U.S. Department of Education

Northeast and Central Pennsylvania handled flooding and sinkholes – and Vice President JD Vance announced where he’ll be speaking in West Pittston tomorrow.

Gov. Josh Shapiro joined a multistate lawsuit with 25 other states and the District of Columbia Monday to challenge the Trump Administration’s decision to 'unlawfully withhold' $230 million in education funding.

Funding helped provide resources to homeless students and pay salaries. Pennsylvania joined a multi-state lawsuit last week, challenging the decision to revoke more than $184 million in funding to the state.

With President Donald Trump wanting to abolish the department, it announced a nearly 50% reduction in its workforce this week.

More than 150 people marched in downtown Scranton after school on Tuesday, angry about the possible elimination of the U.S. Department of Education and concerned about the programs it administers.