Despite a surge in gun deaths in Pennsylvania over the last decade, Republican lawmakers in Harrisburg and Washington have consistently voted against gun safety laws. This Election Day offers voters a chance for change.
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Extreme Is The New Mainstream: Every Pennsylvania GOP Congressman But One Endorses Radical Candidate Doug Mastriano
The attempts to round off Mastriano’s extreme edges fall flat when you consider the eight Republican US Reps. who just endorsed him voted against certifying the 2020 election.
Which PA Representatives Support Pregnant Workers, and Which Don’t?
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act won broad bipartisan support while passing the US House of Representatives, even if a majority of Pennsylvania’s GOP lawmakers voted against it.
Who is Mike Johnson, the new Speaker of the House?
The new House Republican leader supports a nationwide abortion ban, played a key role in trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election, and opposes same-sex marriage.
Fetterman joins Lehigh Valley union workers on the picket line
Fetterman, who rolled up to the picket line driving his Ford Bronco, dropped off refreshments and boxes of Philly Soft Pretzels for the workers at multiple locations around the facility. He also took the time to take pictures and talk to the workers.
Pennsylvania Workers at Mack Trucks Reject Contract and Join the Thousands of UAW Picketers Already on Strike
Workers in Lower Macungie and Middletown were among 4,000 unionized workers to go on strike Monday.
Pa. House Democrats Advance Compromise Bill to Raise the Minimum Wage
Pennsylvania House Democrats advanced a bill out of the House Labor and Industry Committee to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026. The bill raises the tipped minimum wage and sets the minimum wage to inflation.
Bill Protecting LGBTQ Pennsylvanians From Discrimination Passes Pa. House in Historic Vote
The Pennsylvania House made history Tuesday after passing the Fairness Act. The LGBTQ non-discrimination bill now advances to the Senate, and Gov. Shapiro wants it on his desk as soon as possible.
5 Times Pennsylvania Republicans Stood in the Way of Gun Violence Reforms
Pennsylvania’s state and federal Democratic lawmakers have proposed numerous bills to address the plague of gun violence, but Republicans have repeatedly blocked those efforts, and introduced their own bills that do nothing to help keep people safe.
Two Years After Jan. 6, There Are More Than 150 Election Deniers in the House Republican Majority
More than 150 of the 222 House Republicans elected in November voted to overturn the 2020 election results and/or denied the legitimacy of the outcome.
House Republicans’ Agenda Focuses on Social Security Cuts and Sham Investigations—Not Working Families
Between Republicans’ economic agenda, spurious investigations, and threatened impeachments, the House is looking at a busy but unproductive year.
The Republican Party is the Reason Counting Votes in Pennsylvania Might Take a Few Days
If you see the vote count delayed, if we’re still waiting for a winner on Wednesday, if there’s a flurry of lawsuits in Pennsylvania, you can thank state Republicans.
OP-ED: “I Deserve a Fair Wage and the Right to Unionize, so I’m Voting for Josh Shapiro”
Latrelle Jackson is one of many Pennsylvanians working two jobs to make ends meet. In this op-ed, he explains why Pennsylvania workers need Josh Shapiro fighting for them in Harrisburg.
Up for Grabs: 5 Races That Could Shift the Balance of Power in the Pennsylvania State Senate
There are 50 seats in the state Senate on the ballot in November. With new legislative districts and a number of GOP incumbents not seeking reelection, Democrats are taking aim at the Republican majority.
Five Ways Democrats Have Helped Pennsylvania Under Biden’s Leadership
From the American Rescue Plan to the Inflation Reduction Act and everything in between, the Biden administration and Democratic leaders in Congress have passed an impressive array of bills that aim to improve America’s economy and infrastructure, invest in physical and mental health care, and combat climate change.
Here’s How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Help Pennsylvania Families
The bill lowers healthcare costs, incentivizes companies to adopt renewable energies and produce clean energy products; provides consumer rebates for those products, and delivers tens of billions of dollars of direct investments to American communities—funded by taxes on billion-dollar corporations.
Pennsylvania Republicans Choose Party Over Working Families… Again
The whole thing reads a bit like the script of a bad daytime drama. Mitch McConnell, playing the familiar role of lead villain, wanted to stop Democrats from passing a reconciliation bill that would invest in climate action, lower healthcare costs, and reduce the...
US Rep. Thompson Votes Down Gay Marriage Just Before Attending Son’s Same-Sex Wedding
The central Pennsylvania congressman was one of six PA Republicans to vote against the Respect for Marriage Act, which would offer federal protection for same-sex and interracial marriages.
Doug Mastriano’s Plan to Combat School Shootings? Arm Pennsylvania Teachers
The Republican candidate for governor plans to introduce a bill that would allow school employees to carry guns on school grounds.
Average Gas Price in Pennsylvania Now Tops $5 Per Gallon
Pennsylvanians are now paying an average of $5.03 for a gallon of regular gas. That’s a spike of more than 50 cents per gallon since last month.
EXCLUSIVE: Voters Oppose National Abortion Ban and Are ‘Worried,’ ‘Sad,’ and ‘Angry’ over State of Abortion Rights, According to New Poll
Sixty-eight percent of likely voters oppose a national ban on abortion, according to a new Courier Newsroom/Data for Progress poll.
Where Supreme Court Justices Stand on Abortion, in Their Own Words and Votes
Even before a draft of the opinion in a major abortion case written by Justice Samuel Alito was leaked late Monday, Supreme Court justices have had a lot to say about abortion over the years — in opinions, votes, Senate confirmation testimony, and elsewhere.
GOP Gov. Candidate Opposes American Rescue Plan, After Collecting $1.4M in PPP Loans
Dave White is a businessman and a Pennsylvania GOP gubernatorial candidate within striking distance of the leading the primary pack.
Citing Injury, Scott Martin Exits Gov. Race
The Republican state Senator from Lancaster was trailing behind most candidates in fundraising.
UPDATE: Rep. Scott Perry Denies Jan. 6 Panel’s Request for Interview
The panel investigating the violent insurrection at the US Capitol is seeking an interview and phone records from the five-term Dauphin County congressman.
Gov. Wolf Endorses Letter of Support for Passage of Federal Voting Rights Acts
Gov. Tom Wolf joined 17 other governors nationwide who endorsed a letter urging Congress to protect the rights of all voters by passing the Freedom to Vote Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
What’s in the Infrastructure Bill for Pennsylvania? Here’s a Breakdown.
Pennsylvania will receive $17.8 billion of the $110 billion in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to improve roads, bridges, public transportation, drinking water, and much more.
New Laws Look Good For Aspiring Barbers and Cosmetologists
Cosmetology and barber schools in Pennsylvania are hands-on, but not completely. New law allows more theory-based education to be done virtually.
Pennsylvania School Mask Mandate Upheld After Republicans Sought Review
An obscure state panel voted 7-4 that Acting Health Secretary Alison Beam’s Aug. 31 mask order for K-12 schools and child care facilities did not have to be enacted as a regulation.
Senate Passes Infrastructure Bill That Will Benefit Pennsylvanians
The Senate approved a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan on Tuesday.