{
  "id": 6439175,
  "title": "Republican Lawmaker Wants to Rename Lake Erie",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/republican-lawmaker-wants-to-rename-lake-erie",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-09T16:22:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/republican-senator-rename-lake-erie-trump-lake-ontario-12420561"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Republican lawmaker David Maloney proposes renaming Lake Erie to \"Lake Pennsylvania\" in a bid to highlight the state's economic and cultural ties to the lake. Maloney, a Republican representing Pennsylvania's 130th Legislative District in Berks County, has submitted a resolution urging President Trump, Congress, and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to effect the change. The lawmaker cites Pennsylvania Sea Grant research, noting that the state hosts approximately 500,000 yearling steelhead annually, accounting for roughly 40% of all stocked fish across the lake. Maloney argues that while Ohio, New York, and Canada boast shoreline along the lake, Pennsylvania's unique offerings make it deserving of a distinct name. The resolution follows a recent announcement by Trump declaring Lake Ontario to be renamed \"Lake America\" amidst ongoing trade disputes with Canada. Maloney's office emphasized that the proposed change aims to promote Pennsylvania's pride in its natural resources and their value to neighboring communities.",
  "summary": "“Let’s call it Lake Pennsylvania,” suggested Pennsylvania State Representative David Maloney.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}