Ian Karbal, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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Doug Mastriano’s nomination as ambassador to Slovakia advances in the US Senate
The former GOP gubernatorial candidate was tapped for the post by President Donald Trump in May.
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Gov. Shapiro signs $50.8 billion compromise budget, despite some opposition in both parties
The spending plan was passed only a week and a half after the deadline set by the state’s constitution.
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Garrity and Shapiro have accused each other of flip-flopping on data centers. Are they both right?
While both have changed their tone in the year since the Amazon deal was announced in June 2025, they’re accusing one another of hypocrisy.
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US Rep. Scott Perry proposes cutting funding for Peace Corps, other foreign aid programs
The appropriations bill currently allocates $410.5 million to the Peace Corps in FY2027, $20 million less than the organization had requested.
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Pa. House passes “gas station heroin” ban
Tianeptine, which is legally prescribed as an antidepressant in some countries, is federally unregulated in America and sold in gas stations and head shops across the commonwealth.
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A new report points a way forward for Pa. lawmakers seeking to aid struggling pharmacies
The Pa. Insurance Dept. says requiring PBMs to reimburse pharmacists more for drugs would have a major impact on pharmacies.
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Second suspect turns himself in after explosive device set off near Lehigh Valley polling place
First responders found the remnants of what appeared to be an M-type explosive at the scene.
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What is a Cannabis Control Board and can it be a step towards a recreational marijuana law in Pa.?
A Senate committee advanced a bill to shift oversight of the state’s medical marijuana program to a new panel.
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Pa. Democrats push bills to limit immigration enforcement at K-12 schools
The measures would ban school personnel from sharing students’ identifying information.
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Survey: Pennsylvanians’ dissatisfaction with healthcare in the commonwealth on the rise
Over one in four people surveyed said they or someone in their household struggled to access care in the last year due to cost.
