Capitol Beat

Politics

Five for Friday: Monitoring the fallout from Pennsylvania's campus protests

From protests at Penn to congressional action on antisemitism, we look at the top takeaways from a week of pro-Palestinian protests in the commonwealth.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Just another roll of the dice: PA kicks off election audit the hard way

Department of State officials kicked off a risk-limiting audit of the April 23 primary election on Thursday.

Capitol Beat

Policy

PA House narrowly approves 7-day pre-canvassing bill

After a spirited debate, House lawmakers advanced a bill that would give election administrators more time to pre-canvass mail ballots.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Khalid Mumin talks education funding, PASS scholarships at press club speech

Pennsylvania’s secretary of education was a featured speaker at Monday’s Pennsylvania Press Club lunch.

News & Politics

Politics

Campus protests foment fault lines between Democratic lawmakers in PA

Pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses have further exposed officials’ thoughts on the Israel-Hamas conflict

First Read

First Read

First Read – April 29, 2024

Gaza protests in the commonwealth … Government controlled cannabis … low turnout primary analysis … and more

Technology

Policy

What contenders in the $500M Tech Hubs race can learn from the past

Philadelphia is one of the contenders for federal advanced technology investment. A decade ago, a similar program had “no measurable benefit.”

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Five for Friday: A way-too-early general election preview, part one

From the state’s top auditor to the U.S. presidency, we take a look at five statewide races worth watching this fall.

Personality

Personality

Counting the counties with more animals than people

Several commonwealth counties boast more livestock than residents

Ask the Experts

Policy

Ask the Experts: Exploring the impacts of a cap-and-trade program

Advocates weigh in on Shapiro’s energy plans and how they could impact Pennsylvania

First Read

First Read

First Read – April 25, 2024

Haley takes 17% of the vote … Uncommitted in PA … Shapiro’s protest comments… and more

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Capitol changes: Legislative races that could shift power in Harrisburg

City & State recaps key state House primaries

First Read

First Read

First Read – April 24, 2024

Lee wins in Pittsburgh … Kim in Harrisburg … Kenyatta for Auditor General … and more

Decision 2024

Politics

Janelle Stelson wins PA-10 Democratic primary

Stelson will face off against Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Perry in the fall

Decision 2024

Politics

Eugene DePasquale, Dave Sunday will battle for Attorney General in November

DePasquale, a Democrat, and Sunday, a Republican, lapped their respective fields on Tuesday to set up the general election battle.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Malcolm Kenyatta wins Democratic primary for auditor general

The Philadelphia state Rep. is the first openly LGBTQ candidate nominated for a state row office

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Ryan Mackenzie wins Republican primary in 7th congressional district

The GOP nominee will go up against Democratic U.S. Rep. Susan Wild in November