Politics
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Trump urges Sen. John Fetterman to switch parties and become a Republican
The comments were among the most direct overtures by Trump to woo Fetterman into the GOP, a matter of growing importance as the party could lose its Senate majority in next month’s elections.
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High prices are testing Latino voter loyalties in the Lehigh Valley
In the 7th Congressional District, which includes the Lehigh Valley, Latinos account for about a quarter of the district’s population, and they were a key part of Trump’s winning coalition two years ago.
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What is Bob Brooks’ plan to bring jobs to the Lehigh Valley?
Strengthening unions, funding apprenticeship programs, and passing Medicare for All are all part of Bob Brooks’ economic platform.
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Ryan Mackenzie doubles down on Iran war support despite rising gas prices
Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) published an op-ed explaining his support for the Iran war after voting for it six times since February.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers ask court to delay skill games ban
With a week to go before more than 70,000 skill games become illegal, legislators have asked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for a four-month extension to determine how to regulate the machines.
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4 takeaways from the Shapiro-Garrity governor debate
Pennsylvania’s only gubernatorial debate between Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity stayed civil and mostly cordial for the hour it lasted Oct. 7.
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ICE, Republicans push false report against Janelle Stelson’s campaign
ICE has joined Republican influencers pushing false reports about Janelle Stelson’s campaign.
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As energy costs climb, Pa. Dems propose bills to lower utility costs
Rising electricity rates and a strained power grid are putting more pressure on Pennsylvania households heading into winter. A group of House Democrats says its new package of bills could help lower costs while strengthening the state’s energy system.
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‘You can’t fool us in the last inning’: Pennsylvania GOP brings Mike Johnson to rally support
With control of the US House possibly hinging on Pennsylvania congressional races, House Speaker Mike Johnson makes campaign stops stumping for Republican candidates Rob Bresnahan, Scott Perry, and Ryan Mackenzie. Is it enough for voters frustrated with rising costs?
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Bill to regulate kratom sales and ban synthetic compounds passes Pa. House
Members of the Pennsylvania state House voted unanimously Monday to pass a bill that would regulate natural leaf kratom products and ban the sale of synthetic compounds derived from the substance.
