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I like asking questions. Statehouse Reporter @LancasterOnline . Send tips/questions to jwhite @lnpnews .com or JaxonWhite.02 (Signal).
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Last Seen Profiles
One state Rep. told me to “piss off” when I asked him about his annual pay raise.
@christy_bakery
and I collaborated these past few weeks to report on state lawmakers’ cost-of-living adjustments. The story can be found in yesterday’s print edition of
@LancasterOnline
!
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State Sen. Art Haywood is calling for the Pa. Senate to investigate Sen. Doug Mastriano’s conduct in connection to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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Quantum Communications, a Harrisburg lobbying firm, currently employs two of the unnamed “fake electors” from Pennsylvania mentioned in the Trump indictment last night.
They are CEO Charlie Gerow and Managing Director Kevin Harley, a Lancaster County resident.
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I have some person news to share. I'll be joining the
@LancasterOnline
team as a Statehouse Reporter following my graduation from
@BucknellU
in May.
Thank you to
@russ_walker
@TomMurse
@TedSickler
and
@BEBumsted
for the opportunity! I can't wait to get started.
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Court filing reveals Rep. Scott Perry’s vast web of contacts in bid to reverse 2020 election via
@politico
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State Rep. David Zimmerman (R-East Earl) was seen in the Capitol today praying alongside Abby Abildness, who is connected to the New Apostolic Reformation Movement.
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Democratic congressional candidate Dave Baker says he “sold marijuana openly” in his past
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After making that remark, Baker insisted that the reporter treat it as off the record. When the reporter declined, he became angry and yelled at the reporter as at least two other individuals observed.
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“I will come after you (expletive),” Baker said. “I will not stop.”
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The project had us reach out to all 253 PA state lawmakers through phone calls and emails, but a fraction of them responded to our inquiry.
We’re both proud of how it came out and I hope you can give it a read!
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Here’s my initial story on this:
Influential Christian nationalist Tim Barton endorses state Rep. Bryan Cutler’s primary opponent
Christian nationalist Tim Barton is siding with local far-right groups to take on one of the top Republican leaders in Pennsylvania.
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Listen, this is THE internship for any college journalist. I loved my experience. Any potential applicants reach out to me with questions, please.
Folk, it's that time of year again! The Pennsylvania Legislative Correspondents' Association internship program is now accepting applications for summer 2024. Come learn how to hold lawmakers accountable in this PAID opportunity for a college journalist!
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State Sen. Doug Mastriano, state Rep. Dave Zimmerman and several faith leaders met with Christian dominionist activist Sean Feucht in Harrisburg on Wednesday to discuss promoting a prayer rally in Harrisburg ahead of this year's general election.
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I finished my internship with
@TribLIVE
yesterday.
Thank you
@JohnAllison_PGH
,
@bencschmitt
,
@FontainePGH
and
@LuisTrib
for being great editors and running an excellent program. I felt so welcomed by the staff at the Trib.
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All-expenses-paid luxury trips a perk of office for some Pa. legislators, public filings show
...via the (fantastic) interns with
@PLCAReporters
,
@daniraerenno
and
@SamuelOneal43
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2024 NEWS: Brandi Tomasetti, secretary and treasurer for Conestoga Township, says she will challenge Dave McCormick in the GOP Senate primary race.
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UPDATE: Shapiro returns $2.4k electric dog door bought for Governor’s Residence
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Everyone, he did it again.
A kid waiting for a school bus just yelled to me, “Today is going to be a good day.”
Nobody better mess this up.
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Three Lancaster County Republicans last week voted against a bipartisan bill to crack down on the railroad industry in the state House of Representatives.
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He held a press conference in Harrisburg on Tuesday, characterizing Mastriano’s conduct as a “coup attempt.”
Haywood said he will file an ethics complaint this week against Mastriano.
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Receipts show Gov. Josh Shapiro purchased an automatic dog door, a massage sofa and big-screen TVs for the Governor's Residence. Read more in the article below…
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The group is a conservative Christian movement that supports Seven Mountain Dominionism — a belief that Christians must regain control of the seven influential pillars in society.
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Former DC Metropolitan police officer Michael Fanone, who was attacked during the Jan. 6 riots, attended the conference.
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First story!
New from
@Jaxon__White
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Zimmerman bill would bar local admissions taxes on private campgrounds via
@lancasteronline
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Let's see "threw shade" will make it through my editors and into a story... fingers crossed 🤞
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New York Republican George Santos was expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives in a 311-114 vote earlier today.
Here is a statement from Rep. Lloyd Smucker on why he voted with 105 Republicans to remove Santos.
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It’s a packed room for this evening’s Senate Appropriations meeting led by Sen. Scott Martin (R-Martic).
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One of the stories I wrote made the front page of
@mcall
last week.
Thank you
@FordTurnerMCall
for all the advice and a great two weeks!
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Here is an update via
@tommylisi
for those who saw the initial story this weekend:
Democratic hopeful for Congress apologizes after threatening reporter Saturday
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For a rundown of the New Apostolic Reformation movement and it’s ties to Pennsylvanian politics, read the article below from
@elizagriswold
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Setting off fireworks may look very different in the future, if this bill passes through the Legislature. It's one step closer.
Here's my first story with
@PennLive
!
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The pillars are family, religion, education, media, entertainment, business and government.
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Just a reminder, this is happening tonight:
Dayspring Christian Academy to feature Tucker Carlson at Lancaster County Convention Center via
@BrettSholtis
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SCOTUS upholds $5,000 fine against Smucker for dodging metal detectors in Capitol after Jan. 6
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Pa. elections chief urges counties to send replacement ballots to fix errors; Lancaster County officials stand by decision not to do that via
@lancasteronline
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State Rep. Bryan Cutler’s challenger in the April Republican primary says he doesn’t plan to give up his campaign despite winning almost no support from local GOP officials.
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The private school voucher program will come to another vote in the Republican-led state Senate during the Aug. 30 voting session, according to Sen. Ryan Aument (R-Lancaster County).
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Cutler received an additional $38,000 from the House Republican Campaign Committee on Saturday, according to the 24-hour reports.
I'm writing a full campaign finance story on this race today. Stay tuned...
We are still waiting on full state legislative campaign finance reports, but House Minority Leader Bryan Cutler (R., Lancaster) received $94,000 from the caucus' campaign arm Tuesday, just after the reporting period closed in his primary against a conservative challenger.
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BREAKING: Cutler has effectively declared himself the winner at his campaign watch party.
He told LNP:
“I think the voters spoke very clearly, this job's always been about service... and I think they recognize the service that we provide in the community so I'm very happy.”
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This does not mean they’re closed because of the indictment, the Legislature is not in session and many lawmakers are back in their districts. Still, no one has returned repeated calls and their voicemail inbox is full.
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I went to the firm’s Harrisburg office, only a few blocks from Pennsylvania’s Capitol building, to ask them some questions about the indictment. No one seemed to be in the building.
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Housing, diversity and schools: Smith-Wade-El's busy first year in the Legislature
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HAPPY PRIMARY DAY
Follow this thread if you want updates on the race between House GOP Leader Bryan Cutler and his opponent Dave Nissley!
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Though state Rep. Bryan Cutler has years of experience debating legislation on the floor of the Pa. House of Representatives, he’s never debated a primary opponent.
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Great story today from
@annrejrat
@tommylisi
and
@BrettSholtis
:
Residents defend library drag queen story hour at Lancaster County commissioners meeting
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When he’s not sitting in committee hearings or casting votes on the floor of the Pa. House, Tom Jones pursues an unusual passion that few of his constituents know about: He rescues alligators.
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During the 2016 election, Hillary Clinton's campaign had an office in Lancaster city on E. King St.
Here's LNP's story on the Biden office opening:
Why the fundraising race matters:
@Lawrence
: "The Biden-Harris fundraising advantage today allowed the Biden-Harris campaign to open a field office in Lancaster, PA - It is the first time that there will be a Democratic field office in Lancaster for a presidential election."
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The Lancaster Barnstormers are the state Senate’s special guests for today’s session.
Last month, the team won its second straight Atlantic League championship, only the fourth time a team has done so in the league.
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A kid waiting for a school bus just yelled to me, “Today is going to be a good day.”
Nobody better mess this up.
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2024 NEWS: Democratic congressional candidate who threatened to "come after" an
@LancasterOnline
reporter at a party event is ending his campaign.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro will be at Millersville University tomorrow to announce a partnership between Google and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
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Just found an article I wrote being used as a citation on Wikipedia. It was a niche story but still pretty cool.
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USPS investigated late mail-in ballots in Lancaster County; here's what it found via
@tommylisi
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Democrats have been trying to figure out a way to unseat Republican state Sen. Scott Martin since he was first elected in 2016.
Here's one tactic that’s sure to fail: not fielding an opponent.
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I’m hoping to talk to medical marijuana patients in Pennsylvania about a bill that wants to provide protections against DUI charges for patients with THC in their blood when pulled over.
My email (jfw023
@bucknell
.edu) and my DMs are open if you’re interested!
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INBOX: Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools will organize a school choice rally in Harrisburg on Jan. 23. Students will organize in the Capitol at 11 a.m.
The release said there will be speakers and singers, but doesn't specify who.
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For the first time in my life, I have received a full RTK response without the agency seeking the 30-day extension
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I’ve come to realize that being an adult is admitting that you might need an umbrella today
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Here’s my last story with
@mcall
!
Pennsylvania math test scores are abysmal. A new approach developed by an Easton man could boost them.
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Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El (D-Lancaster City) spoke at a press event in the Capitol today for public school education.
“It is time to stop picking winners and losers,” he said. “Stop trying to out think the problem and simply do what it is we need to do.”
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I wrote down “BRASS MOUSE!!!” and underlined it three times in my reporter’s notebook on Friday. I have no clue what it’s for.
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I’ve decided that I will be posting whatever random holiday it is every day… until I forget to do it.
Happy National Graham Cracker Day!
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Here's the preview story on this. Main takeaway:
Lancaster Chamber wants to stay focused on business policies. But the candidates’ comments show they may be more intent on sowing doubt among voters about their opponent.
Pa. House GOP Leader
@RepBryanCutler
will debate his primary challenger, Dave Nissley, on April 11 — hosted by Lancaster Chamber.
Preview story TK.
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Artificial intelligence has captured the public’s attention, but Pennsylvania’s Legislature has not acted to regulate the technology, despite many lawmakers saying they’re worried about its potential for misuse.
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Journalists: how would you respond to story feedback that congratulates you on joining the “leftist biased media”?
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House GOP Leader Bryan Cutler is facing pressure from right-wing groups, volleys criticism at primary opponent Dave Nissley.
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Just a friendly reminder to send tips/leakes to my email jwhite
@lnpnews
.com or my signal JaxonWhite.02
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Non-paywalled version of the story is available on WITF:
Receipts show Gov. Josh Shapiro purchased an automatic dog door, a massage sofa and big-screen TVs for the Governor's Residence. Read more in the article below…
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Everyone, update:
Brass Mouse actually said “Brad’s Mouse!!!”
I was supposed to look for a colleague’s mouse that he had left at his desk.
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Shapiro exploring ways to scrap school vouchers in end-run on Senate Republicans via
@SpotlightPA
Great reporting from
@katieemeyer4
@KateHuangpu13
and
@StephenJ_Caruso
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Lancaster County Republican legislators and a leading attorney representing pro-Second Amendment clients believe a gun reform bill from the Democrat-led state House of Representatives could infringe on the rights of members of the Plain community.
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A LOT happened in Harrisburg this week.
@gill_mcgoldrick
wrote this great piece to put it all in one place for you!
via
@phillyinquirer
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A very important read heading into the 2024 election cycle.
Have you heard that Pennsylvania had more votes than voters in 2020? That the state sent a quarter-million ballots to "unverified" voters in 2022? These, and may other election claims, are the work of Heather Honey. Latest for Votebeat/Spotlight PA:
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Lancaster County Republican’s state House campaign in jeopardy over petition signature objection
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U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker on Wednesday testified before a House committee in support of forming a bipartisan commission to recommend policies that would help remedy the national debt, which reached $33.8 trillion this week.
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Major ended the event by reminding participants that if they plan on going inside the Capitol, they need to register their firearms with Capitol Police.
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Dayspring Christian Academy to feature Tucker Carlson at Lancaster County Convention Center via
@lancasteronline
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Pa. House GOP Leader
@RepBryanCutler
will debate his primary challenger, Dave Nissley, on April 11 — hosted by Lancaster Chamber.
Preview story TK.
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State Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El said lawmakers need more information if they hope to address the statewide housing crisis, specifically data on how people are being affected.
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This was an important read for me this morning...
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What I, a state government reporter, think about when I hear Taylor Swift:
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A Lancaster County jeweler made Taylor Swift's viral 'TNT' friendship bracelet [update]
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