Aug. 15, 2024 /
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Maybe you have been there for a month and, slowly, you are getting used to the new daily cycle, such as getting the kids on their new school bus or knowing when the mail is delivered. Your family has even committed to which local pizza shop they like best.
Aug. 08, 2024 /
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Veterans are the lifeblood of our American heritage. Without their service and sacrifice, many of the freedoms we enjoy might not exist.
Aug. 02, 2024 /
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HARRISBURG – Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) and Summit Legal Aid are proud to announce an upcoming joint community event on Friday, Aug. 9, from 1-4 p.m. at the Valley Points Family YMCA, 800 Constitution Blvd., in New Kensington.
Aug. 01, 2024 /
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Too often, the rush to fix a problem drives well-intended public servants to use the wrong tools to fix a problem.
Jul. 25, 2024 /
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The annual state budget is a crucial document that outlines the financial priorities and allocations for the upcoming year. I carefully reviewed the details of the 2024-25 budget and ultimately decided to cast my vote against it.
Jul. 23, 2024 /
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HARRISBURG - State Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) today announced more than $6 million in funding is awarded for improvements at the New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park in New Kensington.
Jul. 18, 2024 /
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If you find a can of soup in your pantry that is one month past its “best if used by” date, do you still eat it or do you throw it away?
Jul. 11, 2024 /
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News outlets from across the country are reporting about homeowners and property owners who suddenly have someone living on their property, claiming to be a tenant and refusing to leave. This is a practice known as squatting, and there have been multiple, high-profile incidents in the last couple of months.
Jul. 09, 2024 /
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HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) is inviting constituents in the 55th District to her three upcoming free events.
Jul. 03, 2024 /
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According to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) are third-party companies that function as intermediaries between insurance providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Jun. 27, 2024 /
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Henry Ford coined the phrase “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.”
Jun. 20, 2024 /
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Are Changes Coming to Higher Education?
During annual budget discussions, the Commonwealth investment in education is of constant discussion. It consumes a large part of Pennsylvania’s annual budget because safe schools that help our students become young adults are certainly a high priority.
Jun. 13, 2024 /
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As June progresses and the June 30 deadline for the General Assembly to adopt a budget looms, the political divide that sometimes slows the passage of legislation is only increasing.
Jun. 06, 2024 /
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The last few years, coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, have shown a higher level of importance when considering mental health care.
May. 30, 2024 /
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Though few people give it much thought, there is an important difference between a law and a regulation.
May. 23, 2024 /
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It is often said that business works at a much faster speed than government. The same can be said for the subject of criminal acts and the use of illegal drugs.
May. 16, 2024 /
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Free Speech Must Be Prioritized
May. 09, 2024 /
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Since 2019, costs for everything from groceries to building materials have spiked at a much higher level than consumer incomes. Meanwhile, it is often asked what role state government has in addressing inflation.
May. 02, 2024 /
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Bad Election Measure Moves in House
Apr. 25, 2024 /
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Phone Use While Driving: More Laws are Not Always the Solution