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State Politics

Larry Platt: For sale — your state legislature

April 22, 2025April 21, 2025
Larry Platt
1

Democratic Rep. Solomon, Republican Rep. Rigby and activist Rabbi Michael Pollock are all pushing for a ban on egregious gifts to legislators — as in most other states. It is the 38th attempt at a gift ban in the last quarter century.
By Larry Platt

State Politics

Goughnour sworn in as new state representative

April 10, 2025April 9, 2025
Steve Ulrich

State Rep. Dan Goughnour (D-Allegheny) took the oath of office at the state Capitol Monday to become the new state […]

State Politics

Bill proposed to ban gender transitions for minors

April 10, 2025April 9, 2025
Christen Smith

“The gender-related procedures at the center of this hearing are not health care and are not harmless,” said bill sponsor Sen. Judy Ward, R-Hollidaysburg.
By Christen Smith

State Politics

Seth Higgins: Two years later, what has Doug Mastriano learned?

March 19, 2025March 18, 2025
Seth Higgins
2

A little more than two years ago, I asked the readers of Broad + Liberty, “If Mastriano can’t learn, will […]

State Politics

An interview with Jason Richey

March 4, 2025March 3, 2025
Seth Higgins

Last week, Broad + Liberty’s Seth Higgins interviewed Jason Richey, who had recently been elected chairman of the Allegheny County […]

State Politics

Ward blasts Shapiro’s big-spending budget, mocks his social-media entourage

February 13, 2025February 12, 2025
Linda Stein
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Gov. Josh Shapiro portrays himself as a governor who gets stuff done. Republican Senate Pro Tempore Kim Ward disagrees. “I […]

State Politics

Guy Ciarrocchi: Shapiro saw his shadow — two more years of progressive politics!

February 6, 2025February 7, 2025
Guy Ciarrocchi
5

Pennsylvanians must prepare for a long, cold winter.
By Guy Ciarrocchi

State Politics

Utility consumer protection bill heads for contention in the House

February 5, 2025February 4, 2025
Christen Smith

(The Center Square) – Protecting vulnerable utility customers from winter shut-offs with reasonable payment plans appeals across both sides of […]

State Politics

Could a ‘safe’ Democratic House seat flip to the GOP?

January 30, 2025January 28, 2025
Linda Stein

With President Donald Trump’s popularity among working-class voters, could a Republican win a special election to fill an Allegheny County […]

State Politics

Guy Ciarrocchi: It’s time for Shapiro to get moderate ‘stuff’ done

January 27, 2025January 26, 2025
Guy Ciarrocchi

It’s time to be boldly moderate!
By Guy Ciarrocchi

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Guy Ciarrocchi: School choice works, is popular, and saves us money. Why do Democratic leaders attack it?

Guy Ciarrocchi: School choice works, is popular, and saves us money. Why do Democratic leaders attack it?

schedule April 14 2026
ink_pen Guy Ciarrocchi

Over 70 percent of voters support school choice — perhaps as high as 80 percent. Contrary to what many would […]

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