First-time Mayors Elected in Major Pennsylvania Cities
Democratic candidates in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Allentown supplied significant wins for their party. Plus, Pittsburgh has its first Black mayor and Allentown its first Latino leader.
Should States and Localities Have Official Languages?
Voters in one Pennsylvania county will decide whether to remove English as the official language in a city charter. Dozens of states and localities have similar measures on the books.
Bipartisan Support for Red Flag Laws Wanes as GOP Blocks Bills
Midterm-focused Republicans want to galvanize their pro-gun base.
Snip Snip: One Plan to Mandate Vasectomies to Prevent Pregnancies
A Pennsylvania lawmaker said his “parody legislation,” outlined in a sponsorship memo, is meant to garner discussion about reproductive rights.
Four-State Economic Renewal Plan Gets Fresh Attention
Local officials and others launched discussions this week about a broad revitalization proposal for Appalachia. Talks come as federal legislation could unlock money to help make it feasible.
Programmers, Lawmakers Want A.I. to Eliminate Bias, Not Promote It
Artificial intelligence can worsen systemic racism.
Solar Project to Produce Half of State Government’s Electricity
Pennsylvania announced a new solar project that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lock in energy pricing for 15 years.
It’s Time to Get Back to the Office (and for Slackers to Get Back to Work), These Lawmakers Say
In Pennsylvania, Republican legislators are raising concerns about how remote work during the pandemic has affected the performance and productivity of some state employees.
A Pennsylvania County Goes Hydro With its Government Buildings
Allegheny County will power its facilities with hydroelectric power under a 35-year agreement with a planned plant on a nearby river.
Pennsylvania Voters to Decide Whether to Limit Governor’s Emergency Powers
GOP lawmakers unsuccessfully challenged the Democratic governor’s emergency authority during the coronavirus pandemic. Now they’ve approved a bill that sets up a referendum on the issue.
After Years of Pollution, One County Meets Air Quality Standards for the First Time Ever
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, is in compliance with federal air quality standards for the first time in its history.
'We Can't Have Different Facts': Why Lt. Gov. John Fetterman Still Believes in Universal Truths
The Pennsylvania Democrat received national attention for his blunt takedowns of voter fraud claims in the wake of the November election. He's now pondering a U.S. Senate run.
Proposed Safe-Injection Site in Philadelphia Found Illegal by Federal Appeals Court
The U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals issued a 2-1 decision that found a plan to open the nation’s first supervised drug injection site violates a federal law passed to shut down crack houses.
After Mob Attack on U.S. Capitol, State Governments Take Precautions
Washington's governor announced plans for a heavy law enforcement presence at the state Capitol next week. Other states have taken extra security measures as well.
The New Plans to Remake Appalachia’s Economy
Mayors from the region and others want the Biden administration to embrace their proposals for billions of dollars of spending, with a heavy emphasis on clean energy projects, as a way to reinvent the region as coal declines.
With New Funding Elusive, a Governor Turns to Planning to Address Flood Hazards
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf outlined a three-pronged initiative this week. “It’s the best we can do right now,” he said.
No Bar Night Out Before Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | National Guard deploys to El Paso to help with morgue crisis … Prosecutors are reviewing 800 cases possibly tainted by lab analyst … Nursing home workers strike in Illinois.
Feds Shoot Down Pennsylvania Plan to Funnel Virus Relief Money to School Districts
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | D.C. transit agency looking at buyouts to avoid 1,400 layoffs … Missouri state Senate postpones session because of Covid outbreak among members … Texas AG controversy continues with whistleblower lawsuit.
States Expanded Voting Access for the Pandemic. The Changes Might Stick.
Restrictive ballot-counting laws slowed results.
Vote Count Continues in Battleground States
As President Trump falsely complained of "fraud" in the continued counting and former Vice President Joe Biden urged patience, election officials explained a crush of mail-in ballots and limitations on when officials could start tallying them has led to delays in results.
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