“If you have requested a mail-in ballot but received it too late, you still have the option to go to your polling place and vote the traditional way,” said Jonathan Marks, deputy secretary for elections at the Pennsylvania Department of State. wesanews.org/politics-govern…

According to AP News, "Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, often sought by borrowers refinancing a home loan, also eased this week. That average rate slipped to 6.68% from 6.71% last week. A year ago, it was at 5.44%." apnews.com/article/interest-…

According to WESA, "The proposal, Senate Bill 1014, mirrors a House version that has sat in a Senate committee since June." wesanews.org/politics-govern…

According to Pennsylvania Capital-Star, "The bill would require e-scooter riders to be at least 16 and limit the vehicles’ speed to 25 mph. It would also require riders under 18 to wear helmets, among other provisions." penncapital-star.com/transpo…

According to WESA, "advocates for the policy argue that the clear health benefits, lower long-term health care costs and reduced employee turnover will offset the upfront expense, by improving outcomes for parents and newborns alike." wesanews.org/politics-govern…

AP News reported that, "They are scheduled to announce the fund during a joint appearance in the Oval Office later Tuesday." apnews.com/article/trump-fra…

Please check out the video recording of The Last Free Women book talk featuring our two Chatham University students Marwa Rahim and Samira Rustami. You can also purchase the book through this link: thelastfreewomen.com/ youtube.com/watch?v=VKWtpICc…

Check out this letter to the editor written by the PCWP's Program and Outreach Assistant, Rebecca Engberg! post-gazette.com/local/2026/…

AP News reported that, "According to the White House, the order calls for targeting maternal health, mental health and endometriosis. It also will mention other health concerns and diseases, including Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis, heart disease and stroke." apnews.com/article/melania-t…

According to AP News, "The lawsuit seeks remedies including reinstatement to the FBI, an awarding of back pay and a court order declaring the firings unlawful." apnews.com/article/fired-fbi…

According to WHYY, "Infections have been identified in 42 of the commonwealth’s 67 counties." whyy.org/articles/pennsylvan…

According to WESA, "Among other provisions, the legislation would set up regulations limiting how City Council can use city charge cards called 'P-cards.'" wesanews.org/politics-govern…

According to AP News, "The adjustment translates to $75 extra per month for the nearly 72 million people who receive monthly Social Security benefits and about 7.3 million beneficiaries who get Supplemental Security Income." apnews.com/article/social-se…

According to the New York Times, "At issue in the case will be whether the quasi-private entity is similar to other federal agencies, which are generally subject to federal public records laws." nytimes.com/2026/10/13/us/po…

According to AP News, "Guilfoyle is a former Fox News Channel host and California prosecutor." apnews.com/article/trump-amb…

According to AP News, "Zacharia briefly worked as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security earlier this year and has been a commentator for Fox News and Newsmax." apnews.com/article/trump-whi…

According to AP News, "Refugees, asylum seekers, victims of human trafficking and domestic violence are among those who have lost coverage. Green-card holders were not impacted." apnews.com/article/medicaid-…

According to WESA, "The University of Pittsburgh is among nine institutions of higher learning that Vice President JD Vance says will be investigated for potential visa fraud." wesanews.org/politics-govern…

“We will ban transactions with this rogue court, cutting off their resources and crippling its ability to operate against us,” Rubio said in a video address posted to social media. apnews.com/article/us-icc-tr…

According to abc27 News, "Senate Bill 1147, sponsored by Senators Doug Mastriano (R-Franklin), Michele Brooks (R-Mercer) and Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne), would set a Medicaid reimbursement rate for so-called treat-no-transport calls for EMS agencies." abc27.com/pennsylvania/senat…