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Electric Bills: Pennsylvania’s regulated power “price to compare” resets June 1, with Met-Ed customers facing a 7.6% generation-supply jump and PPL up about 1.5% for non-shopping customers—another hit layered on already-stressed household budgets. Energy Deal Watch: NextEra/FPL’s parent is pushing a merger with Dominion aimed at the data-center power boom, while consumer watchdogs are already lining up opposition. Student Loans: Pennsylvania AG Dave Sunday and a coalition of states are suing the U.S. Department of Education over a rule that narrows “professional degree” eligibility, arguing it will cut access to federal aid for workforce programs. AI Safety: Researchers say they can trick dozens of AI systems using poetry to bypass internal safety controls—raising fresh alarms about how “guardrails” hold up in practice. Local Business & Jobs: Beaver County pipe fabricator McCarl’s plans a $15 million expansion in Aliquippa, adding 130 jobs, with $2 million in state support. Politics: Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti is already campaigning for November after winning the Democratic nod for PA’s 8th District.

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Electricity prices to rise in Pennsylvania starting June 1

Electricity prices to rise in Pennsylvania starting June 1

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Pew Grants Advance Economic Mobility in Philadelphia

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Feds Reportedly Bought Distressed Properties for ICE Detention at Up to Ten Times Market Value, Benefiting Investors Tied to Trump

Before the Iran war, Fox personalities tethered low gas prices to US economic growth and overall affordability

Before the Iran war, Fox personalities tethered low gas prices to US economic growth and overall affordability

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Western Pennsylvanians are swapping utility bills for rainwater tanks, livestock, and van life

Senator Dave McCormick addresses market regulation, Federal Reserve changes in recent tweets

Senator Dave McCormick addresses market regulation, Federal Reserve changes in recent tweets

Working Families Party sweeps all targeted Pennsylvania primary races 

Working Families Party sweeps all targeted Pennsylvania primary races 


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