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AP/Pennsylvania state lawmakers have failed to pass a spending plan for the year ahead — more than two weeks past the deadline. This week's Political Pulse looks at what the holdups are. -
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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East Penn School Board race features two contentious slates of candidates. -
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 is the last day to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot, in order to vote in the upcoming Pennsylvania primary.
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Three of the four incumbents are not seeking re-election to the Lehigh County Board of Commissioners this year. That leaves the Democratic primary — and future control of the board — wide open.
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Democratic mayoral primary candidates Peter Melan and incumbent Sal Panto Jr. addressed affordable housing, parking and other topics in a debate organized by Lafayette College. The election is May 16.
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Easton's Democratic primary will feature a faceoff between longstanding Mayor Sal Panto Jr. and councilman Peter Melan.
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The May 16 Democratic primary will almost certainly determine who wins seats on the Allentown City Council starting next year. Each of the seven candidates filed to appear only on Democratic ballots.
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The candidates — five Democrats and two Republicans — are fighting for three open seats on Bethlehem City Council. The primary election is taking place May 16.
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Stephen Baratta spent more than $115,000 in his bid for Northampton County district attorney, not including in-kind contributions of nearly $50,000. Incumbent Terry Houck raised nearly $100,000, according to campaign finance reports.
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The primary election for Easton City Council featured seven candidates, all Democrats, squaring off for three open positions.
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When voters go to the polls or fill out their mail ballots for Pennsylvania’s May 16 primary election, they’ll see a slew of local candidates. Here are some steps you can take to prepare.
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A Lehigh County probe showed 288 cases of people depositing more than one ballot - a violation of the law.
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Norberto Dominguez says a shortened timeframe to campaign affected his decision.
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In most cases the violators can't be identified, so no one will be prosecuted.
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Lisa Scheller and Kevin Dellicker are seeking the Republican nomination for the 7th Congressional District.
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Attention focused on a candidate not in attendance -- Lt. Gov. John Fetterman.
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Six candidates -- 3 Republicans and 3 Democrats -- are vying for the Lehigh Valley's new state Senate seat.
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Among the demands: moderators be registered Republicans who live in Pennsylvania.
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Candidates say they intend to run for the Lehigh Valley's new Senate seat as well as a 3rd state House seat in Allentown.
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Amy Cozze has left the Northampton County elections department and is now working for U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.)
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The party is launching its campaign for the wide-open races of governor and U.S. Senate.
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Pennsylvania is losing a seat in the U.S. House because of population losses in the 2020 Census.
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Democrats running for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania will debate April 3.
