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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The reasons Philly can’t have to-go cocktails this summer
When it comes to Pennsylvania alcohol laws, nothing is ever simple.
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.
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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.
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.
Only a third of CARES Act housing relief went to PA residents. The rest went to the state budget.
Of 75k people who applied to the PHFA program, fewer than 27k got assistance.
Millions in PA pandemic mortgage relief may go unclaimed by Nov 4 deadline
Republican leaders in Harrisburg refused to vote on a fix for the CARES Act program.
Movement for hate crime law? LGBTQ and trans speakers give first ever testimony to PA Senate Republicans
Legislators who heard the speeches were moved, but action is far from certain.
No one charged with hate crime in Philly trans women murders because Harrisburg won’t pass LGBTQ protections
People in Pa. can even use the outdated “gay panic” defense to justify violence.
Dems in Philly are lining up to run for state office in 2020
The intraparty battles are starting early this year.
5 of the most impactful laws Pennsylvania passed in 2018
From criminal justice reform to actual firearms legislation.
‘Bonusgate’ aftermath: Why government workers don’t get holiday cash
Most city and state employees could theoretically be awarded end-of-year bonuses — but they're not.
Everything Harrisburg is trying to fix PA’s gun laws
We'll update this tracker on the General Assembly's gun reform efforts throughout the year.
No opponent, no problem: How Philly Dems spent more than a million bucks against no one
Uber rides, theater tickets, political largesse — here’s how candidates paid their way to uncontested reelection.