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Lawmakers advance legislation banning pre-checked campaign contribution boxes

The bill would require candidates and committees to get clear consent for recurring contributions.

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Bill Green endorses Allan Domb in Philly mayor’s race

The former Philadelphia mayor said Domb is the best candidate in the race.

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New York legislator’s Twitter hacked after appearance before PA House committee

Anna Kelles’ account was taken over after her testimony to the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.

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Jeff Brown wants to make Philadelphia his business

The fourth-generation grocer is playing the role of political outsider in the Democratic field of candidates.

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20/24 vision: How the last presidential election is influencing the next one

Democratic and Republicans strategists from around the state weigh in on what it will take to win next year.

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Ed Rendell is endorsing Rebecca Rhynhart in Philly mayor’s race

The former mayor and governor joins the list of former mayors to back Rhynhart.

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Derek Green endorses Cherelle Parker in Philadelphia mayor’s race

Parker continues to rack up endorsements from Black lawmakers and local leaders.

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Biden names Malcolm Kenyatta, Chad Dion Lassiter to presidential commission

Kenyatta was named chair of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans.

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‘The kids are not OK’: Helen Gym’s big plans for Philly center around the youth

The first Asian American woman to serve on City Council is hoping to be the first female mayor in the city’s history.

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Worried about a recession, Joe Pittman says PA must be ‘judicious’ with the next state budget

The state Senate majority leader also acknowledged areas of common ground for Republicans and Gov. Josh Shapiro.

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Josh Shapiro says he’s cracking down on wage theft, worker misclassification

The governor and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy are readying a task force to fix what they say is a big problem.

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DEP to host environmental justice town halls throughout April

The meetings will take place in communities disproportionately impacted by climate change.

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PA firefighters urge Shapiro to remove PFAS chemicals from their gear

Shapiro visited Blair County this week to promote his budget’s proposed investments in first responders.

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Derek Green has a family-focused approach to running for mayor of Philadelphia

The former City Councilmember says his parenting and political experience drives his campaign for the city’s 100th mayor.

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Norfolk Southern has spent millions on lobbying and political donations. Will it pay off?

Lawmakers in Harrisburg and Washington, D.C. are pushing reforms to railroad laws as Norfolk Southern faces scrutiny over recent train derailments.

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Former Gov. Corbett calls for ‘hyper-localized’ dialogue on democracy, civics

Corbett said conversations at the local level could be the solution to distrust in elections.

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Fetterman, Casey and Ohio’s Sherrod Brown introduce new rail safety legislation

The bill would direct federal railroad officials to study wheel-related failures and increase safety measures while trains are in motion.

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Anti-gun violence advocates call for changes to state gun laws

Democrats say they want to use their new power to ‘stop the carnage.’

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‘Pragmatic progressive’ Maria Quiñones Sánchez on finding her niche in a crowded Philly mayor’s race

The former City Councilmember won four terms in office without support from Democratic party leaders.

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Josh Shapiro says his education spending plan will give kids ‘a fair shot’

Shapiro’s visit to Allegheny County on Tuesday marks the second stop on a statewide tour.