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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

State Politics

Parental activism and public support level the playing field as government unions block Lifelines to students in failing schools.

August 31, 2023August 30, 2023
Kevin Mooney

Big money from government employee unions helps Democrats, but money doesn’t vote — people do.
By Kevin Mooney

State Politics

Sen. Gene Yaw: Moving beyond the false rhetoric of legal skill games

August 23, 2023August 23, 2023
Sen. Gene Yaw

Legal skill games could benefit small businesses, support community groups, and increase state revenue, a state senator argues.
By Sen. Gene Yaw

State Politics

Gina L. Pope: Josh Shapiro’s Department of Self-Promotion

August 21, 2023August 21, 2023
Gina L. Pope
6

The governor has stumbled through his first few months in office, but his Tik Tok looks great.
By Gina L. Pope

State Politics

Philly lawmaker again crosses aisle to support school vouchers

August 3, 2023August 2, 2023
Christen Smith

Cracks begin to show in House Democrats’ fragile majority.
By Christen Smith

State Politics

Terry Tracy: Matt Bradford’s dishonest op-ed shows where the Democratic leader’s real priorities lie

August 1, 2023August 1, 2023
Terry Tracy
4

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

State Politics

Rosica + Sammin: Pennsylvanians expect Shapiro to lead

July 21, 2023July 21, 2023
Beth Ann Rosica and Kyle Sammin
1

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

State Politics

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick: It’s not too late to save the state budget agreement

July 17, 2023July 17, 2023
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick
1

Republicans’ bipartisan deal with the governor broke down. It could still be salvaged.
By Sen. Tracy Pennycuick

State Politics

Rep. Seth Grove explains the Pennsylvania state budget impasse

July 13, 2023July 13, 2023
Linda Stein

The budget process may contain more twists and turns, says Rep. Seth Grove.
By Linda Stein

State Politics

Rep. Joshua Kail: The death of a budget negotiation

July 12, 2023July 12, 2023
Rep. Joshua D. Kail
2

Shapiro talks of independence from his party’s vested interests, but folds at the first sign of resistance.
By Rep. Joshua Kail

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Thom Nickels: The trash police

Thom Nickels: The trash police

schedule July 09 2025
ink_pen Thom Nickels

The current sanitation strike in the city got me thinking about the trash police that used to patrol the streets. […]

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  • David Reel: The ever-changing public opinion on the southern border

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