State Sen. Mike Folmer (R-Lebanon) resigned after being charged with possession of child pornography. Here is the Playbook. 

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Harrisburg & DC   
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The Hill: Pennsylvania state senator resigns after being arrested on child porn charges

Philadelphia 
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SEPA
Delco Daily Times: Folmer resigns post; both Delco senators called on him to do so  
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Bucks County Courier Times: State officials get tour of downtown Bristol revitalization 

Pittsburgh  
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SWPA
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NEPA
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South Central  
Patriot News: Pa. Sen. Folmer resigns day after being charged with possession of child pornography 
Patriot News: Calls pile up for Pa. senator to resign after his arrest on child pornography charges
Patriot News: Pa. Sen. Folmer had image on his phone of ‘very young girl’ performing sex act: investigators
Patriot News: Scheduling special election date to fill former Sen. Folmer’s seat is a balancing act: LG Fetterman
York Daily Record: Who is Mike Folmer, state Senator recently arrested? 
York Daily Record: Sen. Folmer resigns following child porn arrest 
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Lehigh Valley     
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North by Northwest
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Opinion  
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