Political News
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Great PA News Quiz: State Prison Status, Hospital Lawsuit and a Drone Agreement
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In this week’s news quiz: Shapiro threatens to pull PA from a regional entity, Kimmel preemptions and a hyper-regional holiday.
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U.S. Justice Department Sues 6 More States, Including Pa., in Its Quest for Voter Data
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Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt called the Justice Department’s demand for voters’ personal information “unprecedented and unlawful” and said his agency will fight the federal government’s “overreach.”
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Are Pa. Governor Mansion Repairs Going Beyond What Insurance Will Cover? Shapiro Admin Won’t Say
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Two insurance plans cover the residence, but it’s unknown if they’ve covered anything already or how much will ultimately be covered.
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Cuts, Fare Hikes, Canceled Expansions: How Failed Pa. Transit Funding Talks Could Affect Small Systems
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The funding scheme keeping money flowing to Philly, Pittsburgh transit systems may not be available to smaller agencies across Pennsylvania.
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Great PA News Quiz: Why Were Lancaster Mennonites Arrested by U.S. Capitol Police?
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In this week’s news quiz: Charlie Kirk commentary, Emmy awards and a public transit rescue.
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Vigil in State College Calls on Gov. Shapiro to End State Collaboration With ICE
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Community members gathered on Wednesday evening at the Allen Street Gates in downtown State College to mark National Constitution Day with a silent vigil and demonstration calling on Gov. Josh Shapiro […]
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Shapiro Says U.S. Must ‘Turn the Tide’ Against Political Violence, Reject Vengeance
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday that the nation must “turn the tide” against political violence and the belief that government can’t solve problems while also rejecting […]
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Great PA News Quiz: Grocer’s Art Collection, Supreme Court Elections and a Former Politician’s Podcast
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In this week’s news quiz: A home care association’s plea to a private business, where a Scranton-born former president wants his library and Centre County’s destructive visitors.
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Vigil Held at Penn State to Honor Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk
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Hundreds of Penn State students, faculty and community members gathered on Old Main Lawn Thursday evening for a candlelight vigil in remembrance of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Kirk was […]
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Taxpayers Billed $6M for Arson-Related Repairs to Governor’s Mansion, But Shapiro Admin Withholds Full Details
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Shapiro administration officials are shielding information about nearly a quarter of those expenses, citing security concerns.