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The US House of Representatives passed a bill that would outlaw gas price gouging during an energy emergency. The commonwealth’s lawmakers voted along party lines, with all Dems voting for and Republican reps voting against. All nine of Pennsylvania’s Republican US House representatives voted against a bill aimed at combating “price gouging” on gasoline as...
Just like their colleagues in the state House, Pennsylvania Republicans in the US House continue to vote against the legalization of recreational marijuana.
The case dragged on for weeks, as Republicans challenged the new 17-district map picked by the state Supreme Court.
The US took a stand and became the first nation to ban Russian energy imports, which account for less than 10% of overall oil imports in America.
The congressional redistricting map selected by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court will be in effect for the upcoming 2022 elections.
According to analysis, the new 17-district map gives Pennsylvania eight Republican-leaning districts, six Democratic-leaning districts, and three highly competitive districts.
As expected, the courts will likely end up deciding how both Pennsylvania’s legislative and congressional districts will look for the next 10 years.