Decision 2024

Politics

Gov. Josh Shapiro brings ‘real freedom’ message to the DNC

The commonwealth's chief executive urged Democrats to "do the hard work necessary to win this election."

Decision 2024

Politics

PA pols make their presence felt at DNC

Politicians from all levels of government are taking center stage at the quadrennial Democratic National Convention, held this year in Chicago.

Decision 2024

Politics

3 takeaways from Eugene DePasquale’s press club appearance

Pennsylvania’s Democratic nominee for attorney general discussed abortion rights, addiction, elections and more.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket debuts to raucous crowd in Philadelphia

Gov. Shapiro welcomed the Harris-Walz ticket despite getting passed over as a vice presidential nominee

Decision 2024

Politics

GOP VP candidate J.D. Vance rallies in South Philly ahead of Dem event

The event focused on everything from the opioid epidemic’s effect on Pennsylvanians to newly named Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz’s potential impact on the race.

U.S. Congress

Politics

PA teacher Marc Fogel left out of U.S.-Russia prisoner swap

Since being unjustly imprisoned in Russia in August 2021, the Pennsylvania teacher remains behind bars there.

Decision 2024

Politics

6 takeaways from Donald Trump’s return to Pennsylvania

The GOP presidential candidate’s Harrisburg rally was his first time in the state since surviving a July 14 assassination attempt.

Capitol Beat

Politics

Track and yield

Pennsylvania's horse racing industry receives hundreds of millions of dollars each year from the state – what does the state get in return?

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Four for Friday: How a Kamala Harris-Josh Shapiro ticket would fare in Pennsylvania

Harris’ entrance as the Democratic nominee could have a large impact on the commonwealth’s preferences

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Shapiro’s stance on school vouchers comes under focus amid VP speculation

A new letter raises concerns about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s support for vouchers, prompting others to rush to his defense.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

4 things to know about Josh Shapiro and the veepstakes

The political world is already speculating about a Kamala Harris-Josh Shapiro presidential ticket.

Decision 2024

Politics

Pennsylvania politicians react to President Biden campaign exit

The decision by the president shakes the battleground state’s political landscape and denizens.

Capitol Beat

Politics

Democratic state Reps. Bullock, Kinsey resign from PA House

Democrats will maintain their majority due to a provision in the House rules.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

U.S. Senate candidates’ use of negative ads becomes flashpoint after Trump assassination attempt

Dave McCormick made a pitch online Monday to suspend negative campaigning despite continuing to run such ads.

Politics

PA politicians react to Trump assassination attempt at Butler County rally

Elected officials from both parties offered stunned responses and widespread condemnation.

Politics

Politics

Sage advice: PA’s senior politicos dish on what their successors should – and shouldn’t do

Words of wisdom from both parties for the next generation of policymakers and public officials.

News & Politics

Politics

Jill Biden stops in Allentown with U.S. Rep. Wild, Congressional Hispanic Caucus

The event marked the 11th stop of the caucus’s “CHC On The Road” tour.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

12 for Friday: PA pols’ reax to the presidential debate

We gather responses from politicos from around the commonwealth