Tom Shortell
Politics ReporterI cover all things politics for LehighValleyNews.com. As veteran reporter of the region, I previously covered the Slate Belt, Northampton County, Lehigh County and local courts during stints at the area’s two newspapers. I also penned the popular Road Warrior column at The Morning Call, keeping readers up to speed on transportation news. I graduated from St. Bonaventure University and have yet to find a pun I don't like. I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today. Contact me at toms@lehighvalleynews.com or 610-984-8209.
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El gobierno de Trump demandó a varios estados, incluido Pennsylvania, alegando que obstaculizan esfuerzos para garantizar elecciones libres y justas. -
The Trump administration has sued several states, including Pennsylvania, arguing they are stymying efforts to ensure free and fair elections.
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La presidenta demócrata del condado de Lehigh, Lori McFarland, dijo que el partido no realizará las entrevistas ni la selección para el Distrito 22 de la Cámara en público.
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Lehigh County Democratic Chair Lori McFarland said party officials will not conduct their interviews or selection process for the upcoming 22nd House District in public view.
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El representante Ryan Mackenzie, R-Lehigh Valley, dio la firma clave para forzar una votación y extender por tres años los créditos del Affordable Care Act. Sin acuerdo, millones verían duplicarse sus primas.
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U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Lehigh Valley, provided the last needed signature to force a vote on a three-year extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits. Unless a last-minute agreement is reached, millions of Americans would see their health care premiums double in the new year.
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JD Vance visitó Uline Shipping Supplies en Alburtis y sorprendió con una parada en Allentown Rescue Mission, su primer viaje al Lehigh Valley desde asumir el cargo.
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Vice President JD Vance visited Uline Shipping Supplies in the Alburtis area and made a surprise stop at the Allentown Rescue Mission in his first trip to the Lehigh Valley since becoming President Trump's second-in-command.
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El gobernador Josh Shapiro respaldó al líder sindical de bomberos Bob Brooks rumbo a las elecciones de mitad de mandato de 2026. Cinco demócratas compiten en el 7.º Distrito Congresional de Pensilvania para enfrentar al representante republicano Ryan Mackenzie.
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El vicepresidente JD Vance visitará Lehigh Valley el martes, mientras el Partido Republicano busca atraer votantes de cara a las elecciones de mitad de mandato. La región concentra votantes indecisos que podrían definir el control de la Cámara de Representantes de EE. UU. el próximo año.
