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Journalism for Pennsylvania. Contact us at [email protected].
Joined January 2019
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And @rbravender brings you @CongBoyle calling Trump White House aide Stephen Miller a 'scumbag'
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From @ColeToon: For Pa.'s @JohnFetterman, a (common) wealth of support as he gets the treatment he needs.
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‘I wanted to show that we could invest in the circular economy, and this is a model that can exist in any community,’ @giselefetterman said. Story by @SocialKimLy.
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Six Pa. GOP congressmen sued to set aside overseas military ballots claiming they’re vulnerable to fraud. A federal judge dismissed the case today saying the plaintiffs 'cannot rely on phantom fears of foreign malfeasance to excuse their lack of diligence'.
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NEWS: California Gov. Gavin Newsom will campaign for President Joe Biden in Bucks County, Pennsylvania this weekend
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Gov. Shapiro says at a press conference in Shippensburg, Pa. that he hasn't been asked for and hasn't submitted vetting paperwork for VP (contrary to published reports) #veepstakes.
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BREAKING: Pa. court rules GOP observers can watch ballot counts
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'I am so happy to be home. I’m excited to be the father and husband I want to be, and the senator Pennsylvania deserves,' @JohnFetterman said. Story by @SocialKimLy.
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As other states attack LGBTQ+ kids, Michigan emerges as a safe haven. Commentary by @sjdemas of our sibling site the @MichiganAdvance.
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Pennsylvania Second Lady Blayre Holmes Davis joined lawmakers and advocates in Harrisburg to recognize Black Maternal Health Week. Story & video by @Wordsby_CassieM.
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California and Connecticut are the only states considering bills that would protect resident abortion providers from lawsuits filed by officials in other states where abortion is illegal.
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NEW: @ElizHardison reports: #PASenate panel unanimously passes ban on police chokeholds via @penncapitalstar #PoliceReform.
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By expelling two Black lawmakers for protecting children, Republicans 'lost an entire generation of voters,' @MalcolmKenyatta said. Commentary by @ByJohnLMicek .
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A new column from @ByJohnLMicek: ‘It’s not a party that John Heinz would recognize’: Tom Nichols would like the soul of the GOP back, please via @penncapitalstar #PaPolitics @RadioFreeTom @ProjectLincoln.
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Kenyatta massively outraises incumbent Auditor General DeFoor according to latest financial reports via @PennCapitalStar.
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Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis announced on Monday that he has joined a national group of lieutenant governors to expand and protect access to reproductive rights nationwide. Story by @Wordsby_CassieM.
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President Biden shouts out Reps. Summer Lee, Chris Deluzio and "Senator Bobby Casey one of my closest friends. And John Fetterman: I want to stay on his side no matter what.".
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U.S. Sens. Bob Casey and John Fetterman of Pa. have joined a bipartisan group of senators to introduce legislation aimed at preventing future freight train derailments like the one last month in East Palestine, Ohio. Story by @SocialKimLy .
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Democratic challenger Janelle Stelson doubles Scott Perry’s Q2 haul in closely-watched PA-10 Congressional race by @john__cole
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.@RepSummerLee urges GOP not to nominate 'white supremacist antisemite' Scalise as Speaker of the House
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.@RepDean, @RepMGS make unannounced tour of Berks Detention Center, call for more humane treatment of migrants -- via @StephenJ_Caruso via @penncapitalstar.
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NEW: @StephenJ_Caruso and @ElizHardison lead our coverage this morning: Pa. Democrats call for investigation of GOP state house colleagues’ role in Capitol siege via @penncapitalstar #PaPolitics.
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This is a matter of basic human decency, good faith and sensitivity on the most fundamental level of society. Commentary by @DC_DeWitt, of our sibling site, the @OhioCapJournal.
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NEW: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Pittsburgh's paid sick leave law, a ruling that could have statewide implications.
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules state Constitution provides fundamental right to reproductive autonomy. The decision overturns a 1985 case that upheld a state ban on taxpayer-funded abortion. by @PeteHallPA.
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Long-delayed justice for abuse victims has become hostage to the GOP’s partisan attack on voting, abortion rights. Commentary by @jjabbott.
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‘I’ve stuck to my principles on … protecting women’s [reproductive] rights, the LGBTQ community, on guns … I’m proud of those things,’ @GovernorTomWolf said. Story by @PeteHallPA and @ByJohnLMicek .
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Pa. House passes bill to protect people seeking abortions in Pennsylvania from prosecution by other states
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Democratic governors from 20 states across the U.S., including Pa's @GovernorShapiro, have formed a Reproductive Freedom Alliance to safeguard and improve abortion and reproductive health care access.
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NEW: @RepSummerLee's reelection campaign raised over $1 million in the fourth quarter, more than three times as much as primary challenger Bhavini Patel raised in the same period
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In a Harrisburg ‘town hall’ with no questions, Trump grouses about polls, attacks debate host
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‘We’ve seen that when students mobilize, things change. I think parents need to have the same courage as their students do,’ @RepSummerLee said. Interview by @SocialKimLy .
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Reps. Pressley and Lee to highlight VP Harris’ abortion rights record at Pittsburgh rally via @PennCapitalStar.
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On our Commentary Page, @jjabbott writes: Pa. voters decided. But Republicans continue to mislead on the 2020 election | Opinion via @PennCapitalStar #PaPolitics.
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On our Commentary Page this morning, @JohnFetterman and @giselefetterman write: Let all the Dreamers dream of a home in America via @penncapitalstar #PaPolitics #DACA.
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'Voter ID laws, like this, are known tactics that suppress votes and make it harder for people to access the ballot,” @SenCappelletti, D-Delaware, said. Story by @marley_parish .
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ICYMI: From summer intern @JordanWolman: First batch of marijuana pardons under expedited review head to @GovernorTomWolf’s desk via @penncapitalstar #PaPolitics.
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New: Pa. Reps. Perry, Kelly vote ‘no’ to condemn QAnon.
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Lawmakers begin work on an abortion rights amendment for Pennsylvania's Constitution by @PeteHallPA
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On our Commentary Page, a @MomsDemand volunteer writes: I’m a Pa. veteran. We need an ERPO law to fight the epidemic of veteran suicide | Opinion via @penncapitalstar #PaForward.
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‘Gun crime in Philadelphia is an unbelievable problem and I get it, but I don’t know of any study that says that is caused by the way Larry Krasner prosecutes crime,’ one expert said. Story by @PeteHallPA. via @PennCapitalStar.
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.@StephenJ_Caruso leads our coverage this morning: ‘This is the best opportunity we’ve had’: Why advocates think this could be the year Pa. bans LGBTQ discrimination via @penncapitalstar.
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New column from @ByJohnLMicek: Beto O’Rourke’s inconvenient truth: Bans on assault weapons work | John L. Micek via @penncapitalstar.
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Democrat Pam Iovino wins special election to represent Pittsburgh suburbs in Pa. Senate, flipping a Republican-held seat
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DNC flying anti-Project 2025 banner over Eagles game Sunday in Philadelphia to support Harris, with skywriting plane planned over Steelers game in Vegas via @PennCapitalStar.
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BREAKING: Facing a sexual assault accusation, state Rep. Brian Ellis, R-Butler, has resigned from the state House.
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One Pa. lawmaker told the Capital-Star that she questions spending by cyber-charter schools, including millions of dollars for advertising. Here's @ColeToon's take.
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ICYMI: Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro’s election as governor — along with the possibility that Democrats will control the state’s House of Representatives — could ultimately mean that the state will invest more money in education.
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It takes time to count more than 1.3 million mail ballots. That doesn’t mean anything nefarious is happening. Commentary by Pa. acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman.
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Your Monday Morning Coffee is ready: For the good of Pa., and the country, @RepScottPerry must resign via @penncapitalstar #PaPolitics.
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On our Commentary Page: The root cause of the nation's teacher shortage is a longstanding overall lack of respect for teachers and their craft, which is reflected by decades of low pay, hyper-scrutiny and poor working conditions, two scholars write.
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ICYMI: Prominent members of the Union League of Philadelphia have expressed dismay in response to news that the club intends to present embattled Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis with one of its most prestigious honors, the Gold Award.
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Sixteen out of 20 states that haven’t raised the minimum wage higher than the federal minimum of $7.25 have a child poverty rate above 12%. Story by our National Economy Reporter Casey Quinlan.
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ICYMI: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer welcomed reelected and newly elected senators Tuesday afternoon to a new session of Congress, highlighting the bipartisan success of the previous two years and outlining optimism for a continued approach.
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Your Thursday Morning Coffee is ready: In the Pa. Senate, an object lesson in how not to respond to a national tragedy via @penncapitalstar @SenatorSaval #PaPolitics #AtlantaShooting.
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ICYMI: ‘The woman should make the choice’: Wolf, allies rally for abortion access in suburban Philly via @penncapitalstar.
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“what this bill is about is Pennsylvania, and our law reflecting settled jurisprudence . If you still want to fight a cultural war, if you’re still mad about my marriage, that is for you, for your God, for your diary" said bill sponsor @malcolmkenyatta
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Decrying GOP nominee Doug Mastriano as an extremist, nine prominent Republicans have endorsed Democrat Josh Shapiro for governor. Story by @PeteHallPA .
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NEW: @ByJohnLMicek reports: New #COVID19 testing ‘strike teams’ will help Pa. expand its testing capacity, Wolf says via @penncapitalstar #PaPolitics.
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On our Commentary Page, Pa's 'Fab Four,' @RepDean, @RepMGS, @RepHoulahan and @RepSusanWild reflect on their first 100 days in office, and on what the next 100 will bring: #papolitics.
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'When veterinarians can’t advocate for animals, everyone suffers,' a vet writes about the ongoing problem of avian flu.
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The students of Central York High School speak out on book bans and the culture war rocking the district. Our video op-Ed series, in collaboration with photojournalist @ambberg continues this morning.
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Breaking: U.S. Supreme Court rejects Texas suit that tried to overturn election results.
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New, from @ByJohnLMicek: @JohnFetterman hires two former lifers to assist in commutations applications via @penncapitalstar #PaPolitics.
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Breaking: .@GovernorTomWolf will renew call for Legislature to pass universal background checks during Capitol news conference today with @CeaseFirePA #PAPolitics
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We're happy to welcome @giselefetterman to our Commentary Page this morning, where she argues immigrants strengthen our economy. #LatinxVoices.
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NEW: @StephenJ_Caruso reports: Pa. GOP House bill would ban transgender women from interscholastic athletics via @penncapitalstar #PaPolitics.
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On our Commentary Page, opinion regular @RELandis writes: Unable to win the battle of ideas, Pa. Republicans are damaging the state Constitution via @PennCapitalStar #PaPolitics.
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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner condemned the select committee’s investigation and told reporters that he expects the Republican-controlled chamber will start the impeachment process as early as next week.
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Your Tuesday Morning Coffee is ready: Yes, the people who crashed Majority Leader's Kerry @RepBenninghoff's speech were noisy. That's the point via @PennCapitalStar #PaPolitics.
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'From Philadelphia to Lancaster to Braddock, we’re not just looking for a seat at the table, we are building a bigger, more inclusive table.'. Commentary by @kadidakenner on the 2022 midterms.
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NEW: @ByJohnLMicek reports: On 55th anniversary of Voting Rights Act, Black lawmakers stress importance of voting in November via @penncapitalstar @RepMcClinton @RepHarris @JoeBiden.
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The school vouchers bill tied to a Senate budget proposal is destined to fail, House Democratic Leader Matt Bradford said. Story by @PeteHallPa.
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For Pride Month, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman is displaying LGBTQ flags outside the Capitol
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A little bit of news to share: @PennCapitalStar wins four Keystone Media Awards via @penncapitalstar #PaPolitics.
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The declaration authorizes the flow of money and assistance to reconstruct the highway, the Shapiro administration said Monday. Story by @ByJohnLMicek.
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ICYMI: Democrats secured control of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Thursday when incumbent Republican state Rep. Todd Stephens, R-Montgomery, conceded his loss to Democratic challenger Melissa Cerrato.
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On our Commentary Page this morning: Life without parole has turned Pa.'s prisons into hospices for the hopeless via @PennCapitalStar #PaPolitics.
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The 84 people who signed bogus documents claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 election include dozens of local Republican Party leaders, candidates for public office, and current and former state and federal office holders.
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NEW: From our partners at @PghCityPaper: This Pgh ice cream parlor pays $15/hr, filled all its positions, and didn’t raise prices. How it happened via @penncapitalstar #PaPolitics.
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From @Wordsby_CassieM: Democratic Senator Bob Casey recaps day two of the Senate's impeachment trial. Read more:
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A new report identifies 36 local officials in 22 counties across Pennsylvania who exhibited “anti-democratic” tendencies during the 2022 midterm cycle, and who could pose a similar threat in elections to come. Story by @ByJohnLMicek.
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NEW, from @ByJohnLMicek: Former Gov./DHS boss Ridge: ‘It’d be a cold day in hell’ before he’d let ‘uninvited’ federal agents into Pa. via @penncapitalstar #PaPolitics.
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NEW: @StephenJ_Caruso and @marley_parish report: Pa.'s top prosecutor sues to block subpoenas issued as part of Senate GOP election investigation via @PennCapitalStar #PaPolitics @PAAttorneyGen @JakeCorman.
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On our Commentary Page this morning:We’re psychologists: This Pa. House bill mandating the burial of fetal remains is emotionally damaging to women @WomensLawProj @taramurtha #PaPolitics.
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Washington Bureau Chief @RBravender reports: @SenBobCasey, U.S. Senate Dems to Trump: Fire WH adviser Stephen Miller via @penncapitalstar.
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Democrat Heather Boyd wins special election, securing Demoratic Pa. House majority. Story by @PeteHallPa.
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