Capitol Beat
Politics
House Democrats call for action on labor, wage issues as session end nears
After this week, House lawmakers will have six session days left before the general election
Capitol Beat
Politics
House votes to hold Krasner in contempt for subpoena refusal
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office has declined to produce documents requested by the committee via subpoena, stating their investigation is not being done ‘in good faith.’
Policy
Politics
‘They are coming after you’: GOP lawmakers vow to defend gun rights at annual rally
The 17th Annual Right to Keep and Bear Arms rally featured Second Amendment advocates from across Pennsylvania.
Policy
Policy
Wolf’s new executive order on voter registration, explained
Voter registration applications will now be available at more state facilities.
News & Politics
Policy
Progressive think tank offers blueprint for ‘shared prosperity’ in Pennsylvania
The Keystone Research Center released its “State of Working Pennsylvania” report on Tuesday
Education
Policy
Lindsey Williams calls for universal free school meals as pandemic-era meals provision ends
Williams is introducing legislation that would provide free school meals to all public school students.
News & Politics
Politics
This week’s headlines: Oz takes the offensive and Perry sues the DOJ
Here is a roundup of the week’s hottest political news.
Technology
Policy
The ‘Trojan Horse’ and the workforce: Job threats are focus of discussion during House hearing on cybersecurity
State Government Committee hears testimony from experts on the threats facing local and state governments in the commonwealth.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
‘A one-stop shop for home repairs:’ Nikil Saval talks up Dems’ $125M new program
Saval’s Whole-Home Repairs Program was included in this year’s state budget.
News & Politics
Politics
Mastriano’s education funding plan would devastate PA’s public schools, advocates say
‘We would have to be insane to support what (Mastriano) is offering’ said Ed Albert of the PA Association of Rural and Small Schools.
News & Politics
Politics
This week’s headlines: Oz goes viral over crudités and Mastriano challenges Shapiro to multiple debates
Here is a roundup of the week’s hottest political news.
LGBTQ+
Policy
Wolf signs executive order discouraging use of conversion therapy
Wolf says order is ‘the best I can do’ without broader legislation
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Independent voters make a case before state committee for inclusion in primary elections
Legislation to allow unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections has gained more bipartisan support in Harrisburg.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with House Agriculture Committee Executive Director Kerry Golden
Agriculture is so much more than growing crops and rearing animals.
Policy
Policy
The fight to put some teeth back into dog laws: A City & State investigation
Why dog licenses are key to keeping Pennsylvania’s pups – and people – safe.
News & Politics
Politics
This week’s headlines: The mail-in voting law is upheld and Doug Mastriano gets GOP endorsements
Here is a roundup of the week’s hottest political news.
Elections (Archived)
Politics
Pennsylvania state House races to watch
Several races in the November election could decide the fate of the General Assembly under a new administration.
Analysis
Personality
Here is your Assembly Age-Appropriate Analysis
This generational breakdown of the state legislature is one for the ages.
News & Politics
Politics
This week’s headlines: Wolf sues over abortion measure and GOP leaders call for a tuition freeze
A roundup of the week’s political news.
Health Care
Policy
‘A maternal mortality crisis’ – the crux of Dems’ second ‘Post-Roe’ hearing on abortion
Dems looked at issues around abortion, the SCOTUS ruling, and how communities of color may be impacted by an abortion ban.
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