Higher oil prices are about to hit more than just the gas pump
March 25, 2026
U.S. shoppers are being warned to prepare for rising costs, as a spike in global oil prices begins to ripple through everyday spending. Since the
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Trump’s Tariffs Are Harming U.S. Carmakers They Claim to Help
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Ford faces $800M in Q2 losses from Trump-era tariffs meant to aid U.S. automakers, highlighting unintended harm to domestic manufacturing.
Tariffs Drive Surge in Vegetable Prices—Shoppers to Pay More
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The nearly 40% increase is the biggest one-month move for a summer month in almost a century.
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Governor Shapiro Secures $15M Investment, Creating 130 Jobs in Beaver County
May 20, 2026
Governor Shapiro's $15M investment in McCarl's LLC will boost Beaver County's economy, creating industrial jobs and strengthening local manufacturing.
Teamsters Advocate for Jobs, Safety in BUILD America 250 Act
May 20, 2026
Legislation must prioritize American workers, good-paying jobs, and workplace safety, says Teamsters Union.
Transportation and Infrastructure Groups Back BUILD America 250 Act
May 20, 2026
Transportation and infrastructure groups support the BUILD America 250 Act, a vital reauthorization bill.
Nurses Criticize Trump's Response to Ebola and Hantavirus Outbreaks
May 20, 2026
A new Ebola outbreak in the DRC and hantavirus cases highlight U.S. unpreparedness under Trump, as nurses urge stronger public health systems and global cooperation.
Shapiro Administration Breaks Ground on New Smithfield Lofts in Pittsburgh
May 19, 2026
Governor Josh Shapiro champions a $30M project in Pittsburgh, transforming offices into 39 affordable units, boosting urban revitalization efforts.
AFSCME Local 3299 Reaches Tentative Agreement, Averting UC Strike
May 19, 2026
42,000 UC workers, facing a housing crisis, plan a historic strike for fair contracts. Talks continue, but unresolved issues risk operations at 10 campuses.
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