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Senate Republicans Silent As Another Lawmaker Tests Positive For COVID-19
State Sen. Judy Ward, R-Blair, announced on Facebook Monday that she had tested positive for the virus, PennLive reported.
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Wolf Vetoes Proposal To Shield Businesses From Some Pandemic Liability
Wolf said the proposal “invites the potential for carelessness and a disregard for public safety.”
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New Pandemic Relief Proposal Rolled Out By Bipartisan Group In Congress
In a Tuesday press conference, lawmakers unveiled a four-month, $908 billion proposal.
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New COVID-19 Testing ‘Strike Teams’ Will Help PA Expand Its Testing Capacity, Wolf Says
They’ll offer the standard nasal swab test that’s become a familiar image of the pandemic.
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Here’s How To Combat Politically Charged Office Watercooler Chat (OPINION)
COMMENTARY: "Instead of being judged by the content of our character, co-workers are being judged by the content of their posts."
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PA House Republicans Strike Out On Last-Minute Push To Pressure Wolf To Rescind Election Results, Report
A group of GOP lawmakers, none of whom are in leadership, failed to build support during a virtual caucus meeting.
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Report: PA Senator Mastriano Tested Positive For COVID-19 At White House Meeting With Trump
In photos, a maskless Mastriano can be seen speaking with fellow lawmakers during the meeting.
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Report: The Most And Least Equitable Schools In PA | The Numbers Racket
An August study from WalletHub, a financial news website, found that Pennsylvania has the 24th least equitable school districts in the U.S.
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As PA Crosses A Grim COVID-19 Milestone, Republicans Throw A Taxpayer-Funded Campaign Rally
The ostensible purpose of Wednesday’s meeting was to discuss voting issues and the future fixes to Pennsylvania’s election code.
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Holidays Are Stressful Enough, Let Alone In A Pandemic. Here Are Some Tips On Handling It
With safety in mind, the holidays take on a new sense of unity, with a key piece missing for many this year.
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Immigration Advocates Push Biden To Not Only Bring Back DACA But To Expand It
While the largest numbers of those enrolled in DACA live in California, Illinois, and Texas, they are scattered across the nation.
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Freedom, Democracy, And Thanksgiving Day 2020 (OPINION)
COMMENTARY: On Thursday, we will celebrate Thanksgiving Day and follow the tradition of Presidential Proclamation.
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How State Political Parties Helped Big Money Pay For This Year’s Elections | Analysis
State parties played an unprecedented role in financing the presidential election this year.
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With Audit Rejected, Lawmakers Shift Focus To Future Changes To PA’s Election Code
A bipartisan legislative research panel has rejected a proposal to complete a duplicative audit of the 2020 presidential election.
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Amid A Fall COVID-19 Surge, Let’s Call A Time-Out On Sports (OPINION)
COMMENTARY: Many still argue that sports cannot be played during a season of such vulnerability.
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Slate Belt Representative Doyle Heffley Says He’s Tested Positive For COVD-19
Representative Doyle Heffley, R-Carbon, posted on Facebook Monday that he and two family members tested positive for coronavirus.
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Lawmakers Send Wolf Gun, Environment Bills On Their Way Out Of Town – And For Some, Out Of Office
Many of the lawmakers who voted on these measures are at the tail end of their time in office and won’t face voters again.
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Some Holiday Alternatives | Five For Your Weekend
Here are a few ideas to help you cope with this abnormal holiday season.
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Federal Judge In Williamsport Dismisses Trump Lawsuit Seeking To Block Certification Of Election Results, Report
In a 37-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann dismissed Trump’s effort to block the certification of election results.
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Dems Rolled The Dice On Ending Straight-Ticket Voting. They Paid The Price With Row Office Losses (OPINION)
COMMENTARY: The GOP won two statewide races for auditor general and treasurer.