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Fetterman Criticizes Fellow Dems for Trump Speech Antics

Fetterman’s criticism followed denunciations from several liberal cable news pundits. Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman recently took to X to criticize fellow Democrats for their conduct during President Donald Trump’s recent address to Congress, labeling their behavior as...

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Control of PA Supreme Court is on the Ballot This Year

Retention elections will determine if three Democratic justices serve another decade on the bench. The election could determine the outcome of state legislative redistricting.  This year, three Democratic justices of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court are up for retention elections.  Justices...

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Newly Elected DNC Chair Kicks Off National Tour in McKeesport

Ken Martin, the newly elected Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), began a national tour in McKeesport, where he met with local leaders and community members ahead of a special election. In an off-year, Western Pennsylvania remains a key region in American politics. The...

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Gov. Shapiro Faces Opposition After Skill Game Tax Proposal

Facing criticism and mounting fiscal concerns, Gov. Shapiro proposed a tax on skill games, a policy that was quickly met with backlash.  Shapiro floated the idea for a tax on skill games in his most recent budget proposal. The Democratic Governor also pushed for the legalization of...

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Pittsburgh’s First Mayoral Debate Kicks Off 2025 Race

On Tuesday, the first debate of the 2025 Pittsburgh mayoral race was held outside Tory Hill’s shuttered Cowley Recreation Center.  Challenger Corey O’Connor used the building behind him as an example of a community resource that current Mayor Ed Gainey has neglected.  “This is a prime...

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