Politics & Policy
The U.S. House last struggled to elect a speaker 100 years ago. Here’s what happened
Both McCarthy and the nominee for speaker a century ago represented a party establishment regarded with hostility by a potent faction of the party.
4 years ago
GOP’s McCarthy voted down time after time for U.S. House speaker
House Republicans are plowing through the second day of the new Congress, with no clear off-ramp from their political chaos over electing a new speaker.
4 years ago
Mark Rozzi is the new speaker of the Pennsylvania House. Here’s what you need to know.
Here are the basics about the Berks County lawmaker, how he became speaker, and more.
4 years ago
Minimum wage just increased in 23 states and D.C. Here’s how much
Workers earning minimum wage in 23 states and the District of Columbia got a raise over the New Year's holiday, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
4 years ago
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Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls to increase for 15th consecutive year
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will raise rates for the 15th year in a row starting in 2023. The 5% increase will take effect on Jan. 8.
4 years ago
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Democrats and a handful of Republicans picked the Pennsylvania House’s new speaker
State Rep. Mark Rozzi of Berks County was named as the next presiding officer with 115 votes.
4 years ago
Kim Ward begins brief lieutenant governor term as Fetterman goes to Washington
Ward, a Republican from Westmoreland County and the new president pro tempore of the state Senate, will hold the office under Pa.'s constitution, but only for two weeks.
4 years ago
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City: Philadelphia restaurants must have streetery permits by Jan. 9 to operate
"Restaurant operators, we fuel the city, we employ so many people, we provide economic impact for a lot of different areas. We provide jobs. Help us," said Sean McGranaghan.
4 years ago
Rep.-elect Santos quiet as speaker vote delays swearing-in
Santos arrived in Washington to be sworn in Tuesday, but his swearing-in was delayed after Republicans who control the House failed in multiple rounds of voting for speaker.
4 years ago
Is former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter running again?
Nutter would be allowed to run again because Philadelphia’s city charter only prohibits more than two consecutive terms.
4 years ago
Narrowly divided state House moves slowly to elect speaker
Partisan control of the state House of Representatives is hanging in the balance as Pennsylvania lawmakers arrive at the State Capitol to start a new legislative session.
4 years ago
U.S. House leadership is in limbo as McCarthy loses 3 rounds of voting for speaker
Rep. Kevin McCarthy failed to secure the necessary votes to become House speaker in another round of voting — the third — after 20 House Republicans voted against him.
4 years ago
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How Doug Mastriano and Scott Perry were central to the Jan. 6 committee’s investigation
The committee said Perry and Mastriano worked to keep Trump in power after his election loss to Biden.
4 years ago
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Who will lead the Pennsylvania House? Lawmakers will soon decide as power struggle continues
Democrats won more seats during the November 2022 midterm election, but three vacancies mean Republicans have a functional majority.
4 years ago
Delco is creating a land bank to fight blight. Can it avoid the problems plaguing others?
Delaware County wants to transform vacant, tax-delinquent properties into new opportunities for affordable housing, commercial development, and green space.
4 years ago