Politics & Policy
Control of the Pa. House will again hinge on result of a special election
A win for Connolly Autenreith would give the House back to Republicans, and the party would control both the House and the Senate.
3 years ago
What the decision against the Philly Ethics Board means for big money in local politics
Was Jeff Brown’s coordination with a super PAC “subverting the law” or business as usual?
3 years ago
Senate ditches dress code as Fetterman and others choose casual clothes
The change comes after Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman has been unapologetically wearing shorts as he goes about his duties.
3 years ago
Five former Pa. governors want to allow independents to vote in partisan primaries
The former governors want to open Pennsylvania's closed primary system by allowing unaffiliated voters to pick partisan candidates.
3 years ago
Past impeachments, products of their times, often produced unintended consequences
Impeachment of the president has reared its head five times in American history, and all five episodes should serve as cautionary tales.
3 years ago
How your support of free and fearless journalism can help preserve our democracy
This month we celebrate Democracy Day as a commitment to the preservation of our freedoms.
3 years ago
‘More needs to be done’: Pa. lawmakers push to overhaul Philly’s for-profit eviction system
A forthcoming legislative package is designed to make lockouts safer and more predictable for tenants.
3 years ago
Listen 1:13The city bill now goes to Mayor Jim Kenney for final passage. The ban comes as the nonprofit Safehouse continues its efforts to open a site.
3 years ago
Listen 1:15Offshore wind energy plans advance in New Jersey amid opposition
The owners of one, Community Offshore Wind, are bringing the federal government in on their environmental monitoring plans at an earlier stage than has ever been done.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania’s outdoor recreation industry now has a direct line to state government
The new Office of Outdoor Recreation has a $422,000 operating budget, so officials say the key to its success will be building relationships rather than lavish funding.
3 years ago
After recent escapes, Pa. Republicans plan to introduce bills to improve jail security
Rep. Kathy Rapp plans to introduce a bill that would remove the chance of parole for inmates that try to escape.
3 years ago
Utah GOP Sen. Mitt Romney, former presidential candidate and governor, won’t seek reelection in 2024
Romney says the country is ready for a new generation of leadership.
3 years ago
Top tech leaders are to meet with U.S. senators on the future of AI regulation
More than 20 CEOs, including tech titans Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates, will meet with U.S. senators for a closed-door meeting.
3 years ago
Hall-Long hopes to become the first nurse elected to the state’s top spot in Dover.
3 years ago
Jared Solomon is the fourth Democrat to declare for Gov. Shapiro’s former job.
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