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
State lawmakers advance measure to cut corporate taxes
GOP bill would lower corporate tax rate from 9.99% to at least 6.99%
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
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
Recount confirms Dr. Oz’s victory in Pennsylvania’s GOP Senate primary
Mehmet Oz defeated Dave McCormick by less than 1,000 votes
Capitol Beat
Policy
‘A declaration of war’: GOP lawmakers eviscerate PennDOT’s bridge tolling plan
Lawmakers and business leaders called on the Wolf administration to end the plan
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
John Fetterman
Politics