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It’s been more than 50 years since passenger trains ferried travelers from Scranton to New York City, and many in Northeast Pennsylvania had given up hope that a rail line would ever return. But funding from the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law may finally bring back passenger trains to run...
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After the debate, it’s clear Trump should drop out of the race • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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Failing to call out egregious and constant lies is just journalistic malpractice, especially when we’ve all had nine years of covering Trump.
on Mon, 12PM
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Trump recycled false claims of voter fraud in Philadelphia in the 2020 election, and invited GOP U.S. Senate candidate David McCormick on stage to reiterate his endorsement.
on Jun 26
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The law was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro in December.
on Jun 25
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Trump rallies in Philadelphia as 2024 campaign heats up • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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Other than a quick appearance at Sneaker Con in February, Saturday will be the first time in 2024 Trump campaigns in Philadelphia.
on Jun 22
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A court document unsealed on Tuesday shows U.S. Rep. Scott Perry had exchanges with Pa. lawmakers about purported election fraud.
on Jun 4
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Pa. House passes bill to close loophole in seatbelt law • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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The use of car seats and seat belts is not required in trucks weighing more than 7,000 pounds
on May 25
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A bill put forward by Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) known as the Black Lung Benefit Improvement Act would address many of the issues.
on May 23
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Pennsylvania lawmakers weigh bills requiring parental consent, ban on TikTok
on May 17
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Trump’s fake electors: Here’s the full list • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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The slate of fake electors includes Lou Barletta and Charlie Gerow, both candidates for governor in Pennsylvania.
on Apr 25
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Pennsylvania and other states push to combat AI threat to elections • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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The AI threat has emerged at a time when democracy advocates already are deeply concerned about the potential for online disinformation to confuse voters.
on Apr 10
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Democrats open coordinated campaign offices across Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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The offices will be focused on electing and reelecting Democrats “up and down the ballot,” including President Joe Biden and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey.
on Mar 29
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The decision is likely headed to the U.S. Supreme Court for appeal, ahead of the November presidential election.
on Mar 28
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State Sen. Doug Mastriano wants to outlaw releasing chemicals into the air to alter the weather, invoking a long running conspiracy theory
on Mar 24
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Earlier this month, Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled a budget proposal that would set aside $4 million to purchase and pay off the debt of Pennsylvanians with low incomes.
on Mar 8
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Fetterman said his staff believed the bill wouldn’t pass with the funding included, while a Casey spokesperson said the use of the venue by a third party raised concerns for the senator.
on Mar 7
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In his first public interviews after the incident resurfaced, Fetterman was unapologetic for the incident eight years ago.
on Mar 6
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'Pennsylvania is a critical state in presidential politics. And we wanted to be someplace that really speaks to what the labor movement is all about,' an AFL-CIO spokesperson said.
on Mar 1
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Ahead of former President Trump’s Friday visit to Harrisburg to speak at the National Rifle Association’s annual gathering, the Democratic National Committee is putting up a billboard at the intersection of S. Second and Mulberry streets that includes some of the former president’s own words....
on Feb 29
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“It is long past time to upgrade the entire corridor to be more resilient against the climate crisis," Buttigieg said.
on Jan 27
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Trumpism is fascism, American-style | John L. Micek – Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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The Jan. 6 committee is laying out the evidence. We ignore it at our peril.
on Jan 25
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DLCC names Prokopiak first spotlight candidate of 2024 – Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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The DLCC said that “fundamental freedoms” are on the ballot for the special election, in an exclusive interview with the Capital-Star.
on Jan 19
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The legislation, passed this week in the state House and Senate, limits when a person serving probation can be sent to prison for technical violation.
on Dec 19
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They call themselves patriots, but their views of the life of the republic could not be more un-American and exclusionary.
on Dec 17
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A court document unsealed on Tuesday shows U.S. Rep. Scott Perry had exchanges with Pa. lawmakers about purported election fraud.
on Dec 3
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Democratic leaders, however, caught between the competing interests of the environmental movement and building trade unions — both traditionally strong allies of the party — didn’t share the goal of putting sweeping climate and environment legislation up for votes.
on Nov 20
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Gov. Shapiro's deal with fracking company splits environmentalists – Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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Environmentalists are divided over a new deal struck by Pennsylvania’s governor with a natural gas producer.
on Nov 20
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Donna Petrecco, Vice Chair of the Bucks County Housing Authority, has entered the Democratic race to succeed state Rep. John Galloway (D-Bucks) in the 140th state House District. “As a lifelong resident and as a mother who has raised my daughters here in Lower Bucks County, I have witnessed both...
on Nov 17
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Pennsylvania’s fracking boom is hurting its oldest residents – Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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Of the nearly 18 million Americans living near oil and gas wells, close to 3 million are 65 and older, many concentrated in Pennsylvania.
on Nov 13
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More than 60 Black political leaders, wrote to President Biden asking him to push for higher standards in the rapidly growing electric vehicle industry.
on Nov 7