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State Politics

Moving the goalposts? GOP says Dems walking back goals to flip PA legislative chambers

May 6, 2022May 13, 2022
Todd Shepherd
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GOP says Democrats were boasting last year they could possibly flip majority control in either of Pennsylvania’s two legislative chambers, but the robust language is now scaled back.
by Todd Shepherd

State Politics

Philly Democrat ostracized by his party last year retakes committee role, running for re-election

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022
Todd Shepherd

After being stripped of a committee chairmanship last year, Northeast Philly State Rep. Kevin Boyle has returned to the good graces of his party without explanation.
By Todd Shepherd

State Politics

A fighter runs for State Senate in Philadelphia

April 27, 2022April 29, 2022
Rick Woelfel

When Sam Oropeza was competing in mixed martial arts and professional boxing, he relished the underdog role. That tenacity could be an asset as he seeks election to the PA State Senate from the Fifth District.

By Rick Woelfel

State Politics

Gina Diorio: Josh Shapiro fights for headlines — not Pennsylvania’s kids

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022
Gina Diorio
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TikTok has proven a bigger concern to the AG’s office than gun violence.
By Gina Diorio

State Politics

Election security, rule of law dominate Pennsylvania hearing

March 11, 2022March 12, 2022
Anthony Hennen

A Pennsylvania Senate Appropriations Committee hearing focused on election security more than the allocation of Gov. Wolf’s proposed budget.
By Anthony Hennen

State Politics

PA talks more funding to expedite gun background checks

March 2, 2022March 2, 2022
Anthony Hennen

Officials from the Pennsylvania State Police on Tuesday testified in front of the House Appropriations Committee on firearm background checks.
By Anthony Hennen

State Politics

State senator pitches Pennsylvania sales tax holiday

February 25, 2022February 26, 2022
Victor Skinner
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“[Democrats are] hoping it will sound good in November, but in terms of sound policy, it’s really not that good,” one policy analyst said about a proposed sales-tax holiday.
By Victor Skinner

State Politics

Gina Diorio: Wolf admin plays dumb on Covid data — again

February 14, 2022February 14, 2022
Gina Diorio
2

As the Wolf administration issues weekly press releases on Covid cases, our Department of Health isn’t tracking how many Covid hospitalizations are actually due to Covid.
By Gina Diorio

State Politics

Pennsylvania lawmakers host first hearing on legalizing recreational marijuana

February 10, 2022February 14, 2022
Victor Skinner

The Pennsylvania Senate Law and Justice Committee’s first hearing on legalizing recreational marijuana featured testimony from officials.
By Victor Skinner

State Politics

Clarice Schillinger: Survival mode is not sustainable

January 30, 2022January 28, 2022
Clarice Schillinger
1

We must change our state leaders this November.
By Clarice Schillinger

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