(The Center Square) – One member down, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives struck an, at times, somber yet congenial bipartisan tone as they opened the 209th legislative session. Rep. Matt Gergley, D-McKeesport, remains hospitalized in Allegheny County following a medical emergency he suffered over the holiday, leaving the chamber evenly […]
Democrats hold onto slim state House majority
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania Democrats will return to the state House in January with a one-seat majority intact. This, after incumbent Rep. Frank Burns staved off Republican challenger Amy Bradley in the state’s 72nd district, nestled in deep red Cambria County. It’s the very same county that extended voting […]
D’Orsie + Rowe: A new day has, indeed, dawned in the Pennsylvania State House
Democratic House leadership has overpromised and underperformed — while turning a blind eye to misconduct in their caucus.
By Joe D’Orsie + David Rowe
Source: Delaware County Rep. Mike Zabel is alleged groper of lobbyist, also allegedly sexually propositioned fellow State House member
Delco Democrat has a pattern of misconduct, sources tell Broad + Liberty.
By Todd Shepherd
Special session revived in state House
The House returns to order after Speaker Rozzi’s “listening tour.”
by Christen Smith
In the Pennsylvania House, both parties now claim a majority — and authority to set election dates
Even before the new session convenes, disputes rage about control of the closely divided chamber.
By Anthony Hennen
Bob O’Donnell: Opening Day for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives will be packed with uncertainty
The Democrats’ one-seat majority will disappear immediately, leading to confusion in the organizing of the state House.
By Bob O’Donnell
Democrats take 102-101 majority in Pennsylvania House; GOP chooses Senate leaders
The narrow victory defied the predicted “red wave” with the help of Democratic line-drawing in last year’s redistricting.
By Anthony Hennen
General Assembly Candidate Spotlight: Outward Migration
As we wrap up week three of our series, candidates for Pennsylvania General Assembly discuss outward migration.
From The Editors