HISTORICAL FACTS: 24 | History Defined

Doug Mastriano won’t run for US Senate after all

PHILADELPHIA — State Sen. Doug Mastriano says he won’t run for U.S. Senate.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 26, 2023

Cherelle Parker makes first public appearance since winning mayoral primary: ‘We need all of Philadelphia to unify’

PHILADELPHIA — In her first major public appearance since winning the Democratic nomination for mayor, Cherelle Parker said Monday she was focused on working with state leaders to deliver wins for Philadelphia in Harrisburg and bringing the city together after a bruising campaign, saying “this is the unifying moment here…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 22, 2023

Jackie Calmes: What if Biden weren't running? Democrats have a bench that's deeper than you think

The focus is fixed on Republicans when it comes to 2024 presidential primary politics: Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reportedly will announce their bids for the party's nomination this week, making it a six-pack of competitors so far against the damaged but still dominant…

Los Angeles Times · May 21, 2023

Classifying tranquilizer as a controlled substance will 'do nothing' to curb deaths, some experts say

PITTSBURGH — This week, the Shapiro administration and acting health secretary Dr. Debra Bogen announced that the sedative tranquilizer xylazine, also known as tranq, would be listed as a Schedule III controlled substance.

Tribune News Service · Apr 23, 2023

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Michigan State hires outside firm to review Feb. 13 shooting response

Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2023

Pennsylvania will classify xylazine as a schedule III drug, Gov. Shapiro announces

PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Tuesday his administration plans to schedule xylazine, the powerful veterinary sedative, as a schedule III drug.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 18, 2023

States restrict 'tranq,' animal sedative linked to overdoses

States are increasingly looking to make a veterinary tranquilizer a controlled substance now that it's been showing up in illicit drugs used by humans and contributing to a growing number of overdose deaths

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

With a New Pennsylvania Governor, Lawmakers Push to Move Drilling Sites From Communities

Proposed legislation would prohibit new fracking wells within 2,500 feet of an existing building or water well.

Capital & Main · Apr 17, 2023

No Degree? That's No Problem for These Government Jobs

A bipartisan solution to degree inflation

Reason · Apr 17, 2023

A look at Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro's 'common ground' approach in one of the nation's most politically divided states

PHILADELPHIA — On an unusually warm morning in late March, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's convoy of black SUVs followed a winding gravel road down to a ninth-generation family farm in Lancaster County.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 17, 2023