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Trump leaves door open to banning medication abortion nationwide
Trump, the Republican Party’s presumptive nominee for president, said that he has “strong views” about access to mifepristone, though he declined to say exactly what those are. He did not rule out a nationwide ban, or imposing new restrictions. The post Trump leaves door open to banning medication abortion nationwide appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
3rd Circuit rejects request by voting rights groups to reargue undated ballots case
The federal appeals court that upheld Pennsylvania’s requirement for voters to write the date on mail-in ballots has declined a request by voting rights groups to reconsider the decision. A panel of U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals judges ruled in March that Act 77, which gave voters the option of casting ballots by mail […] The post 3rd Circuit rejects request by voting rights groups to reargue undated ballots case appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Trump fined $9,000 for violating gag order in NY hush-money trial
Trump did not deny posting any of the items, but said they were in response to political attacks by Cohen and Daniels. Merchan’s order allowed Trump to respond to political attacks. The post Trump fined $9,000 for violating gag order in NY hush-money trial appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Pa. Senate Republicans push forward with alternative to Shapiro’s higher ed funding proposals
The package of bills is largely a response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposal, addressing similar root issues by different means. The post Pa. Senate Republicans push forward with alternative to Shapiro’s higher ed funding proposals appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Ban on shooting live pigeons as targets advances in Pa. House for first time since 2011
The Philadelphia Gun Club in Bensalem, Bucks County, holds about a dozen live pigeon shoots each year, Humane Society Senior Vice President Heidi Prescott said. Before the pandemic, several organizations around the state held similar events using live pigeons as targets and the Humane Society hopes to prevent a resurgence, Prescott said. The post Ban on shooting live pigeons as targets advances in Pa. House for first time since 2011 appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
‘Educators for Biden-Harris’ launches in Pennsylvania with focus on teacher pay
First lady Jill Biden launched the "Educators for Biden" initiative on April 19, and others have rolled out in battleground states since. The post ‘Educators for Biden-Harris’ launches in Pennsylvania with focus on teacher pay appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Ehasz ramps up campaign against Fitzpatrick
The campaign and candidate have cited Ehasz’ familiarity with voters due to her second run for the seat in PA-01, recent election wins for Democrats, and a message they believe will connect with voters. The campaign is putting a focus on protecting access to abortion services and fighting to protect democracy. The post Ehasz ramps up campaign against Fitzpatrick appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Pa. House Republicans steadfast on blocking embattled state Rep. Boyle’s votes
The withdrawal of an arrest warrant earlier this week for state Rep. Kevin Boyle (D-Philadelphia) has not changed the resolve of Republican lawmakers to stop his vote from being counted while he is absent from the House chamber, a GOP spokesman said Friday. Democrats, who control the House by one vote, say they are powerless […] The post Pa. House Republicans steadfast on blocking embattled state Rep. Boyle’s votes appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Pa. Republicans wrap up statewide bus tour with visit to Philadelphia suburbs
The Republican candidates for Pennsylvania statewide office embarked on a two-day statewide bus tour following Tuesday’s primary election, making six stops across the commonwealth. The post Pa. Republicans wrap up statewide bus tour with visit to Philadelphia suburbs appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Pa. lawmakers consider government-run weed dispensaries. The cannabis industry isn’t happy.
While it's unclear what legalization legislation might look like, cannabis industry groups and lobbyists are already pushing back. The post Pa. lawmakers consider government-run weed dispensaries. The cannabis industry isn’t happy. appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Biden campaign goes long with new football-themed ad
The ad equates Trump’s lack of interest in football as evidence he’s “out of touch with what’s going on in living rooms across America,” according to a statement from the Biden campaign. The post Biden campaign goes long with new football-themed ad appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
U.S. Supreme Court floats return to trial court for Trump in presidential immunity case
Trump has argued in a federal trial court and in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia that his actions following the 2020 election and leading up to the violent Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, were “official acts” conducted while still in office and therefore are not subject to criminal prosecution. The post U.S. Supreme Court floats return to trial court for Trump in presidential immunity case appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
New EPA rules will force fossil fuel power plants to cut pollution
The new carbon emissions regulation will apply to existing coal plants and new natural gas plants. Coal plants that plan to operate beyond 2039 will have to capture 90% of their carbon emissions by 2032. The post New EPA rules will force fossil fuel power plants to cut pollution appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
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