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State Court Asked to Restart McGloin Replacement Process August 13, 2025
Lackawanna County and Commissioner Bill Gaughan asked the state Supreme Court to allow county judges to replace resigned commissioners without political parties having a direct say....
Casey to Join Philadelphia Law Firm Dilworth Paxson August 12, 2025
Casey accepted a job at Dilworth Paxson and a fellowship at the University of Scranton for his post-U.S. Senate career....
Red or Blue: AI is Coming for You August 12, 2025
Is artificial intelligence coming for your job? It may depend on who you voted for in the 2024 presidential election.If you voted for Donald Trump, your job is likely safe.If you voted for Kamala Harris, you have reason to be concerned.Quietly last m...
Will Pennsylvania Allow Midwives to Save Mothers and Babies? August 12, 2025
Many are familiar with the popular British television series “Call the Midwife,” set in post-war London. In the show, nurse midwives are professionals who provide exceptional care to mothers before, during, and after a baby is born. The reality is mu...
Redistricting: What’s Old Is New Again August 12, 2025
Redistricting is a political process run by politicians for electoral ends.Most often, we only hear about redistricting in the years ending in -0, -1 or -2. The population statistics used to redraw our state and federal legislative districts result f...
Congress Passes a Lifeline to Latino Small Businesses in PA, But More is Needed August 11, 2025
After four years of inflation, uncertainty, and runaway spending, America’s small business owners finally have a reason to breathe easier. Congressional Republicans, including freshman Rep. Rob Bresnahan, just passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (O...
How Pittsburgh’s Economic Garden Can Grow August 11, 2025
“Do what you can with all you have, wherever you are.” – Theodore RooseveltI have vivid memories as a 10-year-old helping my Italian-immigrant grandfather in his one-acre garden of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and I forget what else. I remember the...
Justice Dept. Asked PA to Turn Over Its Voter Registration List August 08, 2025
Trump's DOJ asked Pennsylvania to turn over its voter rolls after sending similar requests to 15 other states amid false claims of election fraud....
Delco Considering Consolidating Voting Precincts to Save Money August 08, 2025
Court hearings will begin next week as Delaware County considers consolidating 98 voting precincts. Officials say it’s a needed reform that will drastically reduce the cost to administer elections....
Politicians Are Making a Long, Hot Summer Miserable August 07, 2025
The Pennsylvania state budget is once again long overdue, compared to the shenanigans in Washington, that's "winning."...
Shapiro Joins 15 States to Challenge Trump's Trans Stance August 07, 2025
Gov. Josh Shapiro is the only individual named in the lawsuit filed by 15 states and Washington D.C....
Why Did Fitzpatrick Oppose a Senior Housing in Lower Bucks? August 07, 2025
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is weighing in on a small housing development in Lower Makefield....
Casey Joins University of Scranton August 06, 2025
After 18 years in the U.S. Senate, prominent Pennsylvania statesman, Democratic stalwart and city political scion Bob Casey is joining the University of Scranton as a Leahy Distinguished Fellow in …...
Inside Fitzpatrick’s Vote Against GOP Budget Bill August 05, 2025
Fitzpatrick's independent streak could help him in a swing district. It could also spark pushback from Trump loyalists....
Dark Money Donors in Race for Pittsburgh Mayor August 04, 2025
For cryptocurrency investors, the Blockchain Innovation Project promotes itself as a fierce advocate “against the political forces in Washington......
How Shapiro, McCormick Are Forging PA's Destiny August 04, 2025
Sitting just feet apart on a stage at Carnegie Mellon University earlier this month, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Sen. Dave McCormick made their......
Campaign Cash Already Flowing in PA Ahead of 2026 Midterms August 01, 2025
Republican incumbents in Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation outraised their Democratic counterparts by nearly a 2-to-1 margin, on average, during the first half of the year, according to federal election filings. Chris Borick, a political scienc...
Philly Unions to GOP Senators in Harrisburg: ‘Do Your Job!’ August 01, 2025
Union workers in Philly rallied at AFL-CIO in an effort to urge Pennsylvania lawmakers to pass a state budget....
Strong hospitals Are Necessary For PA's Tech Boom to Happen July 31, 2025
The Keystone State has been buzzing with excitement since the recent announcement detailing a wave of private investment that promises to make the commonwealth a national hub for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and the energy required to ...
Parker Fills 10 Key Roles in Philadelphia July 31, 2025
Some of the positions have been vacant for as little as one week — such as the city’s chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, who was fired last week — and as long as 16 months....
PA Budget Negotiations 'Inching Along' July 30, 2025
Frustration was building among some state lawmakers Tuesday as closed-door negotiations continued to crawl along 29 days after the deadline for a state......
PA Democrats, Public Push For More Epstein Files July 30, 2025
WASHINGTON — Western Pennsylvania Democrats and a majority of voters across the state and country are increasingly pressing the Trump administration......
Rep. Jones Launches 2026 Senate Bid July 30, 2025
Second-term state Rep. Tom Jones on Tuesday announced his 2026 candidacy for the 36th Senate District race, potentially sparking a heated primary between him and Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons...
The Feud Between the Sen. GOP and a Skill Games Co. July 30, 2025
The spat comes as Republican leaders have sponsored legislation that would impose a 35% tax rate on skill games revenue and empower the state Gaming Control Board to regulate the industry....
