Shapiro’s Budget Pitch Keeps PA Spending Relatively Flat, Preserves Some Pandemic Benefits. (Spotlight PA)
“In his first budget proposal as Pennsylvania’s chief executive, Gov. Josh Shapiro is calling for $1 billion in new education spending, permanent state funding for public defenders, and an expansion of a shrinking rebate program for older people.”
Delco State Rep Zabel To Resign After Sexual Harassment Allegations. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
“Hours after a Republican female lawmaker publicly accused State Rep. Mike Zabel of sexual harassment Wednesday, the Delaware County Democrat said he would resign.”
Pa. judges offer conflicting opinions on whether fraud evidence is needed for recount requests (Spotlight PA)
“Further, Judge Wallace’s analysis of the ‘chaos’ that would ensue were Judge Cannon’s interpretation to be the correct one is spot on,” Grossman said. “This is what these petitioners are after — chaos and uncertainty about election results.”
She noted that the standard for alleging fraud in federal cases is much higher.
“I think election deniers are looking for any opportunity to disrupt the democratic process,” she said. “It is a real threat and something we should all be paying attention to.”
While some judges, advocates, and even some lawmakers have said it may be time to update the law to increase the $50 filing fee or add an evidentiary standard, no such bill has yet been filed in the legislature.”
Prove That John Fetterman ‘Is Alive and Well,’ PA Republican Official Demands. (Penn Live)
“A western Pennsylvania Republican’s demand that Democratic U.S. Sen. John Fetterman prove he is “alive and well” or resign is gaining traction in conservative circles across the country.”
