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Jacqueline Romero Nominated as New US Attorney for Eastern District
If confirmed, Romero would be the first woman of color to lead the eastern district of Pennsylvania.
Democratic Gov Candidate Josh Shapiro Has More Campaign Cash Than GOP Field Combined
Currently, Democrat Josh Shapiro, the commonwealth’s Attorney General, has $12 million more cash on hand than all nine Republican candidates combined and recently reported a total of $4.5 million raised in the first quarter of 2022.
Pennsylvania COVID Cases Rise to Over 2,000 in a Single Day as Mandates End
On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 2,018 new cases of COVID-19, a daily number that we haven’t seen since late February.
Mask Off: SEPTA, Amtrak No Longer Requiring Masks on Vehicles, in Stations
Both SEPTA and Amtrak are no longer requiring passengers and employees to wear face coverings after a federal judge threw out the CDC’s nationwide mandate.
What PA’s Candidates for Governor Would Do to Lower Gas Prices
Republicans want to reduce or eliminate Pennsylvania’s highest-in-the-US gas tax. Josh Shapiro wants to send PA drivers a check for $250.
Two Pennsylvania Airports, Two Different Masking Policies
A federal judge said masks are no longer required on planes, but the return of Philadelphia’s indoor mask mandate means passengers still need to mask up in the airport terminal.
Bill Proposed to Make Edibles Legal for Medical Marijuana Patients
Sen. Dan Laughlin wants to see Pennsylvania join the 25 other states with medical marijuana laws that allow the sale and consumption of edibles by medical marijuana patients.
Bill McSwain Receives “Un-Endorsement” From Trump
Trump goes after the former US attorney for not getting behind his bogus claims of election fraud.
COVID Won’t Leave Philly Alone: City Brings Back Indoor Mask Mandate
With confirmed COVID-19 cases doubling, Philadelphia is bringing back the indoor mask mandate.
Not a Single PA Republican in the US House Wants to Decriminalize Marijuana
Just like their colleagues in the state House, Pennsylvania Republicans in the US House continue to vote against the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Only Two Republican US House Members from PA Voted to Keep Insulin Costs Down
Two of Pennsylvania’s Republicans in the US House joined their Democratic colleagues in passing legislation to keep the cost of insulin at $35 a month.
Remember That Time Fetterman Pulled a Gun on a Black Man? Lamb Does.
Conor Lamb took to Twitter Thursday to raise the episode, which has bubbled just below the surface of a primary campaign that previously had been relatively cordial.
Why Can’t Republicans Get on Board With Common-Sense Education Initiatives?
Republicans refuse to take action on bills that would make Pennsylvania schools healthier, safer, and more inclusive.
Report: Pennsylvania Among States With Worst Marijuana Laws
According to a new report from the Marijuana Policy Project, Pennsylvania has some of the worst marijuana laws in the country. Blacks are also three times more likely to be arrested for possession in the commonwealth.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Mourn the Passing of Madeleine Albright
Albright, the 1st female US secretary of state, has died of cancer at 84.
Dr. Oz Vows to Renounce Turkish Citizenship if Elected Senator
The celebrity heart surgeon says his dual citizenship has become a campaign distraction and, if he wins, he will renounce Turkish citizenship before being sworn in to the Senate.
Court Upholds New Maps for Pennsylvania General Assembly
State Supreme Court justices rejected various challenges to the House and Senate district lines drawn up by the Legislative Reapportionment Commission.
Ukrainian Catholic Leader Calls For Arms, Humanitarian Aid in War With Russia
The Most Rev. Borys Gudziak, metropolitan archbishop of Philadelphia for the Ukrainian Catholic Church in the United States, said food and clothing donations aren’t enough.
‘A Critical Juncture’: How Many More Threats and Baseless Claims of Fraud Can Election Officials Take?
A new survey finds that the current political climate is taking a toll on election officials in the US.
US Supreme Court Won’t Review Decision That Freed Bill Cosby
The decision is “unfortunate outcome for everyone, especially sexual assault survivors,” Cosby’s accuser said.
White Supremacists Spread Hate in Pennsylvania at an Alarming Rate in 2021
According to a report from the ADL, white supremacist propaganda was reported in every state except Hawaii in 2021, with the highest levels of activity coming from Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Treasury Moves to Divest Russian Assets
The Pennsylvania Treasury began divesting its holdings in Russia-based companies last week.
State GOP Lawmakers Want to Prohibit COVID Vaccine Mandates in Schools
Republicans have advanced legislation to prevent the COVID-19 vaccines from being a required immunization to enter school even though it has been proven effective at preventing severe illness from the disease.
5 Ways Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Could Affect You Here in Pennsylvania
Though the battle is being waged 5,000 miles away, what happens in the conflict between Russian and Ukraine is of great importance to Pennsylvanians.
Up for Grabs: Open Seats in the State Legislature in the 2022 Election
All 203 seats in the state House of Representatives and 25 of the 50 seats in the state Senate are up for election in 2022.
Going Green in PA: State Senate Committee Holds First Hearing on Adult-Use Marijuana
The Law and Justice Committee’s first hearing on adult-use marijuana focused on testimony from law enforcement and local officials.
Wolf’s Final Budget, Like His First, Features Public Schools
In addition to spending more than $1.5 billion to wipe out deep funding disparities between the poorest and wealthiest public schools, Gov. Wolf wants to increase reimbursements for direct care workers and marshal more money to qualify Pennsylvania for new federal highway and bridge funding.
What to Watch For in Wolf’s Budget Proposal
Five things to watch for when the governor’s budget plan for the 2022-23 fiscal year becomes public Tuesday.
PA’s New Legislative Maps Have Been Approved, But Legal Challenge is Still Likely
circulating petitions in the new districts to get on the May 17 primary ballot.