Philly’s state legislative races were kind of wild this year, but the primary ended up bringing few surprises
Despite endorsement controversy and infighting, most Democratic incumbents managed to resecure the nomination.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers are trying to limit damage awards to kids injured in the child welfare system
Child welfare advocates say the cap won’t address the underlying issue: longstanding staffing shortages.
‘Twas the night before Christmas — and Harrisburg was trying to politicize the judiciary | Opinion
A poem about judicial independence.
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Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Can you chip in to get us to the finish line?
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Can you chip in to get us to the finish line?
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Will you chip in to get us to the finish line?
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Can you chip in to get us to the finish line?
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Can you chip in to get us to the finish line?
The reasons Philly can’t have to-go cocktails this summer
When it comes to Pennsylvania alcohol laws, nothing is ever simple.
West Philly state Rep. Amen Brown implicated in deed fraud, other lawsuits
Brown says he was the victim of a Craigslist scam. The rightful owner spent years fighting to get father’s property back.
You wouldn’t need a license to carry a gun in Philly under a bill gaining steam in Harrisburg
Law enforcement groups have come out against the proposal, saying it would make both officers and civilians unsafe.
Should Pennsylvania amend its constitution to prohibit discrimination based on race and ethnicity? (ballot question)
The concepts in this ballot question aren't debatable, but they're not yet formally enshrined at a state level.
Should Pennsylvania strip the governor’s disaster declaration powers? (ballot questions)
Republicans in the state legislature pushed for these ballot measures after being stymied in other efforts to roll back Wolf’s emergency COVID order.
Wolf says he’d veto Philly rep’s bill to keep trans girls out of school sports
The assertion that boys are always physically stronger has been disproven. Advocates call the proposed legislation “cruel.”
These are the 90+ elected officials from Pa. who supported challenges to Biden’s win
Several major corporations are stopping donations to lawmakers on this list, which includes eight congressional reps and more than 80 state reps.
Open to the air and socially distant, e-scooters are trending — but they’re still illegal in PA
Detractors include the insurance industry, SEPTA and the Kenney administration.
Why Harrisburg is feuding over a state rep’s hush-hush coronavirus test
Also, Brian Sims donated a kidney?
Dems in Philly are lining up to run for state office in 2020
The intraparty battles are starting early this year.
Are fireworks legal in Philadelphia? It’s still up in the air
...but good luck finding a place to set them off.