Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA
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The resignation of Pennsylvania's governor sets in motion the line of succession, elevating the lieutenant governor and head of the state Senate.
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Petitions argue that Kennedy, his running mate, and at least nine third-party candidates should not appear on Pennsylvania’s Nov. 5 general election ballot.
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Shapiro, a centrist Democrat, came under intense criticism during the vetting process for his positions on Israel and school vouchers.
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Shapiro, believed to be on Kamala Harris’ vice president shortlist, did not express public support for school vouchers until running for governor.
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Shapiro has emerged as a top contender for the vice-presidential nod following President Joe Biden’s exit from the race. Learn more about his long political history.
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School choice vouchers could be part of the budget being negotiated in Pennsylvania. They’re controversial, and decades of studies show they have mixed results.
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Jay-Z’s company Roc Nation is funding informational events to get Philadelphians on board with using taxpayer money for private school vouchers.
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Pennsylvania State Police will be directed to release an annual report on traffic stop data, but public information experts say that’s not enough.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers are entering budget negotiations with a roughly $14 billion surplus. So far, they have different priorities for using it.
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Tuesday’s election saw a major upset in the Democratic race for state treasurer and a decisive win in a crowded Democratic attorney general field.