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Susan Wild raises three times as much as challenger Mackenzie in Q2
Both candidates had their strongest fundraising quarter of the 2024 campaign between April 4 and June 30. The post Susan Wild raises three times as much as challenger Mackenzie in Q2 appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Cartwright again tops Pennsylvania’s U.S. House delegation raising $1.68 million in Q2
He has $4.53 million on hand, which is also more than any other incumbent in the state’s congressional delegation. The post Cartwright again tops Pennsylvania’s U.S. House delegation raising $1.68 million in Q2 appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
McCormick to speak at Republican National Convention on Tuesday
According to the schedule sent out by the RNC and Trump campaign, he is the only Pennsylvania candidate scheduled to be a headline during the convention. The post McCormick to speak at Republican National Convention on Tuesday appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
How J.D. Vance went from ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ to being tapped as Trump’s 2024 running mate
Vance’s embrace of Trump helped him secure the former president’s endorsement in his U.S. Senate race, and since taking office, Vance has been one of Trump’s most consistent defenders. The post How J.D. Vance went from ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ to being tapped as Trump’s 2024 running mate appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Democratic challenger Janelle Stelson doubles Scott Perry’s Q2 haul
Stelson’s campaign raised $1.33 million from April 4 to the end of June, while Perry’s campaign raised just under $625,000. The post Democratic challenger Janelle Stelson doubles Scott Perry’s Q2 haul appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents criminal case
The order, while likely to be appealed, makes the possibility even more remote that Trump will be tried before the election on any of the federal charges pending against him. The order came on the first day of the Republican National Convention, during which Trump will be officially nominated as the 2024 GOP presidential candidate. The post Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents criminal case appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year
States generally chip in anywhere from five to 200 troops for deployments that can last anywhere from a couple of weeks to months. Typically, the funding comes from state budgets and state emergency funds. The post States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Victims and shooter identified in assassination attempt on Trump at Butler rally
The FBI said early Sunday it had identified the man who shot former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler on Saturday as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park. Crooks was killed at the scene. Trump was pronounced safe shortly after the incident. Corey Comperatore, 50, of Sarver, who was at the […] The post Victims and shooter identified in assassination attempt on Trump at Butler rally appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Vice President Kamala Harris comes to Philadelphia to court Asian-American voters
Harris, the first Asian-American vice president, is seeking to court the key AAPI voting bloc that has seen support for President Joe Biden soften since 2020, according to a bi-annual survey. The post Vice President Kamala Harris comes to Philadelphia to court Asian-American voters appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Trump ‘safe’ after shooting at campaign rally in Butler; one spectator and suspected gunman killed
The U.S. Secret Service was investigating the incident that left two dead, including the apparent shooter, and two injured. The post Trump ‘safe’ after shooting at campaign rally in Butler; one spectator and suspected gunman killed appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Cannabis, school vouchers and skill games: Here’s what didn’t make the Pa. budget
While Gov. Josh Shapiro characterized the budget as a “major victory” and ended up with a budget that would cost the state only $700 million less than the $48 billion he proposed, both Democrats and Republicans had to sacrifice some of their priorities. The post Cannabis, school vouchers and skill games: Here’s what didn’t make the Pa. budget appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Digging deep: Which new programs in the Pa. budget didn’t make headlines?
The 2024-25 budget includes money for solar power at public schools, Alzheimer’s research, and redeveloping blighted shopping malls. The post Digging deep: Which new programs in the Pa. budget didn’t make headlines? appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Here’s some of what’s in the bill that directs historic new Pa. education funding
The bill also contains what are effectively individual policies, from the massive new funding formula that will change how money is distributed to Pennsylvania’s school districts, to smaller policy points, like allowing schools grants to provide menstrual hygiene products. The post Here’s some of what’s in the bill that directs historic new Pa. education funding appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Biden at NATO press conference rebuts doubters: ‘I’m the best qualified to govern’
The highly anticipated press conference followed weeks of speculation about Biden’s ability to hold office and whether he should remain in the 2024 presidential election against former President Donald Trump. His performance, while markedly stronger than his devastating debate performance, still included a notable gaffe and could leave questions open. The post Biden at NATO press conference rebuts doubters: ‘I’m the best qualified to govern’ appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Gov. Shapiro signs 2024-25 Pennsylvania budget, calls it a ‘major victory’
The spending plan, which is about $700 million less that Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget, also includes funding for several of his marquee initiatives. The post Gov. Shapiro signs 2024-25 Pennsylvania budget, calls it a ‘major victory’ appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
U.S. House committee advances bill that would halt application of new silica dust rule
The bill previously passed a subcommittee and, on Wednesday, passed the full Appropriations Committee 31-25 with no amendments that would affect the attempt to stop the silica rule. The post U.S. House committee advances bill that would halt application of new silica dust rule appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Electric vehicle owners would pay $250 registration fee under legislation passed in Pa. House
The EV fee legislation passed in the upper chamber more than a year ago with strong bipartisan support but faced Republican opposition in the House Transportation Committee because members said the maximum fee of $285 was too high. The post Electric vehicle owners would pay $250 registration fee under legislation passed in Pa. House appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Pa. Senate passes pharmacy benefit manager reform with near-unanimous vote
The bill contains many provisions requested by Pennsylvania pharmacists, which they say will help them keep their doors open. However, it also contains notable exceptions The post Pa. Senate passes pharmacy benefit manager reform with near-unanimous vote appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Jill Biden coming to Pittsburgh on Saturday to attend Italian Sons and Daughters of America dinner
First lady Jill Biden will be in Pittsburgh on Saturday to attend an Italian Sons and Daughters of America dinner, the White House announced Wednesday. Biden is the first Italian-American first lady, hosting an Italian-American heritage month reception at the White House in October, and often attends events celebrating Italian heritage and culture. She was […] The post Jill Biden coming to Pittsburgh on Saturday to attend Italian Sons and Daughters of America dinner appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
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