Campaigns & Elections
Independent voters make a case before state committee for inclusion in primary elections
Legislation to allow unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections has gained more bipartisan support in Harrisburg.
Opinion
Opportunity awaits as Philadelphia City Council members resign to run for mayor
Allan Domb resigned Monday to explore a bid for mayor. His and other members’ impending vacancies need to be taken seriously.
Campaigns & Elections
Dr. Mehmet Oz agrees to five U.S. Senate debates in the coming weeks
It is unclear whether Oz’s opponent, John Fetterman, will face him on the debate stage.
Campaigns & Elections
PA farmers slam Dr. Oz for cashing in on a major tax credit designed for farm and forestland
Oz bought a $3.1 million farmhouse in Montgomery County weeks after launching his Senate campaign in 2021.
News & Politics
John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz appear to be at odds over Inflation Reduction Act
Democrats’ climate and inflation reduction package draws a mixed response from Senate hopefuls.
News & Politics
PA pols react to Senate passing sweeping health care, climate and deficit-reduction bill
The estimated $740 billion package passed Sunday looks to tackle drug costs, greenhouse gas emissions and more.
News & Politics
Who’s running for Congress in Pennsylvania in 2022? A City & State guide.
All of Pennsylvania’s congressional seats are up for grabs this fall.
This week's headlines
This week’s headlines: The mail-in voting law is upheld and Doug Mastriano gets GOP endorsements
Here is a roundup of the week’s hottest political news.
Interviews & Profiles
A Q&A with Doug Mastriano’s running mate Carrie Lewis DelRosso
The GOP nominee for lieutenant governor talks with City & State about her first bid for statewide office.
Campaigns & Elections
Josh Shapiro outlines his plans for Pennsylvania’s economic future
The Democratic nominee for governor is promising to cut business taxes and increase use of renewable energy.
Campaigns & Elections
Oz picks up endorsement from Nikki Haley
Haley said Oz is a ‘conservative leader’ who will take on progressives in Washington.
This week's headlines
This week’s headlines: Republicans renew push for election reforms and Fetterman touts his recovery
A roundup of the week’s political news.
Campaigns & Elections
Five Pennsylvania state Senate races to watch
Several races in the November election could decide the fate of the General Assembly under a new administration
News & Politics
Oz launches ‘Fetterman Basement Tracker’ as social media attacks intensify
Social media is playing an important role in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race.
Campaigns & Elections
Grove renews push for large-scale election law changes
The House GOP elections leader said continuing issues necessitate reforms
News & Politics
Mastriano, Ellis, attack Davis over 11-year-old tweets
Social media posts – and platforms themselves – have become part of attacks in the state’s midterm race for governor and lieutenant governor.
Budget
The new state budget brings changes to Pennsylvania’s election laws
For one thing, counties will no longer be able to accept third-party grants to fund elections.
Campaigns & Elections
Charlie Dent and other former GOP officials endorse Josh Shapiro for governor
Dent says Shapiro’s opponent, Doug Mastriano, is ‘a threat to the rule of law and the constitutional order.’
Campaigns & Elections
Making the case for second place: Ranked-choice voting explained
Proponents of this system of voting in Pennsylvania are trying to make some headway. Here are a few of their ideas.
News & Politics
Matt Dowling won’t run for reelection after DUI charge
Dowling says retiring will help him focus on his wellness and family.
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