HARRISBURG, Pa. — The resignation of a Republican lawmaker in the previously deadlocked Pennsylvania House of Representatives has put the balance of power back to Democrats, ahead of a special election next week for another vacant position.
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Republican's resignation shifts power back to Democrats in Pennsylvania House ahead of election
“It has been an honor to serve you, the citizens of Pike and Wayne counties, in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives,” he said in a prepared statement. “Taking care of my family, understandably, must now be my priority. I will continue to work locally to help our community, its organizations, businesses and people.”
The freshman lawmaker’s resignation leaves the state House at a 101-100 Democratic majority. A Democrat’s resignation last year had the House deadlocked at 101-101, and a special election next week will fill that vacancy. Republicans control the state Senate, while Gov. Josh Shapiro is a Democrat.
Adams’ seat represents Pike and Wayne counties, in the northeastern part of the state. He won election in 2022 with about 63% of the vote over his Democratic challenger. Republicans have edged out their Democratic opponents in recent elections, with former President Donald Trump winning the area in 2020.
The resignation queues up another special election for the chamber, which will be scheduled as early as two months from now. Three special elections in the past year have determined party control of the chamber.
Next week’s special election in Bucks County, for a seat that has historically favored Democrats, will now either strengthen Democrats’ hold, or return the chamber to a deadlock until the election for Adams’ seat.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the Speaker of the House said information about the election would be forthcoming.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 12:35AM
MARCUS HOOK, Pa. (WPVI) — Residents in Delaware County are being asked to avoid a neighborhood in Marcus Hook after a mercury spill.
The Delaware County Health Department says the spill happened at a vacant home on the 1000 block of Yates Avenue.
Emergency response and environmental assessment teams were on the scene scene evaluating the situation
As a precaution, residents are being asked to avoid the immediate area.
It’s still unclear what caused the spill.
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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Recently rescued Ragdoll cats are now available for adoption from the Pennsylvania SPCA.
Agents were able to save 78 cats and kittens from a home in Lancaster County last week.
“Lots of adults are ready to find homes of their own. While they are still nervous and adjusting to their new surroundings, we know that with patient, understanding adopters, they will gain confidence and blossom into wonderful kitties,” PSPCA said in a social media post.
The shelter says many have not yet been spayed or neutered due to the large number of cats rescued, so keep that in mind if traveling in hopes of adopting.
Animal enforcement executed a search warrant on the home in the 300 block of Spencer Avenue last Tuesday after receiving a tip. They say the animals were living in deplorable and unsanitary conditions, according to officials.
“Some were frightened. Some were sick. All were living in conditions no animal should ever have to endure,” PSPCA said in a social media post.
Investigators say they also found feces and trash throughout the home, where the cats were free-roaming inside.
“The air was harsh, but officers spent hours working through those physically demanding conditions to ensure every animal could be found and brought to safety,” the post said.
Many of the adult cats will be available for adoption at the SPCA’s headquarters in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia as of Monday.
The rescued kittens are still too young to be adopted.
Adoptions are first-come, first-served, PSPCA says.
You can review the adoption process and fees on the PSPCA website.
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(WHTM) – Thousands of residents across Central Pennsylvania are without power after strong storms hit the area on Sunday night.
According to PPL, nearly 1,000 customers in Dauphin County are without power, with a majority of customers affected being in Middle Paxton Township. PPL estimates those customers will have power back by 7 p.m. on Monday.
In Perry County, nearly 800 customers have been affected, with most outages in Carroll Township, Northeast Madison Township, Rye Township, and Saville Township.
New Valley Road in Marysville saw trees and wires down in the roadway.
Cumberland County has more than 1,900 customers without power. Carlisle Borough and Middlesex Township saw the most outages in the county.
Hundreds of First Energy Customers in York County are also in the dark. A majority of the outages are in Chanceford Township and Shrewsbury Township.
This is a developing story. Stay with abc27 News as more information becomes available.
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