Events
Personality
Larry Shifflet, Tony Williams and others talk infrastructure, transportation and the built environment
State and local leaders came together for a full-day summit focused on rebuilding Pennsylvania.
News & Politics
Politics
Mike Zabel faces calls to resign following sexual harassment allegations
An SEIU lobbyist and an anonymous state representative have accused Zabel of harassment.
News & Politics
Policy
PA House approves measures to provide legal relief for sex abuse victims
The vote brought a contentious week in the state House to a close, but leaves more uncertainty for abuse survivors.
News & Politics
Politics
PA House starts special session as Dems, GOP spar over operating rules
House lawmakers returned to Harrisburg Tuesday to approve special session rules after an impasse stalled action in the chamber.
News & Politics
Policy
Bill to end medical co-pays for incarcerated Pennsylvanians to be reintroduced
State Rep. Amen Brown sponsored the same bill in last year’s legislative session, which ultimately failed.
Personality
Personality
The making of K. Leroy Irvis, the nation’s first Black speaker of the House
His legacy lives on as the architect of important programs – and as a consensus builder who united the chamber in trying times.
News & Politics
Politics
Democrats sweep special elections to take majority in state House
House session days were scheduled immediately after the elections were called.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Donna Bullock shares PA Legislative Black Caucus priorities for 2023
Police reforms, passage of the CROWN Act and raising the minimum wage are key goals this year.
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Bipartisan state panel issues new report aiming to clarify mail-in ballot rules
Report recommendations include making secrecy envelopes optional and giving counties the authority to regulate drop boxes.
Analysis
Politics
How Mark Rozzi has shaken up Harrisburg’s halls of power: A City & State analysis
We take a look back at one of the most head-spinning weeks in recent memory.
News & Politics
Politics
Wolf calls for special session to pass statute of limitations amendment
House Speaker Mark Rozzi said the measure must be voted on ‘without delay.’
News & Politics
Politics
What to know about Mark Rozzi, Pennsylvania’s new House speaker
The Democrat-turned-Independent will lead a divided state House.
News & Politics
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.
News & Politics
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.
News & Politics
Politics
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.
News & Politics
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.
News & Politics
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.
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.
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