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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 1, 2023 | 6:16 PM

Pennsylvania House ready to take on business with new operating rules

The usually-arcane rules — approved along party lines — reduce the partisan divide
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

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Updated: 2023-02-28 19:30:00

Mark Rozzi says he will step down as speaker of the Pennsylvania House

Rozzi, who was elected in a surprise deal engineered by Republicans, said he wanted to make way for Democrat Joanna McClinton to become the chamber’s first female speaker.
By Stephen Caruso/SpotlightPA
February 27, 2023 | 2:15 PM

The Pa. House is getting ready to consider critical chamber rules. Here’s what you need to know.

As a vote on the rules approaches, some state House Democrats are unsure about giving the GOP meaningful power to influence policymaking.
By Stephen Caruso/SpotlightPA
February 24, 2023 | 3:02 PM

Child sex abuse lawsuit window again gets Pa. lawmakers’ OK

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press
February 22, 2023 | 9:14 PM

Tension during Pennsylvania’s special House session threatens bipartisan hopes

The special session focusing on childhood sexual abuse survivors may signal trouble ahead.
By Sam Dunklau
February 21, 2023 | 5:08 PM

Pennsylvania House nears vote on child-abuse lawsuit window

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press
February 6, 2023 | 5:19 PM

Pa. Speaker Mark Rozzi pledges to ready House rules by month’s end

The Berks County Democrat who pledged to act as an ”independent” speaker has led meetings across the state to get input.
By Sam Dunklau
February 6, 2023 | 9:15 AM

Pa. House control will likely be decided by special elections this week

The Pennsylvania state House has been unable to function for a month. Three special elections this week could end the standoff, though big questions remain.
By Katie Meyer/Spotlight PA
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