Barletta to decide soon on whether to run for Pennsylvania governor
Lou Barletta, the former congressman who unsuccessfully challenged U.S. Sen. Bob Casey in 2018, said Friday that he will make a decision in the next few weeks on whether to seek the Republican nomination for governor of Pennsylvania in 2022.
Pennsylvania lawmaker’s departure produces fourth May 18 special election
A special election to fill a western Pennsylvania state House seat that is vacant because of a lawmaker’s retirement will be held on May 18, the day of the state primary.
Pennsylvania Capitol building reopening to the public
The building will reopen March 22, the Department of General Services said.
Lawmaker calls for halt to PennDOT plan to toll nine bridges
The chairman of Pennsylvania's Senate Transportation Committee said he wants to halt plans to toll nine major bridges on interstates around the state.
US aid to Pa. draws GOP warning to use it for 1-time costs
Many across state government were still trying to determine exactly what sort of restrictions are on the money and suggested that they may not know for certain for days after the bill is signed into law.
Philadelphia state lawmaker considering running for U.S. Senate
Sharif Street, a Democratic state senator from Philadelphia and the vice chair of the state Democratic Party, said he is considering running for Pennsylvania’s open U.S. Senate seat in next year’s election.
Pennsylvania Republicans stop just short of censuring Toomey
Pennsylvania's Republican Party has expressed its disapproval of U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey over his vote to convict Donald Trump during the former president’s second impeachment trial.
Sen. Toomey, who once unified the GOP, now on the outs over Trump
Before he became the object of fury of Republicans for voting to convict Donald Trump during the former president’s second impeachment trial, U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania was once the insurgent from the right.
State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta announces run for U.S. Senate in 2022
A Philadelphia Democrat, state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, said Thursday that he is running for Pennsylvania’s open U.S. Senate seat in next year’s election.
Gov. Wolf's tax plan takes center stage as budget hearings begin
Republicans, who control the Legislature, questioned whether Wolf's income tax proposal — which is designed to lower taxes on lower-income households and raise them on higher-income households — is constitutional and whether it would work as intended.
Amid growing backlash, Pennsylvania GOP may censure Sen. Toomey
Pennsylvania's Republican Party is planning a meeting to potentially censure U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey amid a growing GOP backlash over his vote to convict Donald Trump during the former president's second impeachment trial, county party officials said Monday.
Fetterman makes it official: Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. will run for US Senate in 2022
Pennsylvania’s larger-than-life lieutenant governor, the 6-foot-8, bald, and tattooed John Fetterman, will run for U.S. Senate, making the announcement Monday after kicking off an exploratory fundraising campaign last month that raised over $1 million.
Pennsylvania governor to sign $912M pandemic relief bill
Gov. Tom Wolf will sign legislation approved Friday by lawmakers that carries over $900 million in pandemic-driven aid for hard-hit hospitality businesses, private schools and people struggling to pay rent or utility bills.
Pa. Department of State bungles ballot referendum for child sex victims, Boockvar leaving post
The Pennsylvania Department of State in a news release called it “simple human error" and apologized. As a result, Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar is leaving her job, and the inspector general will be looking into the matter.
'We're not perfect': Mayor Kenney backs health commissioner after COVID-19 vaccination issues
Mayor Kenney issued a statement in support of health commissioner Thomas Farley amid the current fallout from their partnership with Philly Fighting COVID.
What to watch for in Pennsylvania governor Wolf's budget proposal
On Tuesday, the Democrat will deliver his seventh budget proposal to Pennsylvania’s Republican-controlled Legislature.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are pushing to curb governors’ virus powers
Irritated by the sweeping use of executive orders during the COVID-19 crisis, state lawmakers around the U.S. are moving to curb the authority of governors and top health officials to impose emergency restrictions such as mask rules and business shutdowns.
Gov. Wolf, now a lame duck, wants billions for workforce aid
Facing a deep, pandemic-inflicted budget deficit, Gov. Tom Wolf will ask lawmakers for a multibillion-dollar investment into workforce development and employment assistance to help Pennsylvania recover, his office said Thursday.
Pa. lawmakers speed bill to limit a governor's disaster powers
Passage by both the House and Senate before Feb. 18 can ensure that it gets on Pennsylvania’s May 18 primary ballot when it can go to voters for a final decision in a statewide referendum.
Pa. legislator mocks trans Biden nominee on Facebook, apologizes
"I owe an apology and I offer it humbly," Pyle said, not specifically apologizing to Levine or other transgender people, but later repeating an apology "to all affected."