Politics & Policy

•  Rob Mercuri Campaign

  GOP newcomer hopes to replace Turzai

  When Mike Turzai announced his plan not to seek re-election Thursday, he told reporters he would be endorsing a successor within a few days. It took less than 24 hours.

  By Chris Potter/WESA January 25, 2020 | 8:50 AM

•  Matt Rourke

  Republican seeks party nod to run for Pennsylvania treasurer

  Stacy Garrity announced her candidacy Thursday. The primary is April 28.

  By The Associated Press January 24, 2020 | 9:29 PM

•  Matt Rourke

  Pennsylvania pays off $2.8B unemployment compensation debt

  Pennsylvania has paid off $2.8 billion in bonds it issued in 2012 to retire a post-recession unemployment compensation debt that businesses owed to the federal government.

  By The Associated Press January 24, 2020 | 9:26 PM

•  Ed Mahon

  Why the leader of a Pa. gun rights group opposes 2A Sanctuary ordinances

  By Ed Mahon January 24, 2020 | 5:24 PM

•  Matt Rourke

  What could a post-Turzai world, whenever it arrives, look like at the Pa. Capitol?

  “It doesn’t change the essential nature of the Republican caucus.”

  By Charles Thompson/PennLive January 24, 2020 | 8:03 AM

•  Keith Srakocic

  With Turzai departure, private and charter schools lose a major ally in the capital

  His legacy on education policy boils down to two words: school choice.

  By Avi Wolfman-Arent/Keystone Crossroads January 24, 2020 | 5:24 AM

•  Tom MacDonald

  Former state lawmaker pleads guilty to stealing from charity

  Former Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell entered guilty and no contest pleas Thursday in Philadelphia.

  By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press January 23, 2020 | 9:04 PM

•  AP Photo/Keith Srakocic

  Pa. House Speaker Turzai will not run for reelection

  The Allegheny County Republican’s announcement kicks off speculation about GOP leadership shuffle, and whether Democrats could win his suburban Pittsburgh seat.

  By Katie Meyer Updated: January 23, 2020 | 2:30 pm

•  Dan Gleiter / PennLive

  The Pa. State Police was warned about possible racial bias in car searches. The agency’s answer? End the research

  Troopers were 2 to 3 times more likely to search black and Hispanic drivers. Officials are unsure if anything was done to address the problem.

  By Daniel Simmons-Ritchie/Spotlight PA and Angela Couloumbis/Spotlight PA January 23, 2020 | 11:00 AM

•  Ed Mahon

  Governor Wolf to ask for more money to improve human services

  Gov. Tom Wolf will ask lawmakers for an extra $40 million-plus to help improve human services.

  By The Associated Press January 22, 2020 | 7:42 PM

•  Matt Rourke

  Rumors swirl around Capitol as GOP House Speaker schedules announcement

  Lawmakers are speculating that Allegheny County Rep. Mike Turzai plans to leave office.

  By Katie Meyer Updated: January 23, 2020 | 9:50 am

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