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Shapiro Gets Set to Jump Into ’22 Governor’s Race
The worst-kept secret in Pennsylvania is almost out of the bag. Josh Shapiro will formally announce his candidacy for governor on Wednesday.
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COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Rise Among Vaccinated in PA
Over the last month, vaccinated people represented 26% of more than 135,000 new infections and nearly 5,000 hospital admissions across the state.
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PA House Republicans Vote to Make More Pandemic Data Publicly Available
Democrats argue that amending the Disease Prevention and Control Law would lead to the release of personal medical information.
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PA Republicans Advance Mask Opt-Out Bill for Students
The law would allow parents and guardians to overrule any mask mandate imposed by the state Department of Health, a local health department, or a school board.
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Anti-Trump Republican Drops Bid for Pennsylvania’s US Senate Seat
Philadelphia lobbyist and consultant Craig Snyder said he has been unable to generate enough support in a crowded field for what is expected to be one of the nation’s most competitive contests for Senate in 2022.
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Pennsylvania Transgender Women with Felony Past Fight Name Change Rules
Rules requiring people with felony convictions to wait two years after completing their sentence are meant to enhance public safety and thwart fraud attempts. But advocates say the transgender community simply wants the right to use names that match their identities.
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4 Accused of Plotting School Attack Near Scranton on Columbine Anniversary
A 15-year-old girl and 15-year-old boy are charged as adults and two other teenagers face juvenile charges in the plan to attack Dunmore High School on April 20, 2024.
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Shapiro Sues to Block GOP Election Subpoena
The lawsuit from state Attorney General Josh Shapiro seeks to block the subpoena on the grounds that it serves no legitimate legislative purpose and stems from Trump’s efforts to undermine trust in the results of the 2020 presidential election.
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Somerset County District Attorney Charged With Violently Raping Woman in Her Home
Jeffrey Lynn Thomas, 36, was accused of attacking the woman in her home Saturday. He was charged with rape, indecent and simple assault, strangulation, and criminal trespassing.
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‘Why Was This Not Shared With Us?’ Turnpike’s $104M in Unpaid Tolls Draws Senators’ Scrutiny
An internal turnpike report issued in July indicated that motorists who do not use E-ZPass have a nearly 1 in 2 chance of riding without paying under the “toll-by-plate” license plate camera system.
