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The 2022 Candidates For Pa. Governor Are Raising Big Money For A Big Race
Functionally unopposed on the Democratic side, state Attorney General Josh Shapiro is entering 2022 with $13.4 million on hand.
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‘This Is Not Sustainable' : Pa. Educators Detail Staffing Shortage, Urge Legislative Relief
“The answer is money,” Sen. James Brewster, D-Allegheny, said. “And the votes we need [are] on the other side of the aisle.”
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‘We Can't Slow Down': In Pgh, Biden Talks Infrastructure, Manufacturing And Supply Chain Disruptions
“We’re gonna rebuild that bridge and thousands of other bridges in Pennsylvania and across the country,” Biden said during his visit.
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Philly's Outgoing School Superintendent Has A New Job
In his new role, Hite will oversee an annual budget of $14 million, a $125 million investment portfolio and a staff of nearly 50.
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How Pa. Pols Are Adapting Their Campaigns In The Age Of COVID | Analysis
At the end of every election cycle, there's always one candidate that celebrates a hard-fought victory and another that comes up short.
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Game Commission Seeks Applicants For Eastern Pa. Commissioner
Applicants must be a resident of the district and be “well-informed about wildlife conservation and restoration.”
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‘Vulnerable And Overlooked,' Older PA Residents Battle Substance Abuse
State officials said adults aged 55 and older battling substance abuse are a “vulnerable and overlooked” demographic.
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PA Students To Build For NASA, International Space Station
It's the only school in the state manufacturing flight hardware for NASA.
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New PA Planned Parenthood CEO ‘Ready To Fight’
“It’s a pretty hostile time for sexual and reproductive health care and for abortion care."
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Pa. Senate Committee Advances Local Firearm Ordinance Preemption Bill
The GOP-controlled Senate Judiciary Committee voted 9-5 along party lines to send the proposal to the full Senate for consideration.
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Pa. Health Dept. Adds New Free COVID-19 Testing Sites | Thursday Morning Coffee
Between Jan. 10 and Sunday, the state saw an average of 25,417 COVID-19 cases daily, according to Health data.
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Longtime Pgh Organizer La'Tasha Mayes Announces Bid For Ed Gainey's House Seat
“I believe all things are possible in Pittsburgh,” Mayes tells Pittsburgh City Paper in an interview announcing her campaign.
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Pa.'S Political Calendar Disrupted By Leg. Redistricting; Lawsuit Asks State Court To Clean It Up
The suit does not suggest a specific solution; Bonin told the Capital-Star that he expected just the timeline for petitions to change.
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Government Watchdog Latest To Sue Fulton County Over Missing 2020 Election Review Documents
“American Oversight tried to work cooperatively with the county to ensure records were made public, but we’ve been stymied at every turn."
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Where To Draw The Lines In Black, Latino Communities At Center Of Pa. Legislative Map Fight
The new lines will heavily influence which parties — and candidates — win and lose a say in Harrisburg for the next 10 years.
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Allentown Police In Line To Undergo Active Bystander Training. We Found Out What It's All About
Allentown and Philadelphia were among the first departments accepted into initial training.
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How Are Trump Appointees Are Shaping Philly's 3rd Circuit Court? | Monday Morning Coffee
The Republican left office having appointed more than 200 judges to the federal bench.
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MLK Day 2022: Volunteering In The U.S., By The Numbers | The Numbers Racket
Twenty-eight years ago, in 1994, the federally recognized holiday was reimagined into a day of service.
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5 Ways Across 5 Pa. Regions: How To Give Back On This MLK Day Of Service
There also are virtual volunteer opportunities to allow anyone to give back this year.
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Poll: Disability Service Industry Cut Services In Face Of Staffing Shortage | Friday Morning Coffee
“Without additional funding, wages will continue to stagnate, further entrenching staffing challenges," RCPA said in a statement.
