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Merger of Jameson and UPMC Jameson Reaches Consent Decree
Our Opinion notes a 20 month battle over the Jameson and UPMC merger ending in a court-forged consent decree that preserves Lawrence County’s largest employer and may keep care local. It highlights a $70 to $80 million UPMC investment and urges careful follow through plus a related Speedway station approval amid Act 47 concerns.
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Attorney General
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George W. Johnson
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Looming budget battle may be worse than the last
Auditor General DePasquale warns that if Gov Wolf and lawmakers fail to bridge the gap between the state's revenues and expenditures, Pennsylvania could see its credit rating slip from AA minus, raising borrowing costs for state and school district projects. He cites pension liabilities, political rifts, and a pending two month budget deadline as risks to funding for schools, counties, and non profits.
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Tom Wolf
Pennsylvania
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New Jersey
Kentucky
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House Appropriations Committee
Bill Adolph
Springfield
Pennsylvania Press Club
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Brad Roae
Crawford County
Harrisburg
John Finnerty
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Trump pivots toward unity amid identity politics debate
The piece argues both parties use race and gender to mobilize voters then outlines how Trump could form a broader coalition by courting Latinos and women. It notes Latino and Asian growth challenge to Democrats, mentions Obama's 2012 coalition and Garland considerations, and critiques partisan rhetoric shaping electoral strategy.
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U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Washington
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Senate
Maryland
Donna Edwards
Chris van Hollen
Edwards
van Hollen
Merrick Garland
Antonin Scalia
Washington Post
Obama
Republican Party
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