Decision 2024
Politics
Gov. Josh Shapiro brings ‘real freedom’ message to the DNC
The commonwealth's chief executive urged Democrats to "do the hard work necessary to win this election."
Decision 2024
Politics
PA pols make their presence felt at DNC
Politicians from all levels of government are taking center stage at the quadrennial Democratic National Convention, held this year in Chicago.
Decision 2024
Politics
3 takeaways from Eugene DePasquale’s press club appearance
Pennsylvania’s Democratic nominee for attorney general discussed abortion rights, addiction, elections and more.
Winners & Losers
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Out of luck on ‘Zuckerbucks,’ election officials’ pluck in trying to buck funding issues relies on Congress to get unstuck
Recent research found that most states that have banned private election donations have not made up any resulting shortfall in funding. Meanwhile, Congress is bickering over providing money.
economy
Opinion
Paid family leave is the right answer for PA families – and the commonwealth itself
Providing such a benefit will make the state a leader in the nation and even more attractive to young families.
Winners & Losers
First Read
First Read
First Read – Aug. 7, 2024
Shapiro stumps for Harris/Walz ticket … Casinos attempt to squash the competition … Highest-ever teacher attrition rate last year … and more
economy
Opinion
Opinion: New pipeline safety rules must be enacted for the health of current and future generations
The regulations for natural gas pipelines are badly outdated and imperil both people and the environment.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket debuts to raucous crowd in Philadelphia
Gov. Shapiro welcomed the Harris-Walz ticket despite getting passed over as a vice presidential nominee
Decision 2024
Politics
GOP VP candidate J.D. Vance rallies in South Philly ahead of Dem event
The event focused on everything from the opioid epidemic’s effect on Pennsylvanians to newly named Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz’s potential impact on the race.
Satire/Odd News
Personality
Shapiro’s snub adds to the commonwealth’s constellation of consolation prizes
The Keystone State has its fair share of second-place finishes
Capitol Beat
Policy
Ask The Experts: Smartphones In Schools
Advocates and policymakers across the political spectrum are making a concerted effort to limit smartphone use in K-12 schools.
First Read
First Read
First Read – Aug. 5, 2024
Buzz around Harris and Shapiro continues … RGGI fight costs the state $4.2M … and more
Capitol Beat
Policy
Trip Advisor: legislative edition
A look into some of the more interesting itineraries of PA lawmakers in 2023.
Winners & Losers
U.S. Congress
Politics
PA teacher Marc Fogel left out of U.S.-Russia prisoner swap
Since being unjustly imprisoned in Russia in August 2021, the Pennsylvania teacher remains behind bars there.
Economic Development
Policy
The push to revitalize PA’s Main Streets hits a speed bump
After years of progress in bringing “third places” to the forefront, funding shortfalls threaten future economic success
Decision 2024
Politics
6 takeaways from Donald Trump’s return to Pennsylvania
The GOP presidential candidate’s Harrisburg rally was his first time in the state since surviving a July 14 assassination attempt.
Opinion
Opinion