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Tom Shortell/LehighValleyNews.comLehigh County Democrats confirmed that Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley is circulating petitions for both Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District and Pennsylvania's 16th state Senate District. -
Tom Shortell/LehighValleyNews.comThe seven Democrats running for the Lehigh Valley's congressional district agreed on virtually every issue during a candidate's forum in Allentown on Monday evening. Instead of policy, candidates tried to differentiate themselves through their records and credentials.
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For the second time in three months, the Mackenzie campaign has demanded U.S. Rep. Susan Wild apologize for what it described as offensive remarks. The latest skirmish came after Wild challenged U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson's support for first responders. -
Catherine Henry, a senior litigator in the Federal Community Defender Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, has been nominated by President Joe Biden to fill the vacancy left by the death of U.S. District Court Judge Edward Smith.
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The state Department of Environmental Protection announced $980,000 in grants to promote environmental education and stewardship across the state. Two Lehigh Valley programs received pieces of funding.
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Gas prices are up about 10 cents a gallon in Pennsylvania from this time last year, and up 11 cents in the Lehigh Valley region, according to AAA.
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State revenue generated by Wind Creek Bethlehem and Mount Airy Casino will help Bangor renovate a fire hall, Lower Nazareth Township purchase a new police vehicle and improve seating at a Freemansburg amphitheater.
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U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., predicted Lehigh Valley congressional candidate Ryan Mackenzie would carry Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District as part of a wider Republican sweep of Congress and the White House in November.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro is poised to sign a bill that requires Pennsylvania State Police and many other law enforcement agencies to collect data on drivers pulled over during traffic stops, including their race or ethnicity.
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U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Republican congressional candidate Ryan Mackenzie will visit the Cetronia Ambulance Corps in South Whitehall Township on Tuesday.
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Inspired by battery fires in the Lehigh Valley and across the state, the bill would put the onus on manufacturers to provide safe recycling options for lithium ion batteries, as well as launch an education campaign for residents.
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The Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors' April report shows a bit of spring momentum, but demand continues to outpace available supply. The Lehigh Valley's median sales price is more than $320,000.
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Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro sent lawmakers a letter with six proposals to fill vacancies.
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PennDOT said bridges are inspected every two years, and those with weight restrictions are inspected annually.
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The Legislative Reapportionment Commission approved the updated maps 4-1 and now the public will weigh in on the maps.
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The University of Pennsylvania study examined rates for accessing care after hospitalization.
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Republican lawmakers say the money is needed instead to offset looming budget deficits.
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The 2022 election could prove to be the most expensive the state has ever seen.
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Bridges, roads and ports are all a part of the state's infrastructure.
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The deadline to apply is May 10, even with a battle looming in the state Supreme Court.
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The money will be aimed at hardest-hit communities and distributed over the next two decades.
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Gov. Tom Wolf has pledged to appeal the ruling to the state Supreme Court.
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None of the 4 candidates received the two-thirds of the committee's votes required.
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The plan uses the sale of credits for solar projects to plug oil and gas wells.
