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Who’s Running for Election in Jefferson County? Here Are the Candidates.

Who’s Running for Election in Jefferson County? Here Are the Candidates.

JEFFERSON CO., Pa. (EYT) – The Jefferson County Election Board has approved the list of candidates who will be running in the upcoming municipal primary elections on May 16th. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 15, 2023 · Local News, Political
Unequal Election Policies Disenfranchised Pennsylvania Voters in 2022

Unequal Election Policies Disenfranchised Pennsylvania Voters in 2022

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania voters did not have equal opportunities to cast or correct their ballots during the November 2022 election, the latter producing a disparity that disenfranchised hundreds of voters, a Spotlight PA and Votebeat analysis has found. FULL ARTICLE
by · February 21, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News, Political
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro Loosens His Predecessor’s Notoriously Strict Gift Ban for Top Officials

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro Loosens His Predecessor’s Notoriously Strict Gift Ban for Top Officials

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Top officials for Pennsylvania’s governor are now allowed to accept an occasional free lunch while on duty. FULL ARTICLE

by · January 21, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News, Political
Pisarcik Seeks Re-Election as Jefferson County Commissioner

Pisarcik Seeks Re-Election as Jefferson County Commissioner

JEFFERSON CO., Pa. – Jeffrey Pisarcik is seeking re-election as Democratic Jefferson County Commissioner. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 17, 2023 · Local News, News, Political
Cost of Pennsylvania Governor’s Race Sets New Record Amid ‘Campaign Finance Arms Race’

Cost of Pennsylvania Governor’s Race Sets New Record Amid ‘Campaign Finance Arms Race’

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The total cost of the governor’s race in Pennsylvania topped $100 million in this last election cycle, a staggering amount that set a new spending record in the race to snag the state’s highest office. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 12, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News, Political
Almost 90% of Rural Pennsylvania Municipalities Lack Property Upkeep Rules

Almost 90% of Rural Pennsylvania Municipalities Lack Property Upkeep Rules

A widespread lack of property maintenance codes in rural Pennsylvania has worsened living conditions and stalled investment in those communities, according to a new state study. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 10, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News, Political
Wolf Backs Regulatory Change That Would Formalize Discrimination Protections for LGBTQ Pennsylvanians

Wolf Backs Regulatory Change That Would Formalize Discrimination Protections for LGBTQ Pennsylvanians

HARRISBURG, Pa. — In the closing days of his final term in office, Gov. Tom Wolf is backing a regulatory change that would formalize nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people while circumventing the legislature. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 8, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News, Political
Pa.’s Governor Spends Thousands on Private Law Firms But Won’t Disclose Why

Pa.’s Governor Spends Thousands on Private Law Firms But Won’t Disclose Why

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Gov. Tom Wolf entered office eight years ago as a champion of government transparency. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 6, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News, Political
In Tussle for Pennsylvania House Leadership, Parties Clash Over Math and Precedent

In Tussle for Pennsylvania House Leadership, Parties Clash Over Math and Precedent

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Calculating which party controls a legislative chamber normally requires simple math. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 5, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News, Political
The Teams Helping Josh Shapiro Prepare to Become Pa.’s Next Governor Include Wealthy Donors, Republicans

The Teams Helping Josh Shapiro Prepare to Become Pa.’s Next Governor Include Wealthy Donors, Republicans

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro is preparing for his inauguration and making key decisions about his administration surrounded by some of the well-heeled donors who helped make his campaign the richest in Pennsylvania history. FULL ARTICLE
by · December 2, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News, Political