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Pennsylvania is part of the coalition of 20 Republican attorneys general asking the high court to review the matter.
Janelle Stelson refused a debate; Justin Douglas refused to guarantee her an endorsement should she win the primary.
Ashish Patel of Carlisle emerged as Beshear’s biggest recent donor in the second half of 2025.
Federal immigration authorities denied responsibility, but the death has added to a community’s anxiety.
As federal agents sought to make arrests in Allegheny County courts, they emailed the sheriff to alert them to the time and location.
The Venetoulis Institute also runs the Pulitzer Prize-winning Baltimore Banner.
A family, no criminal history, medical need — only Trump’s administration would keep Omar Viadurre-Luis behind bars, expert says.
Families making up to 300% of the median income where they live can qualify to receive scholarships.
The potential risk of noncitizens illegally casting ballots has dominated the national conversation on election policy in recent years.
Several of Pennsylvania's constables said they sought to engage with the program, only to be told their participation had been suspended.
New data show districts used the initial round for things like boosting student academic performance.
Lift Every Voice’s work shows how hard it can be for parents in the city to effect change, but also how it can be done.
A network of associated nonprofits aggressively campaigns against policies the firm’s clients oppose.
Barsoum had faced criticism in recent months amid a series of election errors and allegations of a hostile work environment.
The amendment would have required anyone voting in person to provide election workers with a valid photo identification.
Sens. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and Martin Heinrich of New Mexico backed Mullin’s confirmation.
The massive facility, which launched in fall 2022, has extended its original temporary operating permit seven times.
Because Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania voted with the rest of the Republicans, Mullin’s nomination advanced.
The analysis came amid other gloomy headlines, including a steep increase in gasoline prices since the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran began.
The U.S. Constitution gives states — not the president or federal government — the responsibility for running elections.
