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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.
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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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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.
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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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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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House Republicans end session with new leaders and a bone to pick with Democrats
Republicans chose new party leaders for the first time since losing their majority in the midterms.
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Shapiro begins gubernatorial transition
The Democratic governor-elect announced three transition appointments and shed light on his future as attorney general.
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Senate lawmakers elect new caucus leaders for 2023-24 session. Here’s who they are.
Kim Ward is elected president pro tempore, while Joe Pittman takes over as majority leader.
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Here’s what Doug Mastriano said – and didn’t say – in his concession speech
Mastriano wished Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro well and said the state is in need of election law changes.
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5 storylines to follow in the wake of Pennsylvania’s midterm elections
A recap of some of the major themes coming out of Election Day.
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Democrats claim they’ve flipped the state House blue
It would be the first time Democrats have taken control of the House in more than a decade.
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Here are Harrisburg’s closest House and Senate races to watch on Tuesday
City & State highlights how new legislative districts could play a role in deciding the 2023 General Assembly.
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Policy
Wolf signs $2 billion tax credit package that boosts natural gas industry
The bill was negotiated behind closed doors and drew ire from both sides of the aisle.
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Here is your last-minute guide to Pennsylvania’s midterm elections
We’ve got everything you need to know before Election Day.
Policy
Policy
Pennsylvania’s last-minute $2 billion tax credit proposal, explained
A look at the ‘PA EDGE’ proposal approved by lawmakers
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Politics
‘They want to erase Philadelphia’s votes’: Krasner calls out lawmakers for impeachment probe
The Philadelphia district attorney said he wouldn’t be surprised to see an impeachment vote this month.
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Policy
City & State explores the potential for high school athletes selling their name, image and likeness (NIL)
As the PIAA considers a new policy for these athletes, experts question the legality and purpose of the proposal.
Elections (Archived)
Policy
State Senate panel unanimously approves ballot security legislation
The legislation would require counties to adopt specific safeguards for the transportation of ballots.
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Can Pennsylvania erase property taxes without wiping out education?
The long, difficult and ongoing quest to reduce property taxes in Pennsylvania: A City & State analysis.
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