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Pennsylvania Lawmaker Wants To Tax Plastic Bags
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A state lawmaker wants to tax plastic bags. Pennsylvania State Senator Daylin Leach’s, D-Montgomery/Delaware, proposed legislation SB 590 that would place a 2-cent tax on plastic...
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Lawmaker Wants Better Pay For Part-Time Police Officers
By Andy Sheehan PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — To Rankin police officer Rich Adams, police work is not just a job – it’s a vocation. That’s why he’s willing to work part-time and patrol these streets for $9.05 an...
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State Lawmakers Look To Crack Down On Teen Drivers
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The State House is looking at ways to crack down on teens and technology behind the wheel. On Monday, lawmakers are set to vote on some sweeping changes that would bar drivers from...
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Should State Sen. Jane Orie Resign?
MCCANDLESS (KDKA) — She was once the third most powerful Republican senator in the state, but Monday night PA Sen. Jane Orie found herself handcuffed and locked in holding cell for more than a couple...
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State Senate Takes Up School Voucher Bill
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — This afternoon, the state Senate began consideration of a school voucher bill. Its supporters say it will create competition to make public schools better, but some worry about its...
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Congressional District Reshaping Favors Republicans
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A bill to draw new congressional districts for Pennsylvania is on a fast-track in Harrisburg. The Republican-drawn map was unveiled yesterday, and the State Senate is expected to...
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Special Election To Fill Orie’s Senate Seat Set For August
MCCANDLESS (KDKA) — Former State Sen. Jane Orie was first elected to the state Senate back in 2000, winning a special election in March of that year against Jim Rooney, the son of Pittsburgh Steelers...
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Pa. Republicans Nominate Vulakovich For Special Election
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The match-up is now set for the special election to fill the seat formerly held by convicted, former State Sen. Jane Orie. Republican leaders on Saturday nominated current State...
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Pa. Legislators Enjoy 12-Week Break From Harrisburg
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pennsylvania has the largest full-time state legislature in the nation — the second highest paid in the country — and here’s another distinction — it takes one of the longest...
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Vulakovich Wins Special Election To Replace Orie
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A special election was held today to replace former State Sen. Jane Orie. Earlier this year, Orie was convicted on corruption charges. Democrat Sharon Brown and Republican Randy...
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Raja & Smith Battle For Local State Senate Seat
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Half the Pennsylvania State Senate is on the ballot next week, but many state senators face little or no opposition. That is not the case for one local state senator where the race...
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Pa. House Approves Modified Liquor Privatization Bill
PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — A plan to phase out Pennsylvania’s 600 state-operated liquor stores and raise millions in revenue by selling licenses to private businesses is on its way to the state Senate. The...
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Rally To Be Held To Push For Long-Term Transit Fix
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – There is a push by local business and community leaders to come up with a long-term solution to public transportation in Pittsburgh. Public transportation advocates refuse to give...
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Changes In Voting & Registration Could Be Coming Soon
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The deadline to register to vote in Pennsylvania is coming up. However, the current way of registering may soon be a thing of the past. If you’re not a registered voter and want to...
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State Senate Holds Last Hearing On Liquor Privatization
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The state Senate held its third and final hearing Tuesday on a variety of plans to privatize part or all of the state’s wine and spirits business. It comes after the state House of...
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Pennsylvania Medicaid Expansion Shelved
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – On Wednesday, a state Senate committee gave up its effort to expand the state’s Medicaid program to tens of thousands of uninsured Pennsylvanians. Opposition from Governor Corbett...
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Medical Marijuana A Step Closer To Legalization In Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH (KDKA)- Pittsburgh NORML hosted a forum Monday night on medical marijuana. It was held at the Union Project in the East Liberty-Highland Park section of Pittsburgh. State House Rep. Ed...
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Pa. Senate Approves Changing Seniority-Based Layoff System For Public Schools
HARRISBURG (KDKA/AP) — The Pennsylvania State Senate approved a bill that would change the current seniority-based layoff system used by public school districts. On Monday, the Senate voted 28 to 22 in...
View ArticleState Senate Passes Bill That Would Allow Curbside Cocktails During...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The state Senate has passed a bill that could allow curbside cocktails during the coronavirus pandemic. The Pennsylvania Licensed Beverage and Tavern Association says state Senate...
View ArticlePennsylvania House Approves Bill To Loosen Restaurant Restrictions; Wolf Says...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania House on Wednesday approved a bill to loosen pandemic restrictions on bars and restaurants, a proposal the governor has said he will veto. Lawmakers voted 145 to...
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