Politics & Policy
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Commonwealth Media Services
Pa.’s lobbying law got tougher in 2018. But it still falls short in exposing influence.
Pennsylvania lobbyists and lobbying groups do not have to report the bills or lawmakers they’re targeting or the positions they’re advocating for. -
Emma Lee
Could Pennsylvania’s 43K new citizens make the difference in 2020 election?
“Similar to the national story, [the growth of immigrants in Pa.] is really in suburbs.” -
Emily Previti / PA Post
What does it take to run an election?
30+ states require specific training for election officials; Pennsylvania doesn’t -
Emma Lee
Pa. officials worry about new voting machines, new law in 2020 elections
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Kriston Jae Bethel for WHYY
Pennsylvania is spending $4 million to ensure hard-to-reach groups are counted in the 2020 census
For the first time, the U.S. Census Bureau is asking most people to fill out the survey online.By Cynthia Fernandez/Spotlight PA -
Democratic committee in Western Pa. deals setback to progressive women
“As we’ve seen over the past few cycles, the Democratic Committee vote has been less and less representative of the views of voters within the district as a whole.” -
Becca Haydu
Visiting Bucks County’s new ‘Trump Store’ on Presidents Day Weekend
Beyond offering the chance to grab $20 hats and $5 pins, the new shop also served as a gathering space for Trump-supporting conservatives to flaunt their pride without any disruption from left-leaning Democrats.
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For U.S. And China, Coronavirus Adds Pressure To Relationship Already Under Strain
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Matt Rourke
Arguments heard in transgender name change law
Three transgender women have challenged a provision of the statute that bars people from changing their names if they have been convicted of serious felonies.
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Gillian Flaccus
New fund helps Pa. abuse survivors pay for counseling without involving police
The $5 million set aside from the state’s general fund eliminates the requirement to file a police report and has no statute of limitation. -
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Pa. prosecutor fights child welfare agency over drug testing him
Greene County District Attorney David Russo says mandatory drug tests and a home inspection without probable cause would violate his constitutional rights.