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Kent M. Wilhelm/Spotlight PADemocrat Julian Guridy, an aide to state Sen. Nick Miller, is viewed as the favorite to land the party's nomination for the upcoming 22nd House District special election. Allentown Councilwoman Ce-Ce Gerlach, precinct committee person Erlinda Aguilar and Lewis Shupe are also seeking the nomination. -
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Lehigh Valley business experts said it's too soon to determine how President Donald Trump's across-the-board tariffs of 10% or more will affect the economy but acknowledged that stakes are high. -
Candidates for Lower Saucon Township Council and Stockertown Borough Council will remain in their races after Northampton County Judge Craig Dally dismissed or overruled efforts to kick them off the ballot for technical grounds.
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This week on Political Pulse, host Tom Shortell is joined by political scientist Chris Borick to talk about the department, its standing in American politics and its future.
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Easton United for Democracy, an advocacy group less than a month old, held a protest in the city's Centre Square Sunday to push back against the Trump Administration.
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A Republican candidate who had filed a nomination petition withdrew that petition this week amid a challenge. That means the primary ballot for Allentown mayor will include two Democrats and no Republicans.
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Grassroots political organization Easton United for Democracy is organizing a march in the city's Centre Square on March 30, 2025, protesting the conduct of the current administration.
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Schweyer, chairman of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee, said the department handles many important functions for public K-12 schools and higher education institutions.
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Lehigh County Judge Melissa Pavlack on Monday ruled that Whitehall Township Commissioner Thomas Slonaker did not file a statement of financial interest with the township prior to the March 11 filing deadline, rendering his ballot for treasurer/tax collector invalid.
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National politics often makes headlines, but former Bethlehem mayor Bob Donchez says municipal government impacts its residents more. This week on Political Pulse, host Tom Shortell dives into what goes on inside local government with Donchez.
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Organizations such as colleges, local governments and non-profits are encouraged to apply for funding under Congress's Community Project Funding program. The Lehigh Valley has secured tens of millions in funding through federal discretionary spending in recent years.
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Both Lehigh and Northampton counties are considering changing the color of secrecy envelopes.
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Both candidates attended the count in person.
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His speech Tuesday at the AFL-CIO convention in Philadelphia was an attempt to reset the debate on the economy.
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The U.S. Supreme Court denied a request to halt a federal appeals court ruling that the votes be counted.
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Browne, of Allentown, says he is proud of his work on the state Senate Appropriations Committee.
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A state court recently ordered the ballots to be tallied. Still other justices disagree on the matter.
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Lehigh County was expected to certify primary election results on June 1 but will now wait.
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None of the results of Lehigh County's November election have yet to be certified.
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The Pa. Department of State has offered some guidance, officials say.
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The ruling could impact the race between Lehigh County judicial candidates Republican David Ritter and Democrat Zachary Cohen.
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"...Now I feel welcome. I feel wanted," Santiago said.
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State lawmaker expresses frustration with the history of missteps by the county elections office.
