Was 2020 the landmark year for Republican women in the Commonwealth, as it was nationally? The results are a mixed bag.
By Gabe Kaminsky
The Editors: Governor Wolf owns the shutdown
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf says the virus spurring his latest state lockdowns is “unfair…frustrating… [and terrible].” That’s what we think about his actions.
By The Editors of Broad + Liberty
Kyle Sammin: Philly ticket splitters make big impact in PA row office results
Small but impactful differences in Philadelphians’ down-ballot voter preferences propelled three very different candidates to success in Pennsylvania’s row office elections. The second in a series analyzing Philadelphians’ votes.
By Kyle Sammin
Christen Smith: Pennsylvania Senate GOP leaders call for resignation of top election official
Pennsylvania Senate Republicans call for the resignation of Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar after giving contradictory guidance to counties about processing absentee ballots received after Nov. 3.
By Christen Smith
Christen Smith: Pennsylvania elected officials agree to yearlong pay freeze amid pandemic
Governor Wolf froze pay for government officials this past week in the face of the pandemic-induced revenue shortfall.
By Christen Smith
Christen Smith: Pennsylvania renews emergency declaration for third time
As Governor Wolf renews his emergency powers for the third time, House Republicans meet to call into question the administration’s actions over the last six months.
By Christen Smith
Todd Shepherd: Rep. Murt Calls Police on Philly Rep. Sims after Curse-Filled Phone Call
State Representative Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery) alleges a threatening phone call with Rep. Brian Sims (D-Philadelphia) over LGBT issues — which they agree on.
By Todd Shepherd
Christen Smith: Former Pennsylvania senator sentenced on child pornography charges
The former state senator’s 14-year career came crashing down last September.
By Christen Smith
Christen Smith: Pennsylvania House advances doomed greenhouse gas bill
Pennsylvania Republicans have long opposed the program as a threat to the Commonwealth’s status as the region’s top power exporter.
By Christen Smith
Philip Wegmann: House GOP — Dems’ Covid policy for nursing homes was deadly
The National GOP thinks the Democrats’ decision to force nursing homes to accept COVID-positive patients is a vulnerability.
By Philip Wegmann