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Right 2 Know

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Voters will head to the polls in less than a month to vote on two ballot questions that would overhaul the governor's disaster powers, and Sam and Justin break down what the changes would mean for the Keystone State. Plus, Justin looks back at
Justin and Sam return to the podcast to discuss the state's halt in using the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and what it could mean for vaccine hesitancy. Plus, Sam examines what types of legislation could result from the end of the House S
Justin and Sam return to talk about a GOP bill that would ban transgender girls from competing on women's school sports teams, as well as what a series of hearings on abortion means for the broader abortion debate in Harrisburg. Like what you h
Justin and Sam return to the podcast to discuss the state's new expanded and expedited vaccine rollout, as well as a historic education funding lawsuit that is headed to trial this fall. Like what you hear? Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Google,
Justin and Sam return to the podcast to discuss not one... not two... but three bill packages that are being reintroduced in Harrisburg. From economic recovery to gun reforms to anti-hate crime laws, there's plenty to talk about this week. Like
With both chambers of the legislature back for session, Justin and Sam examine the status of a proposed emergency constitutional amendment, as well as a bill that criminalizes spitting on law enforcement officers. Plus, the duo provides the lat
Justin and Sam return to examine how two major developments in Washington will impact the Keystone State. First, they look at what the passage of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Act will mean for Pennsylvanians. They then shift their focus to
With March 6 marking the one-year mark since the first COVID-19 case was identified in the commonwealth, Justin and Sam walk through what the coronavirus pandemic meant for state government over the last year, as well as what issues lawmakers w
Justin and Sam have plenty to talk about on the latest episode of the podcast. From what the latest census updates mean for redistricting, to a bipartisan proposal to legalize recreational marijuana, the duo walks through the latest development
Justin and Sam return to discuss the state's ever-evolving COVID-19 vaccine rollout, including the recent revelation that a mistake in vaccine administration has led to a shortage of available Moderna vaccines. Like what you hear? Follow us on
Gov. Tom Wolf gave his first pandemic-era budget address on Feb. 3, which called for an increase in the state's personal income tax rate to pay for a proposed 11 percent spending increase. The budget plan was panned by Republican legislative le
Everything old is new again. That's true in Harrisburg at least, where Gov. Tom Wolf is once again reviving a plan to tax natural gas production. Justin and Sam discuss Wolf's latest attempt to use severance tax revenue to fund workforce develo
In the latest episode of Right 2 Know, The PLS Reporter team breaks down the first House State Government Committee hearing looking at the administration of the 2020 general election. Plus, in her final appearance on the podcast, Asha takes a l
To kick off the new term, two House committees advanced a flurry of proposed amendments to the state constitution that would impact everything from gubernatorial disaster powers to judicial elections. In our latest podcast, our team breaks down
From one capitol building to another, our team takes a look back at a contentious week that saw a heated floor debate in Harrisburg and violent riots in Washington, D.C. Plus, they review what congressional lawmakers had to say about Pennsylvan
Justin, Sam and Asha reflect on the highs and lows of 2020, discussing the biggest news and the things that got missed in what may be the longest 366 days ever. Like what you hear? Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify and iHeart.
As the season winds down, we turn our attention to what’s coming up next year by going through the dozens of co-sponsorship memos already circulating the legislature. Justin, Sam and Asha talk through the biggest issues on lawmakers’ minds, and
The state has finalized the second half of its budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year and The PLS Reporter team takes some time to break down everything that's in it. Plus, Justin, Sam and Asha offer their takes on the best Thanksgiving dishes whil
With the 2020 general election having come and gone, The PLS Reporter team takes a look at election results, legal challenges and the aftermath of this year's unprecedented election landscape. Plus, the trio discusses another major day from ear
With less than a week until Election Day, the team at The PLS Reporter breaks down what's on Pennsylvania ballots this year. Plus, they examine the state's election security measures and the impact that new Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barre
Last week, The PLS Reporter team sat down to discuss the latest in Pennsylvania elections, including the opening of satellite election offices in Philadelphia, a move that drew criticism from President Donald Trump. Justin, Sam and Asha also di
Capitol watchers saw not one, but two vetos this week as Gov. Tom Wolf rejected two proposals sent to him by the General Assembly. Plus, Justin and Sam review the escalating war of words between the Democratic governor and Republican lawmakers.
Justin and Sam often focus on action in the Pennsylvania General Assembly, but this week they shift their attention to the state's judicial branch to break down three major court orders that will impact everything from the state's coronavirus r
Justin and Sam review the House's passage of an omnibus election bill just two months before the November presidential election. Will the governor's impending veto spell doom for election changes ahead of November? Plus, the duo also takes a lo
Justin is joined by Sam Zern, The PLS Reporter's newest state government reporter, to discuss recent concerns about how changes at the United States Postal Service could impact Pennsylvania elections. Plus, Sam outlines how rodents in Pennsylva
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