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The race to become Pennsylvania’s next attorney general will be one of the more closely watched contests this fall, as six candidates jockey for a chance to occupy the post, one of the most powerful in Pennsylvania.
The office has a $144 million budget and a staff of 1,060. It represents Pennsylvania’s vast government and defends its laws in court.
In recent years, the attorney general has defended the results of the 2020 presidential election, investigated the Catholic Church for child sex abuse, and sought millions in settlement money from opioid manufacturers.
The post is often seen as a springboard to higher office. For example, Democrat Josh Shapiro held the role before being elected governor.
Read Spotlight PA's full report: Election 2024: A complete guide to the candidates for Pennsylvania attorney general. |
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“When you lose an election and you try to overturn the results so that you can stay in power, you lose me. You lose me at that point.”
—Former U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey, a Republican, on why he won't be voting for the party's presidential nominee, Donald Trump, again this year |
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Our exclusive PA Landmarks Artwork features landmarks and favorites from across Pennsylvania. And now — for the first time ever — it can be yours for your home, office, or as the perfect gift for the coming holiday season.
Four years ago, we commissioned Pennsylvania artist Brandt Imhoff to dream up an exclusive, hand-drawn design showcasing the pride and joy of the commonwealth. That design became the showcase of our popular tote bag.
Framed prints now available in 11x17, 14x20 and 18x24. Gets yours now » |
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| Morning on Lake Sheridan, via Gary D. Send us your photos by email, use #PAGems on Instagram, or tag us @spotlightpennsylvania. |
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   COUNTING CARE: Data pulled by Spotlight PA's How We Care newsletter (sign up here) show the pay, gender, and health inequities around caregiving services received by millions in Pennsylvania. Example: The annual cost of a home health aide is $69,784, but the average mean wage earned by those workers is less than half that, should they or someone they love ever need the service.
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'MAJOR FLAW': A Philadelphia Navy vet was on probation and testing positive for alcohol despite insisting he hadn't had a drink in years. A doctor determined something called urinary auto-brewery syndrome was the culprit, exposing a major flaw in the system, per The Inquirer (paywall).
CHAPTER 12: Pennsylvania-based Rite Aid has emerged from bankruptcy after 780 store closures. WHTM reports there were relatively few store closures here. Almost every Rite Aid in Michigan and Ohio is gone.
THREE MILE ISLAND: Legislators are set to begin discussing a partial reopening of Three Mile Island — site of 1979's infamous partial meltdown — this fall, PennLive reports. Data-driven power needs are a factor.
TAXIDERMY TEST: Centre County taxidermist Cameron Ream is a world championship silver medalist, having driven the 15 hours to compete against peers from 16 countries and 45 states in Iowa, The Express reports.
PEEPING PLAN: Fall will be falling soon. Here's when to expect peak fall foliage in your neck of the woods, via the Washington Post (gift link). |
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Unscramble and send your answer to scrambler@spotlightpa.org. We'll shout out winners here, and one each week will get some Spotlight PA swag. Answers submitted by 5:30 p.m. on issue date will be counted. Please include your first name and last initial. I S A N S A H F T O I
Yesterday's answer: Fortitude
Congrats to our daily winners: Ted W., Eric F., Lissa C., Barbara F., Marty M., Tracy S., Jon W., Marianne C., Jack R., Richard A., Daniel M., Don H., Barb K., Wendy A., Bob C., Gail Z., Johnny C., Timothy A., Stacy S., Perry H., Dennis M., Beth H., Tish M., Annette I., Diane B., Tom M., Elaine C., Jeffrey F., Joel S., Jill C., Jeff F., Agnes A., Starr B., and Dave K. |
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POWER BRIEFS: Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has suspended her campaign spokesperson over 