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Motley marijuana laws are driving consumers — and revenue — across state lines | Analysis
By: Special to the Capital-Star - January 11, 2023
Efforts to legalize recreational marijuana in Pa. have failed to gain traction, even as other states have moved.
Philly Human Relations Commission hosts anti-hate panel
By: Special to the Capital-Star - January 10, 2023
“Hate has no place in our city or anywhere across our state and nation, yet it poses a real threat that disproportionately impacts people of color, the Jewish community, and members of our LGBTQ+ community, specifically transgender women of color,” said Kia Ghee, executive director of the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations.
LGBTQ outlet spars with Allegheny County Council contender over tweets and political record
By: Special to the Capital-Star - January 10, 2023
'I will be having eye-to-eye conversations with members of the LGBTQ+ community. I already am,' candidate Joanna Doven said.
Philly mayoral hopeful Domb’s deep pockets put pressure on rivals to raise money
By: Special to the Capital-Star - January 9, 2023
'The financial reports are a road map to what they are doing,' veteran political consultant Maurice Floyd said.
As 2024 election looms, state legislatures consider voting changes | Analysis
By: Special to the Capital-Star - January 9, 2023
In Pa., Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro included protections for election workers in his official platform while running for office.
Want a clue on health care costs in advance? New tools take a crack at it | Analysis
By: Special to the Capital-Star - January 8, 2023
As of Jan. 1, health insurers and employers that offer health plans must provide online calculators for patients to get detailed estimates of what they will owe.
Pa. Legislature’s LGBTQ Caucus changes up leadership
By: Special to the Capital-Star - January 8, 2023
Reps. Malcolm Kenyatta, of Philadelphia, and Jessica Benham, of Allegheny County, are the caucus' new chairs. Both are out lawmakers.
Philly announces plan to invest $200M in opioid settlement funds
By: Special to the Capital-Star - January 7, 2023
The initial investments will go to 'an array of crisis response strategies' both citywide and in targeted neighborhoods, officials said.
In Philadelphia, MLK Day of Service activities focusing on gun violence prevention
By: Special to the Capital-Star - January 5, 2023
'We must embrace Dr. King’s legacy of racial and social justice and citizen action, not just on King Day but every day,' Mayor Jim Kenney said.
Finally, something state lawmakers can (mostly) agree on: State symbols
By: Special to the Capital-Star - January 5, 2023
Bills to designate new symbols, from dinosaurs to pastries, just keep coming.
Philly School District Fund starts search for new CEO
By: Special to the Capital-Star - January 4, 2023
Officials hope to announce their new pick this spring.
Philly LGBTQ activists reflect on Kenney administration, look ahead to the future
By: Special to the Capital-Star - January 3, 2023
'Each mayor has built upon the work of their predecessor and I think Mayor Kenney has done that,' an advocate said.