February 26, 2024 | 12:47 PM
tag | jay costa
December 16, 2021 | 11:17 PM
A political shakeup could be in store for Pa. state lawmakers under new map proposals
Democrats could have the upper hand if proposals for state House and Senate maps hold after changes and potential court scrutiny.
Updated: 2021-12-09 13:44:22
Pa. Senate election probe contract doesn’t say if the public will see the results, among other things
The $275,250 contract is revealing more details about the Republican-led probe, which is taking place without evidence of widespread fraud or irregularities.
October 25, 2021 | 6:05 PM
State redistricting panel is now on deadline to draft its first map
“Now that the five-member LRC has usable Census data, it has three months to submit its first map.”
Updated: 2021-09-20 11:33:03
Elections, emergency powers, and mapmaking among the items on Pa. lawmakers’ fall to-do list
As they reconvene on Monday, state lawmakers are expected to focus on redistricting, re-upping a flood disaster declaration, and restricting emergency powers of Gov. Tom Wolf’s cabinet secretaries.
March 12, 2021 | 7:54 PM
Proposal giving more time to sue over childhood sexual abuse to get second chance in Harrisburg
Lawmakers may begin re-considering the measure as early as Monday. It’s likely to come before voters as an emergency constitutional amendment.
June 23, 2020 | 1:05 PM
Bills to end choke holds, require use-of-force policies could get Pa. Senate vote this week
Both House and Senate committees have advanced police reform legislation since nationwide protests began
May 22, 2020 | 6:18 PM
Clash between Gov. Wolf and GOP legislature hinges on different understandings of power under the Pa. Constitution
What the governor's powers are and how they interact with those of the legislature are complex questions, and, to some extent, the answers depend upon whom you ask.
March 6, 2020 | 5:17 PM
Gov. Wolf wants the power to declare a public health emergency
Measure creating specific emergency declaration has twice passed Senate
January 3, 2020 | 1:16 PM
The last Costa standing draws a political challenger of his own
Bill Brittain said he is frustrated by the slow pace of change in Harrisburg and within the Democratic Party.
