Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Democrats claim they’ve flipped the state House blue
It would be the first time Democrats have taken control of the House in more than a decade.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
What Pennsylvania polls show heading into Tuesday
Final polls show Shapiro running away in the governor’s race and Oz and Fetterman locked in a dead heat
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.
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
Policy
Pennsylvania’s last-minute $2 billion tax credit proposal, explained
A look at the ‘PA EDGE’ proposal approved by lawmakers
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.
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.’
Labor
Policy
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate drops to 4.1% in September
The state unemployment rate is at its lowest level since April 2000.
Capitol Beat
Politics
‘They want to erase Philadelphia’s votes’: Krasner calls out lawmakers for impeachment probe
The Philadelphia district attorney said he wouldn’t be surprised to see an impeachment vote this month.
Capitol Beat
Policy
City & State explores the potential for high school athletes selling their name, image and likeness (NIL)
As the PIAA considers a new policy for these athletes, experts question the legality and purpose of the proposal.
Elections (Archived)
Policy
State Senate panel unanimously approves ballot security legislation
The legislation would require counties to adopt specific safeguards for the transportation of ballots.
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Can Pennsylvania erase property taxes without wiping out education?
The long, difficult and ongoing quest to reduce property taxes in Pennsylvania: A City & State analysis.
News & Politics
Politics
Poll shows Democrats still leading races for governor, U.S. Senate
Republican Mehmet Oz now trails John Fetterman in the state’s U.S. Senate race by less than 3 points, according to a new Trafalgar Group poll
News & Politics
Politics
State senator wants to use Constitution to ban insurrectionists from office
State Sen. Art Haywood is looking to enforce an existing ban in the U.S. Constitution
Criminal Justice
Policy
The push to compensate those who were wrongfully convicted gets a bipartisan backing in Harrisburg
New bill would award damages to individuals based on the number of years they spent incarcerated.
News & Politics
Politics
Chapman: Future undated ballots should still be counted following SCOTUS ruling
The nation’s high court vacated an order pertaining to undated mail-in ballots in Lehigh County
News & Politics
Policy
Following Biden’s actions on marijuana, Wolf says he can’t issue unilateral pardons
Wolf’s office touted a recent initiative seeking to expedite pardons for people with marijuana convictions.
Analysis
Politics
Ask not for whom the bell polls
What having election deniers on this year’s ballot means for November and beyond.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics