Stand Up for Vets motorcycle ride supports local veterans
Lawrence County hosts the second annual Stand Up for Vets charity motorcycle run powered by two wheels. Marcus Russell organized the event, with Missy Russell and local groups guiding riders through a 50 mile, police escorted route starting at Cascade Park to support homeless veterans and military families in the October Stand Down. Proceeds benefit Lawrence County’s Veterans Stand Down program and related veteran services.
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Missy
Veterans Services
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Pittsburg
Croton Avenue
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VFW Post 315
Lawrence County Veterans Affairs
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Trump orders halt to family separation at border
President Trump signed an order ending the policy of separating migrant families at the border after weeks of debate. DHS Secretary Nielsen and others warned Congress was needed for lasting change, while critics said the move falls short of reforms and risks new court challenges. White House allies cite urgency and public pressure.
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Justice Department
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Ivanka Trump
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Texas
Arkansas
Budget plan sent to Senate amid pension debt protests
The Pennsylvania House approved a budget plan criticized as a pretend balance by lawmakers, while several hundred protesters in the Capitol Rotunda urged more equitable education funding.POWER Inter faith said $100 million in new basic education funding falls short of needs, costing more than $3 billion to reach equity, on top of $6 billion spent today. Rep. Mark Longietti noted tourism promotion funding too small, with $18 million allocated but most as grants to local attractions. Supporters praised a 1.7 percent spending rise and no tax increases, arguing for prudent spending and economic gains.
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Capitol
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Philadelphia
Greg Holston
Mark Longietti
Mercer County
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New York
Michigan
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Northumberland County
Aaron Bernstine
Lawrence County
Harrisburg
Court halts release of report on Catholic abuse probe
State officials fight to publish findings from a statewide Catholic abuse investigation. Judge Norman Krumenacker III notes the report would aid child protection by identifying abusers and those who enable abuse. Dioceses Greensburg Harrisburg Scranton Allentown Erie and Pittsburgh supported releasing findings already.
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Erie
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Supreme Court
Norman Krumenacker III
Pennsylvania
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