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Lincoln Project puts Pa.’s Fitzpatrick on its 2024 wanted list | Tuesday Morning Coffee
He's one of 18 pols whose voters backed Joe Biden, but sent a Republican to Congress.
Advocates call for tighter regulation after Pa./Ohio train explosion | Monday Morning Coffee
Environmental advocates again have warned of the dangers posed by trains carrying hazardous materials after the 50-car derailment of a Norfolk Southern train along the Pennsylvania-Ohio border on Friday night sparked a massive explosion. Officials on Sunday were continuing to monitor the environmental impact of the incident in East Palestine, Ohio, according to CNN. The community’s mayor, Trent Conaway, assured residents Sunday […]
Pa. collected $3.6B in taxes in January, coming in under projections | Friday Morning Coffee
Gov. Josh Shapiro's first budget address is weeks away. Here's a look at the state's bottom line and what's ahead.
What’s behind the attack on Black history? Fear, of course | John L. Micek
There always has been a corrosive element of know-nothingism in our politics. Now, we're plumbing new depths of cruelty.
Pa.’s Fetterman using assistive tech in Senate to aid in stroke recovery | Thursday Morning Coffee
Report: The Senate got a digital upgrade to help its newest member do his job.
Pa. Dems shake the money tree ahead of Feb. 7 special elections | Wednesday Morning Coffee
With control of the House on the line, Democrats warn of the consequences of a GOP majority.
U.S. House Oversight chair’s agenda: Hunter Biden, COVID origins, classified documents
U.S. Rep. Scott Perry, R-10th District, who has faced scrutiny for efforts to overturn the 2020 election, is on the panel.
Pa. Senate bill would create database of inspection info for Pa. bridges | Tuesday Morning Coffee
PennDOT would maintain the database under a plan by a W.Pa lawmaker.
More than 1.1M in Pa. applied for Biden’s student debt relief | Monday Morning Coffee
The program is now before the U.S. Supreme Court, which could overturn it.
Pa. gets failing marks for tobacco control policies | Friday Morning Coffee
Despite years of education efforts, Pa. has a higher than average adult smoking rate, according to a new report.
‘A shell game:’ Fiscal watchdog’s report on school tax hikes kicks up a fuss | Thursday Coffee
Auditor General Tim DeFoor called for changes to state law to fix it; districts defend their actions.
No, guns do kill people. And the solution is glaringly obvious | Wednesday Morning Coffee
Two mass shootings in California in as many days. We know how to end the madness.