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Gov. Josh Shapiro responds to calls that he'd make a good president, VP nominee if Biden steps down
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Amid growing suggestions from Democrats that Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro could be a good fit on a presidential ticket should Joe Biden step off it, Shapiro told KDKA-TV during an exclusive interview that he wouldn't discuss the hypothetical."I'm not going to get into hypotheticals. The president has made clear he is running, [and] I am proud to serve as Pennsylvania governor," Shapiro told KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer in response to a question about whether he'd run for president if Biden dropped out.When asked if he would join Kamala Harris [as a vice presidential nominee], Shapiro reiterated what he...
Maher Tells Buttigieg It ‘Looks Bad’ Biden Hasn’t Fired Anyone Over Trump Shooting: ‘We’ll Look Into It If We Have Time’?
Buttigieg condemned the shooting but said he had not been privy to any information about what the internal response to it would be. The post Maher Tells Buttigieg It ‘Looks Bad’ Biden Hasn’t Fired Anyone Over Trump Shooting: ‘We’ll Look Into It If We Have Time’? first appeared on Mediaite.
New Pennsylvania law aims to help local pharmacies
There's a new outlook for local pharmacies throughout Pennsylvania.Governor Josh Shapiro has signed legislation that aims to save those businesses from closing.Since January, more than 140 pharmacies across the state have shut down.An investigation showed the issue is the "pharmacy benefits manager," who plays the middleman for insurance companies and the pharmacies themselves.The legislation aims to provide more transparency for the job, while saving money in the process.
Pennsylvania Lottery payouts back on track after computer system upgrades
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Lottery says it is back on track when it comes to payouts after a computer upgrade caused delays in May. Lottery Spokesperson Ewa Swope said timelines are back to normal. She said the Lottery hadn’t upgraded their computer system in 16 years. “We just wanted to thank players for […]
Pa. establishes hotline to report voter intimidation, election fraud, and more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — There is now a hotline to report various election-related crimes in the Commonwealth. The new hotline was established in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler County. “Political violence has no place in Pennsylvania – the birthplace of American democracy – nor anywhere else across […]
$500 million going towards site development across NEPA
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Governor Josh Shapiro (D) made a stop in Luzerne County Friday to highlight a major investment toward business expansion across the Keystone State. Friday morning, Governor Josh Shapiro joined local lawmakers and business leaders at Production Systems Automation Incorporated, a manufacturing company in Duryea, to discuss the newly signed bipartisan budget […]
A $40B critical mineral supply chain could start in Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania has a mine pollution problem. America has a critical mineral shortage. And both problems may get solved as researchers find these critical and strategic elements in the polluted waters that come from acid mine drainage. If all goes well, Pennsylvania could become a leader in boosting national security — while potentially creating billions of dollars in value from environmental hazards. “You don't need hundreds of...
Lieutenant Governor addresses mayors from across Pennsylvania on safety
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Mayors from across the Commonwealth gathered in Johnstown for the Pennsylvania State Mayor’s Association Annual Conference. Many of the speakers, including Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis focused on addressing safety concerns throughout the commonwealth and what steps the governor has taken to help. Legislators hope the new state budget, passed earlier in […]
Four photographers shot iconic images when gunfire rang out at Trump rally
When gunfire rang out at former President Donald Trump's rally Saturday in Pennsylvania, four photojournalists were there to capture the now-iconic images seared into America's collective memory. The Associated Press’ Evan Vucci took the photo of a defiant Trump pumping his fist into the air with an American flag flying...
CDC warns of listeria outbreak at delis, what to know
(WTAJ) — Meat slices sold at delis have been linked to a listeria outbreak affecting Pennsylvania and 11 other states. The CDC is alerting customers and delis on what they should do to stay safe from the outbreak, which has sent 28 to the hospital and killed two. Currently, New York has the most reported […]
Sisters among Team USA Olympic women's field hockey team packed with Pa. talent
Philadelphia has a new super team, the Team USA women's field hockey team competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. They're the team to watch in Paris, packed with East Coast pride as the team features 12 women with ties to Pennsylvania and New Jersey, alone. This team's genuine area pride...
$5M settlement reached in suit over medical death of Pa. county prison inmate
A federal judge in Scranton has been asked to approve a $5 million settlement with the final two defendants in the wrongful death suit brought by the mother and estate of a man who died in the Clinton County Correctional Facility. The proposed settlement with WellPath of Wilmington, Delaware, and...
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