Wednesday PA Capitol NewsClips 3.4.20

Senate & House Agency-By-Agency Budget Hearings Continue At 10:00 a.m.:

House: 10:00- Human Services; 3:00- Revenue

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Senate: 10:00- DEP; 1:00- Professional Liability Joint Underwriting Assn.; 3:00- Budget Secretary

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Complete Hearing Schedule.   

Super Tuesday’s Surprise Winner: Pennsylvania, Because Primary Should Matter After All

Tracing Political Counter-Movements From The Tea Party To The Resistance

Erie County Residents Can Cast Votes In Drop Box
Rep. Brian Sims Vindicated After 3-Year Ethics Investigation, Despite Violations

Editorial: Clear Up Skills Gambling Game Legal Limbo

AP-Marc Levy: Lawmakers Urged To Act Now To Save State University System

State University System Leader Says Cost Of Higher Ed Is Driving Enrollment Decline

AG Shapiro Takes Over Case Of Alleged Fake News Reporter In Delaware County

Lebanon County Township Now 2nd Amendment Sanctuary

Fired Montgomery County Public Defenders Faced Threats For Advocating Reforms, Emails Show

Can A Movie Improve Race Relations?  Bucks County’s DA Thinks So

This Rag-Tag Group Of DIYers Has An Answer For Rural PA’s Internet Problem

Speeding Past A Work Zone Camera Will Cost You In PA Starting TODAY

Click Here to find where speed cameras will be installed in work zones.

Philly Council Wants To Bring 100,000 Residents Out Of Poverty

Coronavirus

Possible Coronavirus Case Under Investigation In Philadelphia

AP: Dept. Of Health Begins Coronavirus Testing At State-Owned Lab

Spotlight PA: PA State Lab Can Now Test For Coronavirus, But Capacity Is Limited

Coronavirus Test Expected To Be Available In PA By End Of Week

Answers To Latest Questions On Coronavirus, Including Policy On Quarantines

Pence Promises Every American Can Be Tested For Coronavirus, Based On Doctor’s Recommendation

If Coronavirus Spreads, Could Local Colleges Move Education Totally Online?

Coronavirus: Supplies Dwindle At Western PA Stores As Officials Urge Readiness

Coronavirus Concerns Fuel Lehigh Valley Shoppers To Stock Up On Cleaning, Other Products

Editorial: On Investments, Keep Calm, Carry On In Pandemic

Editorial: Coronavirus Exposes Poor Policy

Flu Season May Be Peaking In PA, Health Dept. Says

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Other States/National/International

AP: Northampton County Restricts ICE Agents After They Arrested Individual Without A Warrant

Northampton Executive Issues Executive Order Requiring A Warrant For ICE To Arrest Defendants In Courthouse

Immigrant Woman, 4 Kids Who Took Sanctuary In Philly Church For 554 Days About To Leave

Analysis: Trump Coming To Scranton To Seek Political Edge

AP: Bloomberg To Reassess After Disappointing Results

Bloomberg Presidential Campaign To Open Harrisburg Office This Week

Op-Ed: New Federal Rule Raises Out-Of-Pocket Costs For Autoimmune Patients

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[Posted: March 4, 2020]