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On today's show, I welcome Stephen Caruso to the show. Stephen is the House reporter for the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. He previously covered Pennsylvania state government for The PLS Reporter. He's been Stephen is joining me today to talk about redistricting, voting, and map, maps, and more maps. Once again the PA State Supreme Court will be drawing Pennsylvania's Congressional maps after deep divisions between Republicans and Democrats could not be bridged. Pennsylvania continues to play a critical role in the balance of power in the House of Representatives. New State legislative maps were approved last week, however some controversy remains. For example, some Lehigh Valley Latino leaders are saying the new maps dilute the influence of Latino voters. We'll get into all of this in more on today's show. You can follow Stephen on Twitter: @StephenJ_Caruso.
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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 while reflecting back on what they're thankful for in 2020. Like what you hear? Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify and iHeart.
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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 Barrett could have on the ballot return deadline in the state. Like what you hear? Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify and iHeart.
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Marc Stier of the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center and James Paul of The Commonwealth Foundation join "Rotunda Rumblings," the podcast of PLS Reporter, to talk about the budget, Pennsylvania's fiscal situation, and other issues on which they are focusing.