Topic: Pennsylvania Politics
The Letter that Sank School Vouchers in PA
A former Tom Wolfe staffer on one critical misstep of school choice advocates in the state
By Mark NicastrePennsylvania, Resolve the Budget Impasse
A long-time university president recalls the dire consequences to public higher education of an Illinois budget stalemate — and urges legislators to ensure that doesn't happen here
By Elaine MaimonRegistering to Vote in Pennsylvania
How hard is it for a first-time voter to register in PA? In the latest installment of our Mystery Shopper column, a Philly student finds out
By Citizen Mystery ShopperWhat’s Next for School Funding
A longtime state politics watcher weighs in on the “morally necessary court decision” that could mean more money for local schools — but not without a fight
By Charlie BacasCooperation Makes Good Environmental Policy
Republicans and Democrats have worked together for good, meaningful environmental regulation in the past. They should continue to do so in the new legislative session.
By Scott MartinWhat Shapiro Got Right on College Degrees
The new governor eliminated the requirement of a four-year degree for most jobs in state government. A longtime university president explains why she applauds the decision
By Elaine MaimonWho Is John Fetterman?
What to know about the Democratic U.S. Senator from PA, the state's former lieutenant governor
By The Philadelphia Citizen StaffRape Kit Tracking System
Pennsylvania is one of only 12 states without a statewide system for tracking evidence from rapes, something that holds authorities accountable and helps ease trauma. Two state legislators want to change that
By Grace ShallowSenator Troll?
Senate candidate John Fetterman’s heckling of Mehmet Oz may entertain the already converted, but it might work against actually persuading independent voters
By Larry PlattHope For Housing Access
Philly 3.0’s engagement director applauds the state legislature’s big moves on housing this year. Now, let’s keep it going.
By Jon Geeting