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.
News & Politics
Politics
This week’s headlines: The FBI confiscates Scott Perry’s phone and Ron DeSantis is coming to Pennsylvania
Here is a roundup of the week’s hottest political news.
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.
Agriculture
Policy
A fowl virus: What the bird flu means for PA agriculture – and how to fight it
Avian influenza in the commonwealth: A City & State investigation.
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.
Opinion
Opinion
A suggestion on restoring impartiality and objectivity to election administration
In an op-ed, two Republican state representatives argue for election reforms in the commonwealth.
News & Politics
Politics
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.
News & Politics
Politics
Who’s running for Congress in Pennsylvania in 2022? A City & State guide.
All of Pennsylvania’s congressional seats are up for grabs this fall.
News & Politics
Politics
This week’s headlines: The mail-in voting law is upheld and Doug Mastriano gets GOP endorsements
Here is a roundup of the week’s hottest political news.
Opinion
Opinion
Poor energy policy is hurting Americans
In an op-ed, Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons argues for the expansion of oil and gas production in Pennsylvania.
Elections (Archived)
Politics
Pennsylvania state House races to watch
Several races in the November election could decide the fate of the General Assembly under a new administration.
News & Politics
Politics
Polls: Fetterman is beating Oz in the Senate race
Fetterman holds a double digit lead in polls conducted by Fox News and a national super PAC.
News & Politics
Politics
What is Gab? A look at the far-right social media platform backing Doug Mastriano
Gab has been called a haven for hate speech and white supremacists.
News & Politics
Politics
Pennsylvania Supreme Court upholds mail-in voting law
The state’s high court says the 2019 law does not violate the state constitution.
Healthcare
Politics
Toomey faces heat from Jon Stewart, veterans over burn pit legislation
The legislation would have expanded health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxic material
News & Politics
Politics
This week’s headlines: Wolf sues over abortion measure and GOP leaders call for a tuition freeze
A roundup of the week’s political news.
Technology
Policy
City & State investigates: How local governments are handling a threat they can’t even see
The proliferation of cyberattacks has prompted Pennsylvania municipalities to take extra steps to secure their systems.
Budget
Policy