Democrats win control of Pennsylvania House, ending years of GOP rule PBS NewsHour

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• Democrats win control of Pennsylvania House, ending years of GOP rule
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• Health Committee advances Cephas bill to strengthen doula services in Pa.
• Surprise in Pennsylvania: Republicans Back a (Former?) Democrat for Speaker
• Discover the History of Pennsylvania House Furniture: from Its Beginnings in 1887 to Its Demise in 2005
• Lawmakers discuss pharmacy policy reform in Moon

Choose from the list to view the corresponding representative's legislative information. The fights in Washington and Ohio were ideological, but the maneuvering in Pennsylvania was largely about strategy, given the bizarre circumstances leading up to Tuesday’s vote. Democrats outperformed expectations on Election Day in Pennsylvania, winning a U.S. Senate seat, the governor’s office and, perhaps most surprising of all, control of the state House, where they had been out of power for more than a decade. DeLuca’s former seat was won by Democrat Joe McAndrew, 32, a business owner who is a former state House Democratic staffer and the former executive director of Allegheny County’s Democratic committee.

Democrats win control of Pennsylvania House, ending years of GOP rule

In the 32nd District, the winner, Tony DeLuca, died shortly before Election Day but too late to have his name removed from the ballot. The 34th District’s representative, Summer Lee, was elected to the United States House, and the 35th District’s representative, Austin Davis, was elected as lieutenant governor. When the newly elected lawmakers take office, the House may still be one member short of its full complement. That’s because Republican Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver won a special election Jan. 31 to fill a vacant state Senate seat.

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Essentially, Pennsylvania House stopped making furniture in the year 2005, or right around then. Or, more accurately, the company stopped making furniture in the United States. By the 1990’s and 2000’s, Pennsylvania House struggled dismally to compete with the low prices of furniture imports. Of course, as China and Mexico grew their manufacturing systems and developed their economies, American companies struggled to compete on price. Like many American companies, a new global marketplace challenged domestic furniture companies. At this point in history, American workers and craftsman proudly made each piece domestically within the Lewisburg factories.

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Three seats won by Democrats in November are now vacant, giving Republicans more House members for now and sowing uncertainty ahead of the legislative session. We look forward to sharing our love for all things vintage with you and helping you find that special piece that will bring joy, beauty, and a touch of history into your life. With the beautiful timber, traditional styles and incredible craftsmanship, vintage Pennsylvania House will defy the fast and wasteful “throw-away” culture of today.

Health Committee advances Cephas bill to strengthen doula services in Pa.

“You don’t just let it go.” Boyd responded that she did not endorse or support Zabel after hearing of the lobbyist’s account, and says she tried unsuccessfully to find someone to run against Zabel. “I’m sure a lot of you didn’t see this coming today,” the new speaker, Representative Mark Rozzi, said at the rostrum. Representative Mark Rozzi, long a moderate Democrat, pledged not to caucus with either party as speaker of the closely divided state House of Representatives.

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If Republicans win any of the three races, they will have a thin majority. Although sadly not in business anymore, many people still have the chance to enjoy the incredible craftsmanship and beauty of vintage Pennsylvania House furniture. These high quality, solid wood pieces from the “Golden Years” of the company’s history will remain an excellent choice for modern homes.

Election Day was largely disappointing for Pennsylvania Republicans, who fell short in the race for governor, and, with the victory of John Fetterman, the generously tattooed Democrat, lost their seat in the U.S. A few minutes after McClinton was done speaking, the clerk’s office sent out an email with notice of House floor sessions to resume in two weeks. Rep. Tony DeLuca died of cancer in October, shortly before winning reelection, Rep. Summer Lee resigned after also winning a congressional election and Rep. Austin Davis quit before being sworn in as lieutenant governor. Our team of knowledgeable and friendly staff members is here to assist you in any way we can.

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People recognized the quality and density of their lines and they admired the classic and traditional styles. Eventually, they expanded their offerings from the Classic Colonial styles to reproduction Victorian pieces, and even a line of streamlined “Modern” furniture in order to remain current in all parts of the country. The speakership is the oldest elected statewide office in the Commonwealth. Since its first session in 1682—presided over by William Penn—over 130 house members have been elevated to the speaker's chair. The house cannot hold an official session in the absence of the speaker or their designated speaker pro tempore.

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Before the session in Pennsylvania began, the repeated botched attempts by Republicans in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to elect a speaker in the U.S. House of Representatives were playing out on televisions in the Pennsylvania statehouse. Meanwhile, Democratic state representatives next door in Ohio helped elect a Republican House speaker there who is not as conservative as the candidate backed by most Republicans in their supermajority. Those elections will fill three vacant House seats in Allegheny County — home to Pittsburgh — where Democratic candidates won in November but either did not take office or quickly stepped down.

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However, foremost when purchasing any used furniture, condition matters. While most Pennsylvania House furniture will come from fine homes and last generations, it is important to check for major flaws and defects. Certainly, seeing the brand mark on the inside of the drawer, back of the headboard or underneath the seat cushion can provide reassurance of quality. Thus, you can be sure that it was truly manufactured by the Lewisburg Company.

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If cherry Chippendale is your flavor, chances are good you’re familiar with Pennsylvania House furniture. Here at Chairish, we’re the purveyors of hundreds of pieces of vintage and used Pennsylvania Furniture, including a wide array of the brand’s iconic Chippendale chests, four-poster beds, and breakfront hutches. Shop our collection to quickly locate heirloom-quality pieces that would be at home in any traditional living room, bedroom, or dining room. With so many items to choose from, use our filters to make locating the perfect piece easier.

Use style filters like Queen Anne and Chippendale to quickly differentiate between the brand’s most beloved styles, and use other filters to find rare, stylistic outliers in the Pennsylvania House Furniture catalog. In addition to solid wood pieces crafted of the brand’s signature cherry wood, you can also discover a wide selection of upholstered pieces in our collection. Shop wingback chairs, Chippendale camel back settees, roll arm chairs in the English style and more. When you finally do find the perfect piece, add it to your cart to bring it home today, or make an offer to see if you can strike a deal with the seller and score it for less than list! Be sure to check out our collection of Henkel Harris furniture and other traditional furniture brands.

Whether you need guidance in selecting the perfect addition to your collection or have any questions about an item’s history, we are here to provide you with a personalized and enjoyable shopping experience. Personally, I see Pennsylvania House Furniture as a great investment for any family home. Their bedroom sets and dining room sets typically have durable finishes that have lasted for decades. Similarly, the formal sofas and wing chairs by Pennsylvania House have great frames and durable foam that seems to hold up to years of living room use. For all intents and purposes, true Pennsylvania House Furniture only exists on eBay, in an occasional Craigslist furniture for sale ad or at an antique store. By 2007, just a few years later, La-Z-boy sold the rights to the name to another company, Universal Furniture.

Speaker Leroy Irvis was the first African American elected speaker of any state legislature in the United States since Reconstruction. Speaker Dennis O'Brien was the only minority-party Speaker known in Pennsylvania and only the second known nationwide. Boyd’s win gives Democrats 102 seats, the minimum needed to control the agenda in the 203-member House. Democrats won all three vacant Pittsburgh-area House seats to claim a slim edge over Republicans, finally securing a majority they first appeared to have won in last November’s General Election. Republicans still hold the Senate, creating a political division that could make it difficult for lawmakers to send priority bills to new Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro.

A search on their site produces a selection of dressers, beds and nightstands, yet they seem to bear little resemblance to vintage Pennsylvania House furniture. In 1887, the company formed a small workshop-style factory in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Lewisburg is about 60 miles north of the capital of Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, PA). Of course, Pennsylvania, as translated as “Penn’s woods” had many dense and old growth forests.

Indeed, high quality solid wood furniture attracted people to the brand originally. New customers likely saw no difference between the “new” Pennsylvania House and cheaper alternatives made in factories across China. The expected vote is the total number of votes that are expected in a given race once all votes are counted. This number is an estimate and is based on several different factors, including information on the number of votes cast early as well as information provided to our vote reporters on Election Day from county election officials.