Political News
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Great PA News Quiz: ‘Sanctuary Jurisdictions,’ Dueling Deer Season Openers and Counting Crime
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In this week’s news quiz: From public office to the University of Scranton, Trump’s “sanctuary jurisdiction” list, a plan for dueling deer season openers, and new crime data.
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Trump Administration Seeks More Pa. Voter Information, Raises Potential Legal Concerns
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The Justice Department’s letter seeks Pennsylvania’s voter rolls, and may encompass social security and driver’s license numbers.
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Tax Relief for Campgrounds in Pa. Could Come at the Expense of Revenue Tool for Local Governments
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Legislation to exempt campgrounds from local amusement taxes passed unanimously in the Pa. House, with supporters saying it would make outdoor recreation more affordable.
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Nursing Home Industry Fights Additional Oversight of Wall Street Acquisitions
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A group that lobbies for the industry says the bill, which aims to prevent the closure of more health care facilities, is duplicative of existing regulations.
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Centre County, State College Not on New DOJ ‘Sanctuary Jurisdictions’ List After Appearing on Earlier Version
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Centre County and State College Borough are not included on a newly released Department of Justice list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” after both were named on an initial version published in […]
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Protesters Rally in Downtown State College to Defend Access to Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
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Advocates gathered Sunday in downtown State College to protest restrictions on gender-affirming care, calling on lawmakers, medical institutions and the public to defend the rights of transgender people. The event, […]
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Dozens of Community Members Fast Against Starvation of Gaza, Protesting at Allen Street Gates
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Led by Jewish community members, dozens of Centre County resident gathered on Sunday at the Allen Street Gates in downtown State College for a symbolic hunger strike and protest vigil, […]
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We Finally Know Who Paid for Josh Shapiro’s Inauguration Celebrations (Kinda)
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Gov. Shapiro has declined to say who paid for his 2023 inauguration and the celebrity-studded ball that followed it. Spotlight PA found a way to identify some of the donors.
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Shapiro Joins Lawsuit Accusing Trump of Intimidating Hospitals Over Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is among Democratic officials from 16 states and Washington D.C. who filed a lawsuit Friday accusing President Donald Trump’s administration of unlawfully intimidating health care providers into stopping gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
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Great PA News Quiz: Congressional Criticism, Fetterman’s Memoir and Critical State Payments Delayed
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In this week’s news quiz: Violations of Congress’ code of conduct, John Fetterman’s forthcoming memoir and the consequences of Pennsylvania’s budget impasse.