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Obituary FILE - Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright speaks during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 26, 2016. Albright has died of cancer, her family said Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Obituary Pennsylvania Lawmakers Mourn the Passing of Madeleine Albright

Albright, the 1st female US secretary of state, has died of cancer at 84.

Associated Press Associated Press March 23, 2022 5:35 pm EDT
Voting A poster bearing the image of voting rights icon John Lewis is seen during a news conference after the House of Representatives passed the The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in Washington, on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades)
Voting These Are the Nine Lawmakers from Pennsylvania Who Voted Against Restoring Voting Rights

The partisan vote for the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act illustrates the strong divide between parties on American issues as fundamental as the right to vote.

Haley O'Brien Haley O'Brien August 25, 2021 1:53 pm EDT
Jobs Two Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1) Sikorsky VH-3D Sea King helicopters depart Miami International Airport after a visit from then-President Barack Obama in 2015. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Jobs Two Years After Trump’s Reprieve, Chester County Helicopter Plant Closing

Lockheed Martin estimated that about 240 employees will lose their jobs and another 120 will be offered the opportunity to relocate.

Associated Press Associated Press August 21, 2021 8:09 am EDT
LGBTQ In this image from video, Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., speaks during the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump in the Senate at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. (Senate Television via AP)
LGBTQ 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.

Patrick Abdalla Patrick Abdalla June 2, 2021 11:55 am EDT
Race In this image from video, Rep. Scott Perry (R-York) speaks at the US Capitol Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. (House Television via AP)
Race 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.

Ume Sarfaraz Ume Sarfaraz May 20, 2021 4:46 pm EDT

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Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, who is running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, speaks at a Centre County Democrats' breakfast event at a hotel at the Mountain View Country Club, Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Boalsburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy) Elections Lt. Gov. John Fetterman Hospitalized After Suffering a Stroke
Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano, (R-Franklin), speaks to supporters of President Donald Trump as they demonstrate outside the Pennsylvania State Capitol, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Harrisburg, Pa., after Democrat Joe Biden defeated Trump to become 46th president of the United States. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Elections Trump Backs Doug Mastriano in Pennsylvania’s GOP Governor Primary
Chairman of the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee Sen. Cris Dush, R-Jefferson, speaks during a hearing at the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Elections Days Before Primary, State Sen. Dush Wants All Pa. Counties to Stop Using Ballot Drop Boxes
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., steps from the voting booth after casting his ballot in Langhorne, Pa., Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Analysis One Congressional Trump Enabler Hopes You’re Not Paying Attention
Jobs US Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., seen here speaking from the House chamber earlier this year, is one of ten members of the US House of Representatives from Pennsylvania who voted for the bill. (House Television via AP)
Jobs 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.

Ashley Adams Ashley Adams May 18, 2021 2:36 pm EDT
Elections People walk along Market Street in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania got the official word from the US Census that its population growth continues to lag behind the nation's, marking the 10th consecutive decade the Keystone State has lost clout in Congress and presidential contests. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Elections 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.

Associated Press Associated Press April 26, 2021 5:39 pm EDT