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.
News & Politics
Politics
Democratic Governors Association calls on Mastriano to release potential Jan. 6 footage
Mastriano is Pennsylvania’s Republican nominee for governor.
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.
News & Politics
Politics
Cutting business taxes and addressing crime in Pennsylvania
A roundup of the week’s political news.
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?
News & Politics
Politics
Jan. 6 committee hearing reveals Scott Perry allegedly sought White House pardon following insurrection
A spokesperson for Perry called the claim ‘a ludicrous and soulless lie’
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