Politics
State Senators Art Haywood, Vincent Hughes Propose 8 Percent Shale Tax
Two Philadelphia-area Democrats have unveiled their plan to tax natural gas production in the Marcellus Shale. Sens. Art Haywood and Vincent Hughes announced their proposal […]
Kane to Defend Wolf in Open Records Case
Kathleen Kane may be in a fight for her political life, but there’s still business to be done. Her office said Tuesday it will defend […]
Medical Marijuana Back in Play in Pennsylvania?
State Sens. Daylin Leach and Mike Folmer are try, trying again. The bipartisan duo — Leach is a Democrat, Folmer a Republican — have reintroduced […]
In Pa. House, a Fresh Push for Liquor Privatization
A fresh push to privatize the state’s liquor store system is brewing in the Pennsylvania House, NewsWorks reports. Republican House Majority Leader Dave Reed told […]
Study: In Pennsylvania, Very Rich Getting Richer, Everybody Else Getting Poorer
Updated with comment from the governor’s office. In Pennsylvania, it really is true that the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. […]
Wolf Goes to Battle With GOP
That didn’t take long. On only his second day in office, Gov. Tom Wolf started throwing down with Republicans — voiding some last-second picks for […]
Poll: N.J. Voters Don’t Think Chris Christie Would Be a Very Good President
Chris Christie is having a hard time hanging onto the support of his home state as he considers a run for the presidency. “Nearly three […]
Comcast No Longer Tech Industry’s Biggest Spender on Lobbying
Comcast is no longer the tech industry’s biggest spender on lobbying. That distinction now belongs to Google. Comcast is in second place — by a […]
Docs: Grand Jury Recommended Charges Against Kane
https://twitter.com/deannadurante/status/557994279080304641 Documents released today by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court confirm that a grand jury has recommended charges be brought against Attorney General Kathleen Kane for […]
Could Ed Rendell Take Pat Toomey’s Senate Seat?
It’s tough for us to see Ed Rendell in the Senate. The man is a chief — not somebody who would risk getting his voice […]
J.P. Miranda, Sister Plead to Corruption Charges
Former North Philly State Rep. J.P. Miranda and his sister, Michelle Wilson, pleaded guilty to corruption charges on Tuesday.
Pennsylvania: Tom Wolf Is Your Governor Now
Tom Wolf becomes #Pennsylvania's 47th governor. http://t.co/oRO0Mcl3Cw #PAinaug pic.twitter.com/aYAmP3REJ2 — WFMZ-TV 69News (@69News) January 20, 2015 It’s official, Pennsylvania: Tom Wolf is your governor now. […]
Study: Pa. Gets D+ for Pre-School Education
Earlier this week, Philly Mag told the story of cutthroat competition among Philly parents to get young children into top-notch preschools. A new report from […]
DNC Decision on 2016 Convention Expected Soon
Democrats will soon decide where to hold their 2016 presidential nominating convention, the Associated Press reports. It’s a $65 million undertaking, and party leaders say […]
Three Predictions for Tom Wolf’s First Year
Tom Wolf takes office as governor of Pennsylvania today, and here’s the worry: That today — with the swearing-in, the pomp, the circumstance, and the […]