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Pa. Legislature Might Hold Lame-Duck Session
The Pennsylvania Legislature might hold a lame-duck session before Gov. Tom Corbett’s term expires in January — one last grab at passing GOP-favored legislation before Democrat […]
People Power in Philadelphia
I’m so proud of my city. Do we say that enough in Philadelphia? Outside of the Philly Love Notes blog, probably not often enough. But […]
Philly Officials Make Case for More School Funding
A parade of Philadelphia officials made the case for greater state education funding Tuesday, the first of two days of hearings held here by the […]
Ed Funding Committee Will Meet at City Hall
We noted earlier today that the Basic Education Funding Commission planned to meet two days in Philadelphia this week — but that the commission had not […]
Ed Funding Committee to Meet in Philadelphia
The Notebook reports that the state’s Basic Education Funding Commission will meet in Philadelphia two days this week — Tuesday and Wednesday — but that […]
Tom Wolf’s Honeymoon is Over
We’re barely a week past the election, and already it looks — sorry to say — like the honeymoon is over for Governor-elect Tom Wolf. […]
State Poised to Strike Casino Firearms Ban
The State of Pennsylvania appears ready to strike down its longstanding casino firearms ban. Casinos would still be able to bar guns from their premises, […]
Chester’s Dominic Pileggi Ousted as Pennsylvania Senate Leader
Chester’s Dominic Pileggi has been ousted as Republican Senate Majority Leader. GOP members voted State Sen. Jake Corman to the leadership post in what the […]
Tom Wolf’s Ethics Code Is a Good Start
Governor-elect Tom Wolf’s transition team unveiled a “code of ethical conduct” for team members on Tuesday, and for the life of me, I couldn’t initially […]
Pileggi Faces Challenge for Pa. Senate Leadership
Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi, R-Chester, might actually be in danger of losing the leadership position that he’s held since 2002.
GOP May Try Gerrymandering the Presidency
There are precious few people in America who love the Electoral College, with the probable exception of George W. Bush. Because most states are winner-take-all, […]
Officials Sue State Over New Gun Law
https://twitter.com/bwaxman/status/531850783416147968 A group of local, state, and federal officials today announced a challenge to the new Pennsylvania law that lets the NRA sue cities for […]
Tom Wolf Names Katie McGinty His Chief of Staff
Katie McGinty, an also-ran during the Democratic gubernatorial primaries earlier this year, has been named chief of staff in the new administration of Governor-elect Tom […]
It’s Time for Pennsylvania to Stop Discriminating Against Black Kids
Last week’s news was filled with important stories about the gubernatorial election and a couple of major, sordid crimes, so if you missed out on […]
Tom Wolf Won’t Take State Paycheck
Governor-elect Tom Wolf spent millions of his own dollars running for governor this year. So it may come as no surprise he doesn’t need — and […]