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Shapiro weighs opting PA into federal school-choice tax credit

New federal Education Freedom Tax Credit rules could make 1.8 million Pennsylvania students eligible for up to $1,700 in scholarship credits, but Gov. Josh Shapiro has not yet opted the state in and faces a Jan. 1 deadline.

Man in blue suit and black-rimmed glasses speaking at a podium.

Shapiro weighs opting PA into federal school-choice tax credit

New federal Education Freedom Tax Credit rules could make 1.8 million Pennsylvania students eligible for up to $1,700 in scholarship credits, but Gov. Josh Shapiro has not yet opted the state in and faces a Jan. 1 deadline.

Man in blue suit and black-rimmed glasses speaking at a podium.

Shapiro weighs opting PA into federal school-choice tax credit

New federal Education Freedom Tax Credit rules could make 1.8 million Pennsylvania students eligible for up to $1,700 in scholarship credits, but Gov. Josh Shapiro has not yet opted the state in and faces a Jan. 1 deadline.

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Democrats outpace GOP in Bucks County voter registration

Nearly 2,500 Bucks County voters switched their registration to Democrat so far in 2026, compared with about 1,700 who switched to Republican, the first time Democratic gains have outpaced the GOP since 2020, with implications for the PA-01 congressional race and local contests.

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Hilltown advances $38K to Chal-Brit EMS, funds independent audit

Hilltown Township advanced about $38,000 from Chal-Brit Regional EMS's annual allocation to cover an equipment payment and is funding an independent accounting review expected by Thursday, Aug. 20, with findings that will shape whether New Britain Township faces an EMS tax hike or provider switch.

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