Peter Hall
@petehallpa.bsky.social
Journalist covering Pennsylvania government and politics for @penncapitalstar.bsky.social.
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An outsider with puffed-up credentials tells middle America that they face an outside existential threat which will lead to increased crime and the corruption of youth, but he can fix it all, and even when they realize he's a con man they still love him.
This movie has no contemporary relevance.
This movie has no contemporary relevance.
#ComingUpOnTCM
THE MUSIC MAN (1962) Robert Preston, Shirley Jones, Buddy Hackett
Dir.: Morton DaCosta 2:15 PM PT
A con man who hawks musical instruments to small-town suckers falls for an Iowa librarian.
2h 31m | Musical | TV-G
#TCM #TCMParty #MeredithWillson
THE MUSIC MAN (1962) Robert Preston, Shirley Jones, Buddy Hackett
Dir.: Morton DaCosta 2:15 PM PT
A con man who hawks musical instruments to small-town suckers falls for an Iowa librarian.
2h 31m | Musical | TV-G
#TCM #TCMParty #MeredithWillson
November 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM
An outsider with puffed-up credentials tells middle America that they face an outside existential threat which will lead to increased crime and the corruption of youth, but he can fix it all, and even when they realize he's a con man they still love him.
This movie has no contemporary relevance.
This movie has no contemporary relevance.
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The regional power transmission network and electricity market manager that serves Pennsylvania and 12 other states faces a mid-December deadline for a plan to manage the impact of data centers and other large energy consumers on electricity prices and reliability.
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PJM weighs proposals to manage data center impact on electricity affordability and reliability • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
PJM’s work to ensure grid and price stability in the face of growing demand comes as Pennsylvania lawmakers restated their energy policy goals for the coming year.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The regional power transmission network and electricity market manager that serves Pennsylvania and 12 other states faces a mid-December deadline for a plan to manage the impact of data centers and other large energy consumers on electricity prices and reliability.
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If a slot machine gives skillful players the ability to win every time, is it illegal under Pennsylvania’s Crimes Code and Gaming Law?
That was the question the state Supreme Court set out to answer Thursday in a pair of appeals.
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That was the question the state Supreme Court set out to answer Thursday in a pair of appeals.
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Does an element of skill make a slot machine something other than a gambling device? • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
The state agencies are challenging lower court rulings that neither the Gaming Law or the Criminal Code apply to skill games.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:49 AM
If a slot machine gives skillful players the ability to win every time, is it illegal under Pennsylvania’s Crimes Code and Gaming Law?
That was the question the state Supreme Court set out to answer Thursday in a pair of appeals.
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That was the question the state Supreme Court set out to answer Thursday in a pair of appeals.
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Reproductive, maternal, and community health advocates called on state lawmakers Tuesday to safeguard women’s health care access from mounting threats in Washington, D.C.
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Mission to protect reproductive rights and women's health care 'never more urgent' • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
The caucus introduced eight bills related to maternal health in 2024 and two made it to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk to become law.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Reproductive, maternal, and community health advocates called on state lawmakers Tuesday to safeguard women’s health care access from mounting threats in Washington, D.C.
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The panel is set to vote on legislation that would give state regulators the ability to set appropriate fees for operators of small modular reactors and micro reactors that, according to experts who testified, are inherently safer than plants built decades ago.
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Next-generation nuclear reactors will be smaller, safer, Pa. House Energy Committee hears • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Small modular reactors require less space, are easier to build and are inherently safer than plants built decades ago, the panel heard.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The panel is set to vote on legislation that would give state regulators the ability to set appropriate fees for operators of small modular reactors and micro reactors that, according to experts who testified, are inherently safer than plants built decades ago.
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After long and difficult state budget negotiations ended without a plan to tax or regulate gambling devices that exist in a legal gray area, the leading maker of skill games across the nation is back in the public spotlight in Pennsylvania.
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A Pennsylvania jury found the nation's leading skill game maker liable for a store clerk's murder • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
After long and difficult state budget negotiations ended without a plan to tax or regulate gambling devices that exist in a legal gray area, the leading maker of skill games across the nation is back ...
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November 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
After long and difficult state budget negotiations ended without a plan to tax or regulate gambling devices that exist in a legal gray area, the leading maker of skill games across the nation is back in the public spotlight in Pennsylvania.
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What does Pennsylvania’s new budget mean for K-12 schools? penncapital-star.com/government-p...
What does Pennsylvania’s new budget mean for K-12 schools? • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
While most policy shifts are relatively small, public education advocates have called the budget a positive step in the right direction.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
What does Pennsylvania’s new budget mean for K-12 schools? penncapital-star.com/government-p...
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The last state in the nation without some form of a budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year finally has a spending plan in place.
Gov. Shapiro signed a $50.1 billion budget -- which increases overall spending by 4.7% compared to last year.
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Gov. Shapiro signed a $50.1 billion budget -- which increases overall spending by 4.7% compared to last year.
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135 days late, $50.1 billion Pennsylvania budget earns bipartisan support • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
The budget, Shapiro’s third, increases overall spending by 4.7% compared to the previous year but represents a $1.4 billion reduction from his proposal in February.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:50 AM
The last state in the nation without some form of a budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year finally has a spending plan in place.
Gov. Shapiro signed a $50.1 billion budget -- which increases overall spending by 4.7% compared to last year.
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Gov. Shapiro signed a $50.1 billion budget -- which increases overall spending by 4.7% compared to last year.
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Hey hon, we’re going to need a few more ovens.
November 6, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Hey hon, we’re going to need a few more ovens.
100% of what?
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says that after the NYC polls close he will impose a 100% tariff on anyone moving to Texas from NYC.
Governors can’t impose tariffs.
Also, Mamdani scares the crap out of these guys and I think that’s awesome.
Governors can’t impose tariffs.
Also, Mamdani scares the crap out of these guys and I think that’s awesome.
November 5, 2025 at 12:42 AM
100% of what?
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A Chester County (PA) judge has ordered that polling hours are extended to 10 PM tonight for all voters, helping to ensure that voters who were affected by today's poll book printing errors will not be disenfranchised. Post 8pm, voters will vote on provisional ballots.
Dems/GOP agreed on this.
Dems/GOP agreed on this.
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
A Chester County (PA) judge has ordered that polling hours are extended to 10 PM tonight for all voters, helping to ensure that voters who were affected by today's poll book printing errors will not be disenfranchised. Post 8pm, voters will vote on provisional ballots.
Dems/GOP agreed on this.
Dems/GOP agreed on this.
A judge in Chester County, Pa., has ordered polls to remain open for two additional hours until 10 p.m. after the board of elections delivered poll books from last spring's primary to all 230 polling locations. www.chesco.org/156/Voter-Se...
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November 4, 2025 at 11:14 PM
A judge in Chester County, Pa., has ordered polls to remain open for two additional hours until 10 p.m. after the board of elections delivered poll books from last spring's primary to all 230 polling locations. www.chesco.org/156/Voter-Se...
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As two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to release food assistance money, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Friday the state will make $5 million available to a network of food banks across the commonwealth.
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Gov. Shapiro declares disaster emergency over SNAP benefits suspension • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Lori Jones-Brown, CEO of Philabundance, said food pantries across the region are already using reserves to meet increased demand.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:40 PM
As two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to release food assistance money, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Friday the state will make $5 million available to a network of food banks across the commonwealth.
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Capital-Star Q&A: DNC Chair Ken Martin says Pa. Supreme Court election stakes are high penncapital-star.com/campaigns-el...
Capital-Star Q&A: DNC Chair Ken Martin says Pa. Supreme Court election stakes are high • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Martin spoke to the Capital-Star about why the Democratic National Committee is investing resources to support Donohue, Dougherty and Wecht.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Capital-Star Q&A: DNC Chair Ken Martin says Pa. Supreme Court election stakes are high penncapital-star.com/campaigns-el...
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A heavyweight in the legal cannabis industry visited Pennsylvania’s Capitol to meet with state lawmakers Wednesday.
Known as “the baddest man on the planet” at the height of his boxing career, former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson entered the cannabis ring in 2021.
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Known as “the baddest man on the planet” at the height of his boxing career, former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson entered the cannabis ring in 2021.
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'Iron Mike' Tyson goes a round with Pa. lawmakers in support of safe and legal cannabis • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson entered the cannabis ring when he started the brand Tyson 2.0 in 2021.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:18 PM
A heavyweight in the legal cannabis industry visited Pennsylvania’s Capitol to meet with state lawmakers Wednesday.
Known as “the baddest man on the planet” at the height of his boxing career, former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson entered the cannabis ring in 2021.
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Known as “the baddest man on the planet” at the height of his boxing career, former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson entered the cannabis ring in 2021.
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One of two nuclear reactors at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station in Luzerne County shut down automatically Tuesday night at the same time firefighters were dispatched to the plant, its owner Talen Energy reported to federal regulators.
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Talen Energy reports automatic shutdown at Luzerne County nuclear power plant • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
“Out of an abundance of caution, plant personnel contacted EMS. First responders were dispatched, but no emergency actions were necessary," a Talen spokesperson said.
penncapital-star.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
One of two nuclear reactors at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station in Luzerne County shut down automatically Tuesday night at the same time firefighters were dispatched to the plant, its owner Talen Energy reported to federal regulators.
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One of Talen Energy's nuclear reactors in Luzerne County automatically SCRAMed Tuesday night after a cloud of hydrogen ignited in a conflagration outside the plant. penncapital-star.com/energy-envir...
Talen Energy reports automatic shutdown at Luzerne County nuclear power plant • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
“Out of an abundance of caution, plant personnel contacted EMS. First responders were dispatched, but no emergency actions were necessary," a Talen spokesperson said.
penncapital-star.com
October 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
One of Talen Energy's nuclear reactors in Luzerne County automatically SCRAMed Tuesday night after a cloud of hydrogen ignited in a conflagration outside the plant. penncapital-star.com/energy-envir...
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If you know anyone who was exploited on Backpage before it was closed down for human trafficking, tell them that there is a pool of money available for survivors and free legal help in applying for it: www.backpageremissionnetwork.org
Backpage Survivor Remission Network
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October 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
If you know anyone who was exploited on Backpage before it was closed down for human trafficking, tell them that there is a pool of money available for survivors and free legal help in applying for it: www.backpageremissionnetwork.org
Pittsburgh-based Westinghouse would produce an unspecified number of the company's AP1000 reactors in a deal with Japan providing a $100B investment and expertise. The last two efforts to build new reactors in the U.S. have not gone well.
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U.S. inks $80 billion deal with Westinghouse for nuclear reactors
The partnership would be funded with help from Japan and gives U.S. taxpayers an ownership stake in the plants.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Pittsburgh-based Westinghouse would produce an unspecified number of the company's AP1000 reactors in a deal with Japan providing a $100B investment and expertise. The last two efforts to build new reactors in the U.S. have not gone well.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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JOHNSON: “It’s been a great run, but I think the president knows ..”
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October 28, 2025 at 3:14 PM
JOHNSON: “It’s been a great run, but I think the president knows ..”
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For the second morning in a row legislative leaders from both chambers and parties met in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office. No comment from Republicans except Senate President Pro Tem. Judy Ward, who said, “We’re working.”
October 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
For the second morning in a row legislative leaders from both chambers and parties met in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office. No comment from Republicans except Senate President Pro Tem. Judy Ward, who said, “We’re working.”
Possible Pa. budget action today. Leaders from all four legislative caucuses went into Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office in the last 10 minutes or so.
October 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Possible Pa. budget action today. Leaders from all four legislative caucuses went into Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office in the last 10 minutes or so.
Much as Democrats have drawn a line at school vouchers, the GOP is steadfast in its opposition to a flat rate for cyber charter tuition. House Dems proposed a compromise that would let districts deduct the costs cybers don’t incur, like tax collection and sports.
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Democrats propose compromise on cyber charter tuition amid Pa. budget impasse • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
The commonwealth’s 14 taxpayer-funded cyber charters have been the subject of scrutiny for soaring bank balances and questionable spending.
penncapital-star.com
October 27, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Much as Democrats have drawn a line at school vouchers, the GOP is steadfast in its opposition to a flat rate for cyber charter tuition. House Dems proposed a compromise that would let districts deduct the costs cybers don’t incur, like tax collection and sports.
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I guess we’re drawing to an end of the 10 months where 7/8 of the state government isn’t running for reelection.
Morning everyone. Pennsylvania's budget is 119 days late. Gov. Josh Shapiro spent the weekend campaigning in New Jersey and Virginia. Both chambers return to Harrisburg for three voting days -- and 39 scheduled fundraisers.
October 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM
I guess we’re drawing to an end of the 10 months where 7/8 of the state government isn’t running for reelection.
@wtyppod.bsky.social Have you guys done an episode on the flying crowbar? If not, it would be timely now. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Russia tests nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile, military says - BBC News
The experimental weapon is hailed as having a potentially unlimited range - though Western experts have questioned its value.
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October 27, 2025 at 12:39 PM
@wtyppod.bsky.social Have you guys done an episode on the flying crowbar? If not, it would be timely now. www.bbc.com/news/article...