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First Read PA – Nov. 20, 2023

The latest in John Dougherty’s embezzlement trial … Oh keeps door open for another run for public office … Major discusses new bill package … and more

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First Read PA – Nov. 17, 2023

Kat Copeland expected to join AG race … Public records law expanded to state-relateds … Saucon School District to pay $200,000 for denying After School Satan Club … and more

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First Read PA – Nov. 16, 2023

Senate approves funding for state-related universities … Abortion drove spending in judicial races … House passes shield law to protect out-of-staters seeking abortions … and more

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First Read PA – Nov. 15, 2023

Female senators join forces on bills to combat sexual harassment … Court rules on township’s ‘thin blue line’ flag prohibition … Dougherty case brings in family members … and more

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First Read PA - Nov. 14, 2023

Gainey unveils 2024 budget in Pittsburgh … House moves on stricter gun laws amid calls for Senate action … Delco Democrats must appoint a Republican to help them run 2024 election … and more

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First Read PA – Nov. 13, 2023

Harrisburg lawmakers return to budget items … PA leads in Lyme disease cases … Building trades maintain power in Philly … and more

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First Read PA – Nov. 9, 2023

Innamorato announces transition team … Another tie in the state House … Blair County judge loses retention election… and more

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First Read PA – Nov. 8, 2023

Parker makes history … So does Innamorato … “Blue Wave” across the state … and more

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First Read PA – Nov. 7, 2023

Election Day is here … Chair of Erie Democratic Party resigns … Supreme Court spending surpasses $16.5M … and more

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

4 things to watch for on Election Day 2023

City & State outlines the narratives and names to keep an eye on going into Tuesday’s general election

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First Read PA – Nov. 6, 2023

Candidates make final pitches to voters … Fetterman speaks in Iowa … Philadelphia FOP elects new president … and more

Capitol Beat

Policy

Five for Friday: Breaking down the RGGI rulings and what they mean

How this week’s rulings against the greenhouse gas initiative will impact the commonwealth.

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First Read PA – Nov. 3, 2023

Senate stands between state-related universities and funding … State partners with natural gas producer … Biden and Harris endorse Parker for Philly mayor … and more

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First Read PA – Nov. 2, 2023

RGGI entry struck down in court … AG Henry charges company in 2018 explosion … Shapiro offers ‘money-back guarantee’ for most permits … and more

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First Read PA – Nov. 1, 2023

University subsidies sent to the Senate … GOP embraces mail-in ballots … Bill to repeal death penalty advances in the House … and more

Satire/Odd News

Personality

5 of PA politicos’ worst nightmares

Horror films that could flip the script in Harrisburg this Halloween

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First Read PA – Oct. 31, 2023

Eyes and dollars on Supreme Court race … Outdated election laws remain on the books … State university transparency measure passes … and more