Feb 13 Democrats retain majority in the Pennsylvania House with a 102-100 partisan divide By Brooke Schultz, Associated Press/Report for America Voters elected a former school board member on Tuesday to represent them in a Philadelphia suburb that has been trending more to the left. Continue reading
Jan 12 Biden visits Pennsylvania stores to talk up his record on small business creation By Seung Min Kim, Josh Boak, Associated Press It was a distinct change from the set speeches that the Democratic president usually gives to highlight his policies about an economy with strong employment but levels of inflation that worry voters. Continue reading
Nov 08 Democrat Dan McCaffery wins open seat on Pennsylvania Supreme Court By Marc Levy, Associated Press McCaffery, a former Philadelphia judge and prosecutor, had positioned himself as a defender of abortion rights and other rights. Continue reading
Nov 06 What to expect in Pennsylvania’s 2023 general election By Robert Yoon, Associated Press Voters in Tuesday’s general election in Pennsylvania will fill a vacant state Supreme Court seat that could play a significant role on voting-related cases during the 2024 presidential campaign. Continue reading
Oct 13 Pennsylvania launches initiative to raise awareness of Indigenous heritage By Associated Press Over the next two years, the Institute for Indigenous Studies will convene a group of scholars and tribal members to outline specific projects. Continue reading
Oct 13 WATCH: Biden touts economy and green energy in Philadelphia speech By Will Weissert, Associated Press President Joe Biden returned to Pennsylvania Friday to use the critical battleground state again as a backdrop for some of his favorite political themes. But the war between Israel and Hamas has scrambled geopolitics and potentially reshuffled a 2024 presidential… Continue reading
Sep 21 Watch 4:55 Why changes to clothing norms are a point of contention on Capitol Hill By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman, Alexa Gold The Senate is loosening its long-standing dress code requiring business attire, igniting a debate about clothing in the halls of Congress. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn., known for wearing shorts and hooded sweatshirts around the Capitol, appreciates the change — but… Continue watching
Sep 13 Watch 5:28 News Wrap: Higher gasoline prices pushed inflation up in August In our news wrap Wednesday, inflation rose again in August fueled by higher gasoline prices, a federal judge ordered former President Trump's lawyers to use a secure facility to review evidence in his classified documents case, Sen. Mitt Romney will… Continue watching
Sep 13 Watch 11:42 Pennsylvania Democrats discuss nation’s political divisions and their feelings for Biden By Judy Woodruff, Frank Carlson Over the summer, Judy Woodruff listened in as Iowa Republicans discussed their support for former President Trump following his indictments, the state of the country and what can be done to move forward. For a different perspective, Judy heard from… Continue watching
Sep 13 WATCH: Escaped Pennsylvania murderer captured with the help of dogs and a heat-sensing plane, officials say By Maryclaire Dale, Marc Levy, Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press Escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante has been taken to a state prison outside Philadelphia after his capture Wednesday morning. Continue reading