News & Politics

Personality

Oz launches ‘Fetterman Basement Tracker’ as social media attacks intensify

Social media is playing an important role in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race.

Campaigns & Elections

Policy

Grove renews push for large-scale election law changes

The House GOP elections leader said continuing issues necessitate reforms

News & Politics

Policy

State Senate examines gubernatorial line of succession law

The hearing comes after Lt. Gov. John Fetterman temporarily gave up duties after suffering a stroke

News & Politics

Politics

Mastriano, Ellis, attack Davis over 11-year-old tweets

Social media posts – and platforms themselves – have become part of attacks in the state’s midterm race for governor and lieutenant governor.

Budget

Policy

The new state budget brings changes to Pennsylvania’s election laws

For one thing, counties will no longer be able to accept third-party grants to fund elections.

Abortion

Policy

Wolf takes executive action to protect out-of-state residents seeking abortions

The governor’s order would prohibit state agencies from helping other states crack down on abortion.

Healthcare

Policy

Pennsylvania is looking at a $250 million investment in long-term care

Long-term care advocates say the state budget is an ‘historic moment’ for long-term care.

Budget

Policy

Senate lawmakers approve ‘historic’ state budget, raft of constitutional amendments

The measures were approved after extensive debate in the legislature’s upper chamber.

Budget

Policy

House lawmakers approve $45.2 billion state budget proposal

Still waiting on the Senate, but House leadership called the plan a responsible one that ‘takes care of people.’

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Charlie Dent and other former GOP officials endorse Josh Shapiro for governor

Dent says Shapiro’s opponent, Doug Mastriano, is ‘a threat to the rule of law and the constitutional order.’

News & Politics

Politics

Lawmakers send bill reforming fireworks law to Gov. Wolf

The legislation would give municipalities the power to regulate when fireworks can be used.

News & Politics

Politics

Matt Dowling won’t run for reelection after DUI charge

Dowling says retiring will help him focus on his wellness and family.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Fetterman and Oz tout support as abortion debate ramps up

Both U.S. Senate candidates received endorsements from abortion-focused groups on Friday.

Budget

Politics

This week’s headlines: Budget talks continue as lawmakers focus on school curricula

A roundup of the week’s political news with no shortage of surprises during budget season.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Lawmakers send veto-bound transgender athlete bill to Tom Wolf’s desk

The measure would ban trans women from playing on women’s school sports teams.