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Democrat DePasquale, Republican Sunday win Pa. attorney general primaries

Democrat Eugene DePasquale and Republican Dave Sunday will go head-to-head in the race for Pennsylvania attorney general in November.

2 years ago

Jennifer Gay, a TikTok content creator, sits outside the U.S. Capitol
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Senate passes bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature

The revised legislation extends the deadline, giving ByteDance nine months to sell TikTok, and a possible three-month extension if a sale is in progress.

2 years ago

Malcolm Kenyatta
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Philly’s Malcolm Kenyatta beats Mark Pinsley in Pa. auditor general primary vote

North Philly Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta has secured the Democratic nomination to face incumbent Timothy DeFoor in the November general election.

2 years ago

The American and Ukrainian flags wave in the wind outside of the Capitol on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Washington. The Senate is moving ahead with $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
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Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote

The bill passed the Senate on Tuesday after the House had approved the package Saturday.

2 years ago

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U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick defeats anti-abortion activist in Republican primary

The last Republican House member representing Philadelphia’s suburbs will face off against Democrat Ashley Ehasz in the general election.

2 years ago

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Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Some voters are failing to complete the year on Pa.’s newly redesigned mail ballot envelopes

Some counties are rejecting primary mail ballots that are missing the last two digits of the year, despite the Department of State’s advice to count them.

2 years ago

(From left) Sarah Caswell, a special education and science teacher at Lincoln High School, with young poll workers, junior Didianna Victorino, alum Maria Moreira and senior Victorya Santos, in the school’s gymnasium on primary Election Day April 23, 2024.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

The kids are alright: At a Philly polling place, teens are running the show

At Lincoln High School, voters are greeted by juniors and seniors, as well as recent graduates.

2 years ago

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Business
Employment
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U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs

The FTC has voted to ban employment agreements that typically prevent workers from leaving their companies for competitors, or starting competing business of their own.

2 years ago

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Pennsylvania

The states to watch on the 2024 electoral map

The toss up states are expected to be close, within just a few points, in either candidate's direction.

2 years ago

This photo combo shows. Republican David McCormick, left, addressing supporters at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Sept. 21, 2023 and Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., speaking during an event at AFSCME Council 13 offices, March 14, 2024, in Harrisburg, Pa..
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

Casey, McCormick to face each other as nominees in Pa.’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest

Democrats currently hold a Senate majority by the narrowest of margins. A Casey loss could guarantee Republican control of the Senate.

2 years ago

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Elections
Military
Philadelphia

The Uncommitted: Pa. primary is another litmus test for Biden’s handling of Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

A coalition wants 50,000 voters to write in “uncommitted” for president, rather than a candidate. The message: Stop aiding genocide or risk losing the state.

2 years ago

Melissa Lewis brought her dog, Poppy, to her polling place at the Museum of the American Revolution
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

Election 2024 updates: Biden protest votes, worrisome turnout, full race results

Follow along for live special coverage on the 2024 primary election.

2 years ago

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Pennsylvania
Politics
Spotlight PA

Pa. primary election 2024: When voters can expect results

On Pennsylvania’s April 23 primary ballot are races for president, U.S. House and Senate, attorney general, auditor general, treasurer and more.

2 years ago

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Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania 2024 primary election results

See full results and maps from Pa.'s 2024 primary election, including races for attorney general, auditor general and treasurer.

2 years ago

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History
National
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How the Founding Fathers’ concept of ‘Minority Rule’ is alive and well today

In a new book, journalist Ari Berman says the Founding Fathers created a system that concentrated power amongst the elite, and that some institutions today operate similarly.

2 years ago

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