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The best story
1. Republicans have a chance to transform the Supreme Court of PA this year
“Control of the Supreme Court in Pennsylvania is to vote this year, and three democratic judges for retention elections.
These elections are so or not usually sleepy and almost never cause justice to be forced to court. But Republican agents who, for a decade, say in the decisions of the Court of the Democratic Court, say that they are preparing for a costly political struggle with the opposite. ” (Vathbeat)
Elsewhere
Trump appoints Shapiro to the Governors’ Council. “Considering the fight shown during the campaign and early administration days, it seemed unlikely that President Donald Trump appointed Governor Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro to any position. Not so fast, friend. ” (PoliticSpa)
The German change in the right reflects the implementation of the rust lane – and democratic failures in the working class. “It’s hard not to see political similarities between Cottbus, a city of 100,000 about 75 miles south of Berlin, and the swaths of rust belts in northern Pennsylvania.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Rep. Madeleine Dean talks about the value of federal financing of social projects. “A politician representing parts of Montgomery and Berks said about the harm of the detained budget at the resource resource center in Huntingdon Valley.” (Why)
Country
2. Can the Musk’s Doge version come to the Pennsylvania government?
“Doug Mastriano senator strives to establish government performance in Pennsylvania to reflect the initiative to reduce costs Elon Musk He led at federal level.
Pennsylvania Doge expected by Mastriano would have a “comprehensive authority” for the control of the Nations Community Agency and will immediately cease to seem that the group will find unnecessary, in accordance with the note written by GOP Firebrand. The department may also suggest the scrapping of the agency’s “waste”, issuing a recommendation to a double -sided committee of legislators and state officials, says a note published this week. “(USA Today Network)
Elsewhere
The Shapiro business tax reduction proposal contains exorbitant strings. “As part of his latest budget proposal, Governor Josh Shapiro suggested accelerating the continuous reduction of net income tax in Pennsylvania. Although it sounds like a good idea for a state economy, it seems that it is supplied with tied strings – those that probably will not fit well with many state -owned companies. “(Middle square)
Treasurer Stacy Garrity prohibits the Deepseek AI platform. “Treasurer of Pennsylvania Stacy Garrita took action on Thursday to prohibit the Chinese platform of artificial intelligence from all tax devices in motion, which, as she said, will strengthen cybernetic security and protection confidential information belonging to the residents of Pennsylvania. (City and condition)
The audit finds Pennsylvania Cyber Charter Schools gathered excessive reserves. “Online charter schools receive taxpayers from school districts in which their students live. The audit presents recommendations for the Governor’s office, the General Assembly and the Education Department to review and reform the tuition formula at the cybernetic school. “(Penn Capital-Star)
Pa Gaming Control Board announces revenues in January by almost 11%. “It turns out that Pennsylvania, like the rest of the Americans, love their online sports plants.” (PoliticSpa)
Survey: Over 2 out of 3 Support for cannabis legalization. “A responsible was answered by an independent survey, which indicated 68 percent of respondents back the proposed regulations. This number increases to almost 3 out of 4 (75%), when voters received more information on this subject. “(PoliticSpa)
Around the community of nations
3. The clerk of the highest elections claims that PA should replace his “early voting” system
“On Thursday, a state election clerk again returned to one of the few headaches in Pennsylvania in the 2024 election – many people appearing before the election day to personally perform post voting cards – and said that the system should be changed.
Secretary of State Al Schmidt He said it wasn’t the truth of “early voting”, even though some people called it. During the interrogation in the Senate, Schmidt said that other states carry out a real early vote in a less awkward way. “(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Elsewhere
Higher education in Pennsylvania is in the face of a decrease in registration and federal uncertainty. “Schools not only struggle with the loss of students from the inheritance of the state population. They also observe a lower number of high school graduates who decide to enter two- and four-year universities, which led some senators to the question why fewer students require more financing. “(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
In the first stage of the renovation of PA Turnpike Breezewood, Chicago chosen to redesign the infamous exchange. “Bedford’s Ford has long been a home for one of the most controversial sections of the road in America: replacement of Breezewood, a 3-kilometer detour between two interstate highways, which is a nostalgic stop point for some-and the source of anger for others.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
3 Millbourne officials accused federally of voters’ fraud. “Vice President of the Council MD Nurul Hasan, current member of the MD Council Munsur” Mithu “Ali and a former member of the MD Council Rafikul” Jibon “Islam are accused of conspiracy, 16 includes every false information in registration and fraudulent registration of voters, as well as assist and charging the prosecution submitted on Tuesday in the American District Court for the Eastern District Pennsylvania. “(Delco Times)
The Erie Ferry has an official Facebook page. Can politicians use it for criticism? “Brenton Davis, director of Erie, rarely stops the opinion on social media.” (Erie Times-News)
Editorial
4. What do you think
- How to win, according to a democrat, who did it in Trump’s country. (Michelle Cottle)
- The lifting from state soldiers should start. (Sunbury Daily Position)
- Watch out for public officials who hate haters. (Helen Zabiñas)
- A practical response to the dominant money in the election. (Cindy Black)
- Inhabitants of the largest town of Dauphin deserve better management. (Pennlive)
- Stiff drink from Trump’s fire hose. (Peggy Noonan)
- Budget trap of Josh Shapiro in Pennsylvania. (Wall Street Journal)
- Democrats: time to retire the term “color color” (Jerel is like that)
- Does Philly need his own (ULP!) Doge? (Larry Platt)
1 thing
5. Crow is not the only thing they eat during a wild game in Schuylkill’s Fore
“The buffet line inside the Fire Hall in Pennsylvania was a well -known view last weekend as a crowd of about 150 people imposed dinner on plates before he sat down to eat, hear some live music and wait for a lottery.
The menu of 14 species that included Stingray casserole, bear stew, Andouille home-made shed and rabbit Kielbasa, was the focal point of a 12-year event organized by Larry receivedThe rescue captain of volunteers and a man with cooking chops and networks of athletes’ friends had to do it. “(AP)
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