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Democrat Rep. Sara Innamorato is seeking a third term in the state House, but political newcomer Frank Perman hopes to flip the 21st District to the GOP.
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We surveyed the candidates for Pennsylvania's 21st State House District on top issues for the 2022 election.
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Gov. Tom Wolf came to Sharpsburg Monday to try to bring new life to a proposal to send $2,000 checks to Pennsylvania residents. The program would apply to anyone who earns less than $80,000 per year. But it failed to gain enough support during budget negotiations this year.
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Activists met Downtown to open Netroots Nation, a gathering of progressives from across the country. Attendees heard from a number of local leaders to talk about building a political movement.
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Netroots Nation, one of the nation's largest progressive gatherings, is expected to draw over two thousand activists from around the county to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Speakers include Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, and Congressional candidate Summer Lee.
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Up to $50,000 for repairs will be available as grants for low and moderate-income homeowners and loans to small landlords renting affordable units.
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On today’s episode of The Confluence: The Port Authority Board has approved extending CEO Katharine Kelleman’s contract for another four years; a bill in the state legislature aims to provide money for weatherization and home repairs; and a conversation with the former FBI and CIA director about his family’s experience with elder fraud.Today’s guests include: Katharine Kelleman, CEO of the Port Authority of Allegheny County; state Rep. Sara Innamorato; and William Webster, former FBI and CIA director, and his wife Lynda Webster.
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Needle exchange programs have long been recognized as an effective tool to prevent illness and death associated with drug use. But the practice remains illegal throughout most of Pennsylvania.
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Local Democrats are largely in favor of the new preliminary state political maps unveiled yesterday. Republicans are less enamored of the new lines.
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Many Pennsylvanians say they still can't access their unemployment benefits.