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Harris campaign deploys Doug Emhoff to mobilize voters in Pennsylvania
NORRISTOWN, Pennsylvania — Vice President Kamala Harris‘s campaign is relying on second gentleman Doug Emhoff to help galvanize Pennsylvania voters in the final days before the presidential debate against former President Donald Trump in Philadelphia. At an appearance with Harris campaign volunteers in Norristown, Pennsylvania, Emhoff excoriated Trump over his comments on Truth Social threatening […]
Game Commission reminding hunters how they can help those in need
(WJET/WFXP) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) is reminding deer hunters across the Commonwealth about how they can help their community. The PGC partners with Hunters Sharing the Harvest which partners with processing plants around PA to accept donations from hunters to be processed and distributed to local food banks and community centers. Hunters Sharing […]
New Jersey Woman Arrested Again for the Same Mistaken Identity Can’t Sue U.S. Marshals Who Made a ‘Reasonable Mistake’ After She’s Jailed for Weeks, Court Rules
A Black woman who was mistakenly arrested at gunpoint, handcuffed, frisked, cavity searched, and forced to spend two weeks incarcerated in New Jersey and Pennsylvania […] New Jersey Woman Arrested Again for the Same Mistaken Identity Can’t Sue U.S. Marshals Who Made a ‘Reasonable Mistake’ After She’s Jailed for Weeks, Court Rules
McCormick Under Fire: Allegations of Silence and Intimidation at Bridgewater
PENNSYLVANIA — Connecticut hedge fund CEO and political figure David McCormick faces mounting criticism from Pennsylvanians after reports surfaced about his involvement in silencing allegations of sexual misconduct at Bridgewater Associates. At this investment firm, he served as CEO. Accusations by Democrats against McCormick include pressuring employees to stay silent about unwanted sexual advances and coercing a former employee to be a "supportive public presence" despite her allegations of impropriety.
Pa. secures federal funding to plug abandoned oil and gas wells
Harrisburg, Pa. — Pennsylvania has acquired $76,406,474 in federal funding for ongoing efforts to plug orphaned and abandoned oil and gas wells throughout the Commonwealth. The funding was announced by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). There are 27,000 identified orphaned and abandoned wells across Pennsylvania, and there is a suspected total of around 350,000 total abandoned wells. These wells are estimated to contribute eight percent of all of Pennsylvania's methane emissions. ...
As Tornado Alley Shifts East Into States Like Pennsylvania, Bracing for Impact in Unexpected Places
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NJ Defending Title IX Protections for LGBTQ+ Students in Federal Courts
NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that New Jersey, along with California and Pennsylvania, has co-led two amicus briefs in federal appellate courts to defend Title IX’s protections for LGBTQ+ students from gender-based harassment and sex discrimination. The briefs, supported by a coalition of states, seek to overturn a preliminary injunction that could affect schools in several states.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push to Ban Toxic PFAS Chemicals
Pennsylvania legislators are pushing for a ban on toxic PFAS chemicals in industrial and consumer products. A recent policy hearing highlighted the health risks of these substances and discussed legislative efforts to eliminate their use statewide.
This Week in Pennsylvania: Gene Barr
(WHTM) – On This Week in Pennsylvania, Dennis Owens is joined by Gene Barr, the former President and CEO of The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, who is currently working with The Common Ground Committee. Analysts Danielle Gross of Clear Point Communications and Christopher Nicholas of Eagle Consulting also join the show to discuss […]
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