Day: May 18, 2022

Pennsylvania News

Fetterman Wins Democratic Primary for Senate Seat

Lt Governor John Fetterman won the Democratic Pennsylvania Primary and will be that party’s nominee to face a Republican challenger for the state’s open US Senate seat in November. His win comes just days after suffering a stroke. Fetterman remains at Lancaster General Hospital, and that’s where he voted Tuesday, using an emergency absentee ballot. […]

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More Honors for Geisinger

Four Geisinger hospitals were recently recognized for their commitment to patients’ safety. Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital, Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital and Geisinger Lewistown Hospital all received “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for spring 2022. This national distinction is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and […]

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Mastriano Wins Republican Nomination for Governor

Doug Mastriano won the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania governor on Tuesday, beating eight other candidates… Mastriano is a retired U.S. Army colonel and has been a state senator since 2019. He had the endorsement of former President Donald Trump, and will now go on to face Democrat Josh Shapiro in the November election.

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Close Senate Race

The closely watched Republican primary to represent Pennsylvania in the Senate is still a toss up. Doctor Mehmet Oz and former hedge fund CEO David McCormick are virtually tied. Oz told his supporters he is confident that when all the votes are tallied he will win… Oz has been endorsed by President Donald Trump. The […]

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Shapiro Tests Positive

Pennsylvania Attorney General and Democratic candidate for governor Josh Shapiro has tested positive for COVID-19. Shapiro says he is experiencing mild symptoms and will isolate at home. Shapiro was the only Democrat in Tuesday’s primary election.

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Ward and Joyce Win

State Senator Judy Ward won the Republican nomination Tuesday. She was running unopposed. In the general election, Ward will face challenger Carol Taylor, who was running unopposed Democratic primary. Incumbent Republican Congressman John Joyce won the Republican nomination in an unopposed race in the new 13th Congressional District, which now includes Mifflin and Juniata counties. […]

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