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ICYMI: Private equity and corporate ownership are driving up prices and forcing people to make awful choices about their animal companions.
Why so many pet owners in Pa. and elsewhere can’t afford a veterinarian • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Private equity and corporate ownership are driving up prices and forcing people to make awful choices about their animal companions.
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ICYMI: “I think it's the worst kept secret in this building that over the last couple days we've been negotiating, trying to get skill games done,” Harris told the Capital-Star.
House Democrats say GOP discord dashed deal on a skill games bill • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
“I think it's the worst kept secret in this building that over the last couple days we've been negotiating, trying to get skill games done,” Harris told the Capital-Star.
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A record number of women are running for state legislatures this year • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
A record number of women are running for state legislatures this year • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
A record number of women are running for state legislative seats this November, more than two-thirds of whom are Democrats. Across the 46 states with legislative seats on the ballot, a total of 3,824 women are running — up from 2022’s previous record of 3,621 women candidates, according to the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University.
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ICYMI: Republican Congressman Dan Meuser's seat is considered safe, but he faces a strong challenger in Democrat Rachel Wallace.
Wallace tests incumbent Meuser in 9th Congressional District • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Republican Congressman Dan Meuser's seat is considered safe, but he faces a strong challenger in Democrat Rachel Wallace.
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ICYMI: The Department of Justice has charged nine more Pennsylvania residents with voting as a noncitizen, according to a Friday press release.
Department of Justice brings additional noncitizen voting charges ahead of 2026 election • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
The Department of Justice has charged nine more Pennsylvania residents with voting as a noncitizen, according to a Friday press release.
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ICYMI: Pennsylvania's General Assembly sent a bevy of bills to Gov. Josh Shapiro, some of which have already been signed into law.
Pa. legislative roundup: What lawmakers sent to Gov. Shapiro this week • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Pennsylvania's General Assembly sent a bevy of bills to Gov. Josh Shapiro, some of which have already been signed into law.
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The Philadelphia school district’s enrollment fell by 2,500 students. Where did the kids go? • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
The Philadelphia school district’s enrollment fell by 2,500 students. Where did the kids go? • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Philadelphia’s school district enrollment has dropped by nearly 2,500 students from last school year — the largest year-over-year enrollment decline in five years. But it’s unclear which schools or demographic factors are driving that slump the most. The decline, which Chalkbeat analyzed from the district’s daily enrollment snapshot […]
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ICYMI: The uninsured rate for adults ages 19-64 rose to 11.2% this year, up from 8.9% in 2024, according to a new analysis by the Commonwealth Fund, a health policy and philanthropic nonprofit.
The percentage of people without health insurance is growing • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
The uninsured rate for adults ages 19-64 rose to 11.2% this year, up from 8.9% in 2024, according to a new analysis by the Commonwealth Fund, a health policy and philanthropic nonprofit.
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ICYMI: The Atlantic Center’s petition asked the Supreme Court to appoint a special master to supervise the district attorney’s office and require the district attorney to consult with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s capital unit regarding decisions to seek death.
Pa. Supreme Court denies request to intervene in questioned capital punishment cases • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
The Atlantic Center’s petition asked the Supreme Court to appoint a special master to supervise the district attorney’s office and require the district attorney to consult with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s capital unit regarding decisions to seek death.
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The Department of Justice has charged nine more Pennsylvania residents with voting as a noncitizen, according to a Friday press release.
Department of Justice brings additional noncitizen voting charges ahead of 2026 election • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
The Department of Justice has charged nine more Pennsylvania residents with voting as a noncitizen, according to a Friday press release.
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Both Democratic and Republican candidates during the heated midterm election cycle have had to navigate deep voter resentment of data centers that will power artificial intelligence.
‘We don’t want it’: Voter backlash against data centers consumes midterm elections • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Both Democratic and Republican candidates during the heated midterm election cycle have had to navigate deep voter resentment of data centers that will power artificial intelligence.
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The Atlantic Center’s petition asked the Supreme Court to appoint a special master to supervise the district attorney’s office and require the district attorney to consult with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s capital unit regarding decisions to seek death.
Pa. Supreme Court denies request to intervene in questioned capital punishment cases • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
The Atlantic Center’s petition asked the Supreme Court to appoint a special master to supervise the district attorney’s office and require the district attorney to consult with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s capital unit regarding decisions to seek death.
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The U.S. Department of Justice is stepping up its legal campaign over the midterm elections, appealing a lawsuit against suspected noncitizen voters in California and suing Alaska over its U.S. Senate election.
Trump’s DOJ sues over Alaska Senate race, expanding preelection legal fights • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
The U.S. Department of Justice is stepping up its legal campaign over the midterm elections, appealing a lawsuit against suspected noncitizen voters in California and suing Alaska over its U.S. Senate election.
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ICYMI: Private equity and corporate ownership are driving up prices and forcing people to make awful choices about their animal companions.
Why so many pet owners in Pa. and elsewhere can’t afford a veterinarian • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Private equity and corporate ownership are driving up prices and forcing people to make awful choices about their animal companions.
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ICYMI: “I think it's the worst kept secret in this building that over the last couple days we've been negotiating, trying to get skill games done,” Harris told the Capital-Star.
House Democrats say GOP discord dashed deal on a skill games bill • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
“I think it's the worst kept secret in this building that over the last couple days we've been negotiating, trying to get skill games done,” Harris told the Capital-Star.
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The uninsured rate for adults ages 19-64 rose to 11.2% this year, up from 8.9% in 2024, according to a new analysis by the Commonwealth Fund, a health policy and philanthropic nonprofit.
The percentage of people without health insurance is growing • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
The uninsured rate for adults ages 19-64 rose to 11.2% this year, up from 8.9% in 2024, according to a new analysis by the Commonwealth Fund, a health policy and philanthropic nonprofit.
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Analysis: Trump deportations near 1M, but few are criminals • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Analysis: Trump deportations near 1M, but few are criminals • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
The current Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts claims to have expelled nearly a million people through July of this year, but those include both voluntary returns and people turned around at the border, according to a new analysis by the former chief statistician for the Department of Homeland Security.
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The Philadelphia school district’s enrollment fell by 2,500 students. Where did the kids go? • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
The Philadelphia school district’s enrollment fell by 2,500 students. Where did the kids go? • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Philadelphia’s school district enrollment has dropped by nearly 2,500 students from last school year — the largest year-over-year enrollment decline in five years. But it’s unclear which schools or demographic factors are driving that slump the most. The decline, which Chalkbeat analyzed from the district’s daily enrollment snapshot […]
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Pennsylvania's General Assembly sent a bevy of bills to Gov. Josh Shapiro, some of which have already been signed into law.
Pa. legislative roundup: What lawmakers sent to Gov. Shapiro this week • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Pennsylvania's General Assembly sent a bevy of bills to Gov. Josh Shapiro, some of which have already been signed into law.
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“I think it's the worst kept secret in this building that over the last couple days we've been negotiating, trying to get skill games done,” Harris told the Capital-Star.
House Democrats say GOP discord dashed deal on a skill games bill • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
“I think it's the worst kept secret in this building that over the last couple days we've been negotiating, trying to get skill games done,” Harris told the Capital-Star.
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A record number of women are running for state legislatures this year • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
A record number of women are running for state legislatures this year • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
A record number of women are running for state legislative seats this November, more than two-thirds of whom are Democrats. Across the 46 states with legislative seats on the ballot, a total of 3,824 women are running — up from 2022’s previous record of 3,621 women candidates, according to the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University.
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ICYMI: Teachers are leaving the profession in record numbers, especially in rural Pennsylvania.
Pitt Bradford report suggests ways to improve rural teacher retention in Pa. • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Teachers are leaving the profession in record numbers, especially in rural Pennsylvania.
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ICYMI: Voters in six states are considering ballot measures in the midterm elections that would make it clear that only U.S. citizens may vote — and block local governments from expanding that right to others.
In 6 states, ballots include bans on noncitizen voting • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Voters in six states are considering ballot measures in the midterm elections that would make it clear that only U.S. citizens may vote — and block local governments from expanding that right to others.
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Many popular nicotine vapes are now banned in Pennsylvania, with only six companies approved to sell their products in the state.
Commentary: Many vapes and e‑cigarettes are now banned in Pa. – here’s what you need to know • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Many popular nicotine vapes are now banned in Pennsylvania, with only six companies approved to sell their products in the state.
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Private equity and corporate ownership are driving up prices and forcing people to make awful choices about their animal companions.
Why so many pet owners in Pa. and elsewhere can’t afford a veterinarian • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Private equity and corporate ownership are driving up prices and forcing people to make awful choices about their animal companions.
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Republican Congressman Dan Meuser's seat is considered safe, but he faces a strong challenger in Democrat Rachel Wallace.
Wallace tests incumbent Meuser in 9th Congressional District • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Republican Congressman Dan Meuser's seat is considered safe, but he faces a strong challenger in Democrat Rachel Wallace.
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A federal judge blocked the Department of Homeland Security from conducting election-related field operations that could sweep up U.S. citizens in Pennsylvania and eight other states. From @statesnewsroom.com
Judge blocks Homeland Security from conducting election-related sweeps in Pa. and 8 other states • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
A federal judge on Wednesday night blocked the Department of Homeland Security from conducting election-related field operations that could sweep up U.S. citizens in Pennsylvania and eight other state...
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The U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday denied the Trump administration's emergency request to implement a rule that would terminate gender-affirming care for transgender people incarcerated in federal prisons.
US Supreme Court allows gender-affirming care for trans people in federal prisons • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
The U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday denied the Trump administration's emergency request to implement a rule that would terminate gender-affirming care for transgender people incarcerated in federal prisons.
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Birth centers are an option for those with low-risk pregnancies and are correlated with more positive health outcomes.
Birth centers are linked to better health outcomes, research shows, but 10 states have none • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Birth centers are an option for those with low-risk pregnancies and are correlated with more positive health outcomes.
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The new attack comes as polls show Democrat Janelle Stelson has a slight edge over incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Perry.
Scott Perry ad targeting Janelle Stelson makes unsubstantiated allegations of public nudity • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
The new attack comes as polls show Democrat Janelle Stelson has a slight edge over incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Perry.
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