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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
Pa. House Democrats Will Lose Their Majority for at Least a Few Weeks. Here’s Why.

Pa. House Democrats Will Lose Their Majority for at Least a Few Weeks. Here’s Why.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Democrats won control of the Pennsylvania state House on Nov. 8, but their majority is going to disappear for at least a few weeks in the new year. FULL ARTICLE
by · November 26, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News, Political
How Democrat Josh Shapiro Won Pennsylvania’s 2022 Election For Governor

How Democrat Josh Shapiro Won Pennsylvania’s 2022 Election For Governor

HARRISBURG, Pa. — In his successful bid for Pennsylvania governor, Josh Shapiro received more votes than any other gubernatorial candidate in commonwealth history. FULL ARTICLE
by · November 23, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News, Political
Have Democrats Flipped the Pa. House? The Latest on the Deciding Races.

Have Democrats Flipped the Pa. House? The Latest on the Deciding Races.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — With control of the Pennsylvania state House on the line, attorneys for Democratic and Republican candidates in two close, still-uncalled races are haggling over whether to count several dozen provisional ballots. FULL ARTICLE
by · November 16, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News, Political