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Facebook Shuts Down Controversial Gun Shop Contest

A McKeesport gun shop’s contest to give away an AR-15 was shut down by Facebook, which claimed it violated their code of conduct.

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/04/24

New Technology Tracks Gunfire, Could Show Up In Pittsburgh

New technology aims to spot and follow gunfire – and it could be coming to some areas in Pittsburgh.

2013/04/24

Peduto Attacks Wagner In New TV Ad

The first attack ad in the mayor’s race was launched Wednesday by Bill Peduto against Jack Wagner.

2013/04/24

Council Discusses Cost For Extra Security At Pittsburgh Marathon

There will be more attention on security at Pittsburgh’s upcoming marathon after the tragedy in Boston. But, who will pay for all that extra security?

2013/04/24

State Could Gain Millions From Medicaid Expansion

An expansion of Medicaid eligibility under a 2010 landmark federal health care law would boost the state’s finances by hundreds of millions of dollars a year, the Pennsylvania Legislature’s nonpartisan fiscal analysts said Tuesday.

2013/04/23

Sen. Casey: Federal Probe Into VA Legionnaires’ Outbreak Shows Failures

Sen. Bob Casey says the findings of a federal investigation into an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in the Pittsburgh VA are an important step toward preventing future occurrences.

2013/04/23

State Senators Propose $100 Surcharge On Moving Violations

To pay for bridge and road repairs and better fund public transit, a bi-partisan group of state senators, led by Rafferty, wants to add a $100 surcharge to the current fines for moving violations.

KDKA-TV–2013/04/19

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Changes In Voting & Registration Could Be Coming Soon

The deadline to register to vote in Pennsylvania is coming up. However, the current way of registering may soon be a thing of the past.

2013/04/19

Former Police Chief Harper To Plead Guilty

Former Pittsburgh Police Chief Nate Harper says he plans to plead guilty to conspiracy and tax evasion charges.

KDKA-TV–2013/04/19

Toomey-Manchin Background Check Bill Fails To Win Supermajority In Senate

U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey took to the floor of the Senate Wednesday afternoon to defend his scaled back bill to require background checks of some, but not all, gun purchases.

2013/04/17

Council Gives Approval To Repeal Mayor’s Petty Cash Fund Law

Pittsburgh City Council gave preliminary approval to a bill that repeals the law that set up a petty cash fund for the use of the mayor, and effectively requires the mayor to access funds like any other city employee.

2013/04/17

State Rep. Pushing To Make Communities Pay For State Police Protection

If you live in a municipality that depends on Pennsylvania State Police for protection, you could soon be paying for it.

2013/04/16

Former Mayor Masloff Endorses Jack Wagner

With just weeks until the mayoral primary, Democratic hopeful Jack Wagner received another endorsement from a well-known Pittsburgh political figure.

NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/04/10

Dem, GOP Senators Reach Background Check Deal

A Senate aide and a lobbyist say two senators have struck a bipartisan deal on expanding background checks to more firearms purchases. The agreement could build support for President Barack Obama’s drive to curb gun violence.

2013/04/10

Mayoral Candidate Waives Preliminary Hearing

A Pittsburgh mayoral candidate who was arrested on DUI charges last week is scheduled to be in court on Wednesday.

2013/04/10

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Election Night 2012

President Barack Obama wins a second term in office on Nov. 6, 2012.

Memorable Political Foibles

When politicians make the news, it’s not always for their politics. We’re taking a look back at stories that were the talk of the town.

Sen. Carper (center) commutes everyday from his home in Wilmington, Del. to Capitol Hill.

The Scoop On The Senate

Which senator has already claimed his title as “Trail Blazer” – on his mausoleum? Which one has scaled more than 50 mountains in his home state? Alabama to Illinois, click through to find out.