Wagner campaign shares meme mocking trans people in leaked text
Billy Penn's political editor was accidentally included on the thread.
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This state senator wants Pennsylvania to ban the outdated gay and trans ‘panic defense’
So far, California, Illinois, and Rhode Island prohibit the legal tactic. Sen. Farnese thinks Pa. should be next.
How candidates get on the ballot in PA — and how they get kicked off
Petition challenges can be pricey, but they usually cost less than a bruising primary fight.
Stay informed: A complete guide to Philly’s contested state races in the 2018 election
Who's running, how much they've raised so far, and whether the district went Clinton or Trump.
A bill to kill the soda tax could divide Philly’s state lawmakers
The split does not follow party lines.
What’s behind the fight over Pennsylvania redistricting reform
Advocates want big-picture changes to the process. But time is running out before the next census.
Why PA’s controversial Berks detention center for immigrant families is still open
A chorus of legislators and Philadelphia City Council are calling for the Berks County facility's closure, as pressure mounts on Gov. Tom Wolf.
Where Philly’s state legislators stand on immigration
Rep. Martina White's office expects her bill with repercussions for "sanctuary cities" will get a vote this session.
Do you need photo ID to vote in PA? No, but there’s good reason for confusion
The state's 2012 voter ID law was found unconstitutional, but is still on the books.
5 times Philly politicians behaved badly in 2017
In terms of serious allegations against pols, it was a year like every other.
PA lawmakers want Philly protesters to pay for their rallies
The new bill could put people convicted in crimes related to protests on the hook for police overtime fees.
Why Jeff Sessions’ new civil asset forfeiture policies won’t impact PA much
Thanks to the state legislature, "Pennsylvania is in a better position than most states."
Philly soda tax fans shut down Senate committee hearing with vuvuzelas, chants
It was so loud in City Council chambers Sen. Scott Wagner couldn't even announce he was canceling the hearing.
Half of eligible PA public school agencies haven’t opted into free lunches
Schools shame kids who fall behind on lunch fees, but districts aren't opting into a federal program.