Policy
Labor
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate drops to 4% in October
The state unemployment rate is at its lowest level ever dating back to 1976.
News & Politics
Pennsylvania’s highest court directs counties not to count undated ballots
Legal experts predict more lawsuits could surface in the weeks to come.
Opinion
John Fetterman’s desire to eliminate cash bail would hurt Pennsylvanians
This egregious policy has been tried – and failed – elsewhere.
From the Editor
Editor’s Note: Don’t forget the ballot initiatives next week
They’re important if you want to have a say in how city government works.
Policy
Pennsylvania’s last-minute $2 billion tax credit proposal, explained
A look at the ‘PA EDGE’ proposal approved by lawmakers
Labor
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate drops to 4.1% in September
The state unemployment rate is at its lowest level since April 2000.
Capitol Beat
‘They want to erase Philadelphia’s votes’: Krasner calls out lawmakers for impeachment probe
The Philadelphia district attorney said he wouldn’t be surprised to see an impeachment vote this month.
From the Editor
Editor’s Note: What happens when the levies break homeowners
An argument for seriously considering doing something about the dreaded property tax.
Campaigns & Elections
Can Pennsylvania erase property taxes without wiping out education?
The long, difficult and ongoing quest to reduce property taxes in Pennsylvania: A City & State analysis.
News & Politics
State senator wants to use Constitution to ban insurrectionists from office
State Sen. Art Haywood is looking to enforce an existing ban in the U.S. Constitution
Policy
Columnist Will Bunch talks higher education and how college has become a cultural flashpoint for people
In his new book, Bunch examines the political forces that drive people apart in what experts call the ‘college/non-college’ divide.
Philadelphia
Jim Kenney’s ban on guns in parks, rec centers criticized as ‘meaningless’ amid state’s firearms laws
Even those with permits to carry could be charged with trespassing – or worse – if caught with guns in city parks.
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.
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Labor
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
The debate over debates: Oz, Fetterman continue to feud over details
Both candidates have outlined conditions they want in their first meeting.
Capitol Beat
House Democrats call for action on labor, wage issues as session end nears
After this week, House lawmakers will have six session days left before the general election
Policy
‘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.
Policy
Wolf’s new executive order on voter registration, explained
Voter registration applications will now be available at more state facilities.
Policy
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.
Education
