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1.4 Million Pennsylvanians Asked to Vote by Mail. Here’s What That Means for Election Week 2022 Counting.

1.4 Million Pennsylvanians Asked to Vote by Mail. Here’s What That Means for Election Week 2022 Counting.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — More than 1.4 million people in Pennsylvania requested to vote by mail for the Nov. 8 election, but county officials don’t expect it to take several days to complete the count like in 2020 when the slow pace was used to cast unfounded doubt on the integrity of the results. FULL ARTICLE
by · November 4, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News, Political
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Paid $15k to Take 2 Pa. Lawmakers to Europe

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Paid $15k to Take 2 Pa. Lawmakers to Europe

HARRISBURG, Pa. – In the waning days of summer, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra embarked on a whirlwind nine-city European tour — its first international journey since the start of the pandemic. FULL ARTICLE
by · November 3, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News, Political
Pa. Election 2022: Where Governor Candidates Mastriano and Shapiro Stand on Mail Ballots, Election Security, and Voting Rights

Pa. Election 2022: Where Governor Candidates Mastriano and Shapiro Stand on Mail Ballots, Election Security, and Voting Rights

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s next governor will have a lot of power over the way elections are run, and the two major party candidates plan to wield that authority in wildly different ways. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 28, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News, Political
Pa. Election Day 2022: A Complete Guide to the Nov. 8 Election, Including How to Vote, Find Your Polling Place, Understand Mail Ballots, and More

Pa. Election Day 2022: A Complete Guide to the Nov. 8 Election, Including How to Vote, Find Your Polling Place, Understand Mail Ballots, and More

HARRISBURG, Pa. — On Nov. 8, Pennsylvanians will make their way to polling places to decide the governor’s race and U.S. Senate race as part of Election Day 2022. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 17, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News, Political
Pa. Election 2022: Where Governor Candidates Mastriano, Shapiro Stand on the Opioid Epidemic, Medical Marijuana, and Other Health Issues

Pa. Election 2022: Where Governor Candidates Mastriano, Shapiro Stand on the Opioid Epidemic, Medical Marijuana, and Other Health Issues

HARRISBURG, Pa. – As a freshman state senator, Doug Mastriano (R., Franklin) rose to prominence by vocally opposing the Wolf administration’s COVID-19 shutdown orders, mask mandates, and other efforts to slow the spread of the disease. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 14, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News, Political
4 Maps Show Where Pa. Governor Candidates Mastriano and Shapiro Are Getting Big Cash

4 Maps Show Where Pa. Governor Candidates Mastriano and Shapiro Are Getting Big Cash

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Tens of millions of dollars from out-of-state donors and political action committees have poured into Pennsylvania to influence the outcome of the critical race for governor, much of it in support of Democratic nominee Josh Shapiro, a new Spotlight PA analysis shows. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 13, 2022 · News, PA News, Political
Energy Experts from Around the World Convene in Titusville for Energy Security Summit

Energy Experts from Around the World Convene in Titusville for Energy Security Summit

TITUSVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – Energy industry experts, diplomats, and officials from as far away as Azerbaijan convened on Tuesday, October 11, at a summit held at Drake Well Museum and Park in Titusville this morning. The conference will continue through Wednesday. FULL ARTICLE
This is Why I Consider Pennsylvania’s Public Record Law as the Worst in the Nation

This is Why I Consider Pennsylvania’s Public Record Law as the Worst in the Nation

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), passed by Congress and signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson in 1966, codified every citizen’s right to information from the federal government and is considered by some as a defining moment in U.S. history. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 11, 2022 · Local News, News, Political
Pa. Election 2022: Your Complete Guide to the Candidates for Governor

Pa. Election 2022: Your Complete Guide to the Candidates for Governor

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The 2022 election for Pennsylvania governor is coming soon, and Spotlight PA wants to make sure you are prepared to make your choice. FULL ARTICLE
by · September 12, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News, Political
Pa. Lawmakers Weigh Bill That Would Allow Independents to Vote on Primary Candidates

Pa. Lawmakers Weigh Bill That Would Allow Independents to Vote on Primary Candidates

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Former elected officials and government experts told a panel of state lawmakers that Pennsylvania’s primary system should be opened to voters who are not registered to a political party, arguing the status quo disenfranchises 1.3 million people. FULL ARTICLE
by · August 18, 2022 · Local News, News, PA News, Political