Thursday PA Capitol NewsClips 1.23.20

KDKA Radio: House Speaker Mike Turzai Says He’s Not Running For Re-Election, Hopes To Move Into Private Sector. 

AP-Marc Levy: Republican House Speaker To Retire

Charles Thompson: House Speaker Mike Turzai Is Not Seeking Re-Election
Stephen Caruso: House Speaker Turzai To Retire At End Of Year

PA Speaker Mike Turzai Will Retire From House After Current Term

House Speaker Mike Turzai Will Not Seek Re-Election

Analysis: 2020 Is A Make Or Break Year For Environmental Funding - It’s Our Turn Now!

Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield) announced he will not seek re-election
Democratic House Candidate Who Made Offensive Facebook Posts Is Staying In The Race

Retiring Conservative Rep. Cris Dush Announces Republican Bid For Auditor General

Republican Rep. Cris Dush Joins Race For Auditor General

Rep. Zimmerman Wins Elanco Republicans’ Endorsement In Straw Poll, Amid Ethical Conflicts

Map Tracking PA Legislative Retirements In 2020
AG Shapiro: Fmr Rep. Johnson-Harrell Pleads Guilty, Sentenced For Public Corruption Crimes
Fmr House Lawmaker Pleads Guilty To Theft, Sentenced To Jail
John Baer: PA Democrats, Republicans Play Long Game On Voting Laws

Emily Previtt: Federal Judge Delays Voting Machine Case Against Pennsylvania

The Emergency Room Is the New Place To Register To Vote

Gov. Wolf: 2020-21 Budget Will Further Protect Vulnerable Populations

Wolf Proposes $5 Million Extra To Regulate Juvenile Offender Homes

Op-Ed: Governor’s Address Marks Start Of Broken Budget Process - Sen. Phillips-Hill

Editorial: Talk Is Cheap On Property Tax Reform

Spotlight PA: Studies Warned Of Potential State Police Racial Bias In Vehicle Searches

Katie Meyer: House Moves To Tighten PA’s Human Trafficking Laws

AP-Scolforo: Justices Order Child Sexual Abuse Grand Jury Report Be Kept Sealed

Alleged Members Of Berks County Sex Trafficking Ring Indicted

Editorial: PA’s Sexual Abuse Background Check Law Isn’t Being Enforced

Tea Party Seeks To Make Blair County A 2nd Amendment Sanctuary

Editorial: Requiring Reporting Of Lost, Stolen Firearms, Safe Storage Does Not Require Courage

Rep. Sonney Among State Officials Seeking State Universities Reform

Penn State Fraternity Suspended Amid Assault Allegation

Task Force, King’s College Partner To Combat Human Trafficking

New Report Shows Liberal Arts Education Has Higher Return On Investment Over Long Term

Rate Of New Flu Cases Slows In Western PA

Locked Emergency Room, No Answers: Ellwood City Still Without Hospital

Editorial: PA Reduces Efforts To Prevent Health Impacts Of Tobacco

Scaife’s Son, Grandon Propose $200M Settlement Of Trust Fund Battle

Philadelphia Flyers Mascot Gritty Under Investigation For Alleged Assault On 13-Year Old

Wilkes-Barre Mourns Death Of Mr. Peanut, National Icon With Local Roots

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National/International

Republican Lisa Scheller Raises $550,000 In Quest To Unseat Cong. Wild

Philly Mayor Campaigns For Warren In New Hampshire

Op-Ed: Green Activists Could Torpedo Trump’s Appeal To PA Reagan Democrats

Editorial: Here’s Why Trump May Help Democrats In 2020
Editorial: Proposed Change In Social Security Disability Has High Cost

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[Posted: January 23, 2020]