Thousands of employees at federal contractors do not have whistleblower protections despite 2013 law
A whistleblower reported issues at an affordable housing complex to HUD. But a gap in the law meant she wasn’t protected from retaliation.
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Voters in two state House districts east of Pittsburgh confirmed the incumbents largely chosen for them by party leaders a year ago.
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First-term U.S. Rep. Summer Lee faced a spirited challenge from Bhavini Patel in a primary race that drew national attention to Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District. In the 14th Congressional District, Democrat Chris Dziados defeated Ken Bach and will run in November against the incumbent, GOP deputy whip Guy Reschenthaler.
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A changing of the guard is guaranteed this year in Allegheny County’s 45th Senate District — which has been held since 2010 by former McKeesport Mayor Jim Brewster — and in a House District that covers some of the same ground.
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Tuesday’s primary election put the men on track for an expensive race that's expected to help decide Senate control in the Nov. 5 election. Bob Casey is seeking a fourth term, while David McCormick is a two-time Senate challenger and a former hedge fund CEO who lost narrowly in 2022’s seven-way GOP primary.
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On Pennsylvania’s April 23 primary ballot are races for president, U.S. House and Senate, attorney general, auditor general, treasurer, and more.
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Provisional ballots are a backstop to make sure people can vote even when there’s confusion.
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Live results for key races, including the 12th Congressional District (Summer Lee v. Bhavini Patel), attorney general, treasurer, auditor general, state Senate and state House.
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Pennsylvania's 2024 state House and Senate races will be decided by just a sliver of the voting population, thanks to closed primaries and non-competitive districts.
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The efforts include giving more money to public transit, mandating prevailing wages for clean energy projects, and updating efficiency standards for appliances.
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SNAP benefits, crop insurance, and conservation programs are funded through the Farm Bill, but the 2024 reauthorization is delayed in Congress.