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State Politics

Shapiro proposes $53.3B budget for FY27; Draws battle lines heading into 2026 elections

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026
Steve Ulrich
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Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his 2026-27 budget proposal in an 84-minute address before a joint session of the state House […]

Humor

A Pennsylvania Christmas ballad

December 31, 2025December 29, 2025
The Editors

This Christmas, Senate President pro tempore Kim Ward delivered a special holiday ballad for the assembled guests at the PA […]

Government

State budget impasse ends as Governor Shapiro signs $50.1B spending bill

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025
Steve Ulrich

Months past the deadline, Pennsylvania has a budget at last.
By Steve Ulrich

2A

Gun control bill sparks intense House debate

October 2, 2025October 1, 2025
Christina Lengyel

(The Center Square) – After a heated floor debate, the final bill in a series of proposed gun control measures […]

Transportation

House passes Shapiro’s $292M transit funding bill

June 18, 2025June 17, 2025
Christina Lengyel

The Democrats’ bill faces a tougher test in the senate.
By Christina Lengyel

State Politics

Erik Telford: How Pennsylvania House Democrats may derail Shapiro’s national ambitions

January 15, 2025January 16, 2025
Erik Telford
10

The 2024 election may be over, but it is safe to bet that Gov. Josh Shapiro — whose national ambitions […]

2A

Failed bump stock ban still on legislative agenda

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024
Lauren Jessop

One Democratic defector kept the bill from passing, for now.
By Lauren Jessop

The Economy

PA Chamber of Business and Industry hosts “A Celebration of Pennsylvania”

December 18, 2023December 18, 2023
Liv DeMarco

The legislative panel discussion featured a dialogue between state Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward and state House Speaker Joanna McClinton.
By Liv DeMarco

State Politics

State Rep. Zabel will resign after Rep. Abby Major puts her name behind harassment allegations

March 8, 2023March 8, 2023
Todd Shepherd

Embattled Democrat will leave office on Mar. 16, adding ambiguity to the timing of the election to replace him.
By Todd Shepherd

State Politics

The Editors: Fifty-five days of ineptitude and deception: the rise and fall of “independent” Speaker Mark Rozzi

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023
The Editors

Rozzi said he embarked on his quixotic bid for the Speakership to make Harrisburg better. The result was the opposite.
From the Editors

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Op-Ed

D.G. Hart: Mr. President, open these doors!

D.G. Hart: Mr. President, open these doors!

schedule February 24 2026
ink_pen D.G. Hart

Controversy over the removal of the slavery exhibits at Independence National Historical Park (INHP), has diverted attention from National Park […]

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