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Mark Rozzi forms work group as special session stalls in Harrisburg
Special session days were canceled for the week with lawmakers at an impasse.
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Wolf calls for special session to pass statute of limitations amendment
House Speaker Mark Rozzi said the measure must be voted on ‘without delay.’
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Josh Shapiro picks Al Schmidt as secretary of state
Schmidt said he will work with anyone – regardless of party - to make sure elections ‘remain free and fair.’
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What to know about Mark Rozzi, Pennsylvania’s new House speaker
The Democrat-turned-Independent will lead a divided state House.
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Politics
State House shocker: Rozzi to lead chamber
The Berks County Democrat-turned-Independent said he would put people above politics as speaker.
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In email, GOP warns members against accepting deals from Dems ahead of House speaker vote
Democrats did not confirm or deny whether they had made any offers to Republican members.
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Politics
7 stories you might have missed this year
We look back at some of City & State’s favorite stories from 2022.
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Policy
New year, new bills: 10 proposals by state lawmakers coming next legislative session
Ban TikTok? Ban legislators from owning taxpayer-funded cars? These measures and more are on the table.
Economic Development
Policy
Two state lawmakers want to audit Philadelphia and Pittsburgh sports stadiums.
They say the move would reveal the true value of the teams for taxpayers.
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Politics
2022: The Year in Review
City & State takes a look back at the major headlines from this year.
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Politics
Allegheny County is moving ahead with special elections for vacant state House seats
A spokesperson said the county will hold elections in February barring any court decisions.
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Cutler is sworn in as GOP leader in latest chapter of House leadership struggle
Cutler said he will schedule special elections for vacant seats – McClinton said she would do that last week.
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Politics
Legislative agency says Democrats lack a majority in the Pennsylvania House
House GOP leader Bryan Cutler's office sought an opinion from the Legislative Reference Bureau.
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Politics
Tug of war for control of state House intensifies
Democrats say precedent makes Joanna McClinton the chamber’s presiding officer, but GOP leaders are accusing Democrats of an improper power grab.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Austin Davis resigns from state House to focus on transition to lieutenant governor
Davis is one of two state representatives who resigned Wednesday.
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Politics
Tracking the transition: Everyone named to Josh Shapiro's new team (thus far)
UPDATE for Thursday Feb. 2, 2023: Shapiro announces his picks for state inspector general and secretary of the Department of General Services.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Select committee investigating Larry Krasner releases final recommendations
The committee’s report includes calls to increase police funding and allow recall elections in Philadelphia.
Capitol Beat
Politics
The state Senate is laying the groundwork for Larry Krasner’s impeachment trial. Here’s how it will work.
Lawmakers will take procedural steps this week to start proceedings in January.
Satire/Odd News
Personality
Thanksgiving may be over, but we’re still having fun with the holiday
Harvesting, stuffing, curing … We imagine what Pennsylvania pols are grateful for this season.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Senate Republicans say they will begin Krasner impeachment process next week
Republican lawmakers are aiming to hold the impeachment trial in January.
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