Democratic Lawmaker Matt Gergely Passes Away, Leaving Pennsylvania House Deadlocked
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is currently deadlocked at 101-101 following the death of Democratic state Rep. Matt Gergely at the age of 45. Gergely succumbed to complications after suffering a medical emergency weeks earlier. In honor of his service, Governor Shapiro has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff. The passing has prompted mourning among colleagues, with the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus expressing their condolences.
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