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March 3, 2025

Some Republicans see Medicaid as too big to touch

By AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Every time a baby is born in Louisiana, where Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson handily won reelection last year, there’s more than a 60% chance taxpayers will finance the birth through Medicaid.

U.S. Steel advances $3B strip mill project
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U.S. Steel advances $3B strip mill project
By By JAMES ENGEL TribLive 
October 23, 2026
Some residents and environmental groups are expressing concerns about increased pollution. U.S. Steel says it’s pushing forward with a project to build a nearly $3 billion hot strip mill at its Edgar ...
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W. Mifflin Area eyes plan to restructure schools
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 23, 2026
Budget deficits and an expected decline in enrollment will likely make changes necessary. Another Mon Valley district is exploring options to restructure its schools to better serve its students. Earl...
Independent hopes to unseat Bartolotta in 46th District
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Independent hopes to unseat Bartolotta in 46th District
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 23, 2026
A longtime Republican incumbent touting her legislative record and an independent challenger calling for a new approach in Harrisburg are offering voters two different visions for Pennsylvania’s 46th ...
Enthusiasts trade puzzles at West Mifflin swap
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Enthusiasts trade puzzles at West Mifflin swap
By By JENNIFER MCCALLA McKeesport Community Newsroom 
October 23, 2026
The event, which happens twice a year, is an easy and inexpensive way to get new jigsaw puzzles to work on. On a recent sunny Sunday morning, cars pulled into the parking lot of the Best Buy in West M...
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SPORTS
October 23, 2026
A first for EF The Warriors’ soccer programs each won a section title this season. B1
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SATURDAY
October 23, 2026
Don’t miss our Food pages full of new recipes in Saturday’s print and electronic editions of the MVI.