Campaigns & Elections
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Here are Harrisburg’s closest House and Senate races to watch on Tuesday
City & State highlights how new legislative districts could play a role in deciding the 2023 General Assembly.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Wolf signs $2 billion tax credit package that boosts natural gas industry
The bill was negotiated behind closed doors and drew ire from both sides of the aisle.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
‘People need to wake up’: An interview with Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Matt Hackenburg
Hackenburg advocates for smaller government and stresses the importance of spreading libertarian ideals.
News & Politics
Politics
Pennsylvania’s highest court directs counties not to count undated ballots
Legal experts predict more lawsuits could surface in the weeks to come.
Opinion
Opinion
John Fetterman’s desire to eliminate cash bail would hurt Pennsylvanians
This egregious policy has been tried – and failed – elsewhere.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Fetterman, local officials hammer Oz over abortion debate comments
Nearly 300 state and local officials condemed Oz’s remarks on abortion access during last week’s debate.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Here is your last-minute guide to Pennsylvania’s midterm elections
We’ve got everything you need to know before Election Day.
Policy
Opinion
Editor’s Note: Don’t forget the ballot initiatives next week
They’re important if you want to have a say in how city government works.
Power List
Power Lists
The 2022 Philly Power 100
These are the political players thriving in the City of Brotherly Love.
Policy
Policy
Pennsylvania’s last-minute $2 billion tax credit proposal, explained
A look at the ‘PA EDGE’ proposal approved by lawmakers
Winners & Losers
Opinion
Opinion
Keeping kids in the community improves public safety
Passage of a Senate bill addressing juvenile justice reform is critical to creating a just system.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate debate, as told through tweets
A peek into the Twitter discourse surrounding John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz’s first debate
Philadelphia
Politics
House GOP announces articles of impeachment against Larry Krasner
The move comes just two days after the committee investigating his office released a report that did not recommend impeachment.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Fetterman and Oz face off in their first and only debate of U.S. Senate campaign
The candidates traded attacks and outlined their stances on abortion, crime and a host of other issues.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
State lawmakers spar over new effort to audit Krasner’s office
Republicans said the move would allow investigations into Krasner to continue. Democrats called it redundant and futile.
Campaigns & Elections
Personality
What October surprises could derail Pennsylvania’s biggest political runs?
City & State imagines what unexpected events could turn some of this year’s campaigns upside down.
Philadelphia
Politics
Former Philly fiscal watchdog Rebecca Rhynhart officially launches bid for mayor
The former city controller is the first non-City Councilmember to announce their candidacy for Philadelphia’s highest office.
News & Politics
Policy
‘It takes time’: Chapman warns of ‘days-long’ vote-counting process ahead of midterms
The acting secretary of state said people ‘should not expect complete results on election night.’
News & Politics
Politics