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.
Budget
Politics
Trump says Pennsylvania budget should be ‘tied’ to bill expanding poll watcher access
The former president is wading into conversations about the state budget.
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.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Working behind the scenes: A Q&A with attorney Adam Bonin
The Philly lawyer talks about his work in election law and the likelihood of major lawsuits in 2022.
Healthcare
Policy
University of Pittsburgh funding could hinge on its fetal tissue research
Republican lawmakers are hoping to stop Pitt from using tissue obtained from elective abortions
Budget
Policy
State House Appropriations Committee chair: Budget unlikely to be done by June 30 deadline
Wolf’s budget secretary says a deal is ‘very close and within reach’
Abortion
Policy
‘Ready to rumble’: Democrats urge voters to keep Roe in mind ahead of fall midterms
Abortion rights advocates say abortion itself is on the ballot this fall.
General Assembly
Policy
How a bill becomes a brawl: The fight over the changes needed to the legislative process
City & State takes an inside look at how Harrisburg pols want to rework the way laws are enacted in Pennsylvania
Abortion
Policy
Post-Roe Pennsylvania: How we got here and what could happen next
State political leaders are split over the impacts of the decision.
News & Politics
Politics
Democratic Governors Association calls on Mastriano to release potential Jan. 6 footage
Mastriano is Pennsylvania’s Republican nominee for governor.
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
Politics
Cutting business taxes and addressing crime in Pennsylvania
A roundup of the week’s political news.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Dr. Oz draws a contrast with John Fetterman as he pivots to the general election
To a large audience, Oz promised to support conservative policies in Washington.
Interviews & Profiles
Politics
Jim Kenney opens up about his proudest moments in office – and his biggest mistakes
In an exclusive interview, Philly’s mayor talks soda tax, gun violence, COVID-19 and his plans for the future.
Capitol Beat
Policy
An optimistic Seth Grove looks to begin bipartisan talks on election reforms
Gov. Tom Wolf’s office says Grove has ‘no credibility on election issues’
Capitol Beat
Policy