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When it comes to the debate over local radar, silence isn’t golden | Mark O’Keefe

BY: - July 11, 2023

This very important bill needs to be debated in the open -- right now, that's not happening.

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An immigrant’s story: From Cuba to Fla. to Pa. | Mark O’Keefe

BY: - May 31, 2023

'You could see the missiles, and you could tell they were offensive,' Robert Lara said. 'It was a very scary period.'

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Basketball Training Game Background. Basketball on Wooden Court Floor Close Up with Blurred Players Playing Basketball Game in the Background

What’s wrong with local radio airing Pa. high school hoops? | Mark O’Keefe

BY: - April 13, 2023

We want athletes to compete on a level playing field. Right now, the PIAA has cornered the airwaves.

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Is this the year that Pa. finally legalizes recreational marijuana? | Mark O’Keefe

BY: - February 19, 2023

After years of trying, the political clouds may be parting. But there are still obstacles.

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Remembering Joe Hardy, Nemacolin founder, donor, SWPA stalwart | Mark O’Keefe

BY: - January 24, 2023

It was always clear that Joe Hardy loved Fayette County and its people.

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As goes Cumberland County, so goes Pennsylvania? Maybe | Mark O’Keefe

BY: - November 18, 2022

The commonwealth’s fastest growing county is a microcosm of broader changes in the electorate.

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Democratic U.S. Senate nominee John Fetterman (L) and Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mehmet Oz (R) Campaign file photos

New Pa. poll points to trouble for Republicans on abortion | Mark O’Keefe

BY: - September 9, 2022

A telltale shift in voter preference in bellwether northwestern Pennsylvania highlights the risk of GOP overreach.

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Trump’s election lies are truth for far too many 2022 GOP hopefuls | Mark O’Keefe

BY: - May 12, 2022

Will Republicans ever come to their senses and admit that were wrong about Trump? Probably not.

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Democrats can win on the issues. But they need to sell them | Mark O’Keefe

BY: - April 17, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf's sagging approval ratings must be troubling to Democrat Josh Shapiro, who's looking to succeed him.

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Will Pa. ever get serious about property tax reform? | Mark O’Keefe

BY: - March 23, 2022

Rep. Frank Ryan wants to tax retirement income. It's a good idea, which means it'll never happen.

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What the 2021 judicial races tell us about 2022 and beyond | Mark O’Keefe

BY: - December 2, 2021

No party has won three, consecutive terms for governor since they were allowed to run for re-election in 1972

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Will Pa. lawmakers finally pass real lobbying reform and a gift ban? | Mark O’Keefe

BY: - November 7, 2021

The calendar is tight -- but lawmakers can get it done with some actual political will.