Joanna McClinton

December 5, 2023 | 9:37 AM

New Pa. House rules sought to strengthen bipartisanship. Insiders say it didn’t work.

The state House is now passing more bills from the minority party. But insiders say the bipartisan productivity is because of a slim partisan divide, not because of new chamber rules.

By Stephen Caruso/SpotlightPA

March 6, 2023 | 7:01 PM

Pennsylvania House speaker Joanna McClinton responds to harassment allegations against fellow Democrat Mike Zabel

The allegations are roiling an already fragile House Democratic majority, and are the first major test of McClinton’s speakership

By Sam Dunklau

Updated: 2023-02-28 13:40:00

Joanna McClinton voted Pa. speaker; first Black woman to win post

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press

January 2, 2023 | 5:00 AM

Who will lead the Pennsylvania House? Lawmakers will soon decide as power struggle continues.

As legislative leaders battle for control, Democrats and Republicans will choose a person to serve as speaker of the Pennsylvania House.

By Katie Meyer/Spotlight PA

December 21, 2022 | 9:56 PM

Closed-door talks fail to settle Pennsylvania House control fight

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press

December 20, 2022 | 3:53 PM

Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court will hear the suit on special election dates, as Democrats, GOP pick candidates

By Chris Potter and Doug Shugarts/ WESA

December 16, 2022 | 2:58 PM

Pennsylvania State Department argues against delay in filling 3 Pa. House vacancies

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press

December 16, 2022 | 1:36 PM

Pa. Republicans fight to prolong House majority and pass far-reaching constitutional amendments

Republicans could have a functional majority in the Pa. House until at least February and are considering using the advantage to pass major constitutional amendments.

By Stephen Caruso/SpotlightPA

December 15, 2022 | 5:04 PM

Pennsylvania GOP seeks May vote on Democrats vacancies in House power struggle

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press

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.

By Katie Meyer/WHYY and Sam Dunklau

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