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Wolf calls for special session to pass statute of limitations amendment
House Speaker Mark Rozzi said the measure must be voted on ‘without delay.’
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What we know about Scott Perry and Doug Mastriano’s involvement in January 6
Two PA Republicans played a role in casting doubt on the election results and helped further efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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Josh Shapiro picks Al Schmidt as secretary of state
Schmidt said he will work with anyone – regardless of party - to make sure elections ‘remain free and fair.’
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How Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation voted for a new House speaker
It was mostly Hakeem Jeffries vs. Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday from Pennsylvania’s members of Congress.
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What to know about Mark Rozzi, Pennsylvania’s new House speaker
The Democrat-turned-Independent will lead a divided state House.
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State House shocker: Rozzi to lead chamber
The Berks County Democrat-turned-Independent said he would put people above politics as speaker.
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In email, GOP warns members against accepting deals from Dems ahead of House speaker vote
Democrats did not confirm or deny whether they had made any offers to Republican members.
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How are state cabinet secretaries selected and appointed?
A look inside how governors appoint their cabinet secretaries.
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7 stories you might have missed this year
We look back at some of City & State’s favorite stories from 2022.
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Almost a year later, Wolf and Pittsburgh leaders announce reopening of Fern Hollow Bridge
The bridge collapsed in January just as Joe Biden was set to visit Pittsburgh to discuss infrastructure improvements.
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Harvie, Marseglia announce reelection bid for Bucks county commissioners race
The Democratic incumbents are looking to retain control of the county board.
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Scott Perry among four officials referred to House Ethics committee for potential criminal prosecution
The central PA congressman was among the chief actors in the Jan. 6 committee’s investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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The candidates running to run Allegheny County
A handful of Democratic candidates have entered the race to replace Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald.
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A timeline of Scott Perry’s texts following the 2020 election
Perry’s texts with former President Donald Trump’s White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows outline baseless conspiracy theories and a plot to investigate the 2020 election results
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2022: The Year in Review
City & State takes a look back at the major headlines from this year.
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Allegheny County is moving ahead with special elections for vacant state House seats
A spokesperson said the county will hold elections in February barring any court decisions.
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Cutler is sworn in as GOP leader in latest chapter of House leadership struggle
Cutler said he will schedule special elections for vacant seats – McClinton said she would do that last week.
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Democrat Barb Warwick is sworn in as Pittsburgh’s newest City Council member
Warwick said she pledges to be ‘proactive and persistent’ on City Council.
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