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Pennsylvania Faces Funding Crisis Amid Vaccine and Research Cuts

10/6/2025

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed an order to provide free vaccines to 1.5 million children.
The University of Pennsylvania reduced doctoral admissions by 20% due to threats to federal research funding.
A federal judge temporarily shielded Pennsylvania from repercussions in a food stamp dispute.
Pennsylvania faces a potential $40 billion loss in federal funding amid budget negotiations.

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed an order to provide free vaccines to 1.5 million children.
The University of Pennsylvania reduced doctoral admissions by 20% due to threats to federal research funding.
A federal judge temporarily shielded Pennsylvania from repercussions in a food stamp dispute.
Pennsylvania faces a potential $40 billion loss in federal funding amid budget negotiations.