Stories tagged: "Doug Mastriano"

Elections Republican state Sen. Doug Mastriano speaks at an event at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., on Friday, July 1, 2022 (AP Photo/Marc Levy)
Elections Doug Mastriano Passes On Senate Run, Allowing Dave McCormick to Challenge Bob Casey

State Sen. Doug Mastriano decided that he will not run for US Senate after hyping a long-awaited announcement on Facebook live. This allows former hedge fund manager Dave McCormick to Challenge Sen. Bob Casey in 2024.

Sean Kitchen Sean Kitchen May 26, 2023 11:24 am EDT
Elections FILE - Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., speaks before President Joe Biden about his infrastructure agenda while announcing funding to upgrade Philadelphia's water facilities and replace lead pipes, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at Belmont Water Treatment Center in Philadelphia. Casey said he’ll seek a fourth term, bringing unmatched name recognition in Pennsylvania politics to his party's defense of a seat in a presidential battleground state. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Elections Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey Will Seek a 4th Term

The Democratic US Senator from Scranton made the announcement Monday. Casey’s success in 2024 will be a key factor in helping Democrats maintain a narrow Senate majority.

Associated Press Associated Press April 10, 2023 10:34 am EDT
Abortion FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addresses attendees during the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit, Friday, July 22, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Abortion Florida Leaders Warn Pennsylvania Voters About DeSantis’ Ambitions Ahead Of His Harrisburg Visit

When Mastriano set out to claim the governorship in Pa. last year, he vowed to make Pennsylvania the “Florida of the North,” something that attendees of today’s press conference pushed back against.

Isabel Soisson Isabel Soisson March 31, 2023 3:52 pm EDT
Crime FILE - The Congregation Beth Israel synagogue is shown, Jan. 16, 2022, in Colleyville, Texas. The FBI killed pistol-wielding 44-year-old British national Malik Faisal Akram, after a 10-hour hostage standoff at the synagogue. More than four in ten U.S. Jews feel their status in America is less secure than it was a year ago, according to a new survey by the American Jewish Committee. The survey, conducted in the fall of 2022, was released Monday by the AJC, a prominent Jewish advocacy organization. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)
Crime Pennsylvania Experienced a Record-High Number of Antisemitic Incidents Last Year

According to the Anti-Defamation League, reported incidents of antisemitism were up 65% in Pennsylvania for 2022.

Ashley Adams Ashley Adams March 29, 2023 4:42 pm EDT
Law and Order FILE PHOTO: Semi-automatic handguns are displayed at shop in New Castle, PA. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Law and Order 5 Times Pennsylvania Republicans Stood in the Way of Gun Violence Reforms

Pennsylvania’s state and federal Democratic lawmakers have proposed numerous bills to address the plague of gun violence, but Republicans have repeatedly blocked those efforts, and introduced their own bills that do nothing to help keep people safe.

Ashley Adams Ashley Adams March 28, 2023 4:15 pm EDT

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Pennsylvania nurses celebrate with House Health Committee Chairman Dan Frankel (D-Allegheny) at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, Tuesday, June 7, 2023, after the committee passed the Patient Safety Act. (Photo: Sean Kitchen) Healthcare Nurses Secure Major Victory as Pennsylvania House Advances Patient Safety Act
Law and Order In this 2018 file photo, a makeshift memorial stands outside the Tree of Life Synagogue in the aftermath of a deadly shooting in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Law and Order As Trial Nears, Lawyers for Suspect in Tree of Life Massacre Cite Mental Health Issues

Robert Bowers has offered to plead guilty to killing 11 people in 2018 at the Pittsburgh synagogue in return for a life sentence, but prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.

Associated Press Associated Press March 22, 2023 4:06 pm EDT
LGBTQ Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Franklin, takes part in a state Senate committee hearing at the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., Tuesday, April 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)
LGBTQ Extremist Doug Mastriano Wants to Limit Where Drag Shows Can Be Performed in Pennsylvania

In Doug Mastriano’s latest anti-LGBTQ+ crusade, he wants to restrict drag shows from being performed anywhere minors could be in attendance.

Ashley Adams Ashley Adams January 24, 2023 5:49 pm EST