Wednesday PA Capitol NewsClips 1.8.20

Republicans Got Greedy In Drawing PA Congressional Districts, New Documents Say
Letter: Greater Accountability Needed In Legislative Redistricting

Stephen Caruso: Turzai Sets March 17 Special Elections For 3 House Seats

Jan Murphy: House Democratic Leader Criticizes Special Election Date, Citing Cost

Katie Meyer: House Democrats, Republicans Clash Over Special Election Dates

Special Elections: A total of 5 special elections have been scheduled in these next few months to fill vacant Senate and House seats--

January 14-- Special Senate Election to fill the seat formerly held by Sen. Folmer in Lebanon, Dauphin, York counties

February 25-- Special House Election to fill Rep. Johnson Harrell’s seat in Philadelphia.

March 17-- Special House Elections to fill the seats of resigning Reps. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), Justin Walsh (R-Westmoreland) and Todd Nesbit (R-Mercer)

New House Committee Chairs:

Rep. Tom Murt (R-Montgomery) appointed as Chair of Human Services Committee.

Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh) appointed as Chair of Aging & Older Adult Services Committee.

Stephen Caruso: Rep. Readshaw Announces Retirement, Clearing Way For Progressive Challenger

Rep. Readshaw (D-Allegheny) Announces Retirement, Challengers Eye Open Seat

After 13 Terms In House, Readshaw Announces Retirement

Erie Times: Make Your Voice Matter In 2020 Elections

Jan Murphy: Fmr Top Political Aide To Sen. Scarnati Sworn In As Commonwealth Court Judge

Paul Muschick: Pennsylvanians Should Have To Show Photo ID To Vote
Gov. Wolf: PA Unemployment Compensation Tax Rate Reduced To Lowest Level In 40 Years Saving $552 Million This Year

Fmr Kutztown Student Claims Anti-Semitism Forced Her To Leave The College

Erie Police See Mixed Results In Effort To Curb Gun Crime

Philly Safehouse Injection Site Asks Judge For Final Ruling That Makes It Legal

Packages In Turnpike Crash Remain On Delivery Route

Son Of Penguins Co-Owner Ron Burkle Found Dead In Beverly Hills Home

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National/International

Could Centrist PA Governor Chart Dems’ Course On Energy?

2020 Could Be Headache For Congress Members From Philly Region

6-Year Old Girl Asks Judge To Free Her And Her Dad From Berks Immigrant Detention Center

Lancaster Activists To Host No War With Iran Protest In Penn Square

Editorial: We Have Seen War, Why Can’t We Learn From That?

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[Posted: January 8, 2020]