Inflation, abortion shape women’s role in presidential race
Women voters, a historic voting bloc, could decide November’s outcome as abortion access and reproductive health care rise in importance. Rutgers researchers note the gender gap and diversity among women voters, with opinions split by race, age, income, and location amid Biden vs Trump dynamics.
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Northminster Church marks sanctuary renovation midpoint
Northminster Presbyterian Church held a Sunday prayer service at the halfway point of a sanctuary renovation expected to finish by September. Pew removal for refinishing left worshippers seated on folding chairs around a cross-shaped table setup. dusty 1950s floor tiles peeked beneath. Congregants wrote prayers and heart notes on walls before painting begins, as Pastor Jordan Rimmer described exposing bare bones to imbue the space with worship.
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City seeks bids for City Hall roof replacement in New Castle
New Castle moves to bid out roof replacement at City Hall after storm damage caused leaks in the council chambers and code enforcement office. Administrator Chris Frye said the bid process requires two public authorizations, with another vote planned for July 11, and aims to have a contractor named by August. Council members discuss costs, with Mayor absent and one councilor opposing bidding.
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Pa Senate GOP proposes private school tax credits
The Pennsylvania Senate Republican plan would create the Child Learning Investment Tax Credit offering up to 8000 per family for private school tuition and related education costs. The proposal applies broadly to all families and allows credits on tax returns with partial credits for public school students’ enrichment at non public schools. Funding estimates vary with critics citing potential costs up to 2 billion and the plan not addressing a court order on public education funding.
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