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Philadelphia
Some Philly Union League members oppose club honoring DeSantis with major award
Florida’s governor has come under fire for using government funds to relocate migrants from Texas to Massachusetts.
Campaigns & Elections
Freedom From Religion Foundation launches campaign to counter Christian nationalism in state politics
The Wisconsin-based organization wants to convince politicians that secular voters constitute a large and growing voting bloc.
Opinion
Some solutions for a better, safer Philadelphia
Philadelphia mayoral hopeful Allan Domb vows to make public safety his top priority.
Philadelphia
Jim Kenney’s ban on guns in parks, rec centers criticized as ‘meaningless’ amid state’s firearms laws
Even those with permits to carry could be charged with trespassing – or worse – if caught with guns in city parks.
Policy
Inside Pennsylvania’s proposed ‘Parental Bill of Rights,’ which critics are calling homophobic
The legislation would place limits on teachings of sexual orientation and gender identity in younger grades.
Campaigns & Elections
Oz releases medical records as health becomes focus of U.S. Senate race
A letter from a New York doctor said Oz has elevated cholesterol levels but is in ‘overall excellent health.’
News & Politics
Posting their way to power: How PA politicos are using social media to boost their brands.
This new trend in political campaigns is changing the game – for better or for worse.
News & Politics
‘What a difference a year makes:’ More than 5,000 attend first Pennsylvania March for Life since Supreme Court ruling
Meanwhile, Democrats introduced legislation Monday seeking to protect and expand abortion access.
From the Editor
How the power of a meme can change minds.
A little Labor Day social experiment proved what I already suspected about social media and the next election.
Labor
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate falls to 4.2% in August, down from prior months
The state unemployment rate is at its lowest level since 2000.
Policy
The debate over debates: Oz, Fetterman continue to feud over details
Both candidates have outlined conditions they want in their first meeting.
Campaigns & Elections
State election officials offer glimpse into midterm preparations
The House State Government Committee held a hearing on election administration on Wednesday.
Policy
‘They are coming after you’: GOP lawmakers vow to defend gun rights at annual rally
The 17th Annual Right to Keep and Bear Arms rally featured Second Amendment advocates from across Pennsylvania.
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News & Politics
Coffee shops have become the most buzzworthy unionizing battleground
City & State explores what’s behind the worker-led drive to unionize at Starbucks and similar places in Pennsylvania.
Labor
Angela Ferritto, Mark Lynch: These are the fresh faces on the front lines
The state’s top unions have welcomed a new generation of leaders in the midst of a youth movement in unionization: A City & State analysis.
Policy
Wolf’s new executive order on voter registration, explained
Voter registration applications will now be available at more state facilities.
News & Politics
PA education leaders reveal which teachers helped set them up for success
City & State walks lawmakers and advocates down memory lane in celebration of the new school year.
Campaigns & Elections
Pat Toomey backs Dr. Oz in criticizing John Fetterman for dodging debate
Fetterman said his physician reassured him he should be able to serve in the Senate ‘without a problem’ as long as he takes his recovery seriously.
Campaigns & Elections
Here are the endorsements in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race
Update for Sept. 29, 2022.
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