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Fault Lines: How Federal Policy is Shaping Pennsylvania’s Future
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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.