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WATCH LIVE: Brett Kavanaugh's Opening Statements

90.5 WESA | By NPR News

Published September 4, 2018 at 9:29 AM EDT

Opening statements are underway in the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Watch the hearing live:

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Candidates jump in race for open Pittsburgh City Council seat in West End

Julia Maruca

The crucial city race next year will be the contest for mayor, but District 2 may be the only one of four council districts on the ballot next year that has real drama.
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Pennsylvania eases rules for drug and alcohol treatment providers with new virtual-only license

Kiley Koscinski

The Shapiro administration announced this week the creation of a new license for substance use disorder treatment providers without a physical location. But some providers have misgivings about what a boom in virtual-only services could mean for brick-and-mortar providers.
Politics & Government

Outgoing Pennsylvania AG Michelle Henry tapped to lead inspector general's office

Tom Riese

Henry was named to lead the Attorney General’s office after Shapiro left it to become governor. And while she committed to not seeking a full four-year term as AG, Shapiro made it possible to lead the new office, which investigates and prosecutes cases of fraud, misuse of taxpayer dollars, and misconduct within state government agencies.

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