Congress faces a summer standoff as appropriations bills stall and Trump demands nominee confirmations. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania continues to negotiate the budget.

H.R. 1’s overhaul of SNAP benefits is poised to disrupt food security across Pennsylvania, with up to 144,000 residents at risk of losing benefits and the state facing millions in added costs. This week’s Compass explores the ripple effects on rural economies, local food banks, and vulnerable families—and highlights potential state-level solutions to ease the impact.

The One Big Beautiful Bill is now law, but a $9.4 billion rescissions package remains in limbo. As the Senate debates and moderates push back, Pennsylvania nonprofits, broadcasters, and institutions brace for potential cuts.

Last week’s passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” brought sweeping tax cuts and steep Medicaid changes that will ripple through Pennsylvania. This week’s Compass explores how state lawmakers are responding—both supporters and critics—and what the implementation of the bill could mean for the Commonwealth’s budget, health care, and workforce in the years ahead.

The Senate has passed H.R.1, the sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” after a 24-hour amendment marathon and a tiebreaking vote from Vice President Vance. But the bill’s fate in the House remains uncertain—just in time for the Fourth of July. Here’s what changed, what’s next, and what it means for PA.

This week, Senate Republicans are working to salvage the “One Big Beautiful Bill” after a series of Parliamentarian rulings and Byrd-Rule cuts forced major changes. From trimmed financial regulations to softened clean-energy rollbacks, the bill looks very different than when it left the House. With key provisions still in flux and the July 4th recess approaching, we break down what’s been cut, what’s still standing, and what it means for Pennsylvania.

The Senate Finance Committee’s version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” refines the GOP’s tax-and-spending blueprint with lower Child Tax Credits, a $10,000 SALT cap, steeper Medicaid provider-tax reductions, and fresh caps on overtime and tips deductions. Pennsylvania’s high-tax regions could lose ground on deductions, while hospitals face funding pressures. Yet extended clean-energy incentives and permanent business-expensing provisions may spur growth in renewables and manufacturing. Here’s your concise guide to the changes and their local impact.

From SNAP and student aid to clean energy, the GOP’s sweeping budget bill cuts more than just Medicaid. Here’s what’s at stake for Pennsylvania and how state leaders are responding.

Despite public promises to protect Medicaid, the latest federal budget proposal includes up to $880 billion in cuts that could hit Pennsylvania hard. With hospitals already closing and coverage gaps growing, we break down what’s in the bill, how it contradicts leadership’s rhetoric, and what’s at stake for communities across the Commonwealth.

President Trump’s 2026 budget slashes domestic spending by $163B—impacting education, housing, healthcare, and research. Here’s how the cuts could affect Pennsylvania.

How federal policy is putting Pennsylvania on the front lines of disruption—from proposed tariffs and workforce cuts to legal challenges and local economic fallout. Here’s what to watch as the next 100 days unfold.

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As President Trump approaches his first 100 days back in office, sweeping federal actions—from executive orders to agency restructuring—are beginning to take shape. In this two-part series, we track the tangible effects these changes are having on Pennsylvania and Philadelphia.

As President Trump approaches his first 100 days back in office, sweeping federal actions—from executive orders to agency restructuring—are beginning to take shape. In this two-part series, we track the tangible effects these changes are having on Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. From the dismantling of the Department of Education to the shifting future of Amtrak, we break down what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what comes next.

Explore the proposed federal budget cuts to Medicaid and Medicare, their potential effects on Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and vulnerable populations, and the growing bipartisan pushback against these changes.

President Trump’s education reforms are shaking up schools and universities across the country. With changes to special education, Title IX, and funding distribution, what does this mean for Pennsylvania and Philadelphia? Read our latest update on these transformative policies in The Bellevue Compass.

Explore how Trump’s tariffs are affecting Pennsylvania’s manufacturing, agriculture, and retail sectors. Learn about their impact on Philadelphia’s economy, from the Port to construction projects.