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Peter Hall @petehallpa.bsky.social · 23h

On this disappointing night in Philly sports, here’s an alarming fact: Thursday Night Football is nearly 20 years old. If you remember a time without TNF, you’re old or getting there. If you don’t, get off my lawn.

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Pennsylvania Capital-Star @penncapital-star.com · 2d

100 days in and Pennsylvania is still the only state in the country without some form of spending plan in place for 2025-2026 fiscal year.

From @petehallpa.bsky.social, @iankarbal.bsky.social, and @ejprev.bsky.social

House Democrats send new budget proposal to Senate on 100th day of impasse in Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Pennsylvania is the only state in the country without some form of spending plan in place for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

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Peter Hall @petehallpa.bsky.social · 2d

State lawmakers' robocalls to constituents don't violate the federal telemarketing law, the 3rd Circuit ruled this week. The decision ends a lawsuit against Pa. House Majority Leader Matt Bradford over calls about events and services in his distrirct. penncapital-star.com/government-p...

Federal appeals court nixes lawsuit over state House Democratic leader's robocalls • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

“Such communications related to the health, safety and general welfare of the people clearly serve the ‘public good,'" the judges said.

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Pennsylvania Capital-Star @penncapital-star.com · 3d

A Montgomery County lawyer who’s made a career out of suing telemarketers has been dealt a loss in a case seeking damages from Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Matt Bradford over pre-recorded calls to his constituents.

From @petehallpa.bsky.social

Federal appeals court nixes lawsuit over state House Democratic leader's robocalls • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

“Such communications related to the health, safety and general welfare of the people clearly serve the ‘public good,'" the judges said.

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Peter Hall @petehallpa.bsky.social · 3d

The train to Harrisburg I'm on this morning hit and killed a person just past Middletown. Feeling awful for the conductor who had to get off and confirm what they were already pretty sure about.

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Pennsylvania Capital-Star @penncapital-star.com · 4d

Pennsylvania’s vote-by-mail law has been the subject of a seemingly endless stream of court cases since casting an absentee ballot without an excuse became an option in 2020.

So what has changed with voting by mail since last November’s presidential election?

From @petehallpa.bsky.social

Court decisions on voting by mail in Pa. keep coming; What do they mean for voters? • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

The state Supreme Court has heard two cases scrutinizing county election officials’ handling of flawed mail-in ballots.

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Peter Hall @petehallpa.bsky.social · 7d

Most under-appreciated Bowie album.

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dan sinker @dansinker.com · 9d

not a single news org signed. that's what it takes. stand together. everywhere, every time.

Jay Rosen @jayrosen.bsky.social · 9d

If you are following the story of The Pentagon's new policy, nicknamed, "you must check with us before you dream of doing any journalism," you may enjoy this update from @status.news

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Peter Hall @petehallpa.bsky.social · 8d

Make sure you speak to Serious Cyclists to get their voices. They’re virtually unheard in the debate about e-bikes.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 8d

BREAKING: Our client Mario Guevara, an Emmy-winning journalist detained by ICE in retaliation for livestreaming law enforcement activity, will be deported tomorrow to El Salvador.

Mario and his family are being punished for his reporting. This cruelty is meant to stifle our free press.

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Pennsylvania Capital-Star @penncapital-star.com · 8d

Pennsylvanians would be required to disclose whether a property they’re selling is in a flood zone and requires flood insurance, under legislation passed unanimously Wednesday in the state House.

From our @petehallpa.bsky.social

Flood disclosure bill to help home buyers recognize risks passes in Pa. House • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Warren said he hopes the legislation will help would-be property owners recognize the risks of property located in flood-prone areas.

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Peter Hall @petehallpa.bsky.social · 9d

Probably more random is: “Hay maw, get off the dang roof!” “Cromulent” is actually in the dictionary now.

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Peter Hall @petehallpa.bsky.social · 9d

They still make that?

Ed Zitron @edzitron.com · 10d

You know you’ve made it when they do an EbaumsWorld story about your blog

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Pennsylvania Capital-Star @penncapital-star.com · 9d

Emotional debate and rising tempers preceded a vote Wednesday on state House legislation to ban devices used to make semi-automatic handguns fire as quickly as machine guns.

From @petehallpa.bsky.social

Debate on 'Glock switch' ban draws warning about threats and slurs on Pa. House floor • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

The bill, which would add machine gun conversion devices, known as Glock switches, to Pennsylvania’s list of prohibited offensive weapons.

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Peter Hall @petehallpa.bsky.social · 9d

It’s a perfectly cromulent word.

Willow @rockshrimp.bsky.social · 9d

what's the stupidest/randomest Simpsons quote that lives in your head rent free? Mine is the urge to say "you said go to bread" every time I am about to head to bed.

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Peter Hall @petehallpa.bsky.social · 9d

Donohue, Dougherty & Wecht sounds like a law firm, tbh.

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Pennsylvania Capital-Star @penncapital-star.com · 10d

Lawmakers in the state House passed legislation that would require background checks for the sale and transfer of rifles and shotguns, which is not currently required in Pennsylvania.

The 104-99 vote was one of three held to try to toughen the commonwealth’s gun laws.

From @petehallpa.bsky.social

Pa. House Democrats pass firearms background check bill with GOP support • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Five Republicans joined the majority of Democrats in support of the bill, which now goes to the state Senate for consideration.

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Peter Hall @petehallpa.bsky.social · 10d

The Pennsylvania House is voting on a suite of gun safety laws. HB 1859, which would create extreme risk protection orders, aka a red flag law, was just voted down 101-102. Here's our recent coverage:
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Pa. House Democrats advance a package of bills to toughen state gun laws • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

After a high profile string of deadly shootings, Democratic lawmakers in the state House are moving to tighten Pennsylvania’s firearm laws.

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Peter Hall @petehallpa.bsky.social · 11d

I was thinking, doesn’t this give, like, everyone else in the universe standing?

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Pennsylvania Capital-Star @penncapital-star.com · 11d

"Imagine trying to plan your own personal budget without a complete picture of your income, or trying to pay all of your bills without as much as 70% of your income. That’s the position school districts find themselves in because of this year's late state budget.”

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With no end to budget impasse in sight, Pa. school districts and counties warn of program cuts • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

The partisan deadlock will soon force school districts and counties to borrow money to keep programs running or reduce services.

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Peter Hall @petehallpa.bsky.social · 11d

Pa. Supreme Court to weigh special licensing rule for carrying a gun in Philadelphia penncapital-star.com/civil-rights...

Pa. Supreme Court to weigh special licensing rule for carrying a gun in Philadelphia • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

To carry a gun in Philadelphia, a person must have a concealed carry license, regardless of whether they carry it openly or not.

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Peter Hall @petehallpa.bsky.social · 13d

Someone get a little ahead of themselves?

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Peter Hall @petehallpa.bsky.social · 13d

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Pennsylvania Capital-Star @penncapital-star.com · 13d

County election officials are required to accurately report when voters’ mail-in ballots have been set aside because of disqualifying errors and allow their votes to be counted on provisional ballots, Pennsylvania’s highest court has ruled.

From @petehallpa.bsky.social

Election officials must notify voters if mail-in ballots are set aside, Pa. high court rules • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

The state Supreme Court’s ruled Washington County officials violated voters’ rights by misleading them about their mail-in ballots.

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Peter Hall @petehallpa.bsky.social · 13d

Election officials must notify voters if mail-in ballots are set aside, Pa. high court rules penncapital-star.com/campaigns-el...

Election officials must notify voters if mail-in ballots are set aside, Pa. high court rules • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

The state Supreme Court’s ruled Washington County officials violated voters’ rights by misleading them about their mail-in ballots.

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