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State Politics

Ward blasts Shapiro’s big-spending budget, mocks his social-media entourage

February 13, 2025February 12, 2025
Linda Stein
1

Gov. Josh Shapiro portrays himself as a governor who gets stuff done. Republican Senate Pro Tempore Kim Ward disagrees. “I […]

Election

36th Senate district special election pits Parsons against Malone

January 29, 2025January 28, 2025
Steve Ulrich

The political parties have made their choices and the field is set for the special election on March 25 in […]

Election

Joe Picozzi unseats Philadelphia State Sen. Dillon

November 7, 2024November 6, 2024
Linda Stein

In early returns, Republican challenger Joe Picozzi appears to have unseated  Sen. Jimmy Dillon (D-Philadelphia) at 52 to 48 percent […]

Government

Senate session recordings publicly inaccessible

May 17, 2024May 17, 2024
Anthony Hennen
1

Pennsylvania is one of only a few states that doesn’t make its Senate recordings publicly accessible online.
By Anthony Hennen

Education

State senate to consider bill on students’ digital privacy

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024
Beth Ann Rosica

The proposed law, Senate Bill 342, would address shortcomings in the protection of students’ data on school computers.
By Beth Ann Rosica

Election

Rep. Patty Kim’s work for Dem campaign committee included financial scandal resulting in fired employee

October 23, 2023October 26, 2023
Todd Shepherd

Seeking a promotion to the senate, Kim did not answer questions about her role in financial mismanagement that cost the HDCC executive director his job.
By Todd Shepherd

Energy

Michael Straw: Pennsylvania must withdraw from RGGI

June 7, 2023June 6, 2023
Michael Straw
7

One year after being forced into the interstate compact by Governor Wolf’s decree — and Senate Democrats’ acquiescence — the Commonwealth should withdraw to stop further job losses and electricity price hikes.
By Michael Straw

Tax

Property tax, rent rebate expansion deal possible

June 6, 2023June 6, 2023
Christen Smith
1

Governor Shapiro and Senate Republicans may find agreement on expanding the benefit, which primarily benefits seniors and the disabled.
By Christen Smith

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

From The Editors

Pennsylvanians shine in GOP Senate Primary Debate, while McCormick, Oz, and Sands are no-shows

February 26, 2022March 9, 2022
The Editors
1

This debate showcased some of the leading candidates vying for the Republican nomination; we hope the next one will include all of them.
By The Editors

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Op-Ed

Ada Nestor: Trump’s tribute tour

Ada Nestor: Trump’s tribute tour

schedule November 07 2025
ink_pen Ada Nestor

Donald Trump’s global trip isn’t diplomacy. It’s collection day.
By Ada Nestor

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