A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide, Friday, March 6, through Thursday, March 12.
A Pennsylvania coffee shop owner said President Donald Trump’s new tariffs are the latest move putting real pressure on small businesses like hers.
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, Feb. 27 through Thursday, Mar. 5.
Some $126 billion has been paid by Americans since the tariffs were imposed, including a $4 billion cost for Pennsylvanians.
A bipartisan proposal for a student cell phone ban in Pennsylvania’s public and private schools advanced to the House this week with Gov. Josh Shapiro’s backing.
Whether because of election integrity, culture wars in public schools or campaign stops at a local McDonald’s, the national spotlight in recent years shined on Bucks County near Election Day.
A key area of reform would be pushing local governments to adopt “pro-housing” stances.
Three candidates – two Democrats and one Independent – have filed with the Federal Election Commission to challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker, a Lancaster County Republican who has represented the district, which includes Lancaster County and the southern swath of York County, since 2019.
Richey ran for governor in 2022, dropping out a few months before the Republican primary. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, he has served as the chair of the Allegheny County GOP for roughly one year.
Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) revealed in May that he would not seek reelection for a 10th term, ending the announcement with “Lets get back to work,” but no indication he would resign before the end of his term.
