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Contentious fringe legal theory could reshape state election laws

The U.S. Supreme Court this month left open the possibility that it could endorse a fringe conservative legal theory that would give state legislatures unchecked powers over election rules before the 2024 presidential election.

Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2022

Redistricting put Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court where it doesn’t want to be: The political spotlight

PHILADELPHIA — During recent oral arguments, multiple justices on Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court said they wanted nothing to do with the case before them.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 14, 2022

'We want to win': Democrats face choice in key Senate race

Pennsylvania’s Democratic Party committee members backed U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb by 2 to 1 in an endorsement vote over Lt. Gov. John Fetterman in the primary race for the state's open U.S. Senate seat

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022

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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has picked a new congressional map

PHILADELPHIA — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has selected a new congressional map that will shape power and politics in the state for the next decade, one that’s largely based on the current map and slightly favors Republicans.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 23, 2022

Gov. Wolf urged to declare a disaster for water-main break in Philly neighborhood

PHILADELPHIA — Two U.S. lawmakers urged Gov. Tom Wolf to declare a disaster emergency in the Kingsessing neighborhood and seek out other local and federal funding to help residents recover from mass flooding caused when a large water main ruptured this week, damaging homes and displacing several people.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 12, 2022

A Pennsylvania judge recommended the state use a new congressional map passed by Republicans

A Pennsylvania judge tasked by the state Supreme Court with recommending a new map for congressional districts on Monday selected the one that Republican lawmakers passed but Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed as a partisan gerrymander.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 8, 2022

'Monster sound': 10 injured when bridge collapses in Pittsburgh's Frick Park

PITTSBURGH — Hours before President Joe Biden was to visit Pittsburgh on Friday to tout his infrastructure plan, a bridge with a troubled inspection history collapsed, injuring 10 people and stranding seven vehicles, including a Port Authority bus, on the wrecked structure that spans a ravine in Frick Park.

Tribune News Service · Jan 29, 2022

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A Pennsylvania court overturned the state’s mail voting law, but an appeal means it’s still in place

PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania court struck down the state’s mail voting law Friday, saying the state constitution requires voters to cast ballots in person unless they meet specific requirements.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 28, 2022

Pennsylvania court strikes down expansive mail-in voting law

A statewide court says Pennsylvania’s expansive two-year-old mail-in voting law is unconstitutional, agreeing with challenges by Republicans who soured on mail-in voting after then-President Donald Trump began baselessly attacking it as rife with fraud in 2020′s campaign

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022

The Pa. governor's race will shape voting laws — and maybe the 2024 election

PHILADELPHIA — The Democratic push to change voting laws fizzled in Washington this month, but Pennsylvania is about to see its own battle on the issue: the governor's race.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 25, 2022

The clock is ticking for Pa. redistricting. The 2022 primary is at stake

PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania is running out of time.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 25, 2022

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