Your week in politics

Last week was another busy time in politics, and this week promises to bring more of the same.

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Shane Coolbaugh, Staff Writer
February 24, 2021

2/17/21 – 2/23/21

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The PA GOP is expected to meet tomorrow to discuss censuring U.S. Sen Pat Toomey — following his vote to convict Donald Trump at the conclusion of the former president’s second impeachment trial. 

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On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a debate over whether Pennsylvania absentee ballots received up to three days after election day should have been counted in the presidential election.

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On Monday, the U.S. House Budget Committee voted to advance the 1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package — laying the foundation for passage later this week.

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All eyes are on Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race again this week after State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, D-Philadelphia, joins what is expected to be a crowded field of candidates on both sides.

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Four Democratic state senators are expected to introduce legislation this week that would establish a statewide COVID-19 vaccine registry. If passed, Pennsylvanians who are interested in receiving a COVID vaccine would then be able to sign up in the registry, allowing health providers with vaccines to prioritize these people when scheduling appointments.