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November 05, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer
Gov. Wolf Describes Having Wife Drop Off Ballot as Honest MistakeState law requires voters who do not mail their absentee or mail-in ballot to "deliver it in person to (their) county board of election," although with preapproval others can do it under certain circumstances.
By The Associated Press
2 minute read
November 04, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer
Philadelphia Bans Traffic Stops for Minor InfractionsThe executive order from Kenney puts a bill passed last month by the City Council—called the Driving Equality Bill—into effect.
By The Associated Press
2 minute read
November 03, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pa. Judge: DA Can't Drop Charge in Handcuffed Prisoner ShootingProsecutors argued that they could no longer prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt following the 2019 death of a key witness.
By The Associated Press
2 minute read
November 02, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer
Senate Candidate's Wife Testifies About Abuse, Being ChokedLaurie Parnell's testimony came during divorce and custody proceedings in Butler County court over the custody of their three school-age children, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
By The Associated Press
4 minute read
November 02, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer
Major Cases Could Come Before Judges on Pennsylvania BallotsThe marquee contest in Tuesday's election is for an open seat on Pennsylvania's highest court. The state Supreme Court race is between Maria McLaughlin, a Democrat, and Kevin Brobson, a Republican.
By Marc Levy/The Associated Press
4 minute read
November 02, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer
Death Penalty to Be Sought in Convenience Store SlayingIn a preliminary hearing earlier this year, defense attorneys unsuccessfully sought dismissal of the charges.
By The Associated Press
2 minute read
November 01, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer
State Employees Who Get Vaccinated to Get 5 Paid Days OffThe administration told employees that five days of "verification leave" can be used between Dec. 20 and March 31.
By The Associated Press
2 minute read
November 01, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pa. County Botches Spanish-Language Ballot InstructionsBerks County mailed erroneous Spanish-language instructions that said the ballots had to be returned by Nov. 18—16 days past the actual deadline of 8 p.m. on Election Day.
By Michael Rubinkam/The Associated Press
3 minute read
November 01, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer
House Moves Bill to Add Seniors to Prescription Drug ProgramThe House voted 199-0 to approve the bill that would increase the maximum income for PACENET to $33,500 for single people and $41,500 for married couples.
By The Associated Press
1 minute read
October 29, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer
Zayn Malik Pleads No Contest to Harassing Gigi Hadid, MomThe former One Direction singer was accused of grabbing Yolanda Hadid and shoving her against a dresser, according to court documents.
By The Associated Press
2 minute read