Capitol Beat
Politics
Joe Biden endorses Democrat Heather Boyd in high-stakes PA House race
The endorsement came just a day before the special election, which will determine control of the state House.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Bill expanding canned cocktail sales advances through Senate committee
The GOP-authored bill would allow canned cocktail sales in spaces not operated by state stores
Environment
Policy
Report: Pennsylvania ranked fourth nationally in greenhouse gas emissions in 2020
The southwestern region of the state accounts for nearly half of the commonwealth’s pollution
News & Politics
Politics
Lawmakers advance legislation banning pre-checked campaign contribution boxes
The bill would require candidates and committees to get clear consent for recurring contributions.
News & Politics
Policy
5 things you may have missed in Harrisburg this week
From Gov. Josh Shapiro signing his first bill to a flurry of action in the House and Senate, there was a lot that went down this week.
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
Politics
Bill Green endorses Allan Domb in Philly mayor’s race
The former Philadelphia mayor said Domb is the best candidate in the race.
News & Politics
Politics
New York legislator’s Twitter hacked after appearance before PA House committee
Anna Kelles’ account was taken over after her testimony to the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.
News & Politics
Policy
Josh Shapiro signs bill eliminating out-of-pocket costs for some breast cancer screenings
The new law will require insurers to cover one breast screening per year for women at a high risk for cancer.
News & Politics
Opinion
Opinion: The deadly serious consequences of illegal employee misclassification
Low wages and employee misclassification often go hand-in-hand with unsafe job sites where safety rules are sometimes ignored.
Interviews & Profiles
Politics
Jeff Brown wants to make Philadelphia his business
The fourth-generation grocer is playing the role of political outsider in the Democratic field of candidates.
Analysis
Politics
20/24 vision: How the last presidential election is influencing the next one
Democratic and Republicans strategists from around the state weigh in on what it will take to win next year.
News & Politics
Policy
Josh Shapiro announces support for Fairness Act
The Democratic governor said Wednesday that it is “long past time” to pass nondiscrimination protections for the LGBTQ community.
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
Politics
Ed Rendell is endorsing Rebecca Rhynhart in Philly mayor’s race
The former mayor and governor joins the list of former mayors to back Rhynhart.
News & Politics
Policy
Lawmakers want colleagues to take a chance on skill games
Proponents say regulating games of skill could raise $300 million annually.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Derek Green endorses Cherelle Parker in Philadelphia mayor’s race
Parker continues to rack up endorsements from Black lawmakers and local leaders.
News & Politics
Opinion
Editor’s Note: It’s time to make civic education a priority
Civics instruction should be mandatory for all middle and high school students throughout Pennsylvania.
News & Politics
Policy
State House gets closer to realizing mail-in ballot and pre-canvassing reforms
The bill that would allow more time for elections officials to count mail-in ballots now heads to the House chamber for a vote.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with CNN’s Jake Tapper
The Philly native talks about his decade on CNN and Pennsylvania’s role in the 2024 presidential election.
News & Politics
Politics
Biden names Malcolm Kenyatta, Chad Dion Lassiter to presidential commission
Kenyatta was named chair of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans.
Interviews & Profiles
Politics