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State Politics

Bucks County Rep. Galloway resigns, leaving state house tied

December 18, 2023December 18, 2023
Linda Stein
7

Democrats cancel votes on all bills until a successor is elected.
By Linda Stein

State Politics

State House approves jobless benefits for striking workers

November 16, 2023November 16, 2023
Christen Smith

The bill to subsidize organized labor is likely dead on arrival in the Senate.
By Christen Smith

State Politics

Innamorato silent on accusations her pollster was abusive in other campaigns

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023
Todd Shepherd

After accusing her Republican opponent of tolerating misbehavior, the Democratic candidate declined to comment on an identical situation in her own campaign.
By Todd Shepherd

State Politics

Investigation found credible evidence of hostile work environment by former HDCC exec director Ethan Smith

November 2, 2023November 7, 2023
Todd Shepherd

Smith left the HDCC in 2014, but remains a prominent player in Allegheny County Democratic politics.
By Todd Shepherd

State Politics

From the Editors: End the Harrisburg bacchanalia

October 11, 2023October 11, 2023
The Editors

Elected officials campaign like “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” but govern like “Animal House.”
By the Editors

State Politics

Philly Sen. Saval condemns Hamas after his chief of staff posted support for the terrorist group

October 10, 2023October 11, 2023
Todd Shepherd
1

Saval offered no direct response to questions about his staffer’s actions.
By Todd Shepherd

State Politics

Women state senators call out Gov. Shapiro over sex harassment scandal

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023
Linda Stein
7

The legislators pressed the governor’s office for answers on why the misconduct was concealed for so long.
By Linda Stein

State Politics

Shapiro cabinet member Vereb resigns under cloud following sexual harassment allegations

September 28, 2023August 4, 2024
Todd Shepherd
2

The alleged victim, Vereb’s deputy, quit or was pushed out in a move she claims is retaliation. The administration has known about the claims for seven months.
By Todd Shepherd

State Politics

Almost $150,000 unaccounted for in House Democrats’ expense report payments to campaign director

September 18, 2023September 22, 2023
Todd Shepherd
1

A six-figure sum is unaccounted for, and state officials say they have no way to compel full disclosure.
By Todd Shepherd

State Politics

From the Editors: Pennsylvania’s legislature must pursue pay-to-play reform now

September 12, 2023July 30, 2024
The Editors
2

Legislators, including Democratic House leadership, cannot serve the people and their private clients at the same time.
From the Editors

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Op-Ed

Thom Nickels: Sell the mansions, but keep the beauty of the church

Thom Nickels: Sell the mansions, but keep the beauty of the church

schedule June 13 2025
ink_pen Thom Nickels

It was former Catholic Archbishop Chaput who made the brave but not entirely unexpected move in 2012 when he announced […]

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