Republican-controlled legislature begin advancing new plans to remake Pennsylvania courts
The House Judiciary Committee voted along party lines for two proposals to amend the state constitution.
Pennsylvania's acting health secretary, Alison Beam, to step down
Alison Beam, Pennsylvania's acting health secretary since January, will resign her post at the end of the month, Gov. Wolf's office announced on Monday morning.
Dr. Oz says Fauci should be ‘held accountable,’ suggests he resign after ‘misleading’ Americans on COVID
"Dr. Anthony Fauci has lost the faith and confidence of the American people," Oz said. "It’s time for a new face talking to the American people, one that is more trusted."
Another lawmaker joins GOP field for Pennsylvania governor
A Republican state senator from south central Pennsylvania said Saturday that he will run for governor, adding to the GOP's double-digits-deep primary field aiming to take on the presumed Democratic nominee, Attorney General Josh Shapiro, in next year's election.
Wolf adds to mounting veto tally, kills Pennsylvania's permitless gun bill
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf followed through on his veto threat and rejected Republican-penned legislation to allow people to carry a firearm openly or concealed, without a permit.
Dr. Oz announces run for U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the cardiac surgeon, author, and host of TV’s “Dr. Oz Show,” is joining the list of Republican candidates hoping to capture Pennsylvania's open U.S. Senate seat in next year's election, according to two people familiar with his plans.
Mask mandate for Pennsylvania K-12 schools remains for now, justices rule
Pennsylvania's high court says that for now, an order requiring masks inside Pennsylvania’s K-12 schools and child care facilities will remain in place.
Crowded GOP field in Pennsylvania's Senate race heads for reshuffle
The Republican field of candidates aiming to capture Pennsylvania's open U.S. Senate seat in next year's election is churning anew, with the candidate endorsed by former President Donald Trump out and intriguing new candidates possibly in.
Gov. Wolf signals readiness for congressional district map talks
If Wolf and the Legislature cannot agree on a map, it could be left to the state Supreme Court to draw districts again before Feb. 15, when candidates can start circulating petitions to get on the May 17 primary ballot.
Trump-backed candidate's Pennsylvania Senate race exit shakes up GOP primary, opens door to new contenders
The Republican primary battle for an open GOP-held Senate seat in the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania just got even more turbulent.
Corman contracts COVID-19, amid gubernatorial expectations
Jake Corman, the ranking Republican in Pennsylvania’s state Senate, tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, Senate officials said, a diagnosis that came a day before he was expected to announce his candidacy for governor.
Pennsylvania Dem governor violated state election law, GOP lawmaker says: reports
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker claims Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf admitted to a violation of the state’s election laws when Wolf spoke during a recent radio interview.
List of candidates vying for Pennsylvania governor could grow with Corman announcement
Jake Corman, the ranking Republican in Pennsylvania's state Senate who is widely expected to run for governor, has begun inviting donors and others to an announcement next Thursday night.
Election 2021: NJ Gov. Murphy holds post, Virginia governorship goes to GOP
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey narrowly won reelection in his reliably blue state while a Republican political newcomer delivered a stunning upset in the Virginia governor’s race, sending a warning to Democrats that their grip on power in Washington may be in peril.
GOP nets Pennsylvania Supreme Court seat; Pittsburgh gets 1st Black mayor
Republicans in Pennsylvania saw success in voters' choices Tuesday to fill open seats on statewide appeals courts, including winning a marquee race for a seat on the state Supreme Court.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner wins reelection for second term
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has won a second term, beating out GOP challenger Charles Peruto Jr., according to The Associated Press.
Shapiro breaks with Wolf over strategy on climate change
Josh Shapiro, the Democratic candidate for governor, is breaking with Gov. Tom Wolf on the centerpiece of Wolf’s plan to fight climate change amid the strong and sustained pushback it has received from building trades unions that have long backed the party's candidates for governor.
Spending in Pennsylvania's high court race exceeds $5M
Spending in the race for an open seat on Pennsylvania's state Supreme Court has blown past $5 million, according to new campaign finance reports, with less than two weeks left until Election Day.
Court breathes new life into Harrisburg gun laws challenge
People are allowed to sue to challenge a city’s gun restrictions even if they have not been charged with violating them, Pennsylvania’s highest court ruled Wednesday.
Shapiro reports $10M in campaign money for gubernatorial run
Shapiro, considered the likely Democratic nominee to succeed Gov. Tom Wolf, has raised a little over $9 million this year, his campaign said.