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Lawmakers from both parties and in both chambers have introduced legislation to reform the state’s system of juvenile justice. But their measures have stalled short of a floor vote.
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The founder of the Forward Party, Andrew Yang, has endorsed Pittsburgh-area resident Chris Foster in the race for Pennsylvania Treasurer. Foster joins a field of competitors that includes two Democrats vying to unseat Republican Stacy Garrity.
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Pennsylvania House Republicans on Monday renewed their push to require voters to show an official ID every time they cast a ballot, a measure they’ve said would help secure the state’s elections.
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The case of the missing Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads has been resolved. The Pittsburgh Penguins say the stolen shipment of bobbleheads honoring the NHL’s second-leading career scorer has been recovered and sent to Pittsburgh.
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Ten LGBTQ student advocacy groups at Pittsburgh Public Schools recently released a statement asking the district to better protect trans and non-binary students. The letter comes after the death of Oklahoma non-binary student Nex Benedict, who died after an altercation at their school last month.
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Can Gov. Josh Shapiro satisfy environmentalists and the GOP on climate change? With a proposed carbon cap-and-trade program, he’s trying.
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The city announced Monday that City Planning director Karen Abrams would step down in April. Mayor Ed Gainey has said he intends to replace her with Jamil Bey, the founder and CEO of the Urbankind Institute.
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Museum employees say they want to improve health and safety conditions, increase transparency, and create better experiences for both museum workers and attendees.
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The bipartisan Arts and Culture Caucus is celebrating artists while calling for increased investments in the arts. They say any extra money from the state can boost the economy.
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