Politics & Policy

Gov. Josh Shapiro's support has raised Pennsylvania’s profile in the national voucher debate and given advocates optimism that the program will eventually become law.

The man was demanding to see the governor, who was not in the building at the time.

The bills now head to the state Senate, which returns Oct. 16.

The bill would would allot the money as long as it was not first subject to other claims such as unpaid state taxes, child support, or court-ordered restitution for crimes.

Republicans are threatening to sue Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro over automatic voter registration, but the admin appears to be on solid legal ground.

The pervasive rumor in recent weeks has been that Mayor Mike Purzycki would not seek re-election. That became official Wednesday.

The bill passed narrowly, 13-12, and goes to the full House for a floor vote.

Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina was named speaker pro tempore in the interim.

From Diane Feinstein and Barbara Boxer to Lynn Yeakel and Madeline Dean, Dave Davies casts a throughline from 1992 to the present.

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., launched the process for holding a vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker but the road ahead is still unclear.

The likely next mayor chatted with NBC Philadelphia about a wide range of issues affecting the city.

The threat of a federal government shutdown ended late Saturday night after Congress approved a temporary funding bill to keep federal agencies open until Nov. 17.

Shapiro’s recent executive order has drawn complaints from Republicans. They're concerned about non-US citizens and minors being able to register.

Gaetz's announcement Sunday comes after McCarthy relied on Democratic support to pass legislation on Saturday that avoided a government shutdown.

Shapiro appointed the task force to consider former Gov. Wolf's regulation to make Pa. the first major fossil fuel state to adopt carbon pricing over power plant emissions.