Policy
Policy
Inside Pennsylvania’s proposed ‘Parental Bill of Rights,’ which critics are calling homophobic
The legislation would place limits on teachings of sexual orientation and gender identity in younger grades.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Oz releases medical records as health becomes focus of U.S. Senate race
A letter from a New York doctor said Oz has elevated cholesterol levels but is in ‘overall excellent health.’
News & Politics
Politics
Posting their way to power: How PA politicos are using social media to boost their brands.
This new trend in political campaigns is changing the game – for better or for worse.
News & Politics
Politics
‘What a difference a year makes:’ More than 5,000 attend first Pennsylvania March for Life since Supreme Court ruling
Meanwhile, Democrats introduced legislation Monday seeking to protect and expand abortion access.
Campaigns & Elections
Opinion
How the power of a meme can change minds.
A little Labor Day social experiment proved what I already suspected about social media and the next election.
Labor
Politics
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate falls to 4.2% in August, down from prior months
The state unemployment rate is at its lowest level since 2000.
Policy
Politics
The debate over debates: Oz, Fetterman continue to feud over details
Both candidates have outlined conditions they want in their first meeting.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
State election officials offer glimpse into midterm preparations
The House State Government Committee held a hearing on election administration on Wednesday.
Policy
Politics
‘They are coming after you’: GOP lawmakers vow to defend gun rights at annual rally
The 17th Annual Right to Keep and Bear Arms rally featured Second Amendment advocates from across Pennsylvania.
News & Politics
Politics
Coffee shops have become the most buzzworthy unionizing battleground
City & State explores what’s behind the worker-led drive to unionize at Starbucks and similar places in Pennsylvania.
Labor
Politics
Angela Ferritto, Mark Lynch: These are the fresh faces on the front lines
The state’s top unions have welcomed a new generation of leaders in the midst of a youth movement in unionization: A City & State analysis.
Policy
Policy
Wolf’s new executive order on voter registration, explained
Voter registration applications will now be available at more state facilities.
News & Politics
Personality
PA education leaders reveal which teachers helped set them up for success
City & State walks lawmakers and advocates down memory lane in celebration of the new school year.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Pat Toomey backs Dr. Oz in criticizing John Fetterman for dodging debate
Fetterman said his physician reassured him he should be able to serve in the Senate ‘without a problem’ as long as he takes his recovery seriously.
Campaigns & Elections
News & Politics
Politics
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.
Policy
Politics
Wolf, lawmakers reach agreement on 2-year window for child sex abuse lawsuits
The policy will advance next year after an administrative error by the Wolf administration forced lawmakers to start over.
Opinion
Opinion
We’re in a recession – despite any rosy indicators
Much of this ‘good news’ is simply that the economy isn’t as bad as it was.
News & Politics
Politics
Shapiro, Philly officials blast Mastriano for Confederate uniform faculty photo
The GOP nominee for governor is getting hammered from all sides for a 2014 photo in which he wore a Confederate Army soldier's uniform.
News & Politics
Politics