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Former Prosecutor Seeks Trump’s Endorsement in Run for Governor
Congressman Lou Barletta is also seeking the former president’s endorsement, and state Sen. Doug Mastriano has said Trump asked him to run.
The Keystone’s Summer Reading: Some Light Reads
Check out these light reads from celebrated Pennsylvania authors.
Shapiro Slams Mastriano’s Election Audit Efforts
Josh Shapiro has slammed state Sen. Doug Mastriano’s efforts to start an audit of Pennsylvania’s 2020 election results.
Four PA Representatives Urge President Biden to Extend Pause on Student Loan Payments
Four Pennsylvania representatives are among a large group of Congress members urging President Joe Biden to extend the current pause on federal student loan payments and interest.
PA Supreme Court Overturns Cosby Conviction
Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction Wednesday after finding an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case.
Legislature Passes Budget that Boosts Education Funding, but Misses Other Opportunities
Next year’s state budget will pump millions into struggling schools, but also sets billions of dollars aside while the state struggles to reopen from a historic pandemic.
Republicans Send Election Bill to Wolf That He’s Vowed to Veto
Republicans passed an election bill that restricts voter access, but Gov. Tom Wolf will veto it.
Pennsylvania House Republicans Pass Bill that Will Restrict Voting Access
Republicans in Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives passed a bill that will restrict access to the ballot.
Pennsylvania Republicans Push Election Legislation That Would Make Voting More Complicated
Republicans have proposed a wide-ranging series of changes to Pennsylvania election laws, including many that would make it more difficult to vote.
See How Pennsylvania’s Congressional Members Have Voted on the Equality Act So Far
Democratic members of the US House of Representatives are calling on the US Senate to honor Pride Month by voting for the Equality Act.
Inspector General’s Report: No Intentional Act To Derail Sex-Abuse Amendment
Voters were supposed to be able to vote on an amendment this month, but a blunder by the Department of State kept it off the ballot.
Bills to Restrict Abortion, Expand Gun Rights Start in Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Republicans began advancing bills to restrict abortion rights and expand gun rights, although the bills faced opposition by Democratic lawmakers and certain veto by Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf.
Every House Republican Blocks Bill that Would Have Struck ‘Homosexuality’ from PA Criminal Laws
Apparently, every Republican in the the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is fine with homosexuality being considered “obscene” and “deviate.”
One Pennsylvania Congressperson Voted Against the AAPI Hate Crimes Bill
Scott Perry voted against the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Bill, but it still passed the US House of Representatives and was signed into law on Thursday.
Voters Are Backing State Constitutional Amendment to Ban Racial Discrimination
The proposal had about 71% of the vote in support of it, according to unofficial results on Wednesday morning.
Polling Places Run Out of Ballots in Pennsylvania Primary
Counties received more than 550,000 mailed ballots, according to the Department of State. The agency said in-person turnout Tuesday was typical.
Which PA Representatives Support Pregnant Workers, and Which Don’t?
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act won broad bipartisan support while passing the US House of Representatives, even if a majority of Pennsylvania’s GOP lawmakers voted against it.
States and Businesses Grapple With New CDC Mask Guidelines
States, businesses and cities are trying to figure out how they will handle the CDC’s new masking guidelines.
Pennsylvania Loses US House Seat Again Due to Lagging Population Growth
Pennsylvania’s population is growing. It’s just not growing enough to keep all of its presidential electors and members of Congress.
This Is What State Legislators Had to Say About Derek Chauvin’s Guilty Verdict
Pennsylvania state legislators discussed the Derek Chauvin verdict on Twitter, many saying it was a rare moment of accountability.
These Are the Eight PA Representatives Who Voted Against the Paycheck Fairness Act
Federal legislation that would prohibit employers from paying men more than women narrowly passed the US House of Representatives on Thursday.
Pennsylvania Joins National Pause on J&J Vaccine
Health officials said the pause is being made “out of an abundance of caution.”
Montgomery County Commissioner Val Arkoosh to Run for US Senate in 2022
Arkoosh would be the first woman to represent Pennsylvania in the US Senate if she’s elected.
Biden’s COVID Relief Plan Is a Huge Deal for Women. Here’s How.
Study after study has found that women, particularly women of color, have borne the brunt of the pandemic’s economic toll, losing jobs and leaving the workforce in alarming numbers.
A Housing Crisis Amplified By Pandemic, Affecting Both Renters and Homeowners
Pennsylvania had been dealing with an affordable housing crisis long before the pandemic hit. The coronavirus has made it worse.
More Than 1 Million Pennsylvanians Have Tested Positive for the Coronavirus Since Pandemic Began
More than 1 million Pennsylvanians have now tested positive for the coronavirus, according to state health data.
These Eight PA Reps Voted Against the Violence Against Women Act
Even without their votes, the bill had bipartisan support in the House of Representatives and is moving on to the Senate.
Antonio LaMotta, Joshua Macias Ask Judge to Drop Charges
PHILADELPHIA-Joshua Macias and Antonio LaMotta didn’t actually do anything on Nov. 5, their attorneys said. Speaking during a virtual court hearing Thursday, the attorneys argued Philadelphia officials should drop all charges against their clients.
More Women Than Ever Are in the PA Legislature. That’s Still Not Enough.
Women make up approximately 51% of the state population, but just under 29% of the state Legislature. Several groups are working to change that.