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Jay Bradley/LehighValleyNews.comAll three of the Lehigh Valley's state senators backed a bill that would make cities liable if they don't clear out homeless camps deemed to be public nuisances. However, House consideration of the measure seems unlikely, according to one lawmaker.
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Tom Downing/WTIFTwo local state representatives co-sponsored House Bill 17, which passed out of the chamber last month. It was referred to the state Senate's education committee for further review.

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Newcomers looking to unseat three incumbents in primary election for Bethlehem Area school board.
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The two positions bring a diverse set of experiences to represent those visiting the polls. The candidates include a project manager, corrections officer, lawyer and horticulture specialist among others.
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Five incumbents are running on a record of high test scores and few tax hikes, while five challengers campaign on improvements for the district.
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All candidates said they opposed the warehouses, but questions arose surrounding the cost of the ongoing litigation with the developers and potential conflicts of interest.
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Three candidates will appear on the ballot for the Upper Macungie Township Supervisor Race in the May primary. One seat will be vacant this fall.
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Myers, who in January became the first Black person to serve as council president, accused County Executive Lamont McClure of political maneuvering to force him from office.
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Eight candidates are running for three seats in the Pen Argyl Area School Board. Three other openings on the board are uncontested.
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Senate Bill 400, introduced to the Pennsylvanian legislature would repeal closed primaries in the state of Pa.
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In the small Borough of Alburtis, candidates for the election are a mix of old and new members of the council
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Charges against Christopher Ferrante can head to trial in Northampton County Court. The case has dominated the district attorney race between incumbent Terry Houck and challenger Stephen Baratta.
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Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk discussed his philosophy for city government during an hour-long address to the Lehigh County League of Women Voters on Monday.
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Doug Mastriano called for restricting rights of trans students in schools and ending pandemic mandates if elected as governor of Pennsylvania.
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Attorneys for Lehigh County and the America First Legal Foundation made their cases in a lawsuit that seeks to determine how Lehigh County will use ballot drop boxes in the upcoming election.
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More early voting options now available in Northampton County
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The men sounded off on issues respectfully in Allentown
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Democratic incumbent Susan Wild and Republican challenger Lisa Scheller faced off in a lively first debate for PA-7. The heated exchanges were dwarfed by the unruly crowd, which shouted and jeered throughout the debate. During a break, show staff asked the audience to refrain from cursing during taping.
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Northampton County voters can now register and vote in the same visit for the November election.
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Lehigh County Executive Phil Armstrong says that regardless of a lawsuit filed by former Trump administration officials, the county will use its five drop boxes in the upcoming election.
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Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman says more than 5 million residents have used mail-in voting since 2020.
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The vote will uphold the 2019 measure allowing any voter to use a mail-in ballot.
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Activists are grateful to Gov. Tom Wolf for launching a suit that opposes proposed amendments to the state constitution.
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Councilwoman Taiba Sultana said she hopes her resolution will spark change.