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Former state Rep. Brian Ellis will not be charged over a sexual assault claim. Sen. Bernie Sanders receives a union endorsement during a campaign stop in Pittsburgh. Here is the Playbook.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

The 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful lauded the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America as being one of the most progressive unions in the country while speaking at their national convention in Pittsburgh.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

The Dauphin County District Attorney agreed with the grand jury report that charges should not be pursued against the former Butler County state representative, but did recommend the creation of a new independent office to investigate misconduct.

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A retired airline pilot announces a GOP bid against Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Chester) for the 6th Congressional District. Here is the Playbook.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

The former airline pilot and naturalized citizen born in Germany claims that Houlahan is not the moderate voice that she campaigned to be and promises to prioritize immigration, healthcare, and education if elected to Congress.

Written by Sy Snyder

Another special election takes place, anti-pipeline activists talk to Gov. Tom Wolf, and Pennsylvania’s community colleges come under scrutiny. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

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The first GOP candidate has formally announced a bid to challenge Rep. Conor Lamb (D-Allegheny) in 2020. Here is the Playbook.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

The former Air Force pilot and small businessman is the first Republican to enter the race in the 17th District. He accuses Lamb of being a “born again liberal” and believes GOP leadership has put America first.

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Former Congressman Lou Barletta launches an immigration-focused PAC, while the field for the Scranton Mayoral race starts to take shape. Here is the Playbook.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

The city Democratic and Republican Party’s have both selected a candidate to run in November’s election, although several people are mulling third party runs as well.