Cracks begin to show in House Democrats’ fragile majority.
By Christen Smith
Terry Tracy: Matt Bradford’s dishonest op-ed shows where the Democratic leader’s real priorities lie
A pious essay about “political gamesmanship” can’t disguise the fact that the House Majority Leader’s poor leadership hurts those who need it most.
By Terry Tracy
Rosica + Sammin: Pennsylvanians expect Shapiro to lead
The governor’s abdication on PASS Scholarships is a disappointment to everyone who hoped for better from him.
By Beth Ann Rosica and Kyle Sammin
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick: It’s not too late to save the state budget agreement
Republicans’ bipartisan deal with the governor broke down. It could still be salvaged.
By Sen. Tracy Pennycuick
Rep. Seth Grove explains the Pennsylvania state budget impasse
The budget process may contain more twists and turns, says Rep. Seth Grove.
By Linda Stein
Rep. Joshua Kail: The death of a budget negotiation
Shapiro talks of independence from his party’s vested interests, but folds at the first sign of resistance.
By Rep. Joshua Kail
Sen. Ryan Aument: Shapiro’s broken promises, families’ broken trust
The governor failed to keep his word, but the cause goes on without him.
By Sen. Ryan Aument
School choice veto may not end Pennsylvania budget impasse
The governor’s vow to veto funding for a new school choice scholarship program may prove ineffective after all.
By Christen Smith
From the Editors: Shapiro caves on school funding, trust drops in Harrisburg
House Democrats pull the rug out from Republicans and Governor Shapiro in back-door budget dealings.
By the Editors
Bipartisan school choice embrace reframes state budget negotiations
Governor Shapiro’s triangulation on the issue of education opens up new lanes of compromise in the divided state government.
By Anthony Hennen and Christen Smith