales

A medida que se acercan las elecciones de mitad de período para el 8 de noviembre, ha habido un impulso urgente por una mayor educación de …

Pennsylvanians voting for the first time must provide proof of identification, such as a Pennsylvania driver's license or PennDOT ID card. (Vesperstock/Adobe Stock)

It's Here: PA Voter Registration is Today

In Pennsylvania, today is the last day to register to vote or update your voter registration before the November 8 midterm election. You have until …

Los residentes de Pensilvania que votan por primera vez deben proporcionar una prueba de identificaci�n, como una licencia de conducir de Pensilvania o una tarjeta de identificaci�n de PennDOT. (Vesperstock/Adobe Stock)

Ya está aquí: el registro de votantes de Pensilvania es hoy

En Pensilvania, hoy es el último día para registrarse para votar o actualizar su registro de votante antes de las elecciones de medio …

En 2020-21, casi el 90 % de los fondos para escuelas ch�rter de fuentes estatales, locales y federales provinieron de pagos obligatorios de matr�cula de los distritos escolares, seg�n el Keystone Center for Charter Change. (V. Yakobchuk/Adobe Stock)

Juntas escolares abogan por cambios en financiamiento de escuelas charter de PA

Un grupo de Pensilvania formado por miembros de juntas escolares voluntarias elegidas localmente en todo el estado está instando a la Asamblea Ge…

Gov. Tom Wolf said of a tougher gift ban, "That new standard of accountability remains an important step to restore faith in government and has worked successfully for more than seven years." (Mandritoiu/Adobe Stock)">

Group Turns Up Heat on PA Lawmakers to Pass Gift Ban

Pennsylvania law allows an elected official to accept a gift - including cash - as long as it's disclosed in annual reports. But that raises some …

En octubre de 2021, el gobernador Tom Wolf coment� sobre una prohibici�n de obsequios m�s estricta:

Grupo aumenta presión para aprobar ley de prohibición de obsequios en PA

La ley de Pensilvania permite que un funcionario electo acepte un obsequio, incluso dinero en efectivo, siempre que se informe en los reportes …

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