Government
A growing number of critics raise alarms about the Electoral College
The Electoral College, which has benefited Republicans in some recent elections, also factors into debate over GOP bills aiming to change state-level election laws.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania’s 2022 race for governor: What we know so far
The outcome of the race will determine the balance of power in Harrisburg and could radically shape policies on everything from abortion to voting rights.
3 years ago
With $10,000,000,000 to spend, advocates press Wolf, Pa. lawmakers to prioritize poor people
Buoyed by $3 billion in excess tax revenue and more than $7 billion in stimulus dollars, Democrats want the state to go big, while Republicans are wary of huge new spending.
3 years ago
Medical marijuana law changes get through Pennsylvania House
Representatives voted 164 to 38 for the bill, which would permit dispensing a three-month supply at a time, up from one month's supply.
3 years ago
The Pentagon is keeping its ban on the pride flag and other flags at installations
The DOD restricted what flags could and couldn't be flown on military installations last July. The Pentagon considered making a special case for Pride Month.
3 years ago
Biden turns to Obama to help boost health care enrollment
Biden used his weekly address for a brief Zoom chat with Obama to draw attention to the six-month expanded enrollment period that closes Aug. 15.
3 years ago
How UFO sightings went from conspiracy theory to a serious government inquiry
Are we alone? Have alien spacecraft been buzzing across Earth's skies?
3 years ago
Biden and Sen. Capito try again to bridge their infrastructure divide
The White House said Thursday that Biden still supports raising the tax rate, but is willing to find another measure to do it.
3 years ago
Free Library supporters demand $15M budget boost
Supporters of the Free Library of Philadelphia are demanding the Kenney administration and City Council restore and boost funding for the 54-branch system.
3 years ago
Philly commissioner says GOP is ‘playing games’ with impeachment threat over mail ballots
The threat, sent in a letter Friday, came two days after the city commissioners voted 2-1 to count roughly 1,300 undated mailed primary ballots.
3 years ago
An end to an era of ‘soft corruption’: Delaware County Council revamps its ethics code
Gone is an artifact of the political machine: Council members are now banned from profiting from county contracts.
3 years ago
Pa. GOP tees up legislation on governor’s pandemic powers
Benninghoff's resolution aims to halt the use of no-bid contracts, force those getting jobless benefits to look for work and end social distancing mitigation orders.
3 years ago
The unorthodox campaign website of Philly’s Republican DA candidate
Chuck Peruto made the national news for a section of his bio titled “the girl in my bathtub.”
3 years ago
Bill would extend state takeover of Atlantic City by 4 years
Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo has introduced a bill that would extend state control while restoring civil service protections for city workers, including police and firefighters.
3 years ago
Independents can vote on ballot questions, and more things to know about the May 18 primary
Spotlight PA answers your questions about controversial constitutional amendments, judicial races, and more.
3 years ago