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GOP Senate candidates receive record ad $$$ from McConnell-aligned super PAC
The Senate Leadership Fund has spent $41M on advertising in the commonwealth’s U.S. Senate race between John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz
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Fetterman, local officials hammer Oz over abortion debate comments
Nearly 300 state and local officials condemed Oz’s remarks on abortion access during last week’s debate.
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Here is your last-minute guide to Pennsylvania’s midterm elections
We’ve got everything you need to know before Election Day.
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Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate debate, as told through tweets
A peek into the Twitter discourse surrounding John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz’s first debate
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State lawmakers spar over new effort to audit Krasner’s office
Republicans said the move would allow investigations into Krasner to continue. Democrats called it redundant and futile.
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Fetterman’s doctor says he is ‘recovering well’ and has ‘no work restrictions’
The Democratic Senate candidate’s campaign released a new letter from his doctor detailing his health on Wednesday.
Capitol Beat
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City & State explores the potential for high school athletes selling their name, image and likeness (NIL)
As the PIAA considers a new policy for these athletes, experts question the legality and purpose of the proposal.
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Physicians: Oz ‘lying to the American people’ through promotion of ‘quack cures’
The Republican candidate for U.S. Senate often used his media platforms to push questionable health products and views.
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John Fetterman pulls in $22M as Dr. Oz moves within striking distance
The celebrity doctor reported raising more than $17M in the most recent quarter.
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Oz releases medical records as health becomes focus of U.S. Senate race
A letter from a New York doctor said Oz has elevated cholesterol levels but is in ‘overall excellent health.’
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Biden renews call to ‘battle for the soul of the nation’ in Philadelphia speech
His second of three visits to the commonwealth this week focused on defending democracy.
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Matt Cartwright to shell out six figures on two new TV spots
His opponent, Republican Jim Bognet, released an ad of his own this week ahead of a visit from Joe Biden.
Education
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Pennsylvania pols react to Biden’s student loan cancellation plan
The Biden administration announced a plan to offer debt relief, drawing both praise and protest from many.
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Internal polls show ‘tight race’ in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District
Polling from Republicans and Democrats underscore the competitive nature of the NEPA district.
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PA farmers slam Dr. Oz for cashing in on a major tax credit designed for farm and forestland
Oz bought a $3.1 million farmhouse in Montgomery County weeks after launching his Senate campaign in 2021.
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John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz appear to be at odds over Inflation Reduction Act
Democrats’ climate and inflation reduction package draws a mixed response from Senate hopefuls.
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PA pols react to Senate passing sweeping health care, climate and deficit-reduction bill
The estimated $740 billion package passed Sunday looks to tackle drug costs, greenhouse gas emissions and more.
LGBTQ+
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Here’s how Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation voted on same-sex marriage protections
The measure passed with a 267-157 vote in the House of Representatives.
U.S. Congress
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Toomey, Senate colleagues applauded for bipartisan effort addressing gun violence
Pat Toomey was among the Republicans who worked behind closed doors to get the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act through the Senate.
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