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The Democracy group of LFG put together this handy guide to Pennsylvania elections in 2025, featuring dates, voter guides, and more. Vote! May 20, 2025, is the Primary Election Nov. 4, 2025, is the Municipal Election https://www.pa.gov/agencies/vote/elections/upcoming-elections.html Who can register to vote? Anyone can register to vote as long as you’ve been a U.S. citizen…
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On April 21, LFG presented a forum discussion, Medicaid Matters, at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown’s Murtha Center in partnership with UPJ’s American Democracy Scholar Program and The Tribune-Democrat. We are grateful to Allegheny Independent Media for filming the forum, which is presented below. You can download copies of the slides presented by Jeannine…
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Monday, April 21 | 6:30-8:00 p.m. | John P. Murtha Center, Pitt-Johnstown campus This community-focused advocacy forum will be held at the John P. Murtha Center on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. The forum will bring together experts and stakeholders to discuss the local impact of federal funding cuts to Medicaid,…
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Saturday, April 26 | 1:00-3:00 p.m. | Central Park, Johnstown Join us in Johnstown’s Central Park as we demand our elected leaders hear us and defend Medicaid. Bring your signs, passion, energy, and Medicaid stories. In the 13th Congressional District, 166,191 people are currently covered by Medicaid, a number which includes 70,171 children and 24,953…
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Events to include a town hall, forum, and rally FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JOHNSTOWN – Some 26% of Cambria County residents receive Medicaid to pay for healthcare services. With the threat of significant federal cuts to Medicaid, local citizens are taking action to highlight what’s at stake – including a Defend Social Security and Medicaid Town…