The Latest Breaking News from Pennsylvania

Pa. Rep. Fred Keller decides not to run, blasts ‘liberal’ state Supreme Court

WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania Rep. Fred Keller said Monday he would not seek reelection this year after his district was split between two Republican-held districts after the state lost a seat because of reapportionment.

Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2022

A fight at the heart of PSERS: Who is in charge at the big pension fund? The board or its executives?

Glen Grell had been the executive director of Pennsylvania's biggest pension fund for two years in 2017 when he drove by the shuttered newspaper plant near his Harrisburg headquarters and noticed the "for sale" sign. Within a few months, the PSERS plan bought the place for $1.6 million.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 28, 2022

Pennsylvania GOP urges Supreme Court to toss congressional map

WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania Republicans asked the Supreme Court on Monday to overturn a state court-approved congressional map, arguing the Democrat-controlled court exceeded its authority by imposing the map without the Legislature’s approval.

Tribune News Service · Feb 28, 2022

US governors order state-run liquor stores to stop selling Russian vodka

Governors of Ohio, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Utah say symbolic move shows support for Ukraine

The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2022

No notes, same logo: Dr. Oz's campaign is like his TV show

Dr. Oz is making his way around Pennsylvania as a candidate for U.S. Senate in town hall-style settings that seem very much like the TV studio where he once presided

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2022

Malcolm Kenyatta is tired of being told a Black gay man from North Philly can't win Pa.

PHILADELPHIA — Malcolm Kenyatta asks a version of the same question in almost every campaign speech: "Do you want someone who says, 'Vote for me because you have no choice'? Or, 'Vote for me because I understand your life'?"

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 25, 2022

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Ballotpedia · Feb 25, 2022

Inside Putin's deep appeal to the GOP

On Salon Talks, Rick Wilson breaks down the stakes of the "MAGA crazy" midterms and 2024, and what Dems need to win

Salon · Feb 25, 2022

Small plane crashes in residential neighbourhood in Pennsylvania

Resident says ‘house shook’ after the crash in Bucks County

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has picked a new congressional map

PHILADELPHIA — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has selected a new congressional map that will shape power and politics in the state for the next decade, one that’s largely based on the current map and slightly favors Republicans.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 23, 2022