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Politics Filibuster FAQs: What Is This Senate Procedure and Why Does It Matter for You?

While it’s easy to tune out all the political noise, the future of this Senate procedure does directly affect you and your family.

Elle Meyers Elle Meyers March 26, 2021 11:18 am EDT
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Politics Who’s the Boss? GOP Lawmakers Continue Fight to Limit Governor’s Emergency Powers

When it comes to the coronavirus in Pennsylvania, it’s a tug of war between health and politics.

Denise Clay Denise Clay July 24, 2020 2:18 pm EDT
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Healthcare 850,000 Pennsylvanians Will Lose Healthcare Coverage If Republicans Don’t Do Something

Lawmakers had a chance to advance legislation that would have enshrined consumer provisions of the Affordable Care Act into state law. They opted not to.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil June 11, 2020 2:55 pm EDT
Politics A worker folds up a tarp after attaching a poster to a shuttered business in Philadelphia, Monday, May 4, 2020. The Center City District and Mural Arts Philadelphia posted the original works on multiple locations in an effort to enhance the neighborhood awash with business shuttered to help curb the spread of coronavirus. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Politics Lawmakers Vote to End Gov. Wolf’s Emergency Order. Here’s What That Means.

The Republican-majority state legislature approved a resolution they believe will reopen businesses across the state. It may not be that simple.

Abbie Synan Kimberly Lawson Kimberly Lawson June 11, 2020 2:42 pm EDT
Politics File —In this file photo from Jan. 23, 2020, Pennsylvania Speaker of the House, Mike Turzai, announces at a news conference he will not run for another term as a Pennsylvania Representative, in McCandless, Pa. Turzai's last day will be Monday June 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Politics State’s Top House Republican, Mike Turzai, Is Stepping Down Next Week

Turzai played an active role in campaigns, helping the Republican party expand its majority, and was a forceful opponent of Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf.

Associated Press Associated Press June 11, 2020 10:12 am EDT

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Two proposed amendments that voters will face deal with limiting the power of governors like Tom Wolf during disasters. Elections Get Out and Vote: All PA Voters Eligible to Vote on Statewide Ballot Questions
Some of the founders of VaccinatePA talk on a Zoom call. Clockwise, from top left: Zhengming Wang, Richard Goulazian, Andrea Michael, and Courtney Sheridan. (Courtesy of VaccinatePA) Coronavirus VaccinatePA Is Empowering Pennsylvanians to Get Vaccinated
Acting state Secretary of Health Alison Beam speaks during a news conference on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. She said that the pause in administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is "out of an abundance of caution." (Screenshot) Coronavirus Pennsylvania Joins National Pause on J&J Vaccine
A person wearing a face mask to protect against the spread of the coronavirus walks along Market Street, Dec. 8, 2020, in West Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Coronavirus COVID Blog: Tracking the Spread and Impact of Coronavirus in PA
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Elections A Record Number of Women Are Running for Office in 2020

New data shows 295 women have already filed for office to run as Democrats, while 195 are Republican candidates.

Emiene Wright Emiene Wright May 14, 2020 2:59 pm EDT
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Politics Republicans Are Using the Pandemic to Seize Control From Governors

The GOP lawmakers' strategy echoes earlier attempts in some states to curb the powers of Democratic governors. But this round comes with added health and political risk.

Associated Press Associated Press May 11, 2020 9:43 am EDT