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John Finnerty

Harrisburg

Bureau Chief at Capitolwire

Managing Editor at State Affairs

John Finnerty is Bureau Chief for Capitolwire. Husband. Dad of 3. Slow runner. Fast hiker. Amateur waterfall maker.

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  • 1 month ago | altoonamirror.com | John Finnerty

    State leaders blast university for ‘capitulating’ to Trump May 13, 2025 By John Finnerty CapitolWire State and local officials criticized the University of Pennsylvania for “capitulating” to the administration of President Donald Trump by renaming and eliminating references to diversity, equity and inclusion. Penn President J. Larry Jameson was invited to the hearing but did not attend, forcing lawmakers to quiz an empty chair behind a poster of the Penn motto: “Leges Sines Moribus Vanae...

  • 1 month ago | altoonamirror.com | John Finnerty

    House measure would establish savings program May 13, 2025 By John Finnerty CapitolWire The state House overwhelmingly approved legislation to create a tax-deductible savings program for first-time homebuyers. Money deposited into these accounts can be used for the down payment and closing costs for a single-family home in Pennsylvania. The program would allow individuals to save as much as $50,000 toward the cost of a home. Couples could save as much as $100,000. Would-be homebuyers could...

  • 1 month ago | pro.stateaffairs.com | John Finnerty

  • 1 month ago | pro.stateaffairs.com | John Finnerty

  • 2 months ago | pro.stateaffairs.com | John Finnerty

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John Finnerty
John Finnerty @jkfinnerty
4 Feb 22

RT @freedomisgreen: Alert: @PAHealthDept has issued a large recall of vaporized cannabis products in the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Pro…

John Finnerty
John Finnerty @jkfinnerty
11 Jan 22

PDE is giving a break to schools that have been struggling to get kids in school as COVID cases spike. The window for students to take the state's Keystone Exam was due to close on Friday but PDE has moved the deadline to Feb. 4, PDE spokeswoman said Tuesday.

John Finnerty
John Finnerty @jkfinnerty
15 Nov 21

RT @FSchertzer: Get ready for a another week of #PaPolitics with This Week:PA. This morning, we talk with @jkfinnerty @RepMannyGuzman @RepA…