Biden renews call to ‘battle for the soul of the nation’ in Philadelphia speech

His second of three visits to the commonwealth this week focused on defending democracy.

• By Harrison Cann
• September 1, 2022

Matt Cartwright to shell out six figures on two new TV spots

His opponent, Republican Jim Bognet, released an ad of his own this week ahead of a visit from Joe Biden.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• August 30, 2022

Pennsylvania pols react to Biden’s student loan cancellation plan

The Biden administration announced a plan to offer debt relief, drawing both praise and protest from many.

• By Harrison Cann
• August 25, 2022

Internal polls show ‘tight race’ in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District

Polling from Republicans and Democrats underscore the competitive nature of the NEPA district.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• August 17, 2022

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.

• By Harrison Cann
• August 11, 2022

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.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• August 8, 2022

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.

• By Justin Sweitzer and Harrison Cann
• August 8, 2022

Here’s how Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation voted on same-sex marriage protections

The measure passed with a 267-157 vote in the House of Representatives.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 20, 2022

Toomey, Senate colleagues applauded for bipartisan effort addressing gun violence

Pat Toomey was among the Republicans who worked behind closed doors to get the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act through the Senate.

• By Harrison Cann
• June 24, 2022

Casey, Houlahan call on Congress to address rising health care costs

The Democratic lawmakers joined advocates pushing for further investments in care and reductions in health care costs

• By Harrison Cann
• June 16, 2022

Jan. 6 committee hearing reveals Scott Perry allegedly sought White House pardon following insurrection

A spokesperson for Perry called the claim ‘a ludicrous and soulless lie’

• By Justin Sweitzer
• June 10, 2022

As court deadline looms, Senate panel advances congressional map

• By Justin Sweitzer
• January 18, 2022

Pennsylvania politicos react to Joe Biden’s Build Back Better setback

• By Justin Sweitzer
• December 20, 2021

Fitzpatrick, former House Republicans defend votes for infrastructure

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• By Harrison Cann
• November 16, 2021

Dems' vision for free community college would allow more undocumented

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• By Special to City & State
• October 4, 2021

In Philly, Joe Biden pushes back against ‘21st century Jim Crow’

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• By Harrison Cann
• July 13, 2021

Pa. lawmakers vote to end Wolf's COVID-19 emergency declaration

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• By Justin Sweitzer
• June 10, 2021

How Democrats want to spend $7.2 billion in federal coronavirus funds

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• By Justin Sweitzer
• May 19, 2021

Ward announces Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis

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• By Justin Sweitzer
• May 11, 2021

Former prosecutor Ashley Lunkenheimer jumps into PA-7 primary

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• By Ryan Briggs
• February 6, 2018