Gun Control

Policy

Gun control bill once again amended and replaced with GOP concealed-carry legislation

The House Judiciary Committee voted to amend a firearm background check bill, changing it into a constitutional carry proposal.

Opinion

Opinion

On his birthday, reflecting on the legacy of Gov. Milton Shapp

In an op-ed, Ari Mittleman remembers the 40th governor of Pennsylvania as an optimist, innovator and bold policymaker.

Education

Policy

Members of the LGBTQ community denounce new, so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills

Two GOP-backed bills aimed at giving parents control over when their kids learn about sexual orientation is drawing ire

Capitol Beat

Policy

GOP effort to expand poll watcher access advances in state House

Legislation from state Sen. Doug Mastriano would allow poll watchers to travel to any precinct in the state.

News & Politics

Politics

Cutler tells Jan. 6 panel he felt post-election calls from Trump lawyers were ‘inappropriate’

Committee hearing examined efforts to pressure state lawmakers and election officials

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Pennsylvania Democrats to choose next party chair at Gettysburg meeting

Gerald Lawrence and Sharif Street are running to be the Pennsylvania Democratic Party’s next leader.

Labor

Politics

Shapiro picks up big endorsement from statewide firefighters union

The Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association said Shapiro will stand up for union rights

News & Politics

Policy

Fang mail: Pennsylvania ranked fourth among states in the number of dog attacks on postal workers

USPS report shows more than 5,4000 mail carriers nationwide were wounded by canines last year.

Campaigns & Elections

Opinion

The misguided partisan focus on election proposals

In an op-ed, Make the Road PA’s Diana Robinson argues for greater access to the ballot box.

News & Politics

Policy

Democrats fail in efforts to force votes on gun legislation in Harrisburg

In wake of recent mass shootings, Democrats accused Republicans of blocking action on gun-related reforms

Healthcare

Politics

Ask the experts: Gender-affirming care explained

Transgender health care specialists discuss this practice and the threats facing the field and its vulnerable patients.

Opinion

Opinion

Regardless of what happens in November, an overhaul of the Pennsylvania GOP is long overdue

If dozens of candidates can flood the primary and split the vote for the Senate and governor, what's the point of having a state Republican Party?

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Proposed Constitutional amendment aims to give states more power over campaign spending

State Rep. Meghan Schroeder is leading a push to limit the influence of dark money

Campaigns & Elections

Opinion

We’ve seen firsthand that to defend reproductive rights and protect our freedoms, we need a Democratic governor

In op-ed, Democratic state legislators slam Republican gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano, calling him a dangerous conspiracy theorist.

News & Politics

Special Report Policy

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.

Washington

Personality

Exit Interviews: Part 5: Fred Keller, The Builder

First elected to office in 2011, Keller spent more than 25 years in the manufacturing industry.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Exit Interviews Part 4: Mike Doyle, The Dean

First elected to office in 1994, Doyle is often referred to as ‘The Dean’ in the General Assembly