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Pennsylvania Urged to Opt Into Federal Scholarship Tax Credit

The Daily Signal - Tue, 04/14/2026 - 05:00

School choice advocates and policymakers gathered at the Pennsylvania State Capitol on April 10 to call on Gov. Josh Shapiro to opt the commonwealth into the federal scholarship tax credit program before the January 2027 deadline.

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon joined lawmakers and advocacy leaders, including Rep. Scott Perry and Andrew Lewis, to emphasize what they described as a major opportunity to expand educational access without additional cost to taxpayers.

According to speakers, demand for scholarships in Pennsylvania already far exceeds supply. Nearly 70,000 applications went unfulfilled last year, highlighting what advocates say is an urgent need for expanded options for families seeking alternatives to their assigned public schools.

The federal scholarship tax credit, enacted in 2025, would allow participating states to generate scholarship funding through private donations. Advocates estimate that if just 15% of Pennsylvania taxpayers participate, the program could generate up to $500 million in scholarships, potentially serving an additional 100,000 students.

Pennsylvania, they argue, is well-positioned to implement the program quickly. The state already operates longstanding tax credit scholarship initiatives and has more than 250 scholarship organizations in place to distribute funds and assist families.

Supporters stressed that the program would come at no cost to the state or school districts, as it relies entirely on private contributions. Scholarships could be used for a wide range of educational needs, including private school tuition, tutoring, special education services, and instructional materials.

Advocates also warned that failure to opt in could put Pennsylvania at a disadvantage. Twenty-seven states have already indicated plans to participate, and officials noted that funding could flow elsewhere if the commonwealth declines to act.

“Every delay means fewer opportunities for students,” Lewis said, urging swift action.

The decision now rests with Shapiro, who must formally opt Pennsylvania into the program to unlock the potential funding and expand access to educational alternatives statewide.

The post Pennsylvania Urged to Opt Into Federal Scholarship Tax Credit appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Bahamas Police Release Michigan Man Questioned After His Wife Disappeared From Couple's Boat

NewsMax - America feed - Tue, 04/14/2026 - 04:58
Police in the Bahamas have released a Michigan man who said his wife disappeared after falling overboard from a small boat in waters off the island nation, authorities said Monday.

LA Schools Avoid Staff Strike With Late Deal

NewsMax - America feed - Tue, 04/14/2026 - 04:51
Los Angeles schools avoided a strike that would have impacted nearly 400,000 students in Southern California as the school district and the union representing support staff reached a tentative deal early Tuesday.Local 99 of the Service Employees International Union...

‘The Timing Is Suspicious’: Intel IG Admitted Under Oath He Changed Whistleblower Rules For Anti-Trump Ukraine Op In 2019

The Federalist - Tue, 04/14/2026 - 04:40
Michael AtkinsonAtkinson’s own 2019 testimony, now public, confirms the ICIG did change the rules and that Davis and The Federalist weren't 'conspiracy theorists,' but rather, the only real journalists around.

Bessent: Fed Should 'Wait and See' Before Lowering Rates

NewsMax - America feed - Tue, 04/14/2026 - 04:40
The Federal Reserve should "wait and see" before deciding whether to lower interest rates amid the war in Iran, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Semafor Editor-in-Chief Ben Smith on Monday.

Kimmel’s Bromance With Disgraced Eric Swalwell Burns Out, But Pro-Dem Bias Remains

The Federalist - Tue, 04/14/2026 - 04:34
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., has a good chuckle with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.Late-night broadcast television has become a wasteland of one-party rule that is long overdue for regulatory correction.

Newly Declassified Docs Reveal Trump Impeachment ‘Whistleblower’ Was A Democrat Crony

The Federalist - Tue, 04/14/2026 - 04:34
Adam SchiffThe anonymous whistleblower secretly met with the Democrat staff of Adam Schiff prior to submitting his complaint in August 2019.

Trump’s Modest Budget Cuts Mean Nothing If He Won’t Touch Rampant Entitlements

The Federalist - Tue, 04/14/2026 - 04:32
Trump talking with his hands at his deskThe admin likely wished to avoid political attacks about the GOP 'cutting' Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security before the midterms.

A Supreme Court That Doesn’t Stop Birthplace Citizenship Isn’t Originalist

The Federalist - Tue, 04/14/2026 - 04:32
black and white Supreme CourtOriginalism counts for little if justices can brush aside the historical evidence because it is inconvenient.

Exclusive: Watchdog Files Complaint Against Obama Judge At Center Of Arctic Frost Lawfare

The Federalist - Tue, 04/14/2026 - 04:30
Judge Howell at a ceremony.'The American people deserve an immediate investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding these meetings.'

Gov. Moore's Redistricting Push Fails in Maryland Legislature

NewsMax - America feed - Tue, 04/14/2026 - 04:28
Maryland Democrats have rejected an effort to redraw the state's congressional map to boost their party's chances in the midterm elections, a setback for Gov. Wes Moore who put his clout behind the attempt to blunt President Donald Trump's own redistricting campaign.

Delta Air Lines Scales Back Sustainable Fuel, Net-Zero Targets

NewsMax - America feed - Tue, 04/14/2026 - 04:14
Delta Air Lines quietly removed two key environmental ‌targets from its sustainability webpage late last week, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday. The Atlanta-based carrier deleted its pledge to use sustainable aviation fuel...

George Conway Chokes Back Tears Talking About Blowing Nearly $1M on Joe Biden

Western Journal - Tue, 04/14/2026 - 04:00

Anti-Trump attorney and pundit George Conway got emotional while discussing a $929,600 donation to former President Joe Biden’s 2024 reelection bid. Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential election on […]

The post George Conway Chokes Back Tears Talking About Blowing Nearly $1M on Joe Biden appeared first on The Western Journal.

The World Is Begging for America’s Oil

Liberty Nation - Tue, 04/14/2026 - 03:39

By Andrew Moran

The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed for seven weeks. Tanker traffic has cratered, regional production has plummeted by the most on record, and global energy prices have rocketed. In the United States, businesses are paying higher input costs, and consumers feel like it’s 2022 again. But the broader US economy could be relatively […]

Swalwell, Gonzales Resign From Congress Amid Allegations

Liberty Nation - Tue, 04/14/2026 - 03:38

By Michele White

For the first time in America’s history, two members of Congress from different parties announced their resignations within 65 minutes of each other, amid separate allegations by subordinates of sexual misconduct – including assault. The announcements by US Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX) on Monday, are largely seen as preemptive, as lawmakers […]

Packing SCOTUS is Back on the Agenda

Liberty Nation - Tue, 04/14/2026 - 03:38

By Liberty Nation Authors

With 2028 approaching, there’s an effort to once again pack the Supreme Court with progressives.

A 25th Amendment Hijack That Could End the Republic

Liberty Nation - Tue, 04/14/2026 - 03:38

By Graham J Noble

What if one political party decides that it can and should craft legislation that simply overrides the parts of the Constitution it doesn’t like? When it comes to invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office, this is just what at least some congressional Democrats are flirting with. The Constitution remains the […]

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