Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Soda Tax Haters: You Still Have One Fighting Chance
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld the legality of Philadelphia’s controversial “soda tax” on Wednesday, leaving legislation as the only remaining option for opponents to strike […]
GOP Lawmakers Seek Impeachments Over Redrawn Pa. Congressional Map
Twelve Republican legislators have jointly filed resolutions requesting that the Pennsylvania House of Representatives vote to impeach four Democratic judges on the state Supreme Court […]
Court-Imposed Congressional Map Could Benefit Pa. Democrats
Pennsylvania has a new congressional map. On Monday evening, the state Supreme Court adopted new district boundaries that will likely give Democrats a boost in […]
How Pa.’s Gerrymandering Decision Could Affect the 2018 Primary Election
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that the state’s Congressional map “clearly, plainly and palpably” violates the state constitution. It’s the latest of several recent court decisions recognizing […]
Philadelphia Urges Pa. Supreme Court to Reject Latest Soda Tax Lawsuit
In a 59-page document filed by the City of Philadelphia, attorneys have urged the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to reject the appeal filed two weeks ago by […]
Reports: This Pa. Judge Is on Trump’s Shortlist for Supreme Court
Pennsylvania Judge Thomas Hardiman is on President Donald Trump‘s shortlist for a U.S. Supreme Court nomination, according to several news outlets.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court Will Likely Be Democratic for the Next 6 Years
On Tuesday, voters in Pennsylvania approved a state constitutional amendment that raises the retirement age for judges to 75. The question was intentionally misleading: A […]
The Philly Ballot Questions You’ll See on Election Day 2016, In Plain English
We know what you’re thinking: Who in God’s name cares about ballot questions when Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are up for election? It’s true. The presidential race makes […]
How a GOP-Sponsored Ballot Question Could Help Philly
Next Tuesday, Philadelphia residents will get to vote for president and members of both the U.S. and state Senate and House. They’ll also have to […]
Pa. Supreme Court Rules School Reform Commission Can’t Cancel Teacher Contracts
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled yesterday that the Philadelphia School Reform Commission violated state law by canceling its contract with the city’s teacher’s union in […]
Wolf Nominates Republican Judge to Fill Eakin’s Supreme Court Seat
Governor Tom Wolf nominated Superior Court Judge Sallie Updyke Mundy to fill a vacant seat on the Pa. Supreme Court. Mundy would fill the seat formerly held by […]
Porngate Emails Will Cost Ex-Judge $50K
A sudden resignation might have saved Michael Eakin’s pension, but the former state Supreme Court justice isn’t getting away scot-free for having shared racist, pornographic […]
RE: Porngate — Supreme Court Justice Michael Eakin Resigns
The never-ending Porngate saga claimed another victim today, as embattled Supreme Court Justice Michael Eakin resigned from office. “We’ve been struggling with this decision for […]
Court Denies Reinstatement of Kathleen Kane’s Law License
Kathleen Kane isn’t getting her law license back right now. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied Kane’s attempt to have her law license reinstated when it […]
Kevin Dougherty and the Email Scandal — Will There Be Political Fallout?
At this point, who in Pennsylvania doesn’t have the stench of the email scandal on them? The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Wednesday that Supreme Court Justice Kevin Dougherty […]