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Outgoing Representative Eddie Day Pashinski, PA-121, congratulates Wilkes-Barre City Council Chairwoman Jessica McClay on winning his seat in the 121st District House Race at her watch party at Patte’s Sports Bar and Restaurant in Wilkes-Barre on Election Night, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Supporters look on as McClay’s grandchildren Jesse and Juliet Quick wait to congratulate Clay themselves.

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Democrat McClay wins race to succeed Pashinski in Pa. 121st House District

Democrat Jessica McClay has won the race for the Wilkes-Barre-based 121st House District, defeating Republican challenger Mike Harostock.

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity met for a debate at the studios of WHTM-Harrisburg Wednesday night.

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Shapiro, Garrity spar on elections, data centers and healthcare in Pa. gubernatorial debate

Tom Riese, Chris Potter

With the Nov. 3 election less than one month away, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro met Republican challenger Stacy Garrity for an hourlong debate Wednesday night — the only time the candidates are expected to face off in such a forum.

Lawmakers will return to session Sept. 28.

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Skill games, data centers and more: What Pennsylvania lawmakers could tackle this fall

Haley O'Brien | WITF

Pennsylvania’s legislators return to the capitol Monday following a 10-week recess, with several unresolved issues awaiting action, including the future of skill games, regulation of data centers, rising utility costs and restrictions on cell phone use in schools.

Roy Gilgallon, CEO of Turning Point Alternative Living Solutions, a Scranton-based addiction treatment center, describes himself as a recovering problem gambler who is the son and grandson of problem gamblers and the father of a problem gambler. He sees a new generation of gamblers who don’t need to place illicit bets with bookies but through the efficient anonymity of computers and personal mobile devices that are almost never out of reach. 'Unlike substances, gambling is ubiquitous. It's everywhere all the time,' Gilgallon said. 'It's on the phone, the gas station, the grocery store. You cannot get away from it.'

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ONLINE BETTING: Treatment professionals see problem gambling cases rise as digital gaming surges in popularity

Roger DuPuis | WVIA News

'Online Betting: Gambling With Our Future?' is a three-day WVIA News series focusing on the emotional and financial costs of online gambling in Pennsylvania as it surges in popularity. Today's story looks at how problem gambling cases have risen as digital gambling transforms an industry.