Politics Archives

What we know so far about Pennsylvania’s 2022 U.S. Senate race

The Senate opening has drawn plenty of interest from Democrats looking to shore up a narrow congressional majority, and Republicans looking to limit key aspects of the Biden agenda.

19 Jul 2021

What are the 5 issues Pennsylvania lawmakers will face when they return from summer break?

Democratic and Republican lawmakers recently recessed until September without resolving key issues including election changes, cocktails to-go, lobbying reform, and more.

06 Jul 2021

GOP lawmakers clash with Wolf and Democrats over election overhaul

Democrats call any new such ID restrictions “voter suppression,” while Republicans say it makes elections more secure. The reality is more complicated.

23 Jun 2021

Passage of statewide LGBTQ discrimination protections remains uncertain

“I gotta say, as a native Pennsylvanian, it remains an embarrassment for Pennsylvania that we stand out among our neighboring states for failing to provide basic civil rights protections,” Gov. Tom Wolf said.

17 Jun 2021

Democratic nominee for mayor Ed Gainey opens up about his agenda and his family’s tragedy

Ed Gainey says one of his goals is to get police officers back to walking beats in city neighborhoods.

17 Jun 2021

Peduto and Gainey reflect on a historic election and the transition of power

As Pittsburgh faces decisions about policing, federal funds and affordable housing, Pittsburgh's mayor and his likely replacement mull a coming transition amid a volatile political climate.

25 May 2021

Experts say Pennsylvania’s 2021 primary was typical, but GOP lawmakers are seizing on issues

Routine poll issues, some mail-ballot snafus and low turnout were all par for the course of a normal election.

20 May 2021

New partnership to provide Pittsburgh with more investigative journalism about the state government

"Today, we’re excited to announce an expansion to provide greater access to our journalism throughout Pittsburgh via a new partnership with NEXTpittsburgh."

20 May 2021

Ed Gainey poised to make history as Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor

State Rep. Ed Gainey defeated Mayor Bill Peduto in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, clearing a path to become Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor and signaling a shift in the city’s politics.

19 May 2021

Partisan websites in PA are posing as local news sites. How that threatens journalism

“The forces of disinformation are well-organized, well-funded and have no desire to stick to facts."

17 Mar 2021