News & Politics

Politics

Debate ‘concession list’ sparks war of words between Oz, Fetterman

Fetterman says he won’t debate Oz on Sept. 6, citing his recovery from a stroke.

News & Politics

Policy

Progressive think tank offers blueprint for ‘shared prosperity’ in Pennsylvania

The Keystone Research Center released its “State of Working Pennsylvania” report on Tuesday

U.S. Congress

Politics

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.

Education

Policy

Lindsey Williams calls for universal free school meals as pandemic-era meals provision ends

Williams is introducing legislation that would provide free school meals to all public school students.

Opinion

Opinion

Ski masks have got to go: Philadelphia City Council should ban them now

‘The government has a vested interest in ensuring the safety of every citizen. So, this is necessary.’

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

What is the Keystone Party? A City & State explainer.

A look at the new third party that wants to shake up Pennsylvania politics.

Criminal Justice

Politics

Larry Krasner refuses to comply with state committee subpoena leading an investigation into his job performance

Krasner’s attorneys sent a letter to the committee stating that it serves ‘no legislative purpose.’

News & Politics

Breaking News Politics

DeSantis says voters can ‘make Pennsylvania free’ this fall by electing Doug Mastriano

The Florida governor made a stop in Pittsburgh Friday night to stump for the GOP senator and tout his bid for governor.

News & Politics

Politics

Mastriano’s education funding plan would devastate PA’s public schools, advocates say

‘We would have to be insane to support what (Mastriano) is offering’ said Ed Albert of the PA Association of Rural and Small Schools.

News & Politics

Politics

Ron DeSantis hits the campaign trail for Doug Mastriano in Pittsburgh

The latest stops follow ones in New Mexico and Arizona.

News & Politics

Politics

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

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

Campaigns & Elections

Policy

Independent voters make a case before state committee for inclusion in primary elections

Legislation to allow unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections has gained more bipartisan support in Harrisburg.

Opinion

Opinion

Opportunity awaits as Philadelphia City Council members resign to run for mayor

Allan Domb resigned Monday to explore a bid for mayor. His and other members’ impending vacancies need to be taken seriously.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

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.

News & Politics

Politics

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.

Policy

Policy

The fight to put some teeth back into dog laws: A City & State investigation

Why dog licenses are key to keeping Pennsylvania’s pups – and people – safe.