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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

🏛️Government & Politics

Aug 11, 2026 · 7:26 PMFayette County, PA

Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Race Narrows as Fiscal Policy Takes Center Stage in SWPA

A new statewide poll reveals a tightening Pennsylvania gubernatorial race as incumbent Governor Josh Shapiro faces renewed debate over municipal fiscal health and state spending. Polling across Fayette, Westmoreland, and Washington counties shows inflation, local property tax burdens, and economic stability as top voter priorities heading into the fall campaign.

Fayette County Discussions

Monday, August 10, 2026

🏛️Government & Politics

Aug 10, 2026 · 8:50 PMUniontown, PA

Fayette County Commissioners Prepare for August Legislative Sessions

The Fayette County Board of Commissioners will hold its agenda meeting on Tuesday, August 18 at 10:00 AM and its monthly voting meeting on Thursday, August 20 at 10:00 AM at the Gallatin Building, with infrastructure allocations, budget adjustments, and grant applications expected on the docket.

Fayette County Discussions

🏛️Government & Politics

Aug 10, 2026 · 11:00 AMFayette County, PA

Fayette Municipalities Explore Philanthropic Partnerships to Offset Rising Budget Pressures

Facing rising costs for fuel, road salt, and municipal health insurance alongside stagnant tax bases, Fayette County township supervisors and borough councils are turning to philanthropic partnerships and matching-grant programs to sustain public services without raising millage rates.

Fayette County Discussions

Saturday, August 8, 2026

🏛️Government & Politics

Aug 8, 2026 · 9:00 AMUniontown, PA

Uniontown Approves New Four-Year Trash Collection Contract

Uniontown residents could see lower costs for municipal trash and recycling collection following City Council's approval of a new four-year collection contract expected to reduce rates paid by city residents.

City of Uniontown

Saturday, November 1, 2025

🏛️Government & Politics

Nov 1, 2025 · 12:00 PMFayette County, Pennsylvania

Fayette County Commissioners Issue Statement On State Budget Impasse And Fiscal Impact

Fayette County Commissioners Issue Statement On State Budget Impasse And Fiscal Impact. The original media release is available as a PDF from the Fayette County Public Relations Initiative.

Fayette County Public Relations Initiative

Saturday, May 17, 2025

🇺🇸National News

May 17, 2025 · 12:00 PMWashington, D.C.

Health Insurance Opportunity Cost if 2025 Proposed Budget Reconciliation Bill Does Not Pass

The White House announced on May 17, 2025: This research note models the counterfactual of not passing the 2025 Reconciliation Bill and the possible macroeconomic consequences, specifically, on increases in the level of Americans without health insurance. The post Health Insurance… [National]

The White House