Harrisburg, Pa. - A bill is being introduced in the Senate which would exempt the cost of fishing licenses in Pennsylvania for veterans.
US Senate
National elections take place every even-numbered year. Every four years the president, vice president, one third of the Senate, and the entire House are up for election (on-year elections). On even-numbered years when there isn't a presidential election, one third of the Senate and the whole House are included in the election (off-year elections).
There are no Senators being elected in Pennsylvania this year.
The Primary Election is Tuesday, June 2, having been postponed from the original April date because of COVID-19. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Check with your local polling place for possible changes.
This year, voters are being encouraged to apply for a mail-in ballot. You can apply online at VotesPa.com. Applications for mail-in ballots will be accepted through May 18, 2020 until 11:59 p.m.
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News from the US Senate
U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb (D-Allegheny) continues to make his intentions clear on weather he plans to run for the Pennsylvania Senate seat being vacated by U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey.
Harrisburg, Pa. – A bipartisan group of state senators wants to finance animal cruelty investigations by assessing offenders an additional $5.
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