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News: Wednesday, Oct. 27

Charlotte Borger of Students Demand Action speaks during Gov. Tom Wolf’s news conference in Harrisburg calling for stronger gun control laws on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021. (Source: Pa.gov.)

Charlotte Borger of Students Demand Action speaks during Gov. Tom Wolf's news conference in Harrisburg calling for stronger gun control laws on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021. (Source: Pa.gov.)
Charlotte Borger of Students Demand Action speaks during Gov. Tom Wolf's news conference in Harrisburg calling for stronger gun control laws on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021. (Source: Pa.gov.)

Headlines:

Gov. Wolf, gun control groups decry Pa. Senate bills:  Proposed legislation would broaden concealed carry and make it easier for gun owners to sue municipalities. Wolf pledged to veto them, should they reach his desk. (Source: WGAL)

Local election officials hopeful process will go smoothly: Elections Chief Clerk Christa Miller says she believes counting will finish by the day after the election. (Source: LNP)

Outside money pours into Pa. Supreme Court race: Republican Kevin Brobson has received $2 million, versus $1.8 million for Democrat Maria McLaughlin.  (Source: Capital Star)

Republicans tee up vote against Pa. joining Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative: Blocking the state's entry into the consortium would require veto-proof majorities in both legislative chambers.  (Source: CBS 21)

National/world roundup: FDA panel recommends Covid-19 vaccine for ages 5-11. (Source: UPI) U.S. issues first passport with 'X' gender marker. (Source: AP) Judge: Prosecutors can't call Kyle Rittenhouse's targets 'victims.' (Source: NPR) Proposed billionaire tax would affect about 700 individuals. (Source: Bloomberg)