Closed-door talks fail to settle Pennsylvania state House control fight
Closed-door negotiations haven't resolved a dispute between Republican and Democratic leaders in the Pennsylvania House about when to hold three special elections that will determine control of their chamber.
Closed-door negotiations haven't resolved a dispute between Republican and Democratic leaders in the Pennsylvania House about when to hold three special elections that will determine control of their chamber.
County vote moves Pennsylvania closer to certifying election
A suburban Philadelphia county elections board is certifying its November results, a development state officials had said is required before they are able to issue a statewide certification.
A suburban Philadelphia county elections board is certifying its November results, a development state officials had said is required before they are able to issue a statewide certification.
Philadelphia's Mayor race: Amen Brown launches run for mayor
Amen Brown is a 35-year-old father of two children serving his first term in the Pennsylvania State House representing sections of West Philadelphia. He says his tough upbringing makes him ready for the city’s top job.
Amen Brown is a 35-year-old father of two children serving his first term in the Pennsylvania State House representing sections of West Philadelphia. He says his tough upbringing makes him ready for the city’s top job.
Recount requests delay Pennsylvania election certification
An effort that appears to be at least partially coordinated among conservatives has inundated counties with ballot recount requests even though no races are close enough to require a recount and there's been no evidence of any potential problems.
An effort that appears to be at least partially coordinated among conservatives has inundated counties with ballot recount requests even though no races are close enough to require a recount and there's been no evidence of any potential problems.
GOP sues over special elections in Pa. House majority battle
Rep. Bryan Cutler of Lancaster in a lawsuit filed late Friday asked Commonwealth Court to issue an injunction against special elections his Democratic counterpart scheduled this week.
Rep. Bryan Cutler of Lancaster in a lawsuit filed late Friday asked Commonwealth Court to issue an injunction against special elections his Democratic counterpart scheduled this week.
Governor's race broke Pennsylvania campaign spending record
Spending in Pennsylvania’s 2022 gubernatorial race blew past the record set eight years ago, topping $110 million largely because of Democrat Josh Shapiro’s powerhouse fundraising in a race that took on national significance.
Spending in Pennsylvania’s 2022 gubernatorial race blew past the record set eight years ago, topping $110 million largely because of Democrat Josh Shapiro’s powerhouse fundraising in a race that took on national significance.
Democrats move to take power with narrow Pa. House majority
Democrats who barely won back enough seats in the Pennsylvania House in November are moving to control the chamber and replace one of their incumbents who died and two others who won higher office.
Democrats who barely won back enough seats in the Pennsylvania House in November are moving to control the chamber and replace one of their incumbents who died and two others who won higher office.
Pennsylvania panel to vote on proposal defining sex, race
A Pennsylvania government panel is considering adding extensive definitions of sex, religious creed and race to nondiscrimination regulations.
A Pennsylvania government panel is considering adding extensive definitions of sex, religious creed and race to nondiscrimination regulations.
DA Krasner sues to stop lawmakers from removing him
Philadelphia's elected prosecutor asked a state court Friday to halt a Republican-led effort to remove him from office, arguing that the process ended when the Legislature's two-year session ran out earlier in the week.
Philadelphia's elected prosecutor asked a state court Friday to halt a Republican-led effort to remove him from office, arguing that the process ended when the Legislature's two-year session ran out earlier in the week.
Former councilwoman Helen Gym announces campaign for Philadelphia mayor
A day after resigning from Philadelphia City Council, Helen Gym announced her campaign for mayor, swelling an already crowded field of candidates.
A day after resigning from Philadelphia City Council, Helen Gym announced her campaign for mayor, swelling an already crowded field of candidates.
Pennsylvania Senate to put progressive prosecutor on trial
The Pennsylvania state Senate is beginning what could be a long and partisan process of considering whether to force Philadelphia Democratic District Attorney Larry Krasner from office.
The Pennsylvania state Senate is beginning what could be a long and partisan process of considering whether to force Philadelphia Democratic District Attorney Larry Krasner from office.
Recount efforts hold up Pennsylvania election certifications
Pennsylvania elections officials say “a handful” of counties haven't fully reported results from this month’s election, at least in part because organized efforts to seek recounts are pending in court.
Pennsylvania elections officials say “a handful” of counties haven't fully reported results from this month’s election, at least in part because organized efforts to seek recounts are pending in court.
Democrats win enough for narrow Pennsylvania House majority
Democrats are celebrating a suburban Philadelphia state House win that gives them barely enough seats to take the chamber majority after 12 years.
Democrats are celebrating a suburban Philadelphia state House win that gives them barely enough seats to take the chamber majority after 12 years.
Jeff Brown launches candidacy for Philadelphia mayor
Brown, 58, joins a growing list of candidates that includes Alan Domb, Derek Green, Maria Quinones-Sanchez and Rebecca Rhynhart.
Brown, 58, joins a growing list of candidates that includes Alan Domb, Derek Green, Maria Quinones-Sanchez and Rebecca Rhynhart.
Gov-elect Shapiro opens transition, to stay AG until January
Shapiro, a Democrat, is navigating the massive task of sorting through what is likely to be thousands of applications to fill top posts in his administration as he gets his arms around the government of the nation's fifth-most populous state.
Shapiro, a Democrat, is navigating the massive task of sorting through what is likely to be thousands of applications to fill top posts in his administration as he gets his arms around the government of the nation's fifth-most populous state.
Pa. House votes to impeach Philadelphia DA Krasner, measure moves forward to Senate trial
Pennsylvania's House of Representatives has voted to impeach Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, advancing the effort to remove him from office to a trial in Pennsylvania's Senate.
Pennsylvania's House of Representatives has voted to impeach Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, advancing the effort to remove him from office to a trial in Pennsylvania's Senate.
Political consultant charged with forging signatures on nomination forms in 2019 Philadelphia elections
According to authorities, the political consultant recruited people to help him with petition work before taking them to a hotel room, where he asked them to write down names, addresses and forged signatures on multiple petitions for the 2019 municipal elections in Philadelphia.
According to authorities, the political consultant recruited people to help him with petition work before taking them to a hotel room, where he asked them to write down names, addresses and forged signatures on multiple petitions for the 2019 municipal elections in Philadelphia.
Pennsylvania Senate picks first woman as top-ranking member
Pennsylvania Republican state Sen. Kim Ward will become the first woman to serve as the chamber’s highest-ranking member.
Pennsylvania Republican state Sen. Kim Ward will become the first woman to serve as the chamber’s highest-ranking member.
Pa. House committee votes to impeach Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner, measure moves to House floor
Members of the House Judiciary Committee voted 14-8 in favor of a resolution that would lead to the impeachment of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. The measure now heads to the House floor.
Members of the House Judiciary Committee voted 14-8 in favor of a resolution that would lead to the impeachment of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. The measure now heads to the House floor.
Former Philadelphia council member-at-large Allan Domb enters city's mayoral race
Domb's campaign is focused on unifying the city, working with residents from every community, addressing the city's needs and improving city services.
Domb's campaign is focused on unifying the city, working with residents from every community, addressing the city's needs and improving city services.