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News & Politics
How are state cabinet secretaries selected and appointed?
A look inside how governors appoint their cabinet secretaries.
Law Enforcement
Philly getting a big chunk of federal dollars to address gun violence and violent crime
Wolf announced $25 million dollars will be allocated to Philadelphia police, including $20 million for the DA’s office.
Capitol Beat
Kim Ward becomes first woman to be appointed president pro tempore of the state Senate
The Westmoreland County Republican will succeed Jake Corman after spending the past two years as the Senate’s first female majority leader.
Campaigns & Elections
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.
Budget
It’s budget season in Pennsylvania. Here are five things to watch for.
Lawmakers and Gov. Tom Wolf have until midnight on June 30 to pass the 2022-23 state budget
Capitol Beat
‘A declaration of war’: GOP lawmakers eviscerate PennDOT’s bridge tolling plan
Lawmakers and business leaders called on the Wolf administration to end the plan
General Assembly
Free-market think tank calls for expanded school choice policies and tax reforms
The Commonwealth Foundation has unveiled a 23-point legislative agenda for 2023
Events
Here are snapshots from the Pennsylvania Power 100 event
Heavy hitters from Philly to Erie packed King Mansion in Harrisburg last week
News & Politics
Despite bipartisan support, it’s unclear what’s holding up the Fairness Act in Harrisburg
As many are celebrating Pride month, LGBTQ Pennsylvanians are continuing the fight for protections from discrimination.
Harrisburg
Exit Interviews Part 2: Tom Wolf, The Backstop
Wolf’s veto pen has often been the only thing stopping bills passed by the GOP-controlled state legislature.
Abortion
Here’s how some are bracing for a post-Roe Pennsylvania
Stark choices await both sides if the Supreme Court overturns the landmark abortion rights decision.
Satire/Odd News
Should the Hershey Kiss be Pennsylvania’s official state candy?
Policymakers are set to debate this dense subject at City & State’s 2022 Pennsylvania Power 100 event
Campaigns & Elections
PA elections chief outlines issues experienced at polling places on primary day
Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman said the state’s elections were “successful with minimal issues”
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Lou Barletta
Jake Corman drops out of governor’s race, endorses Lou Barletta
Corman’s exit comes as Republicans worry about state Sen. Doug Mastriano’s electability in the fall
Campaigns & Elections
GOP Sen. Cris Dush calls on state to disavow ballot drop box use
The request comes one week prior to the primaries.
Reproductive Rights
SCOTUS opinion could put the General Assembly in the driver’s seat on abortion rights
But legislative leaders appear reluctant to act based on the draft opinion.
Campaigns & Elections
A Q&A with Republican lieutenant governor candidate Clarice Schillinger
Schillinger plans to use her political background to push reforms as lieutenant governor
Capitol Beat
Wolf, lawmakers call for action on stalled gun law reforms
Republicans say some prosecutors in the state are failing to enforce current laws
Education
The learning curveball: Officials at PASSHE have embarked on a groundbreaking – and fraught – quest to redesign the system.
The State System is hoping lawmakers will approve a historic funding request for the university system this year
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