Matthew Rink

6 days ago | farmersadvance.com | Matthew Rink

Matthew RinkUSA TODAY NETWORKCharleroi’s Haitian population, arriving largely under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), has revitalized the town but faces potential deportation under the Trump administration. The influx of immigrants has sparked mixed reactions in Charleroi, with some residents welcoming the economic boost while others express concerns about cultural changes.

1 week ago | goerie.com | Matthew Rink

Pennsylvania's 11 National Park Service sites and six trails could face funding cuts or state ownership. The proposed cuts to the National Park Service budget are part of a larger $33 billion reduction in federal funding for parks and public lands. In 2023, visitors to Pennsylvania's National Park Service sites generated $426 million and supported over 6,000 jobs.

1 week ago | goerie.com | Matthew Rink

Pennsylvania House Democrats advanced a bill to legalize recreational marijuana, sending it to the full chamber for a vote. The bill faces opposition in the Republican-controlled Senate, particularly regarding the proposed use of state-run dispensaries. Republicans criticized the bill's swift introduction and passage, citing a lack of transparency and public input. There was no slow burn on this bill.

1 week ago | goerie.com | Matthew Rink

Charleroi’s Haitian population, arriving largely under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), has revitalized the town but faces potential deportation under the Trump administration. The influx of immigrants has sparked mixed reactions in Charleroi, with some residents welcoming the economic boost while others express concerns about cultural changes. The impending end of TPS and the CHNV program creates uncertainty for Haitians in Charleroi, many of whom fear returning to their unstable homeland.

1 week ago | goerie.com | Matthew Rink

Thousands of immigrants in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, many with legal status, face potential deportation under Trump-era policies. These immigrants primarily fall under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Humanitarian Parole, or Asylum classifications. The Trump administration aimed to shorten or end some of these programs, impacting Haitians and others, while the Biden administration had extended some. Legal challenges and varying program expirations create uncertainty for these immigrant communities.