Policy
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As another neighboring state moves forward on recreational marijuana, Pennsylvania remains stuck in neutral
With Ohio joining the ranks of sales-friendly states, advocates for doing the same in Pennsylvania are ramping up efforts.
Capitol Beat
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Shapiro’s first press club luncheon address: working with a divided legislature, RGGI, school funding and more
The governor said his ‘get stuff done’ attitude helped his administration hit the ground running
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Penn, Lafayette among schools under federal hate probe
The U.S. Department of Education has launched investigations into seven schools over alleged incidents of antisemitism and Islamophobia
Campaigns & Elections
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Pennsylvania’s election audit starts with a roll of the dice
Department of State officials rolled ten-sided dice to generate a seed number needed for a post-election audit.
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Sharif Street reflects on Democrats’ general election wins
The chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party believes voters had a heightened awareness of the role of state courts.
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GOP regroups: Local conservatives say Republican campaigns must change heading into 2024
Undecided voters say Republicans need to focus messaging on the economy
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School board elections show clear gains for Dems, underwhelming results for GOP
Republicans were able to win a smattering of seats in central Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia
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Philadelphia City Council races result in landmark victories for LGBTQ, South Asian candidates
In addition to the historic victories of Rue Landau and Nina Ahmad, Republicans are struggling to hold on to a minority seat as two Working Families Party candidates declared victory Tuesday night,
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McCaffery headed to Pennsylvania’s high court; Dems sweep other state judicial races
Democrats will hold a 5-2 advantage on the state Supreme Court.
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Innamorato, Zappala find victory in Allegheny County
Innamorato is the first woman ever elected Allegheny County executive.
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
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Parker Rolls: Philadelphia elects Cherelle Parker as its 100th – and first female – mayor
The Democratic nominee defeated Republican and fellow former City Councilmember David Oh in Tuesday’s election
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Northampton County officials remain confident despite voting machine glitches
Officials said the clerical error on voter summary cards won’t impact the final results.
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
Politics
‘This is not a celebration’: Cherelle Parker casts her vote in Philadelphia
The Democratic nominee for mayor is expected to become the first female mayor and 100th mayor in the city’s history
Campaigns & Elections
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4 things to watch for on Election Day 2023
City & State outlines the narratives and names to keep an eye on going into Tuesday’s general election
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The 2023 City & State Election Preview Part II: Of Courts!
Everything you always wanted to know about the judicial races – and more
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
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Cherelle Parker and David Oh face off in one-and-only Philly mayoral debate
Thursday morning’s debate offered candidates a rare chance to take jabs and spar over policy proposals
Capitol Beat
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A stocked cabinet: Keeping track of who’s joining the Shapiro administration cabinet
Stay up to date on who’s making it through the Pennsylvania Senate confirmation process and losing their “acting” titles.
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5 takeaways from Monday’s Philadelphia mayoral town hall
Cherelle Parker and David Oh answered voters’ questions in a rare forum before the Nov. 7 election
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Congressional cash: What campaign finance reports tell us about PA’s 2024 congressional field
Breaking down third quarter campaign finance statistics for Pennsylvania’s 17 congressional races.
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