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.
Winners & Losers
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
Winners & Losers
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