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Austin Davis elected vice chair of Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association
Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan was elected as chair of the organization.
Capitol Beat
Politics
The candidates running for Pennsylvania auditor general in 2024
Incumbent Auditor General Timothy DeFoor is seeking another term as Democrats look to flip the office.
Interviews & Profiles
Politics
‘Civil discourse is expected’: Elizabeth Preate Havey discusses the Pennsylvania Society’s 125th anniversary
The organization’s president discusses how its annual New York dinner is needed now more than ever as a forum for debate.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
AG Days: Who’s running for Pennsylvania attorney general?
City & State’s up-to-the-minute guide to who’s running for AG – and who’s endorsing each candidate
Interviews & Profiles
Policy
Q&A with state Rep. Chris Rabb
The Philadelphia progressive discusses medical cannabis, legalization and money in politics.
General Assembly
Policy
The search to solve the cannabis conviction conundrum continues
Why cannabis advocates say social equity needs to be front-and-center in the legalization conversation.
General Assembly
Policy
Shapiro administration will appeal court decision on RGGI
A spokesperson said the governor is open to developing alternatives to the regional carbon-pricing initiative.
News & Politics
Politics
Penn, Lafayette among schools under federal hate probe
The U.S. Department of Education has launched investigations into seven schools over alleged incidents of antisemitism and Islamophobia
General Assembly
Policy
PA Senate approves university funding, omnibus school code bill
Lawmakers also passed a bill that would require state-related universities to release more information about their finances and operations.
General Assembly
Policy
Female senators join forces on bills to combat sexual harassment
A bipartisan group of senators is seeking to change how sexual harassment cases are handled in Harrisburg.
News & Politics
Politics
Sharif Street reflects on Democrats’ general election wins
The chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party believes voters had a heightened awareness of the role of state courts.
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News & Politics
Politics
School board elections show clear gains for Dems, underwhelming results for GOP
Republicans were able to win a smattering of seats in central Pennsylvania.
News & Politics
Politics
McCaffery headed to Pennsylvania’s high court; Dems sweep other state judicial races
Democrats will hold a 5-2 advantage on the state Supreme Court.
News & Politics
Politics
Innamorato, Zappala find victory in Allegheny County
Innamorato is the first woman ever elected Allegheny County executive.
News & Politics
Politics
Northampton County officials remain confident despite voting machine glitches
Officials said the clerical error on voter summary cards won’t impact the final results.
General Assembly
Policy
PA House passes $5M expansion of nonprofit security grant program
The program was created in 2019 following the Pittsburgh Tree of Life synagogue shooting.
General Assembly
Policy
Death penalty repeal bill advances in PA House
A state House committee approved the bill with bipartisan support on Tuesday.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The 2023 City & State Election Preview Part II: Of Courts!
Everything you always wanted to know about the judicial races – and more
General Assembly
Policy
House Judiciary Committee to vote on McClinton pardons amendment on Nov. 14
The committee heard testimony on whether to amend the pardons process outlined in the state constitution.
Technology
Policy