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In Year Two, no more Mr. Nice Biden, please | John L. Micek
Republicans would roll over Democrats if they were in charge. Why the constant olive branches?
Pa. Gov. Wolf announces $15M for gun-violence prevention programs | Friday Morning Coffee
The Democratic governor made the announcement during an appearance in Philadelphia, which has been wracked by gun violence.
Pa. Health Dept. adds new free COVID-19 testing sites | Thursday Morning Coffee
The new sites in Greene and Pike counties complement existing free testing sites across the commonwealth.
Pa. Senate bills aim to aid name changes for transgender Pennsylvanians | Wednesday Morning Coffee
Good Wednesday Morning, Fellow Seekers. A cadre of Democratic lawmakers in the state Senate are seeking their colleagues’ support for a package of bills aimed at lifting the legal barriers that they say bar LGBTQ Pennsylvanians from living as their authentic selves. In a series of ‘Dear Colleague‘ memos circulated last week, Sens. Timothy P. Kearney and Amanda […]
The seven states to watch, including Pa., in the fight over voting rights | Tuesday Morning Coffee
Although Pa. Republicans didn't score a win in 2021, the GOP is sticking with its efforts to restrict voting in the Keystone State.
How are Trump appointees are shaping Philly’s 3rd Circuit Court? | Monday Morning Coffee
The appellate court's rulings haven't 'dramatically' changed, but there have been noticeable differences, according to a published report.
Poll: Disability service industry cut services in face of staffing shortage | Friday Morning Coffee
The industry says it has spent months pleading for help from the Wolf administration.
About the GOP’s historical amnesia on voting rights | John L. Micek
There is only one party actively working to disenfranchise Black voters and voters of color. Any other argument is a distraction.
Allegheny Co.’s decision to suspend trials didn’t surprise local lawyers | Thursday Morning Coffee
Lawyers say they're concerned about scheduling and the prioritization of cases, according to a published report.
After dropping early in the pandemic, jail populations are rising again | Wednesday Morning Coffee
COVID-19 cases, not actual policy changes, drove the temporary reduction, according to new research.
Can nice win you the GOP nomination? Jeff Coleman is trying to find out | Tuesday Morning Coffee
The LG candidate is running to restore civility in a Republican Party where it's in short supply.
As officials make pitch, Pittsburgh in the running to host 2024 RNC | Monday Morning Coffee
New Mayor Ed Gainey and Allegheny Co. Executive Rich Fitzgerald are among those trying to lure the GOP to the Steel City