Capitol Beat
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Just another roll of the dice: PA kicks off election audit the hard way
Department of State officials kicked off a risk-limiting audit of the April 23 primary election on Thursday.
Capitol Beat
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PA House narrowly approves 7-day pre-canvassing bill
After a spirited debate, House lawmakers advanced a bill that would give election administrators more time to pre-canvass mail ballots.
Capitol Beat
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Khalid Mumin talks education funding, PASS scholarships at press club speech
Pennsylvania’s secretary of education was a featured speaker at Monday’s Pennsylvania Press Club lunch.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Five for Friday: A way-too-early general election preview, part one
From the state’s top auditor to the U.S. presidency, we take a look at five statewide races worth watching this fall.
Campaigns & Elections
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Capitol changes: Legislative races that could shift power in Harrisburg
City & State recaps key state House primaries
Decision 2024
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Janelle Stelson wins PA-10 Democratic primary
Stelson will face off against Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Perry in the fall
Decision 2024
Politics
Eugene DePasquale, Dave Sunday will battle for Attorney General in November
DePasquale, a Democrat, and Sunday, a Republican, lapped their respective fields on Tuesday to set up the general election battle.
Decision 2024
Politics
How the Israel-Hamas conflict is influencing politics in Pennsylvania
“Uncommitted” votes, a push to divest from Israel bonds and a fraught congressional primary are just some of the ways the war in Gaza has come home.
Campaigns & Elections
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Five for Friday: What to watch for in Tuesday’s primary election
Several local and statewide races could indicate where voters are heading ahead of November
Campaigns & Elections
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Inside the vault: Democrats share their vision for the Pennsylvania Treasury
Democrats Ryan Bizzarro and Erin McClelland are vying for the Democratic nomination in 2024.
Events
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‘We can move the needle’: Leaders converge in Harrisburg for 2024 PA Energy Summit
Lawmakers, labor leaders and energy industry stakeholders met for the half-day conference.
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Ehasz picks up 9 endorsements from state and local Democrats
The endorsements add to Ehasz’s growing list of supporters as she eyes a rematch against U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick.
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AG Days: Who’s running for Pennsylvania attorney general?
City & State’s up-to-the-minute guide to who’s running for AG – and who’s endorsing each candidate
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Preparing for Perry: The PA-10 Democratic primary enters its endgame
Democrats seeking to challenge U.S. Scott Perry in the fall look to separate themselves ahead of the April 23 contest.
Campaigns & Elections
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Congressional cash: A look at fundraising in four of PA’s congressional districts
City & State takes a look at the candidates with a financial advantage heading into April 23.
Technology
Policy
‘We are now entering a brave new world’: PA House passes AI disclosure bill
Lawmakers in the Pennsylvania House voted 146-54 to approve a bill requiring disclosures on content generated by artificial intelligence.
Capitol Beat
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Josh Shapiro calls on PA Senate to pass medical debt relief legislation
The governor’s 2024-25 budget calls for a $4M investment in medical debt relief.
Budget
Policy
PA’s structural deficit could shape budget battle for years to come
Pennsylvania’s budget cycle presents challenges both old and new as leaders grapple with a long-budget structural deficit.
News & Politics
Politics
Five for Friday: What to know about the ‘uncommitted’ write-in push in PA
Organizations in Pennsylvania are calling for a protest vote in support of a ceasefire in Gaza.
2024 Primary
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