In early returns, Republican challenger Joe Picozzi appears to have unseated Sen. Jimmy Dillon (D-Philadelphia) at 52 to 48 percent with all but 10 precincts reporting. Picozzi grew up in Somerton and is an Eagle Scout who Councilman Brian O’Neill appointed to serve on the Philadelphia Youth Commission. He had […]
Senate session recordings publicly inaccessible
Pennsylvania is one of only a few states that doesn’t make its Senate recordings publicly accessible online.
By Anthony Hennen
State senate to consider bill on students’ digital privacy
The proposed law, Senate Bill 342, would address shortcomings in the protection of students’ data on school computers.
By Beth Ann Rosica
Rep. Patty Kim’s work for Dem campaign committee included financial scandal resulting in fired employee
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
Michael Straw: Pennsylvania must withdraw from RGGI
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
Property tax, rent rebate expansion deal possible
Governor Shapiro and Senate Republicans may find agreement on expanding the benefit, which primarily benefits seniors and the disabled.
By Christen Smith
Election security, rule of law dominate Pennsylvania hearing
A Pennsylvania Senate Appropriations Committee hearing focused on election security more than the allocation of Gov. Wolf’s proposed budget.
By Anthony Hennen
Pennsylvanians shine in GOP Senate Primary Debate, while McCormick, Oz, and Sands are no-shows
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
Pennsylvania Senate Republicans file constitutional amendment of their own to limit executive branch
“This proposed constitutional amendment only reiterates what Pennsylvanians told us this past May when they voted to limit the length of executive powers provided by an emergency declaration.”
By Victor Skinner