Political News
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Conklin Announces Reelection Bid for 77th State House District
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State Rep. Scott Conklin, D-Rush Township, confirmed on Monday that he will seek reelection in the 77th District. “At this critical time, experience and seniority are of utmost importance in […]
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Great PA News Quiz: Mastriano’s Decision, Shapiro’s Campaign Coffers and No News Is Bad News
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In this week’s news quiz: Mastriano announces his gubernatorial decision, Gov. Shapiro’s sizable campaign coffers, another newspaper closure and Pennsylvania’s newest city.
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Josh Shapiro Kicks Off Run for 2nd Term as Pa. Governor, Trailed by Talk of 2028 White House Bid
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is running for a second term in the pivotal battleground state after a first term that put him on the Democratic Party’s radar as […]
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Shapiro Has $30M for His Reelection Bid, a New State Record
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro set another campaign finance record for Pennsylvania with $30 million on hand as he seeks a second term this fall, his campaign said Tuesday. […]
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As Pa. Energy Prices Rise, Advocates Skeptical That Lawmakers Will Put Aside Partisan Differences
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Consumers could feel an even greater squeeze in the years ahead, as utility companies predict that efforts to build data centers across the state to meet the AI demand will make the energy crunch worse.
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High-Stakes 2026 Elections Will Determine Control of Pa. Legislature, Which Party Sets Policy
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Battleground districts range from south-central Pennsylvania farm country to western rust belt towns to burgeoning suburbs outside major cities.
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Great PA News Quiz: Nursing Home Tragedy, PSU Trustees’ 2025 Discussions and Turnpike Food
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In this week’s news quiz: How Shapiro’s salary ranks, November’s gambling record and a sports museum’s new name.
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Paterno: Separation of Church and State Is Both American and Christian
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With the first dawn of the new year it is natural to look ahead to 2026. Much will be made of “America 250.” Many of the loudest promoters of this […]
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Shapiro Leaves Board of Pardons Seat Empty After Concerns Over Member’s ‘Inappropriate’ Questioning
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Outgoing member John Williams faced criticism from advocates after asking sexual questions and consistently voting no against pardons and commutations.
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At Least $18.7M Poured Into This Year’s Critical Pa. Supreme Court Retention Races
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Supporters of the three justices — all elected as Democrats — outspent opponents by millions.