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Republicans in Pennsylvania BOO and walk out after Jan 6 cops visit and are introduced as ‘heroes’

Speaker Joanna McClinton called the behavior ‘despicable’

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024

Pennsylvania House battle hinges on Philadelphia suburbs

Democrats are clinging to a one-seat Pennsylvania House majority but that could change when voters fill a suburban Philadelphia vacancy next week

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Pennsylvania lawmaker quits amid sex harassment allegations

A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is quitting the Legislature, a week after a union lobbyist accused him by name of having sexually harassed her four years ago

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Mississippi’s statewide filing deadline passes, guaranteeing Republicans majorities

Welcome to the Thursday, February 9, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Feb 9, 2023

Unexpected Pennsylvania House speaker hopes to retain job

The rank-and-file Democrat who was unexpectedly elected speaker of the Pennsylvania House as a compromise candidate earlier this month is saying he hopes to keep the job

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

One week from today—PA House control at stake

Welcome to the Tuesday, January 31, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Jan 31, 2023

Special elections to fill three vacancies in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives scheduled for February 7

Special elections to fill vacancies in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Districts 32, 34, and 35 are scheduled for February 7, 2023. The Allegheny County Democratic Party voted to nominate the District 32 candidate on December 11 and the District 34 and 35 candidates on December 17. The Republican Committee…

Ballotpedia · Jan 13, 2023

Democrat voted Pennsylvania speaker, foiling GOP hopes

A Democrat who promised to govern as an independent was elected speaker of the narrowly divided Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday on the strength of every Democrat and more than a dozen GOP votes

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2023

11 state legislative special elections have been scheduled for 2023

Welcome to the Wednesday, December 14, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Dec 14, 2022

Vice President Kamala Harris visits Philly to push for protection of abortion and voting rights

PHILADELPHIA — During a visit to Philadelphia on Saturday, Vice President Kamala Harris cast the outcome of Pennsylvania’s November elections as a crucial inflection point that could determine whether the nation’s government heads down a path of restricting or expanding civil rights.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 16, 2022